Theme: Mind the gap. Creating (comm)unity

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).

University of Bucharest
Șoseaua Panduri 90
Bucharest, București, 050663
Romania

Alexandru Cucu

Technology lead for Amais

Alexandru Cucu is specialized in tech accessibility. He graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Bucharest, and started developing assistive technology early in his career. He is diagnosed with complete blindness.

Anamaria Nicola

Researcher and associate professor for the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences, University of Bucharest

Anamaria Nicola is a journalist, communication trainer and associate professor for the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences, University of Bucharest. Her main research interests are the exploitation of emotion by mass-media and how the digital environment impacts the quality of news.

Cătălina Olteanu

Member of the Director College of the National Anti-Discrimination Council

Cătălina Olteanu is a rroma activist, member of the Director College of the National Anti-Discrimination Council. She is a public advocate for inclusion, tolerance and an open society.

Diana Vasile

President of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Trauma

Diana Vasile is the President of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Trauma, psychotherapist, clinician psychologist and a university professor. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of integrative psychotherapy for trauma, she is currently researching the way in which personal, inner resources can be best put to use in the treatment of trauma.

Marian Rădună

Vicepresident, Geeks for Democracy

Marian Rădună works as a manager for a logistics company. This year, he founded the ,,Shopping at your door” initiative, which is meant to ensure that every vulnerable citizen is taken care of during the Covid-19 pandemic. He is the Vicepresident of Geeks for Democracy, an NGO dedicated to raising civic engagement towards fundamental social issues.

Marian-Gabriel Hâncean

Researcher, associate professor at the Faculty of Sociology and Social Assistance, University of Bucharest

Marian-Gabriel Hâncean is an associate professor at the Faculty of Sociology and Social Assistance, University of Bucharest and a researcher in sociology. His main research interest is social networks and their statistical modelling. In 2020, his articles were published in the Royal Society Open Science, Scientometrics and Journal of Complex Networks.

Mircea Dumitru

Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest; Executive Director of Romania-USA Fullbright Commision

Mircea Dumitru is a professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest. Starting with 2020, he is also the Executive Director of Romania-USA Fullbright Commision. He is also President of the International Institute of Philisophy. Between 2016-2017, he was the Minister of Education and Research in Romania.

Robert Stredie

President of the League of Romanian Student Abroad

Robert Stredie studied management at the University of Manchester, where he received the Stellify Award for his robust involvement in student activities. He is now the leader of the League of Romanian Student Abroad.