
In a world shaped by AI and rapid technological change, what if true innovation comes not from disruption alone, but from how we absorb, transform, and reimagine ideas? In this talk, Marcos de Souza explores creativity through a human-centred lens, drawing on a Brazilian modernist concept to rethink

We are moving faster than ever. Faster careers. Faster information. Faster decisions. But in the middle of acceleration, one question remains unanswered: where are we actually going? In this talk, Hellen Telles invites us to pause and examine the direction behind our speed. She challenges the belie

In this inspiring TEDx talk, Jasmine Williams shares the transformative journey she experienced while walking the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage across northern Spain. Through rugged terrain, early mornings, and moments of both solitude and connection, Jasmine reflects on the unexpected l

Manami Hashimoto invites the audience on an inner journey, questioning whether traits like kindness are truly part of who we are or roles we learn to perform in social settings. By unpacking the idea of “authenticity,” the talk explores how recognizing and embracing our true selves can become one of

Et si le futur n’était pas une destination lointaine, mais une décision que vous prenez à cet instant précis ? Nous passons souvent notre vie à attendre le "bon moment", le bon diplôme ou les ressources nécessaires pour réaliser nos rêves. Nous reléguons nos ambitions à un horizon qui ne cesse de re

In this warm and deeply reflective TEDx talk, retreat leader and philosopher Niki Smirni opens with a question that stops most of us in our tracks: imagine running a business without a business plan. That's exactly how most of us run our lives. Niki knows this firsthand. After leaving a thriving cor

“Where are you from?” is not a simple question for everyone. In her talk, Priscila Costa explores her journey of understanding her identity, learning to blend her cultural background, and finding her own answer to this complex question. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of living between cu

Presence is the thing everyone wants and almost no one can hold for more than a few minutes — and the best teacher, argues Gautam Vaishnav, a Mumbai balance artist who has introduced rock balancing to more than 18,000 people across India, has been there all along in nature. In this talk, he shares w

Her mother said three words — Don't. Be. Me. — and Pallavi Verma spent years obeying them, running from tradition, from the saree worn at 5am, from every role her mother had carried without being asked. In this spoken word performance, the writer and PenPal founder traces how she slowly realised her

In a world that rewards speed, optimisation, and constant stimulation, we lose contact with the beauty that is already here: rain on a window, the sound of a city, the simple fact that we can feel and be moved. Johanna reframes beauty not as an aesthetic preference, but as a daily, trainable practic

In this deeply reflective talk, Sumit Awasthi challenges the idea of becoming “complete.” Drawing from nearly three decades in journalism, he shares how failures, career detours, rejection, and uncertainty shaped his path more than success ever did. From missed dreams and career confusion to coverin

This talk explores how resilience, disciplined focus, and intentional mindset shape success in high-stakes environments. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Vikram Rai is the CEO at GE Aerospace - South Asia and a seni

Na sua palestra, Gil Pinna parte de uma realidade comum a muitos jovens de pequenas cidades, a ideia de que o sucesso está sempre fora, nas grandes capitais ou até em outros países. Como publicitário, ele trilhou esse caminho, buscou repertório e construiu carreira buscando respostas em outros conte

A partir de su experiencia como el primer argentino en visitar todos los países del mundo, Nicolás propone una reflexión profunda sobre la libertad real: no como acumulación de dinero, sino como capacidad de elección. Su charla recorre el miedo, las decisiones financieras conscientes y el diseño int

A través de experiencias que van desde la élite del vóley mundial hasta situaciones límite donde la vida estuvo en juego, Pablo transforma la cancha en una metáfora profunda sobre el sentido del equipo. Habla del éxito y su lado oscuro, de la gloria efímera y de los momentos donde ganar deja de ser

Desde una vivencia personal atravesada por el diagnóstico médico de su hijo, Florencia invita a cuestionar los límites que aceptamos como verdades definitivas. La charla explora el poder del lenguaje, la disciplina, la fe y la acción sostenida como herramientas para transformar el miedo en posibilid

Cantar juntos es mucho más que hacer música: es aprender a escucharse y a sostenerse. En un coro nadie brilla solo; cada voz encuentra sentido cuando se integra, cuando sabe cuándo avanzar y cuándo acompañar. Con sensibilidad y profundidad, propone que si aprendiéramos a convivir como se canta en gr

We’ve never had more roadmaps to happiness — and yet we’ve never felt more lost. In this deeply personal talk, Peter Georgariou shares his journey through disconnection, addiction, and rediscovery to reveal why no formula or guru can replace our own inner compass. This is a call to stop chasing “the

Jay Smith shares how nature became his greatest teacher, showing that endings aren’t waste but the raw material for new beginnings. Through stories of loss, resilience, and growth on his farm, he reveals how compost, seeds, rest, and surrender offer a blueprint for healing and transformation. Jay Sm

What if the most powerful tool for preventing harm is something we already know how to do—return to ourselves? In this transformative talk, Dale Allen shows how return helps us pause, choose differently, and restore connection in moments of fear, anger, or misunderstanding. Through childhood lessons

Getting outdoors has the power to make us happier, healthier, and more social. But modern life creates barriers and inequitable access to these benefits. Alex Keenan tells the story of hiking the 3000-km Te Araroa trail, and relays the lessons it taught her about how ordinary people can work togethe