TEDxAngri

TEDxAngri: ideas find their voice at Castello Doria

TEDxAngri is an independently organized TEDx event that brings the TED talk format to Angri, in the province of Salerno: a series of short, back-to-back presentations that explore research, professions, or personal stories without jargon or fluff. The setting is the Castello Doria, located in Piazza Doria, one of the town's most iconic landmarks—a historic backdrop that engages in a dialogue with the themes of innovation brought to the stage.

Launched in 2025 by a group of local young people, the event quickly established itself as one of the most followed cultural gatherings in the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese region of Campania. This is not a traditional conference: alongside the talks, there are limited-capacity workshops, exhibitions, networking opportunities, and a surprise final performance, ensuring the day remains vibrant from morning until night.

CORE, the theme of the second edition

The second edition, held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, chose the theme CORE: a reference to the heart as the center of everything, as well as an invitation to return to the essential—what remains when the superfluous is stripped away. The acronym marks four stages:

• Courage — the ability to overcome one's limits and challenge established balances;
• Origin — a return to roots and identity, essential for orienting future choices with coherence;
• Research — continuous exploration, with the willingness to rethink one's certainties;
• Evolution — the growth and new possibilities that arise from change.

The organizers summarize the journey as: «a voyage toward who we are, what we discover, and what we can become».

The 2026 speakers

The 2026 stage featured a mix of science, business, art, and entertainment, with a deliberate choice: to provide a platform for both internationally recognized researchers and local voices.

• Ted Yang, engineer and serial entrepreneur trained at MIT;
• Annibale Puca, professor of medical genetics at the University of Salerno, focused on longevity research;
• Fanny Ficuciello, professor of robotics at the University of Naples Federico II;
• Roberto Inchingolo, naturalist and science communicator;
• Gabriella Marano, criminologist;
• Maria Sole Limodio, author, screenwriter, and story editor;
• Francesco Gambini, known as Gamboo, actor and content creator;
• Vincenzo Viscardi, singer and artist;
• Susanna (Assunta) Buonincontri, sand artist known as Susy Sand Artist.

More than just talks: the workshops

A significant part of the day is dedicated to experiential workshops, designed for hands-on learning rather than passive listening. In 2026, the range spanned from wellness to technology:

• yoga and body awareness with Dou Yoga & Wellness;
• interactive cineforum with Tutta N'Ata Storia;
• deep tech marketing with Mega-Ride;
• financial mentoring and savings management;
• business leadership with the LeadAIR method;
• materials and lighting laboratory with Tremil.

Fight for Kindness, the international design exhibition

Among the side events, Fight for Kindness stands out—an international design exhibition brought to Angri thanks to technical partner Zetafonts: over 760 posters signed by more than 600 designers from 75 countries, all built around the idea of kindness expressed through typography and visual communication. An exhibition to be explored while walking through the castle halls, extending the experience beyond the duration of the talks.

An event that enhances the territory

TEDxAngri relies on a broad network of institutional and private partners, from the Municipality of Angri to universities in Campania, as well as local businesses and associations. «TEDxAngri is not just a dream coming true, but also an opportunity to enhance the territory and help the entire community grow,» the organization explained when presenting the second edition—a statement that clearly explains why the event chose a historic landmark in the town center rather than an anonymous auditorium.

For those visiting Campania, the day can be an opportunity to discover a part of the Salerno province less frequented by mass tourism, located just a short distance from the main routes connecting Naples, Pompeii, Salerno, and the Amalfi Coast.