TEDxParc du Cinquantenaire ED takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at the Université libre de Bruxelles under the theme “Legacy x Creativity”. Organisers expect more than 700 participants from Belgium, other European countries and Romania. Free tickets can be reserved at growingtogether.us, using the promotional code “invitat”.

Cristin Tomeci (Belgium / Culture & Community)

Brussels will host a landmark event for the Romanian community abroad tomorrow, 10 October 2026: the first TEDx event held in Romanian outside Romania. TEDxParc du Cinquantenaire ED will take place in the Henri La Fontaine Amphitheatre at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Solbosch campus, Building K. Doors open at 12:00.

Theme: “Legacy x Creativity”

This edition explores the relationship between heritage, creativity and cultural identity amid rapid technological change, including the development of artificial intelligence. The organisers aim to encourage constructive discussion, collaboration and civic engagement. AI will be considered from perspectives including research, medicine, astrophysics, aeronautics, education, culture, journalism and business.

Confirmed speakers

The announced speakers bring together people from science, education, culture and public life:

• Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu – cosmonaut and aeronautical engineer, the first Romanian to travel into space. His contribution marks 45 years since the first spaceflight by a Romanian and reflects on the human and international dimensions of space exploration.
• Cristian Presură – physicist, researcher and science communicator.
• Father Constantin Necula – an established voice in the dialogue between faith, education and society.
• Cristi Danileț – known for his work in legal education and the promotion of the rule of law.
• Mirela Niță Sandu – Romanian-language teacher and president of the EuropaNova Association in Brussels.
• Oana Ursache – university professor and former Secretary of State at the Department for Romanians Everywhere.
• Liviu Hopârtean – engineer, teacher and journalist; president of the Arthis Association.
• David Timiș – Global Communications & Public Affairs Manager at Generation.
• Ioan Dunca – orthopaedic surgeon.
• Ioana Chicet-Macoveiciuc – writer and content creator known as “Prințesa Urbană” (“Urban Princess”).
• Andreea Bănică – founder of the “Passport for the Future” programme.

The event is curated by Johann Stan, who coordinates the thematic direction with Bogdan Găvază. The organisers have indicated that the speaker list may be expanded.

The last 20 tickets are free

The organisers say the final 20 tickets will be offered free of charge as a gesture of confidence in education and community. To reserve one or two free tickets:

1. Visit growingtogether.us and select “Tickets” or “Reserve your place”.
2. On the ticketing page, find the “Promo code” field.
3. Enter the code “invitat” and apply it.
4. Select the “invitat last minute” category and the number of tickets you need.
5. Enter your details and confirm the reservation. The tickets will be sent by email.

Tickets are allocated in the order reservations are received, until all 20 places have been taken.

RePatriot conference: a parallel event for entrepreneurs

Alongside TEDx, RePatriot, a project of Romanian Business Leaders, is organising a conference for entrepreneurs and leaders of Romanian communities abroad. It aims to encourage networking and business cooperation between the diaspora and Romania. Announced participants include Felix Pătrășcanu, co-founder of FAN Courier; Marius Bostan, founder of RePatriot; Diana Gini, Dorin Fleșeriu and Alex Iordache.

A landmark moment for the Romanian community

According to the organisers, the event has special significance. “On 10 October in Brussels, we are not simply attending an event; we are making history. The first Romanian-language TEDx in the diaspora, together with the Extraordinary RePatriot Conference, is the moment when Romanians from around the world come together as one force,” said Marius Bostan.

TEDxParc du Cinquantenaire ED is an independently organised local event held under a TED licence; it is not organised directly by TED.