
At eight, Shambhavi left traditional school—a choice that gave her the freedom to truly be a child, baffling the society around her. But as she grew, a deeper question began to form: What if we reimagined education—not as a system of control, but as a space for awareness? This talk explores reimagin

What if the most powerful lessons about focus, resilience, and self mastery were never written in a textbook? In What Indian Martial Arts Taught Me That School Couldn't, this talk explores how discipline, embodied practice, and experiential learning shape confidence and character in ways traditional

A reflective talk about the nation's educational progress post the global pandemic with practical reflections about the path ahead. Dr. Christina Grant is the Executive Director of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. Throughout her career as an educator, administrator, an

Para todo educador, el gran desafío implica construir dentro de la estructura escolar, una propuesta atractiva de clase o experiencia para sus estudiantes. Trabajar sobre el deseo, el interés, la curiosidad, es una misión muy difícil y poco abordada en la educación tradicional. Se imaginan una escue

In his talk, Iqbal Yousuf Sheikh shares her experience of transforming education and skills development to meet the demands of today’s fast‑changing world. She talks about how traditional education is no longer enough on its own, and why lifelong learning, adaptability, and real‑world skills are ess

Robotik ve kodlama eğitmeni, bilişim teknolojileri öğretmeni Emel Bıyık, “Bir Öğretmenin Gözünden: Geleceğin Mühendislerine Uzanan Yolculuk” başlıklı konuşmasında eğitimin dönüştürücü gücünü sahneye taşıyor. Bu konuşmada Emel Bıyık, sınıfın dört duvarıyla sınırlı kalmayan bir öğretmen bakış açısıyla

Aus einer persönlichen Schulerfahrung entsteht eine visionäre Idee: Was wäre, wenn Schule das echte Leben widerspiegeln würde? Dieser Talk zeigt, wie Unterrichtsausfall zu Chancen wird und gesellschaftliches Wissen seinen Weg ins Klassenzimmer findet. Eine Einladung, Bildung als gemeinsame Verantwor

Czy Twoje decyzje o studiach są naprawdę Twoje? Paweł wyjaśnia, jak egzaminy i progi punktowe wpływają na nasze poczucie wartości i podpowiada, jak nie zatracić siebie w gąszczu szkolnych statystyk. Paweł Lęcki to nauczyciel języka polskiego z dwudziestoletnim stażem, tutor, felietonista i fotograf.

Szukasz ludzi, którzy chcą od życia czegoś więcej? Zobacz, dlaczego koła naukowe są najlepszym miejscem na start kariery i jak przekuwają studencką pasję w konkretne działania i przedsiębiorczość. Agnieszka Galarowicz to doktorantka na Wydziale Zarządzania AGH, badaczka i samorządowiec. Zaczynała ja

Education shapes the future of any nation, yet Cambodia faces significant challenges in ensuring quality and accessibility for all. In this talk, Dr. Mengly J. Quach explores the current state of education in Cambodia—highlighting issues such as resource gaps, teacher shortages, outdated curricula,

In a fast-changing world, schools haven’t failed but the terrain beneath them has shifted. Through a powerful parable of a king who lost his kingdom not overnight but through unnoticed daily changes, this talk reframes the crisis in education. It argues that success today is no longer about memorizi

In this TEDx talk, Lucas Wang explores how an education system obsessed with grades has quietly shaped a generation that knows how to succeed on paper—but not how to understand themselves. Drawing on the experiences of today’s teens, Lucas reveals how academic intelligence has been prioritized at th

What are the tools needed to transform school culture? In this powerful talk, middle school principal Aris Ayala Cruz examines the role restorative actions can play in repairing trust and rebuilding community among students, teachers, and families, compelling us to practice introspection and reflect

How educators and communities can co-create new models of schooling for the future Guilherme Victorino is currently Associate Dean and professor at NOVA Information Management School in the areas of Design Thinking, Change Management and Knowledge Management and coordinates two Post Graduation Cours

How new educational ideas can be turned into real, practical teaching methods using the EDGE model Miguel de Castro Neto is the Director of NOVA Information Management School and an Associate Professor at the institution, where he leads the NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics Lab. He is also the founder o

What if the reason students are walking away from music isn’t because they’ve changed—but because school music hasn’t? Dr. Kevin Droe, music educator and founder of Amp Camp, challenges the traditions that have defined school music for over a century. In a world where young people create beats, wri

In the age of Artificial Intelligence, education embodies a profound paradox of power and vulnerability. AI empowers learners and educators by personalizing education, expanding access to knowledge, and enhancing teaching efficiency. Yet, this very power creates vulnerabilities—over-dependence on te

In this compelling TEDx talk, Benita Gordon draws on over two decades of experience in education to reimagine what learning can look like beyond the traditional school model. As a veteran teacher, consultant, and advocate for progressive and disruptive education, Benita explores how educators can st

Education does not merely transmit knowledge; it shapes identity, belonging, and possibility. In this talk, Alison explores how conscious leadership in education can transform classrooms, institutions, and ultimately society itself. "Inclusions includes everyone" Alison Kriel was a headteacher for

The talk urges a shift from rote, teacher-centred instruction to classrooms that awaken curiosity, imagination, and purpose in learners living in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world. It highlights the teacher’s evolving role as a mentor and meaning-maker, using technology as a co-teacher while nurtu