Past TEDx event

TEDxSan Giovanni in Persiceto

Ad-agio

Took placeApril 18, 20263:00 PM - 7:00 PM (GMT+2)
LocationSan Giovanni in Persiceto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
FormatStandard
Viviamo in un’epoca che ci chiede costantemente di accelerare. Di essere produttivi, connessi, reattivi. Ogni secondo conta, ogni pausa sembra una perdita di tempo. Eppure, in questa corsa continua, rischiamo di perdere il senso stesso del movimento: capire dove stiamo andando, perché e con che ritmo. “Ad-agio” nasce come un controtempo, un invito a riscoprire la lentezza come scelta consapevole e come forma di libertà. Significa imparare ad abitare il tempo con più presenza, a riconoscere i propri ritmi, a muoversi non per inseguire ma per trovare. È un invito a stare bene dentro le cose, dentro i cambiamenti, dentro noi stessi. Essere ad-agio non è sinonimo di immobilità, ma di armonia. È la capacità di avanzare al passo giusto, di dare spazio alla pausa, al respiro, all’ascolto. È comprendere che la fretta spesso ci allontana dall’essenziale, mentre la lentezza ci permette di vedere, di capire, di costruire con maggiore consapevolezza. In questa edizione, TEDx San Giovanni in Persiceto si fa spazio di riflessione sul valore del tempo e del ritmo. Porteremo sul palco storie di chi ha scelto di rallentare per crescere, di chi ha trasformato la calma in un motore creativo, di chi ha riscoperto nel “fare adagio” una forma di autenticità. “Ad-agio” è anche un invito a ripensare il significato stesso del progresso. Non sempre andare più veloce significa andare avanti: a volte, rallentare è ciò che ci consente di vedere nuove strade, di immaginare nuove possibilità, di prenderci cura di ciò che conta davvero. Con “Ad-agio” vogliamo celebrare la lentezza come spazio fertile, come luogo in cui le idee possono maturare e diventare davvero trasformative. Un tempo nuovo, fatto di ascolto, presenza e intenzione, in cui ognuno possa ritrovare il proprio passo - e imparare a stare, finalmente, ad-agio nel mondo.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Allegra De Filippo

    AI Researcher + Artist

    Researcher and lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DISI) of the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence systems for decision support, optimization integrated with machine learning, and Generative AI, with a specific emphasis on environmental sustainability. A graduate of the Bologna Conservatory in Classical Guitar, she has spent years developing multidisciplinary approaches at the intersection of AI and creativity. She is a member of the Performing Robots research group, where she works on human-machine co-creation and the energy awareness of AI models. Her work has been widely published in international journals and conferences, and she serves on the editorial board of ACM Computing Surveys.

  • Chiara Rossi Urtoler

    Psychotherapist

    Psychologist and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist specialising in Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She conducts clinical practice in Modena and online, working with both adults and adolescents, and serves as a lecturer and supervisor for psychologists and psychotherapists. Alongside her clinical and educational work, she is dedicated to outreach through her project, MindfulACT. Her mission is to bring evidence-based psychological models out of specialized settings and into people's daily lives. Through practical self-help books, courses, and educational videos, she provides accessible and concrete psychological tools designed to navigate everyday challenges and foster a more mindful and meaningful life.

  • Chiara Zaccaria

    Harpist + Sound Artist

    Born and raised in the province of Turin and classically trained as a harpist, she moved to Bologna in 2011, where she first encountered electronic music and synthetic soundscapes. She collaborates with various Bologna-based musicians, performing at local venues and national festivals (including DIG in Modena, Mammut Jazz Festival, and Convergenze at Sexto 'nplugged). Notably, she opened for Murcof during the 16th edition of the Robot Festival with a live performance at the archaeological park of the Etruscan Museum of Marzabotto. As a sound artist, she also creates soundtracks for video art, characterised by ambient electronic soundscapes. In 2024, she released the track "The Storm Goes Away Behind Us" under the Bologna-based label Antinational Noise. On May 23, 2025, her debut solo album for harp and electronics, titled "Controluce", was released by Luminance Records.

  • Elena Spisni

    Content Creator + Sfoglina

    Born and raised in Bologna, she is a sfoglina (traditional pasta maker) and content creator widely known as @bastachesiapasta. Having grown up surrounded by tortellini and cappelletti, she inherited a deep passion for handmade pasta from her grandmothers, eventually turning it into her profession. After studying at the Gambero Rosso Academy and gaining professional experience in Turin and Milan, she specialized in the traditional Bolognese art of hand-rolled pasta (sfoglia) and began sharing her journey on social media. Since 2017, she has dedicated herself full-time to promoting Emilian culinary traditions, organising workshops in Italy and abroad, collaborating with major brands, and featuring in high-profile events and show-cooking sessions. Today, she shares her craft with a community of over 400,000 followers.

  • Flavio Sacco

    Biologist

    biologist with a PhD in Biodiversity and Evolution, and a science communicator specializing in food fermentation. After years of academic research, he chose to focus on studying and promoting the culture of fermented foods, aiming to restore microbes to a central role in a positive and mindful vision of daily health. He is the co-founder and Head of R&D at LIFe – Laboratorio Italiano Fermentati. He collaborates with companies and educational institutions, providing courses, seminars, and consultancy services. Through his blog and communication channels, he promotes a scientific, practical, and accessible approach to fermentation, healthy eating, and microbiota health.

  • Francesca Bocca

    Park Ranger + Wildlife Specialist

    Born in Milan in 1990, Francesca Bocca has nurtured a deep bond with nature and animals since childhood. A graduate in Natural Sciences, she has dedicated her time to volunteering at shelters and rescue centres for domestic, wild, and exotic fauna, including the Serengeti Park and the Monte Adone Centre. Her professional path led her to environmental education, collaborating with the Civic Aquarium of Milan, WWF, and various nature reserves. In 2015, she adopted Rugo, who became her inseparable travel companion: from hitchhiking through Greece to a 10,000 km road trip to the North Cape. Today, she lives along the banks of the Ticino River and works as a park ranger, dedicated to the protection and preservation of the woodlands.

  • Lorenzo Manara

    Author + Historical Communicator

    Writer and historical communicator who has made the rediscovery of myth his mission. As the creator of "Leggende Affilate" (Sharpened Legends), a leading format on YouTube and Spotify, he explores ancient manuscripts in search of epic battles and forgotten heroes. The author of the saga "Cronache di Spada e Malora" (Chronicles of Sword and Ruin), Lorenzo does more than just narrate the past: he dissects it to extract models of discipline and resilience. Driven by the conviction that the codes of medieval outlaws hold the secret to mastering modern chaos, he transforms historical memory into a "survival manual" for facing the battles of the present with courage and renewed awareness.

  • Michele Magoni

    Designer + Craftsman

    A multidisciplinary designer and craftsman, Michele Magoni is a creative author who has made versatility his core method, moving seamlessly between design, technology, and applied arts. As a set designer, graphic artist, and educator in IT and new media, he constantly integrates traditional "know-how" with digital technologies. Whether dealing with music, paper engineering, mechatronics, or educational workshops for youth, his approach as a "solution builder" is always open to experimentation. He translates complex ideas into tangible artifacts, blending the precision of technical calculation with the freedom of artistic expression. For nearly thirty years, he has been an active leader and project manager within the Historical Carnival of San Giovanni in Persiceto.

Organizing team