MohammadReza AghaMohammadi

Activist, Athlete, Brainstormer, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Consultant, Designer, Engineer, Event planner, Explorer, Finance professional, Life mentor, Project manager, Scientist, Single, Startup, Technologist

Mohammadreza Aghamohammadi is an Iranian engineer and product designer from Hamedan who is passionate about innovation and growth. With a background in engineering and design, he has built a bridge between technology and people. In recent years, he has organized 16 entrepreneurship and startup events in Hamedan—including Hamfekr Amaday—bringing together students, founders, and startup enthusiasts to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration. His passion for innovation and community-building fuels all his efforts: he is the lead organizer of the first-ever TEDxHamedan, advancing TED’s mission of spreading ideas within his city. To Mohammadreza, Hamedan’s local energy holds the potential to become a vibrant ecosystem of opportunities.

• Connecting People and Ideas: Creating platforms for collaboration among students, entrepreneurs, academics, and industry professionals. • Meaningful Innovation: Leveraging technology and design to address real-world challenges in Hamedan, in dialogue with its cultural heritage. • Youth Empowerment: Providing educational opportunities, mentoring programs, and pathways to kickstart entrepreneurial journeys. • Open Dialogue: Hosting TEDx-style events to promote conversation, curiosity, and fresh perspectives. • Design Thinking: Encouraging creative problem-solving across disciplines—from engineering to the arts.

Mohammadreza grew up in Hamedan, a city rich in history and culture. From a young age, he was fascinated by how technology could improve people’s lives. This curiosity led him to pursue engineering and design. During university, he quickly realized his passion extended beyond academics and computers—he wanted to build a foundation for innovation in his hometown. He began as a volunteer at local tech events and gradually took on leadership roles, from executive planning to coaching speakers. Relying on his technical and organizational skills, he launched a series of educational and community-driven events that grew in scale and impact over time. Alongside these efforts, he continued his career in product design, gaining experience in both startups and established companies—transforming complex challenges into simple, meaningful user experiences. In 2024, after years of grassroots work, Mohammadreza obtained the license to host TEDx in Hamedan. Today, he serves as the executive director of TEDxHamedan, working tirelessly to spotlight local innovators on a global stage. In all his projects, strengthening the cultural and social identity of Hamedan remains a core priority—he believes that sustainable innovation emerges from within communities and local culture.

Community Building, Entrepreneurship and Startup Development, Event Planning and Execution, Product and UX Design, Project Manager

I’ve always been drawn to the clarity and quality of TED Talks—their powerful ideas, meaningful storytelling, and crisp visuals spoke to me in ways most content didn’t. Growing up in Hamedan, I often felt a cultural and intellectual gap in the city. There were no large-scale events around technology, startups, or innovation—nothing that could spark curiosity or bring changemakers together. At first, I set out to organize a tech and startup-focused event to energize the local ecosystem. But as I dug deeper, I realized that the challenges in my city weren’t just economic—they were social, cultural, and educational too. I wanted to build something bigger, something that could bring together voices from art, science, education, and even policy. To match the ambition with quality, I turned to the TED format. Its high standards, global community, and mission to spread ideas felt like the perfect fit for Hamedan. That’s how TEDxHamedan was born—a space where diverse minds could meet, share, and build a future rooted in innovation and collective growth.

• Chess and Strategy Games: Enjoys the mental challenge of chess and other strategic games, often using them as a way to sharpen focus and patience. • Football and Table Tennis: A passionate football fan and a regular table tennis player—sports that keep him active and connected with friends. • Cooking: Can cook a delicious Pasta or kebab and enjoys serving guests with warm, home-cooked meals. • Mountaineering: Loves mountaineering and has memorized the trails around Mount Alvand - a place that is both inspiring and relaxing. He believes these hidden parts of his life are just as essential to his identity and energy as his professional work. Whether in the office, at the whiteboard, or around a campfire, he’s always connecting his passions with his purpose.