
Through this talk our young speaker deeply dives into personal exploration of embracing flaws, failures, and vulnerability in a world obsessed with perfection. Through her own journey as a student, performer, athlete, and young changemaker, Srija Banerjee reflects on the silent pressures to be flawl

Kimberly Bryant first felt the power of her voice at six years old in a North Memphis church, standing before a congregation that taught her how sound becomes authority. In this deeply personal talk, she honors the lineage of women—from her grandmother to Fannie Lou Hamer, Audre Lorde, Wangari Maath

Usage of AI is definitely important, but, as educated human beings, we should use our brain to decide logically. We cant' be totally dependent upon AI keeping aside our own judgment. Professor Dr. Sumaira Kausar is Director of the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at Bahria University

The Art of Creating Value by Phạm Vĩ Khang. Is a person’s worth defined by their starting point, or by the courage they show when facing the unknown? For Pham Vi Khang, growth isn't found in comfort—it is forged in the moments we dare to push beyond our perceived limits. Khang is a young leader de

“When Youth Is The Bridge To Cultural Stories & Branding”- Võ Văn Chiêu What happens when the next generation stops being passive observers of culture and starts becoming its active storytellers? For Võ Văn Chiêu, heritage is not a relic of the past; it is a living, breathing narrative that evolves

Life doesn’t promise comfort, certainty, or fairness. In this talk, Mr. Jimmy Tangree reflects on personal experiences, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt to explore a powerful idea: while life is never easy, the way we respond to it can be. Through honest storytelling and practical insights, this

Change is something a lot of us fear. Sristuthi Kammar elaborates on how change is something none of us should fear, but rather something to be embraced, all explained through one of the most famous stories of all time - The Wizard of Oz. "Sristuthi Kammar is a dedicated Grade 10 student at Old Sco

Adelyn Noh points out a hypocrisy we've all experience in our own lives: telling ourselves that we will "seize the day!", only for the phrase to weigh us down. Instead, in her TEDxOSA talk, she outlines a new perspective that can help relieve some of the pressure that our own expectations create. As

It's easy to buy into doomerism when all the headlines seem to report in the worse. But in what seems to be humanity's worst crisis yet, Sofia Ala Vargas illuminates hope by walking us through Earth's history - everything we've survived before, and presumably, everything we will survive now. Sofia A

Ever felt like you’re failing while everyone else is succeeding? For international student Matthew Cheung, facing rejection wasn’t the end of his journey—it marked the beginning of transformation. While adapting to a new environment and navigating the pressures of leadership in a competitive culture

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world,” by Ludwig Wittgenstein, perfectly encapsulates just how useful a tool language is. It shapes our tones, voices, personalities, connections, and so much more. I explore these concepts while connecting them to my own culture and what it’s like t

Everyone has a voice, but not everyone knows how or when to use it. While we tend to think that using our voice means creating great change, it can be as small as just joining a game of football. Therefore, it doesn’t matter how small the situation is or how insignificant you think it is; your voice

Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s the path to it. Drawing from her journey as a meteorologist, Cyrena Arnold reframes setbacks as data, not defeat. By applying the scientific method to life’s challenges, this talk explores how curiosity, resilience, and iteration—not perfection—are the real

What if luck isn’t random—but earned? Steve Long unpacks a $100 lottery win, a chance meeting with a stranger, and the math behind one-in-a-million moments to reveal a powerful truth: purpose is built through daily action. From feeling lost to founding a global financial literacy nonprofit, Long sho

What happens when love, fear, and advocacy collide? As both sister and legal guardian to her brother with Down syndrome, Amy Regan explores how systems, assumptions, and “good intentions” quietly limit opportunity. Through humor and hard truths, she reveals how inclusion doesn’t require expertise—ju

What if fun at work isn’t childish, distracting, or optional—but essential? Drawing on organizational research and lived experience, Janet Duliga reveals why real fun can’t be manufactured, how leaders unknowingly shut it down, and what actually allows connection, creativity, and energy to flourish

Born premature and living with cerebral palsy, Jake April challenges how we judge ability, success, and potential. Through humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned lessons, he shows why no one else gets to define what you’re capable of—and how taking imperfect first steps, embracing struggle, and findi

Magicians don’t look for limits—they look for possibilities. Delivered by entertainer and magician DaSean Greene, this talk explores how thinking like a magician can help you solve problems, overcome self-doubt, and create new paths forward. Through a powerful personal journey, discover how changing

What if success isn’t about getting into the most prestigious school—but finding where you truly belong? Drawing from personal experience as a student, educator, and school placement consultant, Tiffany Claflin challenges our obsession with elite achievement and reveals how the right environment—not

¿Es la tecnología una herramienta o una jaula para nuestro potencial? El reconocido abogado y empresario venezolano Erick Boscán nos relata su poderosa historia de superación: desde unos orígenes humildes hasta alcanzar sus metas más ambiciosas. Sin embargo, Boscán advierte que el camino que él rec

Iara nos invita a reflexionar sobre la invisibilidad que enfrentan muchas niñas autistas, quienes llegan a la adultez sin diagnóstico a pesar de que las señales suelen aparecer en la primera infancia. Esta invisibilidad se debe a las diferencias en cómo se manifiesta el autismo en las niñas, a las e