TEDxBurgas opens today in Burgas under the theme "Between Two Worlds". Journalists, scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs and business people will speak at the NHK Cultural Centre, with the opening at 11am.

Speakers will talk about society, technology, security and the future. They will also look at the lines between past and future, between security and uncertainty, and between technology and people. Each will share a professional view and a personal story about finding direction in a fast-changing world.

Journalist Maria Tsantsarova will speak about journalism, truth and freedom. Guest speaker GS Rao, from London, has more than 25 years of international experience in managing security and crises. His talk is about leadership, trust and working under uncertainty.

Yancho Stoychev from Burgas, a swimming champion, coach and sports teacher, will explain what sport and education mean for the growth of children and young people. Economist and financier Rumen Galabinov will discuss Bulgaria's financial future, economic integration and the chance for the country to join the most developed and wealthiest societies. Violeta Pefticheva, a photographer and entrepreneur, will talk about her personal choices, coping with hardship and building her own path.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Nikola Todorov, who heads the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection at Burgas State University "Prof. Dr Asen Zlatarov", will speak about ecology and sustainable consumption.

TEDxBurgas turns five in the city, so speakers from past editions are also coming back to the stage. They will discuss with the audience how their ideas have developed since they last spoke to it.