Theme: -7-

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Университетски театър, НБУ
21 Montevideo
21 Montevideo
Sofia, Sofia-Grad, 1618
Bulgaria

Boyan Dumanov

Archeology

Dr Boyan Dumanov has been Head of Department of Archaeology since 2012. He studied Archaeology at Sofia University “St. Clement Ohridski”, promoting MA in Medieval Archaeology. In 2003 he completed his PhD under the supervision of the late Prof. Stefka Angelova. Since then he acted as research scholar and honorary reader at Sofia University and the University of Veliko Tyrnovo. In 2003 he held the position of Inspector Educational Activity at the Department of Archaeology of Sofia University. Boyan Dumanov joined the Department of Archaeology of New Bulgarian University in 2014 as Lecturer of Late Antique and Medieval Archaeology with classes in Byzantine and Bulgarian Archaeology, Migration period, ancient jewelry and metallurgy, medieval warfare, Ethnicity. Besides this within the framework of various programs he read lectures at the universities of Durham, Oxford, Nottingham and the University College of London.

Darina Hristova

Architect

Arch. Darina Hristova works freelancing, likes paint and travel. She appreciates the Bulgarian nature and culture, loves walking around the mountains, the small, unknown towns and villages. Interested in a healthy and conscious way of life. From there comes the interest in the construction of natural materials and the legacy of traditional building techniques that are hidden in the old houses and temples.

Kristian Postagian

Advertising

Christian Postagian is a lecturer on advertising in New Bulgarian University and author of the master programme Advertising management and visual branding. In addition to advertising and communications, he is enthusiastic about photography, travel and ... talking to various audiences. He admits that his students and his two children are the source for the most interesting things he learns for the world we live in.

Mariana Melnishka

translator, writer

Mariana Melnishka is a journalist, translator, lecturer and an avid traveler. Her MA grade in Philology(English and German) is a good starting point for exploring life beyond boundaries and borders, for making friends all over the world and for venturing into other professions and occupations. From a news reporter on political events in the 70ies, she turned to art reviewing in the 80ies, and when democracy dawned upon her country towards the end of the 20th century, she took up PR jobs in some newly established institutions and organizations. They opened up the world for her, and while traveling for some purpose or for leisure, she never misses the opportunity to describe her experience in exotic places or capital cities of culture. Meanwhile she has translated “Clockwork Orange”, “The French Leutenant’s Woman”, “Thornbirds”, 5 books from the Harry Potter saga, and many more. As a university lecturer for about 20 years, Mariana taught her students to open up to the wide world and to

Milen Nikolov

Traveller, Sport Journalist

Born on a cold and frosty January night 28 years ago. A dreamer and an enthusiastic traveler. Sports Editor at Sportal.bg and Vice-chairman of NGO “Future through Sport”. Adore football, music, books and traveling. A faithful follower of Camino de Santiago.

Tanya Valkanova

Architect

Arch. Tanya Valkanova has an interest in preserving the cultural heritage not only as a specific sphere of architectural profession but as a general attitude and approach to every built environment. Apart from conservation, Tanya is interested in interactive design, digital prototyping and BIM. Likes ballet.

Trifon Mihaylov

Inventor at WooWhiskey, Co-Founder at I have a Bee, Managing Director at Зала за събития „В парка“

Trifon Mihaylov is Bulgarian entrepreneur. He has a lot of interests, hobbies, and loves learning about anything brings change.

Vili Stoianov

Trombone player, Founder of Brazz_ViliDJ

Young, crazy and charming brass formation which started playing in the spring of 2011 and quickly earned reputation as the contemporary brass orchestra which improvises with all music genres and entertains people from different ages and lifestyles. Brazz ViliDJ repertoire ranges from dixieland through jazz, funk, hip hop and soul to amazing new arrangements of famous pop, rock and reggae songs. Brazz ViliDJ always pleases the public with possitive energy and sense of humour and always surprises with vocal, instrumental and dance improvisations.

Vladimir Petkov

CTO

Vladimir Petkov prefers to call him Kaladan. He has a huge experience in media development, internet business and team development. He works as a CTO of business information company A Data Pro and as a CEO of the machine learning startup Identrics. His latest passion are podcasts.

Vladislav Zlatinov

Veterinarian

Graduated from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Forestry- Sofia, 2005. Worked as general practitioner in private veterinary clinic for 4 years. Since 2009 Chief Orthopedic Surgeon at Central Veterinary Clinic- Sofia. Member: of ESVOT (European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology), AOVET Active Member, Society of Radiology genetically influenced skeletal disorders in small animals eV (GRSK)- HD + ED 2012- co- founder and part of the initiative committee of Bulgarian Association of Veterinary Orthpaedy Traumatology (BAVOT). At present vice-chairman in the association. 2015- board member of Veterinary Orthopedic and Neurology Group (VOG). CPD training and recognition: four-week externship in Clinica Mediterraneo- Madrid, Spain. Supervised and trained by Dr. Miguel Ruiz Fundador and Dr. Margot Ruiz, 2007. Attended BIOMEDTRIX Universal hip workshop- Bristol, UK. Successfully went through the product certification program.