
In this talk, the speaker challenges the idea that history and knowledge are neutral by examining how a single dominant narrative shapes what we learn and remember. Beginning with familiar mathematical theorems, they reveal how many discoveries credited to Western figures were developed centuries ea

What complexity really means in wine and how it shapes taste, quality, and perception Qian Janice Wang is an experimental psychologist and computer scientist exploring why we eat what we eat. As Head of Section for Design and Consumer Behaviour at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Food Sc

Guadalupe, como arqueóloga, explica que las imágenes del pasado ofrecen lecciones valiosas para guiar nuestro accionar presente, incluso si desconocemos su significado. Su argumento central sostiene que la supervivencia de las generaciones humanas por venir requiere que asumamos con responsabilidad

This talk explores the profound impact of cultural heritage on societal evolution, arguing that understanding our collective history is the key to building a more inclusive and resilient future. Rahma Idris is an SS 2 student of NTIC (Girls) Abuja. She is the second of four children born to a legal

Dai pesci zebra ai coltellini svizzeri, passando per pellicce mancate e altre coincidenze fortunate. Una storia scientifica, ironica e sorprendente su come cervello, mente e ambiente evolvano insieme e su come, ancora oggi, questa spirale continui a riscrivere ciò che chiamiamo “umano”. Martina Ardi

Dreams have shaped human creativity since the beginning of artmaking. In this talk, Scott explores how the subconscious has transformed ordinary experience into extraordinary visual culture from prehistoric cave art and Aboriginal Dreamtime to Egyptian symbols, Greco‑Roman mythology, and Renaissance

Jak opowiedzieć o historii, by poruszyła współczesnego odbiorcę? Lider zespołu Ørganek wyjaśnia, w jaki sposób łączy przeszłość z teraźniejszością, przybliżając losy Powstańców poprzez uniwersalny język emocji. Tomasz Organek to muzyk, wokalista i prozaik, który ukończył filologię angielską na Uniwe

Krzysztof Karwowski opowiada o niesamowitym skoku technologicznym Chin. Dowiedz się, jak Państwo Środka stało się kosmiczną potęgą i dlaczego rywalizacja o gwiazdy jest dziś tak ważna dla reszty świata. Absolwent Politechniki Gdańskiej, uczestnik stypendium naukowego w Chinach, doktorant w zakresie

Alê Santos nos convida a revisitar episódios esquecidos da história afro-brasileira e projetar futuros possíveis através da ancestralidade e do afrofuturismo. Alê inspira consciência, resistência, criatividade e imaginação. Alê Santos é escritor, roteirista e criador de narrativas que resgatam e cel

In a world flooded with information, the stories we learn about the past are often carefully chosen, not complete. This talk reveals that history isn't just a neutral set of facts. Instead, it's frequently shaped by those in power, who intentionally leave out crucial viewpoints and erase entire comm

A cultura amazônica é movimento, memória e força coletiva. Ela dança, canta e resiste ao tempo, às tentativas de apagamento e às narrativas que insistem em reduzir a Amazônia a silêncio. Nesta palestra, Isabelle Nogueira compartilha a importância do Festival de Parintins como expressão viva de ident

Ser artista no Norte do Brasil é criar a partir do território, da identidade e da insistência em existir. Em uma região historicamente invisibilizada, a arte nasce potente, mas nem sempre reconhecida. Nesta palestra, Rosa Malagueta reflete sobre a importância da valorização da produção cultural loca

In this talk, Tarmo Jüristo examines the ruins we see around us — physical, cultural, and symbolic — to reveal how our interpretations of the past shape the way we think about the present and imagine the future. Drawing on ideas from philosophy and social analysis, he invites viewers to consider how

Cosa c’è di innovativo in un rito che esiste da 2600 anni? Forse, oggi più che mai, tutto. Il teatro nasce come incontro tra corpi, voci e silenzi che risuonano insieme — e in questa presenza condivisa si costruisce una comunità. In un’epoca dominata da connessioni veloci ma disincarnate, ritrovare

What if our journey to God is hurting those who carry us there? In this heartfelt talk, a young voice questions a deeply accepted tradition of pilgrimage tourism where animals silently suffer in the name of faith. Through a personal experience in the mountains, this talk challenges us to rethink dev

Phoebe Hatt takes a domestic approach to connection, exploring how sewing has shaped our past, present, and future. This talk invites you to discover the profound impact a simple needle and thread can have on our world. Taking a domestic approach to connection, Phoebe Hatt explores how sewing has sh

In the face of a rapidly globalizing world, what happens when the very blueprints of our cultural identity begin to fade? Sattor Dustmadov takes us inside the sacred geometry of the Pamiri House, an ancient architectural masterpiece that for centuries has encoded a universe of meaning, faith, and co

Speaker 1: Meng-Hao Liu In recent years, as textile manufacturing has relocated to China and Southeast Asia, the hosiery industry in Shetou has become a sunset industry. Meng-Hao Liu observed that the established strength of the traditional industry, coupled with the unique factory-as-home culture i

“Food is a big part of our identity. It carries our ancestor's lived experience; it gives us our sense of belonging and it's a reminder of our rich cultural history. I don't think it's fair that our diverse food culture is being reduced to one single word: ‘unhealthy’.” Can Malaysian food be health

Cotton carries a complicated history—one rooted in exploitation, loss, and forced labor. But for Troy Bridgeforth, it also carries a story of choice, resilience, and reclamation. In this talk, Bridgeforth traces his family’s journey across five generations of cotton farming, beginning with post–Ema

Il linguaggio non descrive soltanto il mondo: decide chi conta e chi no. Grace Fainelli smaschera le gerarchie coloniali nascoste nelle parole e propone un cambio di prospettiva: l’umanità non è un’etichetta statica, ma un verbo che impariamo a coniugare insieme, allargando lo sguardo attraverso div