Theme: Redesign The Possible

People. Ideas. Future.
Join us at TEDx Mețianu Street Youth, the first event of its kind in Arad, where 13 speakers from diverse fields will take the stage to inspire the 100 participants, sharing authentic stories from their own journeys — from the moments of success that defined them, to the vulnerable times that transformed them.

Under the theme "Redesign the possible", we challenge the limits imposed by society and explore what happens when we choose to dream beyond — for ourselves and for the future we build together.

We look forward to seeing you on September 12, 2025, at the Ioan Slavici Classical Theatre at 1:00 PM, for a day where we challenge conventions and prove that the future isn't defined — it's built.

Ioan Slavici Classical Theater
Bulevardul Revoluției 103, Arad
Ground floor
Arad, Arad, 310099
Romania

Alex Ficard

Former vice-president of the Association of Debate Clubs in the West (ACDV) and Machine learning engineer

Alex Ficard is a machine learning engineer, speaker, and for the past 5 years, also a debate coach. For the last 3 years, he has served as Vice President of the Association of Debate Clubs in the West. He has helped organize over 20 debate tournaments and has delivered numerous training sessions on topics such as argumentation and public speaking for high school and university students.

Beatrice Păun

Public speaking coach and applied statistics student

At just 20 years old, Beatrice Păun is determined to change the rules of the game: she is a scholarship student at the Faculty of Cybernetics at ASE and an active voice in the faculty council, while turning her passion for public speaking and debates into a personal mission. A dedicated coach, Beatrice trains young generations from across the country and abroad in the art of debating. She serves as a referee at world championships and coaches the national team that will represent Romania in Panama. Her belief: anyone can become extraordinary if they learn to train their mind.

Carmen Uscatu

Co-founder of "Dăruiește Viață" (Give life) and author

Caremn Uscatu started volunteering in her free time while working in marketing at a multinational company. In 2012, together with Oana Gheorghiu, she founded Dăruiește Viață (Give Life), with the aim of radically changing how cancer patients are treated in Romania. In 2025, she completed a master’s degree in Global Child Health at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the USA. She is constantly seeking solutions to ensure that children with cancer and other serious illnesses in Romania have the same chances of survival as those in Western Europe and the USA. On her birthday in 2024, she published the memoir The Year I Didn’t Die.

Costin & Horia Oane

Graphic designers and marketing experts. Founders of BroHouse

Twin brothers Costin and Horia Oane, co-founders of the branding agency BroHouse, are visionary designers internationally recognized for bold projects and innovative strategies. Their shared experience has taught them the value of differentiation and identity. With European scholarships and a master’s degree from NTU (UK) in Branding & Identity Design, they founded BroHouse, which has been active in Romania for over 10 years. The agency won gold at the Transform Awards Europe 2025 (London) and twice took bronze at the Pentawards (London), the most prestigious global competition dedicated to packaging design.

Cristi Danileț

Law expert and former judge

Cristi Danileț, known in the public sphere for his strong stances on the independence of the judiciary and the accountability of magistrates, served as a judge from 1998 to 2024. He also held the positions of advisor to the Minister of Justice and member of the Superior Council of Magistracy. He founded the association "Voices for Democracy and Justice", through which he promotes a national legal education program for children and young people. He authored the guide "The Student and the Law" and created the mobile app "Lege-n-Dar".

Julia Boca

Career advisor

Julia Boca graduated from Wellesley College in 2022 with a $68,000 scholarship, majoring in Psychology and minoring in English. Accepted to Harvard, UPenn, Columbia, and NYU for an Ed.M, she chose to return to Romania to found the Julia Boca Academy. In less than two years, JBA has achieved record-breaking results — over $10 million in scholarships awarded to students. With 60,000+ followers and the book "A Study on Romanian Grief in America", Julia has built a new vision for higher education.

