
Stuck on the title of Jack of All Trades, finding a career path finds itself difficult. David Tovar shows how to find yourself in that jumble of interests and make your own path to success. Becoming a teacher is where his path led and yet there is emphasis on the continuation of the journey through

Children are often asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. What seems like an innocent question on the surface, is actually very important. This question should be reframed as, “What do you want to create today?”. Children do not think of some day, children think of now. Amirah Cummings i

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Why do some ideas linger for years… while others vanish the moment a presentation ends? Public speaking coach Alex Macintosh argues that the problem isn’t your message - it’s how the brain receives it. In this talk, he introduces three “mental Post-it notes” that make ideas stick: Gloomy Glue (our n

The stars once guided us. Today, many of us barely notice them, our gaze pulled into screens. But what if their wisdom still points us toward a future more hopeful than the headlines suggest? In this talk, Tessa invites us to look up again. By rediscovering the wonder of the night sky, she shows how

What if the secrets to thriving cities were hidden in nature’s smallest communities? In this talk, Saraab Alfar shows how bees model teamwork, inclusion, and open-mindedness in ways humans often forget. By discovering the wisdom of the hive, she reveals how curiosity and collaboration can transform

Does art require the artist? In this expansive talk, musician and entrepreneur Dan Melnick explores the relationship between generative AI and creativity, arguing that removing lived experiences and human idiosyncrasies from the music-making process is a cultural misstep. Dan Melnick is a musician a

This talk begins with the speaker’s realization that a seemingly viral TikTok video was mostly driven by bots, highlighting how pervasive spam has become across social media, email, texts, calls, and online platforms. The speaker explores why spam exists and traces it back to the vast data economy,

In a world where we are constantly connected, loneliness has quietly become a global crisis. This talk challenges the belief that digital contact equals real connection, revealing how social media and constant busyness often leave us feeling unseen and disconnected. Through personal reflection, rese

This talk explores neuroplasticity as a powerful tool for unlearning toxic emotional and mental patterns, through two complementary perspectives: lived experience and science. Maria Diamantopoulou, Founder of BLUEBRAIN Publishing, shares her personal journey toward a happier and healthier adulthood

Kylie Verzosa knows what it's like to be celebrated for beauty. As Miss International 2016, she experienced the doors that open when you fit society's standards—the preferential treatment, the admiration, the endless opportunities in fashion and entertainment. But behind the crown and camera flashe

Great leaders don’t demand that they serve. Learn the 3 habits that build resilient teams. A visionary leadership speaker, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Human Power Solutions, a talent acquisition and employee development consulting firm. Dedicated to inspiring organizations to bui

Valeria Rivero, fundadora de Uneco Energy e innovadora social boliviana, comparte una charla íntima y poderosa sobre cómo la adversidad puede transformarse en impacto. Inspirada por las inundaciones que marcaron su infancia, relata el camino que la llevó a cofundar un emprendimiento que convierte re

Sinchy Díaz, emprendedora tecnológica y referente en innovación financiera, reflexiona en esta charla sobre el poder de los datos y la invisibilidad que aún persiste en los sistemas digitales. A través de la historia de Karla, una joven trabajadora excluida del crédito pese a su esfuerzo y constanci

Someone shines at eighteen, crowned with titles; someone else reaches their first milestone only at forty. Someone lands their dream job at twenty-five, yet starts over from scratch at twenty-eight. Someone steps foot around the globe at twenty, while another boards their first plane at forty. In th

Dr. Shajwan presents an experiment using small behavioral nudges to influence university students’ daily habits. Through simple, low-cost interventions, she encouraged students to use the elevator and choose fruits as healthier food options. Her talk demonstrates how subtle environmental changes can

Rodrigo Bellott, cineasta y productor boliviano, invita en esta charla a cuestionar la realidad que creemos habitar. A través del cine, la neurociencia y su propia experiencia de vida, plantea que vivimos dentro de una “Matrix” creada por creencias inconscientes formadas en la infancia, que condicio

Nicole Guerrero, emprendedora social y cofundadora del Banco de Alimentos de Bolivia, comparte la historia de cómo una idea universitaria, nacida sin recursos ni experiencia, se transformó en una organización con impacto nacional que hoy alimenta a más de 30.000 personas cada mes. A través de su exp

El ingeniero en agroindustria alimentaria y especialista en Food Science and Technology, Khalil García Tornel, llevó la conversación al terreno de la nutrición cotidiana, invitando a cuestionar creencias profundamente arraigadas y a mirar con espíritu crítico lo que ponemos en nuestro plato. A travé

What if being a “star student” is not about perfection at all? In this talk, Naranbileg Baljinnyam challenges the belief that grades define intelligence or worth, and highlights the hidden impact of academic pressure on teenage mental health. He encourages students to measure success through balance