Priya shares her inspiring journey of overcoming personal challenges through an unwavering passion for learning, researching, and discovering new ideas. She reveals how the pursuit of knowledge became her path to healing and a gateway to a more fulfilling…

From a childhood marked by modesty and relentless challenges, Orphelie shares a deeply personal journey of resilience, where education, perseverance, and vision became her compass. Today, she empowers youth to embrace social responsibility, transforming adversity…

How can businesses run 24/7 without hiring extra people? Robin van Breukelen will reveal how AI agents are transforming the way companies operate: boosting productivity, automating tasks, and driving innovation in real time. Learn how leading companies like…

Adilla recounts her personal struggles and the cultural barriers that shaped her early life. Through resilience and a fierce commitment to rewriting her story, she transformed adversity into leadership—carving her own path and inspiring others to challenge…

After years of navigating the rigid expectations of the corporate world, Ansen reveals the personal and professional struggles he faced while trying to conform to societal expectations. Fueled by a desire for authenticity and impact, he took bold risks to…

What does identity mean when you’ve never belonged to the majority? Born in Iraq to a Turkmen family, Lahib grew up navigating life as a minority — in Iraq, in Lebanon, and later in the United States. In this talk, she shares her journey across cultures and…

This talk challenges the idea that education ends with textbooks. I share my experience on my childhood habit of asking Why? This talk reminds us that books are important, but they’re not the finish line—they’re just the starting point. Real learning begins…

Hoy las emociones son rentables para cualquier negocio ¿Somos conscientes del gran poder que tienen las emociones? Esta charla nos invita a ir más allá del algoritmo y a preservar lo que nos hace humanos en lugar de delegar la creatividad en la IA Visionaria…

¿Y si la clave para nuestra tranquilidad financiera estuviera en entender nuestra mente? Hacernos preguntas sobre cómo llevamos nuestras finanzas forma parte del camino para alcanzar una libertad econónica ¿Lo quiero o lo necesito? Isabel Bermúdez Febres…

Becoming a big sister is more than just a change in family—it’s a journey of transformation. This talk explores the adventure of moving from “me” to “we”, where sharing, caring, and responsibility become part of everyday life. I’m a 9-year-old drama-loving…

Grief is universal, yet profoundly personal—especially for a child. This talk takes us into the world of an eight-year-old navigating loss, where emotions don’t follow scripts and healing doesn’t look the same as it does for adults. With honesty and tenderness…

Dr. Matthew Dempsey wants to change the way we talk about community college. He debunks common myths and shows how two-year colleges are transforming lives and driving innovation. Dr. Matthew Dempsey is president of Lone Star College–University Park and…

Dr. Brandon Warren knows about inarceration, education, and virtue from firsthand experience. He explores why teaching virtue is essential to truly transforming prison education and rehabilitating lives. Brandon Warren began his academic journey while incarcerated…

Tim Mousel is reshaping the future of higher education. He shares how artificial intelligence can transform—not replace—human teaching, and what that means for students and institutions alike. Tim Mousel, a full-time faculty member in the Kinesiology department…

Jessica Young is fighting back against book bans. She’ll share why protecting young readers’ access to diverse stories isn’t a political issue, it’s a fundamental act of love and learning. Jessica Young is a children’s book author and advocate for libraries…

Ronnie Nespeca says we’re overlooking one of the simplest keys to health: water. He explains the science behind hydration and why water might just be your most powerful health tool. Ronnie Nespeca serves as Kinesiology Department Chair at Lone Star College…

Keith Coleman believes America needs more middle ground. He shares how a bipartisan mindset can foster real progress: in politics, leadership, and everyday life. Keith Coleman is a highly sought-after leadership expert in North America. A retired Marine…

Hassan “MVP” Assad brings his powerhouse presence to the stage to challenge misconceptions about masculinity. Drawing from his own journey from abuse to incarceration to stardom, he argues that seeking mental health support is a sign of strength, not weakness.…

Dr. Jessica Hylton fuses activism with art in raw, unforgettable verse. Through poetry reading, she shares how feminist poetry can rewrite dominant narratives and why language is a tool for both liberation and resistance. Jessica K. Hylton holds a Ph.D.…