
What do a legendary cricket shot and the first airplane flight have in common? They were born from a creative mindset. Aniket Nagane shares his journey from a shy student to a confident speaker, revealing that creativity isn't a talent—it's a conscious attitude. Discover how pairing a problem-solvin

Natalia Naman Temesgen is a playwright, television writer/producer, and Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Columbus State University. Her television writing credits include acclaimed shows on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max, and her work frequently explores the intersections of race, gender, hist

Little eyes teach us to see beauty in small things and to find joy in every tiny moment. we may be small but our thoughts can be big, our dreams can be bigger and our hearts are the biggest. Dakshita’s strengths shine through her lively curiosity, quick learning ability, and confident presence. She

Creativity doesn’t start with confidence — it starts with doubt. But where is the line between productive questioning and self-sabotage? In her talk, Sona unpacks how cognitive biases quietly constrain our thinking, how the “social mirror” reshapes our self-perception, and why our internal decision-

Great new ideas are born from unpredictability. This talk argues that the most powerful ideas, and the most fulfilling lives, are born in the friction between disciplines, when we step outside our silos. By embracing collaboration, curiosity, and personal identity over labels, we can become the most

Growing up often means letting go of play, but what if that’s exactly what we need to hold on to? Diana reflects on how imaginative play shapes our childhood and why it still matters for creativity, self-expression, and navigating the pressures of adult life. Diana is a dedicated volunteer who help

Every day, people perfect their schedule to a science, doing the same things over and over and rarely changing anything. This rut means going from active participant to merely passive observer of your own life. In this talk, Timothy Sturtevant addresses why rigid routines are not only bad for your b

This talk explores creativity as a natural human way of thinking, illustrated through the speaker’s observations of his young granddaughters. Like all children, they make sense of the world by observing, experimenting, and imagining, freely fitting new ideas into their understanding without fear of

Allowing children and adults to get bored is the first step toward increasing creativity and innovation. In this talk, the creator of Chile's No. 1 motorized rotisserie grill talks about his childhood, his first steps as an inventor, his failed experiments, and the challenges he faced while developi

Débora Blanca comienza su charla haciendo una apuesta provocadora: volver a soñar. No habla de los sueños que tenemos al dormir, sino de esos otros, los que imaginamos despiertos y que parecen estar desapareciendo. Especialista en ludopatía, reflexiona sobre una época atravesada por pantallas, apue

“Curiosity” is an invitation to ignite your imagination and explore the limitless potential of asking questions. From looking at the stars to discovering hidden truths in everyday life, this talk reveals how curiosity is the driving force behind every great discovery and innovation. It’s about darin