The voices of TEDxBuzău.

From the first edition in 2022 to the return in 2026, discover the voices that have taken and will take the stage. Switch between editions on the timeline below.

00 / Curator & presenter

Curator

Ana Maria Mircea

Entrepreneur, business coach, founder of Dacia Romanian Dining and Quantum Living

Raised in a family business in Buzău, she founded Dacia Romanian Dining, a project that brings Romanian gastronomy into the present, from the family butchery to the fine-dining experience.

Through Quantum Living, she offers coaching, business mentoring and a holistic development path for women. She works with women entrepreneurs seeking clarity, growth and balance.

She connects entrepreneurs, investors and producers around Romanian projects with international ambition. This is where Deep Future, Deep Roots begins.

Event presenter

Paula-Dorina Ispas

Clinical psychologist · Founder of Asociația Îmbunătățirea Vieții

Paula-Dorina Ispas is a clinical psychologist, the head of a centre for children with disabilities, and the founder and president of Asociația Îmbunătățirea Vieții.

For over 13 years, she has developed projects for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities, using sport as a tool for therapy, inclusion and personal development.

Guided by the motto “IEȘIM, EXISTĂM” (“We step out, we exist”), she promotes access to experiences that build independence and confidence.

01 / On stage, edition by edition

Speakers.

Choose a year on the timeline: see who took the stage in 2022 and who returns in 2026.

The 2022 edition

28 May 2022 · 9 speakers · first edition

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Field: Actress & TV host

She spoke about the lessons that changed her life: preserving her authenticity, confronting her own ego and the subtle difference between selfishness and self-love.

Vasile Calofir

Field: Actor & public speaker · Buzău

An actor and public speaker from Buzău, he filled the TEDxBuzău stage with his energy and the story behind his success today.

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Field: Musician · Relu Mihalache

Invited to share what changed his way of thinking, he spoke about appreciating life, gratitude and the present we often forget to enjoy.

Bogdan Dinu

Field: Professional boxer

Known for his boxing career, he shared what it took to reach his current level: a life shaped by challenges, sacrifices and choices.

Alina Mărioara Finta

Field: Speaker & facilitator

Founder of the community “Women, we evolve together”, she spoke about the impact of a woman's relationship with her mother and the courage to choose your own path.

Cezar Ionașcu

Field: Speaker · co-creator of “Predestinarea”

Co-creator of Predestinarea, he opened TEDxBuzău with a talk about primordiality, personal fulfilment and the secret of a harmonious relationship between a man and a woman.

Iuliana Neagu

Field: Therapist & author

Cristian Nicolae

Field: Entrepreneur & trainer · Craiova

An entrepreneur and trainer from Craiova, he brought to the stage the story of his mother, a fighter, in a talk about love, faith and strength.

Cosmin Răileanu

Field: Entrepreneur · founder of vindem-ieftin.ro

Founder of vindem-ieftin.ro, built around selling construction materials online, he condensed years of obstacles and doubt into the story of building his business.

The 2026 stage

Ten confirmed voices

Adrian Cioroianu

Field: History

Theme: History, heritage, culture and the influence of the past on the present

Adrian Cioroianu is a historian, professor and journalist whose research and public work turn history into a tool for understanding the present.

Costin Dămășaru

Field: Neuroscience / Neurofeedback

Theme: Your brain is your superpower: how can you control the brain-mind system?

Costin Dămășaru is the founder and CEO of Veruvis Centers and a researcher in neural performance enhancement, trained at MIT and in qEEG-guided neurofeedback.

Florina Onețiu

Field: AI & Human Potential

Theme: What becomes truly valuable in people when intelligence becomes abundant?

Florina Onețiu is a serial entrepreneur and business growth expert with more than 20 years of international experience. She is co-founder and CEO of BRILU.AI, creator of the HAI Wheel™ method and president of the Romanian Innovation Cluster.

Adrian Vornicu

Field: Nutrition & Longevity

Theme: The importance of nutrition in the ecosystem of life, for a balanced future

Adrian Vornicu is an independent researcher in bioelectronics and micronutrition. He explores the relationship between nutrition, metabolism, environment and longevity through a prevention and education focused approach.

Radu Ghină

Field: Heritage & Royal Legacy

Theme: The influence of royalty on Romanians’ lifestyle and way of thinking

Radu Ghină is an executive leader supporting the public and cultural work of the Royal Family of Romania. He is Executive Director of the Royal Collection Foundation, coordinating projects dedicated to preserving and presenting the family’s historical, artistic and documentary heritage.

Tarig Massawi

Field: Medicine

Theme: The fertility of the future - between biology, technology and our choices

Tarig Massawi is chief physician of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Ilfov County Emergency Clinical Hospital. He has more than 10 years of experience in assisted human reproduction and is an active member of ESHRE and SROG.

Samuel Șerban

Field: Spirituality & Personal Development

Theme: The Divine Oracle: manifesting the supernatural and discovering divine potential

Samuel Șerban is an author, visionary and global thought leader known for his profound approach to spirituality and personal transformation. He is the author of “The Divine Oracle”, a work shaped by more than 27 years of spiritual exploration and translated into ten languages.

Damian Drăghici

Field: Music, Entrepreneurship & Personal Transformation

Theme: To be added

Damian Drăghici left communist Romania and refused to accept a predictable destiny. By chance, he learned about applications to Berklee College of Music, one of the world's most prestigious jazz institutes. He applied, earned a scholarship and began the journey of the artist we know today. With his pan flute close to his heart, he studied jazz and went on to perform on major stages around the world alongside legends such as James Brown, Joe Cocker, Shaggy and Zucchero. In 2006, his hard work and perseverance were rewarded with a Grammy Award for the Silver Solstice project. Today, whether taking the stage as an artist or a speaker, Damian aims to share the lessons he has learned along the way.

Adina Cârjan

Field: Quantum Technology

Theme: To be added

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Anca Mihalcea

Field: Geriatrics and gerontology

Theme: Genetics, predispositions, gene expression and the current limits of biological optimisation

Dr. Anca Mihalcea is a specialist in geriatrics and gerontology and a 2003 graduate of Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. She completed her residency at the Ana Aslan National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, including a 2007 placement in medical gerontology and anti-aging medicine at INIA ONU in Malta, and became a specialist in 2009. Her training includes acupuncture, homeopathy, functional medicine, mesotherapy, orthomolecular nutrition, craniosacral biodynamics, medical Qigong and Bothmer movement. Interested in neuroscience, the microbiome, genetics and epigenetics, she approaches each person as a whole and considers functional and psycho-emotional factors when exploring health imbalances.

Ana Maria Pătru

Field: Sociology

Theme: The Voice of Women

Entrepreneur, mediator and leader with experience in public administration and international environments, Ana Maria Pătru is the founder of Women for a Better Society, a community built around a clear belief: women need voice, support, representation and real opportunities. She led Romania’s Permanent Electoral Authority and served as vice-president of the Association of World Election Bodies. Her experience extends beyond Romania through electoral reform programmes and international conferences in the United States, South Africa, Moldova and South Korea, where she contributed expertise in elections and democratic institution-building. Her professional and personal experiences led her to turn challenges into action and create Women for a Better Society. Today, WBS brings together women from different fields, generations and communities, creating connections, encouraging networking, supporting personal and professional development, and promoting women’s leadership and active participation in society. For Ana Maria Pătru, WBS stands for a simple principle: women grow when they support one another, open doors and turn each woman’s experience into value for the others.

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