
When you hear the term "self-love," what comes to your mind? Could it be deeper than you ever thought? In my speech, I will explore how self-love involves understanding our true selves, embracing our flaws, and building on our uniqueness. G11 student at Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School International

Here's the big question you might be asking: Why do people fear failure? How can I break this cycle? In my speech, I would address misconceptions about the fear of failure and help you build a growth mindset. G10 student at Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School International Division This talk was given

Dans ce talk puissant, elle partage un parcours marqué par l’exigence des chiffres, la complexité des organisations et les défis du leadership au féminin. De Paris aux capitales africaines, des cabinets internationaux aux directions générales, elle démontre que les limites qu’elles soient personnell

I believe that a culture of feedback and the ability to take criticism can reverse this divide. From education, to school and work, to relationships, to families, to neighborhoods, we are constantly giving feedback and shaping each other. But criticism must be carefully crafted if it is to be heard.

How does it feel to be labeled “less than”? To be told you don’t belong? Hierarchy isn’t just a corporate ladder—it’s a deeply embedded system that shows up in our politics, our paychecks, and even our self-worth. It’s the engine behind exclusion, inequality, and burnout. We’re so busy trying to cli

Some conversations make us uncomfortable, but those are often the ones that matter most. In this talk, Sophie Kaitlin Drescher shares her journey from fear and embarrassment about HPV to creating a movement that empowers young people to face difficult truths with honesty, humor, and purpose. She sho

O voluntariado pode ser um caminho de sentido e reconstrução. A partir de uma crise pessoal profunda, esta história mostra como servir também transforma quem serve: a escuta, o encontro e o contato com outras realidades ampliam a consciência e reposicionam a própria dor. Inspirada pela filosofia Ubu

Ponerse la 10 no es valentía momentánea, es una decisión sostenida. Carolina Ibargüen muestra cómo enfrentar el miedo, asumir responsabilidad y dar un paso al frente le permitió superar obstáculos, sacar adelante su empresa y transformar su entorno. Una invitación directa a usar el miedo como impuls

Why do so many smart, capable people feel stuck in careers they worked so hard to build? In this deeply personal and eye-opening talk, former Wall Street high achiever turned career coach and founder of Ctrl Alt Career, Jennifer Ong, breaks down the real cause of career burnout, why so many high pe

From law to fashion, from filmmaking to founding a free cultural space, this talk is a powerful reflection on embracing change without apology. Challenging the myth of stability and the pressure to fit into one identity, it shows how following curiosity, courage, and community can lead to a life ric

What do you do when life breaks and you can’t change the circumstances - only the way you choose to respond? In this talk, artist Tal Tenne Czaczkes shares how a personal collapse led to the creation of Popeyit, and to a deeper understanding of belief as an active choice. A story about imagination

What if being “different” isn’t a disadvantage, but a strength waiting to be recognized? This talk explores how a shift in mindset can turn difference into opportunity - for individuals and for the rooms they enter. Eynav Biadgo is a lawyer, social entrepreneur, and alumna of Unit 8200, Israel’s el

We tend to think collaboration needs leaders, plans, and control. But what if collaboration isn’t something we design, but something we remember? In this talk, Adi Karmon Scope shares a real-life story that unfolded at the height of a global crisis - when there was no budget, no time to plan, and n

Shumaila Sawand is a business student at Sukkur IBA University, an AACSB-accredited institution, whose journey reflects the power of turning challenges into opportunities. Growing up with challenging circumstances and facing multiple personal and academic hurdles, she relied on resilience, disciplin

Maira shares her story of resilience in a society that often underestimates her because of her height. She highlights the emotional struggles, societal biases, and her journey to self-confidence, proving that true strength comes from within. Maira Rajput is a Computer Science graduate from Sukkur IB

How Trauma infomred de-stressed societies build better future Mariam Khan is the founder and CEO of NeuroNurture, Pakistan’s first dedicated mindset and behavior-change coaching and consultancy firm. With over 17 years of experience in human behavior, organizational culture, and personal developmen

How do you navigate decision-making when data says no but intuition says go? Melissa Lansmant explores this tension every entrepreneur, investor, and manager eventually faces through her unique life story. Mélissa fell in love with Laos in 2018 where she chose to settle and found the NK SEEDS associ

La vida profesional representa numerosos retos. En esta charla Andrea nos cuenta el precurso de su vida profesional y nos explica cómo la carrera que estudiamos no nos determina pero sí nos da herramientas para vida. Andrea es la Trade Assurance Manager en Fair Trade USA (FTUSA), donde aplica su amp

In this talk, Om, challenges the idea that learning should be confined to rigid academic “boxes.” Drawing from his experiences in science classrooms, ATL labs, hackathons, MUNs, and research exposure at institutes such as IISER Bhopal, IISC and VSSF, he highlights how real innovation happens at the

We glorify sacrifice as virtue—but what if most of it isn’t sacrifice at all? How many of us have stared long and hard into the mirror, wondering if our selflessness is actually erasing us? In this thought-provoking talk, Jiya explores the true meaning of sacrifice, exploring how much of what we giv

This talk invites the audience to stop being passive users of technology and start taking back control by creating and contributing with the tools already in their hands. Starting from the question “who is really controlling whom?”, Talitha shows that access does not automatically mean equality,