Maria Miuțescu

President of the Student Council at Moise Nicoară National Collage Arad

Maria Miuțescu is a student at “Moise Nicoară” National College in Arad and, since October 2023, has served as the President of the School Student Council. Through this role, she has significantly developed her leadership and collaboration skills. Throughout her high school years, Maria has been a member of the French-language theater group Amifran, with which she participated in international festivals. She founded the MINERVA cultural club, stood out in the national stages of several academic competitions, and has been actively involved as a volunteer in organizing cultural events.

Mihai Maci

Doctor in philosophy and author

Mihai Maci is a lecturer at the University of Oradea and holds a PhD in Philosophy, earned at “Babeș-Bolyai” University in Cluj. He has studied the works of Simone Weil, Heidegger, and Jan Patočka, with research residencies in France. His interests focus on contemporary philosophy and East-European historical thought. He has published several volumes on education and society, among which “Anatomy of an Imposture” received the “Matei Brâncoveanu” Award from the Alexandrion Foundation in 2016. In 2025, his book “Before the Answers, the Questions” was published, addressing social themes.

Mihai Oprea

Intensive care unit doctor and founder of the First Aid Academy

Dr. Mihai Oprea is an anesthesiology and intensive care (ICU) specialist and a SMURD emergency physician. He is the co-founder of the First Aid Academy, an educational project made up of over 70 young professionals who promote first aid and public health — including through social media. He coordinates the national project First Aid in Schools, is the president of the Association of Accredited Medical Trainers, and the initiator of the Resuscitation Marathon, a model of civic engagement that has been replicated across the country. With professional experience in Ireland at St. James’s Hospital and CHI at Crumlin, and certifications in Clinical Education and Quality Improvement, Mihai is passionate about medical organizational culture and how teams can better act in the patient’s best interest — together. He is also the father of three children who constantly remind him that there are no limits to creativity.

Oana Chirilă

Architect, heritage preservationist and founder of the HerculaneProject

Oana Chirilă, a 31-year-old architect, is known for her involvement in preserving Romania’s cultural heritage. She has worked as an intern architect in Italy, as a project manager at Mulberry Development, and as a communications manager for the Art Encounters Foundation. Between 2023 and 2024, she coordinated communications for major exhibitions and served as an advisor to the Culture Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. At 23, she initiated the HerculaneProject, contributing to the protection of the Neptun Baths and the revitalization of the Cerna Riverbanks. She has organized workshops for over 200 students and participated in numerous conferences across Europe. In 2019, she was awarded for her efforts in the field of heritage preservation.

Raoul Vizental

President of the Jewish Community in Arad

Raoul Vizental is the president of the Jewish Community of Arad, where since 2019 he has been coordinating cultural and educational activities dedicated to preserving the memory of the local Jewish community. He frequently organizes interactive seminars with students at the synagogue in Arad, fostering a lively dialogue about history, tolerance, and identity. In his professional life, he has a career spanning over 20 years in the financial sector but remains committed to promoting the multicultural heritage of his hometown.

Ruxandra Hurezean

Social journalist and author

Ruxandra Hurezean is a journalist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in social reporting. She graduated from the Faculty of History and Philosophy in Cluj, with a degree in Sociology. She has led editorial teams, contributed to the launch of various publications, and collaborated with both local and national media. She has published five volumes of reportage and prose, receiving numerous awards, including the Mass Media Award from the German Embassy. In 2023 and 2024, she published two books with Humanitas Publishing House, addressing themes of identity, communities, and exploration.

Sandra Jitianu

ICF Accredited management coach and co-founder of Mental Fitness Romania

Sandra Jitianu is a management consultant and an ICF-accredited coach with over 15 years of experience in organizational transformation projects. She has led projects in Romania, Moldova, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. She holds an Executive MBA and is certified in organizational development. Sandra is also the co-founder of Mental Fitness Romania. She has delivered numerous courses within companies and has worked with several hundred teachers from rural areas on topics such as growth mindset, mental fitness, and judgment errors. She teaches human resource management to students at the Bucharest International School of Management and organizes heritage education programs at “Batem fierul la conac”.