
Are we the authors of our future, or just echoes of our past? Honoring the story we carry... In “Before Us, the Story We Carry,” Manassé Mongili Puati explores how our identity is shaped long before we are born. Drawing inspiration from The Lion King, he uses Simba’s journey to illustrate how here

Who do you become... when you strip away the mask? Teaching us the courage to step into an unwritten identity... In this talk, Cinthia challenges the belief that identity must be fixed to a single dream or predetermined path. Drawing from personal experience and psychological perspectives, she exp

When the world says "No"... where do you go? Showing us, that rejection is actually the path forward... In her talk, Ghofran reframes rejection not as a definitive ending or a sign of inadequacy, but as a vital catalyst for growth and redirection. She illustrates this through her personal experien

This talk reveals the hidden discipline behind performance in environments that appear chaotic from the outside. Drawing on personal experience as an actor, the speaker exposes the contrast between the perfect order audiences see on screen and the emotional, logistical, and professional chaos that e

This talk explores how meaningful order does not come from control, but from intentional connection. Beginning with a childhood memory of baking traditional Romanian sweet bread, the speaker uses chaos as a metaphor for creativity, collaboration, and societal change. Through a powerful personal proj

In this talk, our speaker shares an unexpected journey: from being seen as a “future scientist” to becoming a musician, composer, and choir conductor—and how choir music became a life-changing space for belonging, discipline, and collective courage. Through stories of rebuilding a choir from scratc

We’re speeding towards an unknown AI future, but without direction and increasingly without trust. Julia Stamm breaks down why certainty is the problem, not the solution, and offers a concrete framework to reclaim our agency to shape technology – and a future – that actually serves humanity Julia St

Coral reefs are facing extinction, but a revolutionary combination of 3D printing and ceramics might be the solution we've been waiting for. In this visionary TEDx talk, Prof. Ezri Tarazi demonstrates how "Deep Design" is being used to rebuild the world's crumbling marine ecosystems. By printing co

“如果我们不去认识这些千古的灭绝过程,我们就无法去抗衡未来更多的物种灭绝事件。” 动物化石,不只是冰冷的遗骸,更是解开生命谜题的钥匙。 二十多年来,林泽昇追寻跨越八千万年的痕迹,从婆罗洲亚洲象的牙齿残片,到黑风洞红毛猩猩的化石,每一次发现,都让我们更接近真相:谁在这里生活过?他们为何又消失?埋藏在化石里的答案,揭示了远古人类与环境如何一步步塑造出今日的生态面貌。 认识过去,才能守护现在。那些看似 “灭绝的故事”,其实正提醒我们:保护濒危物种,不只是科学的课题,更是你我共同的责任。 “If we fail to understand these mass extinction event

The question is no longer what machines can do, but what makes us human. Perceptions of ethics toe the line, as our creativity is constantly challenged to create lasting impacts. James Deakin is a Filipino-British TV and events host whose dynamic presence has made him a familiar face in Philippine m

From its birth, art is given meaning and lives to give meaning to its viewers. However, beyond a first glance, it begs the question of what or who deemed it worthy of creation. Luis began his artistic journey through illustration, where his early works drew heavily from the socio-political landscape

A look beyond instinct towards a closer perception of animals reveals an emotional depth that mirrors human experience. Looking beyond this connection shifts how shelters are viewed, not as a last resort but as where meaningful bonds begin. Elena’s journey began in medicine, but her true calling eme

A journey is not without failures and shame, nor is it without triumph and acceptance. When mistakes wander the trail, we must discover which ones define us. Bella Concepcion is an 18-year-old student entrepreneur, influencer, and content creator who is redefining what it means to be a young leader

In times of overwhelming complexity, many of us ask where to start and whether our actions are enough. This talk shows why meaningful change doesn’t begin with big acts, but with small intentions that grow through connection and co-creation. Drawing on experiences with ReDI School of Digital Integra

Anya shares her first-hand experience of systemic injustice, as she talks about how she felt overlooked by a system that claimed to be in place to protect and advocate for her rights. She shares plausible pledges for the education system and those involved in caring for children, while sharing her s

Deborah discusses the phenomenon that is 'eldest daughter syndrome', allowing her audience to see its implications, both positive and negative. She talks about the effects it has on her relationships, family dynamics, and her perception of the world. Deborah Conteh uses many creative outlets to figh

“Facts can change minds, but art changes hearts.” Jillian Ooi unpacks the motivation behind her quest to understand and protect Malaysia’s seagrass meadows – the ways they hold underwater ecosystems together and provide our coastal communities with livelihoods. But they’ve been neglected through

“只要你还有心跳,你就可以去做你想做的事情。” 从懵懂的中学生,到嘻哈团体成员、酒吧老板,再到马来西亚首位 DJ 讲师,DJ Point 的人生就像一张张黑胶,不断被 Remix。 音乐,把他从一个只会弹《Zombie》的少年,带进了电音、嘻哈与教育的世界。 对他来说,DJ 不是夜店的标签,也不只是 “按 Button” 的工作。它是一门专业——要读懂音乐历史,要感受观众的情绪,要随时调控现场能量,让每一个人都能从中找到共鸣。 DJ Point 相信,音乐无界限,它能连接人群的频率,也能把梦想打进生活的节拍~ “As long as your heart is still beati

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