On Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at the Old Slaughterhouse of Thessaloniki, the TEDxAUTH stage will come alive with voices that leave a mark.
These individuals, through their unique journeys, transform ideas into action — inspiring us to seek and follow our own ENTELECHEIA.
Dora Goudoura
Dora Goudoura is one of the top Greek female fencers, with achievements that place her among the global elite of the sport. From a young age, she stood out for her talent and devotion, securing top rankings in international competitions.
In 2019, she won the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championship in Budapest, and again in Milan in 2023. She also holds a gold medal from the Grand Prix in Seoul and a silver from the Grand Prix in Orléans, establishing herself as one of the best female athletes of her generation. In 2024, at the Paris Olympic Games, she placed 5th , which is the highest rank in Greek fencing in recent years, proving her consistent presence at the top.
Beyond her athletic identity, Dora has a dynamic personality, inspiring for the new generation of athletes. With her character and rare athletic quality, she is an example of perseverance and dedication to Greek athletes.
Konstantinos Dedes
Konstantinos Dedes is a journalist, but he describes himself as a “waiter of reality.” While he enjoys reading a lot and writing a little, life had other plans and now the opposite is true.
He has worked in digital media from a young age, has written just about everything (even a mockumentary), and continues to write about anything and everything, while his work revolves around everyday life and satire, which lie at the heart of his creative output.
In his free time, he talks about the books he reads on TikTok, listens to and plays music as a DJ, passionately defends the importance of jazz, and tries to convince those around him that he’s not being sarcastic.
Grigoris Toulias
Grigoris Toulias is the Head of Marketing at the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, a television producer and presenter of the documentary series “Agria Ellada” on national TV, as well as a tour leader for transatlantic trips. Since his university years, he has been organizing and participating in numerous travel and digital projects, many of which have received awards at Greek Tourism Awards. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Macedonia and an MBA in Tourism Management from the University of Piraeus.
Rainbow Mermaids
Mystic van Rouge and Katina Bella created and host the podcast/vidcast Rainbow Mermaids, aiming to promote visibility, acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.
Mystic can Rouge, born in Thessaloniki, has a background in philology, cooking and writing, with two published books to her name. She ultimately found herself in the art of drag, with a 12-year career and performances in clubs, theaters, music venues and major productions. A standout moment in her career was her collaboration with Eleonora Zouganeli. At the same time, she is an active advocate for animal rights (through Greenpeace) and LGBTQ+ rights, with a strong presence at both Thessaloniki and Athens Pride events.
Katina Bella, also from Thessaloniki, started out in the world of auto repair shops before entering drag, where she has been active for the past ten years as a performer and comedian. She has appeared at Pride events, theaters and music stages and recently collaborated with Eleonora Zouganeli as well.
Dimitra Galani
Dimitra Galani stands out as a unique presence in the evolution of our modern musical culture over the past decades, both as a performer and a creator. She is an artist distinguished by the distinctiveness and beauty of her voice, as well as by her work as a composer.
Throughout her long career, Dimitra has collaborated with leading composers. Lending her voice to the words of some of the most important poets and lyricists, she has performed works by Hatzidakis, Tsitsanis, Theodorakis, Moutsis, Loizos, among others. Open to all contemporary musical trends, Dimitra Galani takes on a guiding role as a producer and collaborates with younger songwriters from genres such as electronica, broader rock, jazz, etc. A recent example of her work in this direction is the ‘Chronos Project’, which, in collaboration with distinguished jazz musicians, explores multi-genre and timeless musical paths.
