Melinda Boulajaj, president of the TEDx Arts et Métiers student association, looks back on the event she organized with her team on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Grand Amphitheater on the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Paris. More than 300 people attended, and the feedback was very positive.
Founded in 2015 , TEDx Arts et Métiers a student association licensed by TEDx at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers the Paris campus.
The TEDx Arts et Métiers team organizes an annual conference on scientific or societal topics, which are apolitical and approached in an innovative way.
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Grand Amphitheater of the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Paris (155 Bd de l'Hôpital 75013 Paris), the association organized a conference entitled "The Art of Tricking the Brain" with a diverse range of speakers varied and high-potential :
- Lydwine MOTTE Certified Trainer-Coach in Relational Excellence
- Jonathan BEL LEGROUX, Hypnosis practitioner and trainer, mental coach for athletes, author
- Syrine KAOUANE, Student at Arts et Métiers
- Amine DIOUANE, Violinist and engineering student specializing in urban planning
- Justine PILUSO, Chef and culinary presenter
- Jacques TRENTESAUX, Editorial Director and President of Mediacités
- Mohamed BOCLET, World Speed Reading Runner-up
More than three hundred people attended this conference, which was a great success and received very positive feedback.
We met with Melinda Boulajaj, president of the TEDx Arts et Métiers association and a second-year student in the Specialized Engineering Program at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Paris.
- Melinda, could you introduce yourself?
My name is Melinda, and I am a second-year student in the Energy Engineering Specialization Program at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Paris. I am completing my work-study program at VINCI Énergies as an apprentice methods engineer. I am also president of the TEDx Arts et Métiers association.
- Why did you want to become President of the TEDx Arts et Métiers association Arts et Métiers
Organizing a TEDx conference is a real challenge and a very stimulating experience. Our goal as TEDx organizers is to inspire, bring people together, and highlight passionate speakers from different fields. The role of president has given me an overview of the project and allowed me to define the steps needed to bring it to fruition.
- How was the theme for this TEDx talk chosen?
Choosing a theme is a crucial step in organizing a TEDx event. It sets the tone for our organization and our event. After several team brainstorming sessions, we chose the theme for the 2022 edition: "The Art of Tricking the Brain," which was proposed by our treasurer, Ajith KUMAR. The event consisted of showcasing the ideas and passions of seven speakers, all from different fields, who were ready to tackle the same theme. The goal was to inspire and "spread ideas worth spreading."
- After this wonderful TEDx event, what are your plans for your association and your career?
I have committed to serving as president of TEDx for two years. I will draw on the experience I have gained this year to work with the new team to make TEDxArtsEtMétiersParis 2023 an even more memorable event. The experience of working with an association is a real added value. It allows us to develop skills, both on a human and technical level (project engineering, management, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, use of new work tools, etc.). On a professional level, I am continuing my training at VINCI Énergies and exploring various opportunities to complement my training.
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The TEDx Arts et Métiers office Arts et Métiers
- Melinda BOULAJAJ, presidentof the association;
- Baptiste AMORY, Vice President of the association;
- Ajith KUMAR, treasurer of the association.
