We’re happy to share that talks and performances from TEDxYerevanSalon are now published on YouTube.

Held on April 22, 2026, under the theme “All Different = All Equal,” the Salon brought together voices and perspectives exploring identity, independence, inclusion, equality, and human connection. Explore the stories below and watch the full videos on YouTube.

Success Shouldn’t Be an Exception | Srbuhi Galyan

In this talk, Srbuhi Galyan reflects on the expectations, assumptions, and invisible standards that continue to shape women’s lives and careers. Drawing from personal experience, she explores the difference between being an exception and creating real change. Her talk argues that progress happens when success is no longer seen as extraordinary for women, but becomes part of a system built on fairness, merit, collaboration, and freedom of choice.

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Can a Country Afford Discrimination? | Tomasz Ostropolski

Through stories, data, and examples from Armenia and beyond, Tomasz Ostropolski argues that human rights are not simply a moral ideal, they are a practical strategy for building safer, stronger, and more prosperous societies. When people are excluded, discriminated against, or left behind, countries lose talent, innovation, and potential. This talk explores why inclusion is not only a noble cause, but a smart investment a nation can make for its future.

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Why You Need 51% of Your Own Life | Anush Aslanyan

In this talk, Anush Aslanyan shares a personal journey toward independence and belonging. Through stories of growing up with a disability, she reflects on how choosing your own path, even when it feels difficult or uncertain, can transform not only your life, but the people and systems around you. Her talk explores the idea that true independence is not isolation, but finding the confidence to claim your “51%” and show up as yourself.

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The Library You Inherit but Cannot Read | Rustam Bakoyan

In this talk, Rustam Bakoyan explores the connection between education, language, and cultural identity. Using the metaphor of an inherited library written in a language no longer understood, he reflects on the challenges faced by national minorities in preserving their heritage. His talk argues that culture cannot survive on tradition alone, it requires accessible education, strong linguistic foundations, and institutions that help communities pass their identity from one generation to the next.

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Music Beyond Words | Ulikhanyan Sisters

The performance by sisters Viktoria and Lyana Ulikhanyan brought a different form of expression to TEDxYerevanSalon, one that did not rely on words, but resonated just as deeply. Through the sounds of violin and cello, the sisters created a reflection between conversations, exploring emotion and human connection through music alone. Under the theme of All Different = All Equal, their performance became more than a musical interlude. It was a continuation of the dialogue, expressed through melody rather than speech.

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We hope you enjoy watching these talks and performances, and continue the conversations and ideas that began on the TEDxYerevanSalon stage.