Theme: MISTAKE

The word ‘mistake’ (errore, in italian language) in Italian comes from the latin verb ‘errŏr’ which means ‘wander without a specific direction’. Not knowing where we are heading can lead us to lose ourselves, thus making mistakes. If we ask a jazz player the definition of mistake, s/he will say that no such thing exists. But we do know that this is not realistic, because we are faced with mistakes since we are little at school. We fear them, we hide them, we try to avoid them, we demonize them. Then what’s the reason why we cannot accept the jazz player’s answer? Because we do not consider mistakes as part of a process of creation of something that it’s not clearly defined. For this 4th edition of TEDxPutignano we decided to explore mistakes from different points of view and bring on stage ideas that could bring the audience different perspectives and perceptions of them.

Teatro Comunale
Corso Umberto I n. 34
Putignano, Puglia, 70017
Italy

Antonia Gambacorta

Research Physical Scientist

She holds a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Maryland and a Laurea Degree in Physics from the Università degli Studi di Bari in South of Italy. She worked for 15 years at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on improving satellite remote sensing to better study and monitor climate change. She now works on a project with NASA to build more accurate predictions about climate change. In 2023 she received the "Robert H. Goddard Honor Award" for Exceptional Achievement for Science and the "2023 Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Technology Leadership Award”.

Carlotta Cerri

educator

She is the founder of La Tela, an educational platform that is reshaping parenting in Italy. She is also a trained AMI educator for ages 3-6 and 6-12 at the Maria Montessori Institute in London. She believes that real change begins by empowering adults to break free from the way they were raised, and rethink their approach to childhood and parenting. Her work lies in bridging educational theory and real-world practice, providing parents with useful tools to transform their parenting journey.

Demetrio Scopelliti

Urban spaces architect

Demetrio Scopelliti is an architect who loves cities and believes in urban design as a tool for innovation and change. Currently, he is Director of Urban Planning and Public Space at the City of Milan’s Agency for Mobility, Environment and Territory (AMAT). He has a ten-year experience in urban planning, from integrated planning to ‘masterplanning’, from urban design to ‘placemaking’. His approach is based and enriched by contemporary urban needs and trends, constantly evolving over time.

Giacomo Zani

Activist

He studied Economics for Arts, Culture and Communication at the Bocconi University in Milan. He is passionate about the world of communication and social network, that’s why he worked as strategist in several agencies. In 2020 he decides to found Mica Macho, an online community that works towards changing the perceptions on gender roles and challenging the model of toxic masculinity.

Lorenzo Farina

expert in digital communication

He is the founder of ‘Baby George ti disprezza’ and an expert of online communication and dynamics. He also appeared in several Italian TV shows as a commentator and wrote articles for Vanity Fair. Through his work he raises awareness on the challenges and trends of social media nowadays, and on the constructive behaviour to adopt while using it.

Lorenzo Piccolo

actor

He is an actor and writer of scripts for kids and adults. He holds workshops for teenagers, old people and drag queens. He is part of Nina's Drag Queens, a group of actors and dancers that was created in 2007 in Milan. Their shows are based on drag queen aesthetics and characters and encourage to embrace queer joy and gender essences.

Mauro Billetta

Activist + social innovator

He is a Capuchin monk, working with kids and vulnerable social groups in the Palermo area, specifically in Danisinni, a peripheral and historical district of the city often forgotten and associated with difficult social-economic conditions. He has been working on the redevelopment of the area in order to improve the quality of life of people living there and to offer them opportunities for education and professional development.

Titti Postiglione

expert on emergency and risk management

She is the Vice President of the Italian Civil Protection department. She is an expert on emergency and risk management, and she has been in charge of managing several emergencies on the Italian territory, namely for instance the earthquake occurring in Abruzzo in 2009 or the recents floods in the north. She has been awarded with the Cavaliere della Repubblica title.

Valeria Pirè

criminalistics expert

She is the director of the detention center of Bari. She is an expert on general and prison criminology; indeed, she holds workshops and seminars on these topics and she also educates kids and teenagers to legality in schools.