
¿Puede la ropa contar la historia de una cultura, una crisis o una injusticia? En esta charla, Lula Kiah nos invita a mirar la moda más allá del espejo y preguntarnos: ¿Quién paga el verdadero precio por lo que vestimos? A través de experiencias personales —como su visita a fábricas en India donde

Our clothing — once a canvas for individuality — has become armor we wear to blend in. Fashion now mirrors societal standards, not our inner spirit. We dress to meet expectations, to “look right,” to belong — even at the cost of feeling at home in our own skin. We wear trends like masks, stitching

Violoncellistka Terezie Kovalová otevřeně hovoří o svém boji s vážnými psychickými i fyzickými obtížemi. Co jí pomohlo k návratu do života? Violoncellista, zpěvačka a skladatelka Terezie Kovalová stojí za desítkami oceňovaných hudebních projektů a spoluprací. Po letech hraní pro potlesk objevila úp

What happens when you refuse to fit into the roles society has already decided for you? In this powerful talk, tabla maestro Anuradha Pal shares her journey of entering a male-dominated, lineage-driven classical music world as a young girl with no musical background. From facing early scepticism to

Pushpak Sen shares his fashion journey, starting with wearing sarees internationally, not for attention, but as cultural exchange. He discusses navigating the cutthroat fashion industry while staying true to his Bengali roots, and emphasizes the power of strong cultural representation. Pushpak Sen i

"Do we shape our buildings, or do they shape us? Drawing from two decades of design experience, Ar. Mitul Shukla explores the 'invisible' impact of architecture on human behavior. He reveals how elements like light, flow, and scale transform a mere structure into a liveable space that actively nurtu

Yukes 玉刻 uses an electronic organ to play “the sound of the future.” He расскаnts how synthesizers have found new life within Chinese culture—moving from imitating the sounds of traditional instruments to creating entirely new auditory languages. As he puts it: “Technology shouldn’t replace traditio

從鍛敲的創作之路,到 0403 的救援現場,王思元不斷重新理解與詮釋自身與世界的「瑕疵」,他承認自己無法完全同理他人的失去,但創作得以繼續,因為熱忱的火焰尚有氧氣可以燃燒。 他執迷於鍛敲,遊走於地震頻繁的花蓮, 徜徉在火焰燒過的金屬表面折射的光澤之中。這段投入熱忱的過程,讓他開始反思一個問題: 「當我們凝視災難,哲學與藝術還有任何容身之處嗎?」 王思元用他的故事和思考告訴我們,也許不用將自己侷限於世界與自身的瑕疵,帶著火焰行走過的痕跡繼續前行,持續感受這趟不以修補為目的旅程。 Wang Siyuan contemplates life through handcrafts and writ

Artista e designer de aguarela, Jen Mills transforma emoções e memórias em cores vibrantes que contam histórias de lugares felizes. Jen Mills é artista e designer de aguarela, cuja obra capta emoções e memórias de lugares felizes através de cores vibrantes. A sua jornada levou-a de Los Angeles a L

In this talk, Amie Rangel, shares how art and creativity can give us the ability to reshape and adapt to unexpected challenges in meaningful ways. Amie Rangel is a visual artist rooted in observation with an intuitive and interdisciplinary approach to research expressed through drawing. Her studio

In a world obsessed with the big picture, we often overlook the details that give places their true meaning. In this talk, Architect Wisam Allami explores how hidden beauty reveals itself when we slow down, observe carefully, and learn to listen to our surroundings. Drawing from architecture, photo

Traditional art forms survive not because they are old, but because they continue to offer meaning. Indian classical dance, with its rhythm, storytelling, and discipline, carries cultural knowledge that risks being lost if younger generations disengage. Preserving these forms is not about resisting

Esta charla se trata sobre la búsqueda de belleza en lo diminuto. Desde el microscopio hasta la inteligencia artificial, exploro cómo la ciencia y el arte se entrelazan para revelar universos invisibles y transformar la forma en que percibimos el mundo. Una invitación a maravillarnos con lo cotidian

This talk explores a deeply human journey that begins with migration but does not end at borders, where home travels in memory rather than in suitcases. Drawing from lived experience and artistic practice, Qais Al-Sindy examines how stereotypes are formed, how fear is produced, and how art can quiet

Fashion doesn’t define entirety of who we are, but it shapes the doorway through which people first encounter us. Dressing well isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing up—with clarity. Pragati Mittal is a graduate of DPS Siliguri and a passionate fashion communication student who combines crea

In this talk, NSND Tự Long reflects on the changing ways younger generations perceive and engage with traditional arts, drawing from decades of firsthand experience witnessing both decline and revival in audience appreciation. Rather than viewing tradition as outdated, Tự Long emphasizes that there

当AI成为画笔,创作的门槛与边界在哪里?AIGC领域早期深度创作者文肖萌认为,想象力是新时代唯一的入场券。他将分享如何将AI生产力与影视、动画等创意产业深度融合,探讨技术如何为普通人开启前所未有的艺术潜能。 井鸽(成都)人工智能科技有限公司创始人,四川省人工智能行业协会专家,高校客座讲师。他深耕“人工智能+数字文化创意”领域,将AI生产力与创意相结合,推动AI与传统影视、动画产业的深度融合,并将优质内容输出海外。他相信普通人在AI时代“想象力是唯一的入场券”。 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format

创造,不需要昂贵的工具,只需要你的身体和想象力。 作为中国Beatbox冠军,郑向垵东被称为“行走的音响”,擅长用声音和节奏即兴创作出令人难忘的现场音乐。 在这场演讲中,他将带你用声音构建画面,用节奏讲述故事。通过现场演绎,带你发掘属于每个人的独特创造力,用身体和声音去构建无限可能。 中国Beatbox冠军 原创音乐人 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https:/

Chelsea Powell is a creative professional and small business owner who thrives at the intersection of innovation, community, and entrepreneurship. As a member of the Columbus State University team and founder of her own business, she brings insight into balancing vision with practicality. Chelsea is

Adrian Locklear is a resilient musician from West Georgia whose work spans performance, public musicology, and community engagement. Specializing in bass and contrabass clarinet, he has toured nationally with the Schwob Wind Ensemble and Schwob Philharmonic Orchestra. Adrian is also a writer, resear

Indigo is a familiar color worldwide, but traditional dyeing methods are being lost. Mutsuko Sasaki encountered a unique dyeing technique passed down from Japan’s Edo period and was captivated by the depth of color it produced. As one of the few successors, she continues to carry on the tradition of