This talk introduces the 5C rule: Clarity, Courage, Consistency, Community, and Celebration, as a roadmap to transform ideas into tangible results. It highlights why ideas often fail, citing comfort zones, perfection paralysis, and lone-ranger mindsets. Using…

What if the real heroes in our lives don’t wear capes, but quietly stand beside us every single day? This heartfelt talk is a personal story that will move you, inspire you and even change how you see the people closest to you. In this emotional and deeply…

In a world that often tells us who to be, where to go, and how to live, this talk is a heartfelt outcry to the universe: allow us to simply be.
Through stories of reflection, resilience, and belonging, the talk explores the timeless human quest to find our…

Did you know that research shows that people who read fiction tend to be more empathetic? That same power of stories can shape who we are and who we dare to become. From “you can be anything” Barbie to Disney’s flawed yet fearless heroes, to Elle Woods proving…

In a world defined by chaos — from pandemics and wars to personal failures and change — what do we do when everything feels uncertain? In his personal and inspiring TEDx talk, Andrew explores how building — not just things, but purpose, relationships, and…

What can 10,000 cartwheels teach us about life? Olympian turned multi-passionate Portfolioist Jessica Tudos flips conventional wisdom upside down to reveal why curiosity—not certainty—is the true key to confidence, clarity, and creative reinvention. Jessica…

Jarryd Atkinson is currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education at the ACU, majoring in Religious Education and Geography, he holds the position of Youth Ministry Coordinator at Saint Ignatius College.

Jarryd has a deep fascination with storytelling…

Polyamory is an authentic way to demonstrate love and experience connection with multiple partners. In polyamory, we can express a variety of desires, develop community, and form meaningful relationships. This talk explores the benefits and challenges of…

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of brainwaves, technology, and neurodiversity. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail…

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of loneliness, social media, and health which warrant further scientific investigation. Several claims currently lack sufficient scientific support. We've flagged this…

Naga takes us on a journey from Kappad in South India - the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498 - to the vibrant landscapes of North East India, raising a larger question of climate action. In this thought-provoking talk, he shares compelling…

In this powerful and thought-provoking TEDxUniversityofPretoria talk, Adonia Mankou Yanate, an interior designer and founder of Shumukh Design, explores how Africa can redefine progress through architecture that feels deeply African — not just modern on the…

In this captivating and relatable TEDxUniversityofPretoria talk, Des invites us to view Artificial Intelligence as a modern kaleidoscope — one that reveals ever-changing patterns of opportunity, challenge, and transformation with each twist of innovation.…

Márcia Dantas abre o coração sobre os bastidores da televisão e o peso de ser mulher diante das câmeras. Depois de anos noticiando tragédias, ela própria virou notícia, não por um prêmio, mas por dizer em rede nacional que queria ser mãe. Poucos dias depois…

In this talk, medical technology innovator Jahn Otto Andersen explores how cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and robotics are reshaping modern healthcare, marking a transformation as profound as the discovery of antibiotics or the invention of vaccines.…

n a small Bangla-medium classroom, surrounded by textbooks and quiet lessons, a young student whispered his first arguments to an empty room. The walls were familiar but limiting. Outside, the world was moving faster, speaking a language that felt foreign…

What if the plastic we use every day never really went away? From sea salt to human cells, microplastics are silently infiltrating our planet — and us. In this talk, student researcher Ananya Iyengar shares her journey from a high school biology lab to publishing…

Passion and creativity are buried way sooner than expected. An avid reader, quick at grasping . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

This talk explores the “power of food” and how our daily choices around meals shape both physical and mental well-being. Drawing on her experience as a registered dietitian, the speaker shares memorable stories from working in elder care, supporting patients…

In un mondo che ci vuole perfetti, ammettere un fallimento è l’atto più rivoluzionario. Questo speech racconta – con ironia e verità – perché sbagliare è umano, condividere è potente e accettare le proprie debolezze può diventare una forza. Tra miniciccioli…