What if the biggest lesson we're taught about hard work is only half the story?

Harry is a Year 11 student who believes in the power of questions. As students, we are often told that working hard is the ultimate answer to success. But where does this idea…

Join Dr. Anshu Jalora, Founder and CTO of Sciative Solutions, as he unravels the true power of dynamic pricing beyond common misconceptions. From ride-hailing apps to flights and even city traffic, Dr. Jalora explains how dynamic pricing uses AI, data, and…

The talk focuses on looking beyond today in a rapidly changing digital ecosystem and how Pakistan can accelerate its progress by transforming its economy digitally. Trailblazing Entrepreneur and
Technology leader This talk was given at a TEDx event using…

Join Harsh Priyadarshi, an MBBS dropout turned entrepreneur, as he shares the story of choosing courage over convention. From a casual dinner conversation to founding India’s first dedicated consulting program for aesthetic clinics, Harsh navigated uncertainty…

Dr. Schlechter turns the medical interview upside down, teaching doctors the science of positive emotions to help them engage their patients and treat them as more than just a "chief complaint." Alan Schlechter, MD, MSCI, is a Clinical Associate Professor…

Junk food advertising disproportionately targets populations certain communities, including those who have the highest obesity levels. Dr. Cassidy grew up in Mississippi, where people have a deep connection to the land, but also elevated rates of overweight…

Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at 22, Matthew faced a loss of health and confidence, dropping to 101 pounds. With support from his late ostomy nurse Andrew and major surgeries, he shares how he learned to embrace and love his body. Matthew Kasabian, MPA…

We are in the midst of the largest wealth transfer in history—but most families don’t prepare beneficiaries for what really matters. After losing her mother at 14 and losing family relationships over inheritance trauma, this social worker discovered the secret…

NOTE FROM TED: As the speaker notes, please do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice and seek professional help if you or a loved one are struggling.

How do you talk about suicide? This presentation explores the nuanced and often…

Creativity is more than expression—it’s the foundation of radical imagination, the force that empowers us to reimagine what’s possible in business, art, and community. In her TEDx talk, Chelsey Faulkner reveals how experiential marketing helps creative entrepreneurs…

Dementia remains one of the greatest constraints on human longevity. For decades, it has been understood primarily as a disease of dying brain cells—an inevitable consequence of ageing. That view is now being transformed. Emerging evidence shows that dementia…

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…

We all want to solve the plastic problem — but what if our solutions are making it worse? In this talk, Bengu challenges common assumptions about plastic and invites us to rethink what real change might look like. Bengu Mete is a chemical engineering researcher…

We’re taught to compete — for success, recognition, and results. But what if collaboration, not competition, is the real path to progress? In this talk, Dr. Bernie Mullin explores how working together has driven innovation, built stronger communities, and…

Life often hands us challenges that make us question everything we know about ourselves. For Renee Exelbert, that challenge was cancer. While some call these experiences “gifts,” the real question is: what do we do with a gift we never asked for? In this…

What if the very breakthroughs meant to save us could also put us at risk? In this talk, Dr. Yehia Mechref explores the double-edged world of biotechnology — its promises, its dangers, and the urgent question of whether we can control it before it controls…

Music transcends borders, languages, and cultures — reminding us that we are more connected than divided. In this talk, Maestro David Cho takes us on a journey through the world of music, showing how harmony and melody unite people across nations and generations.…

Uncertainty can feel unbearable—but why? In this talk, Dr. Jessica Alquist dives into the psychology behind our discomfort with the unknown and reveals surprising insights into how uncertainty shapes our decisions and emotions. Her perspective offers practical…

Artificial intelligence is transforming our world — but are we building it the right way? In this talk, Stas Tiomkin explains how AI really works and explores the difference between machine-driven and human-driven AI. He challenges us to design AI that empowers…

“Gente, agora se preparem porque vem aí uma energia que parece trilha sonora da Ludmilla: ‘Cheguei, cheguei chegando, bagunçando a zorra toda…’
E não é porque ela remete à bagunça ou é aquela pessoa do crime. É porque, aos olhos de uma sociedade que adora…