Some rules are made to be followed. Others are meant to be challenged, reimagined, or reshaped. Thankfully, Akron is a city of rule-makers, breakers, benders, and—most importantly—shakers. Join us on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 on the Knight Stage for TEDxAkron Presents: Shaking The Rules. This year's 9 Akronites have questioned the status quo, redefined boundaries, and seen the world through a different lens. 2025’s “Shaking the Rules” isn’t just about rebellion—it’s about vision, exploration, and the courage to ask, What if? From bold innovations to quiet revolutions, from rethinking history to redesigning the future, our speakers will explore the gray spaces where transformation happens. Because sometimes, progress isn’t about breaking the rules—it’s about shaking them. Angie Haze isn’t just a singer-songwriter; she’s a sonic architect, a storyteller who bends time and genre with her evocative sound. An award-winning, queer-fronted act, Haze crafts music for the survivor—giving voice to those who have endured childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence. Her songs are anthems of resilience, a call to the unheard, and a force for change.