
What does a chemical engineer with 13 backlogs in her first year of college have in common with a trailblazing politician? Everything, according to Sowmya Reddy. In this spirited and empowering talk, Sowmya shatters the stereotype of the "perfect" leader. She candidly shares her journey from a strug

In his talk “The Other Side,” Ali Tareen shares his personal journey of losing his eyesight after a tragic accident and how that moment completely changed his life. Instead of focusing on what he lost, he chose to look at what he could still do, and that choice became the gateway to his purpose. Al

Hussein Farhat shares his journey from surviving war in South Lebanon to hiking Everest Base Camp, showing how resilience is forged through action, not circumstance. Through loss, fear, and physical endurance, he discovers that peace is a state of mind achieved by making peace with one’s past. His m

Yasmina Zaytoun unpacks success by revealing the unseen foundations behind it: learning, values, and environment. She argues that true achievement is built through quiet discipline, continuous self-investment, clear values, and intentional relationships rather than visible titles or recognition. Ult

Have you ever felt like giving up or found yourself unable to move forward in the middle of a challenge? When that happens, what is the "driving force" that gets you moving again? Hiromitsu Iio, who is leading a pyrethrum-based mosquito coil project in Kenya, has faced numerous hardships and setback

Haarika Mandalapu’s journey defies conventions at every step. She is the first woman from Telangana to complete a solo ride to Umling La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world, standing at over 19,000 feet. The challenges of this ride are immense: extreme weather conditions, oxygen deprivatio

Dr. Praachi Rathore was in Grade 5 when she realized she was different from the boys around her. From that moment on, she faced constant bullying and harassment at every stage of her life. But none of that stopped her from chasing her dream of becoming a doctor. She earned her medical degree, only

From the perspective of a TV host and public speaking coach, Hoang Oanh explores how language is not merely a tool for communication, but a powerful mirror of our thinking. Through her deeply personal journey of becoming a single mother, she reveals how the stories we tell ourselves can either trap

Vipul Dashrath Oad was living what many define as success—a stable banking career, structure, and certainty—until a life-altering diagnosis at 26 forced him to confront an uncomfortable truth: external stability means little without inner strength. In this talk, Vipul explores how crisis can become

Why do some people grow consistently while others stay stuck—despite equal talent? Viram Datta breaks it down into two mindsets: the Worker and the Performer. Through powerful examples, he reveals how growth isn’t about intelligence, but how we respond to discomfort. This talk shows how resilience

Most of us wouldn't describe ourselves as adventurous. But in Hajira Penukonda's TEDxOSA talk, she explains how all it really takes is a mindset shift to start living our lives adventurously - starting today. Hajira Penukonda is a grade 10 student at Old Scona Academic and is involved in various act

We spend our lives paralyzed by the fear of the future, constantly asking "What degree? What job? What now?" Muhammad Ali shares how studying the stories of Prophets like Nuh and Moosa taught him that even the best of humans faced the unknown without a clear plan. He argues that trying to predict th

We often mistake the anxious voices in our heads for our true selves, spiraling into fear over life's uncertainties. Actress Naeema Butt challenges this reality, drawing on her experience with method acting and Al-Ghazali’s philosophy to argue that uncertainty—and even death—are merely illusions. Sh

Agnieszka Tilborghs opowiada o swojej historii obcowania z ADamem, mózgiem ADHD. Pokazuje, że wielu z nas ma swojego ADama, a na podstawie własnych przeżyć udowadnia, że neuroróżnorodność może być darem, jeśli tylko umiejętnie wykorzystujemy swoje możliwości. Agnieszka to trenerka wystąpień publicz

In this powerful talk, Mahima Chavan shares her journey of stepping into responsibility at a young age and discovering that action not preparation is what truly builds confidence, clarity, and courage. From navigating uncertainty during the Covid pandemic to learning leadership through real-life ch

What if your grades don’t define your future - and grit does? In this powerful talk, a once invisible, stammering student who scored 50% in boards shares how belief, resilience, and purpose can carve a new path. From embracing failure to practicing in the “dark” like Arjun from the Mahabharata, t

Konfor alanı sessizdir. Alıştığın ritim , tanıdık yüzler , bildiğin yollar … Hepsi seni güvende hissettirir. Ama güven bazen bir duvardır . O duvarın arkasında, büyümenin sessiz çağrısı vardır . Herkes kalmaya alışır. Az kişi gider . Ben o sessiz çağrıyı duydum. Disiplinden, rutinden, tanıdık kim

Hepimiz bir şeylerden kaçıyoruz: beklentilerden, başarısızlık korkusundan, bazen de kendimizden. Bu konuşma, “öz” dediğimiz o derin iç sesi yeniden duymanın ve hayatın gürültüsü arasında kendine dönmenin ve özünü gürleştirmenin hikâyesini anlatıyor. Korkuların, alışkanlıkların ve başkalarının bekl

In a world that constantly defines success for us, how do we design our own? In this TEDxAGS talk, Dr. Nezar Bahabri reframes success as an evolving art—shaped by purpose, self-awareness, and resilience. He invites young minds to look beyond grades, titles, and expectations, and instead focus on int

This talk weaves together a personal journey of creative rejection and the quiet power of dreams. Through failure, doubt, and perseverance, it reveals how holding onto hope—no matter how unreasonable it may seem—can give meaning to a life and inspire others to believe in something better. Dora is a

Dreams help give our lives direction and meaning, but they only come true when we have the power to chase them. In this talk, Arya explains what dreams are, why they matter, and how inner power helps turn dreams into achievements. She shows how dreams and power work together, why following your drea