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).

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Alicia Margono

Alicia Margono is an Indonesian-Canadian researcher with bachelor’s in International Relations and Psychology. Her research focuses on mental health and trafficking in Southeast Asia. She co-led the Global Youth Energy Outlook research report published at the UN COP26. She is currently a business consultant.

Burcin Ikiz

Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D. (she/her) is a neuroscientist, based in Los Angeles, specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, she works as an application scientist at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. She also independently writes for popular science outlets, such as Psychology Today and Massive Science, and consults for biotech companies. Previously, Burcin has initiated motor neuron disease research efforts at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, helped create a neurodegeneration program at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and led preclinical development for several biotech startups. She got her B.Sc. in Biomedical Computation from Stanford University and Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Columbia University. Burcin is dedicated to promoting science education and careers and advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. Besides her interests in science and biomedicine, she enjoys salsa dancing, street photography, and spending time in nature with her family.

Francesca Entrocassi

Francesca Entrocassi is an 18 year old Argentinian student majoring in English translation. She is also a mountaineer.