When Governments Attack - State Sponsored Malware Attacks Against Activists, Lawyers, and Journalists
Explores state-sponsored malware attacks targeting activists, lawyers, and journalists. Discusses technical details, presents new research, and highlights the role of security professionals in combating these threats.
Towards a Holistic Approach in Building Intelligence to Fight Crimeware
Holistic approach to combat cybercrime by analyzing network attack surfaces and actor behaviors. Explores bulletproof hosting, fast flux networks, and underground forums to proactively identify and block malicious infrastructure.
The Role of Intersectionality in Technology
Explore how technology and social equity intersect, challenging the status quo to create a digital society embracing diversity and inclusion, reshaping our understanding of tech's role in fairness.
The Alchemy of Change - Finding The Best Time
Exploring the interplay of past, present, and future in shaping societies, this talk challenges linear time concepts and examines freedom, change, and progress in modern economic and political systems.
Turn Walls into Bridges - Take Action for the Global Refugee Crisis
Challenging narratives on the refugee crisis, this talk explores how individual choices can foster social change and cross-cultural integration, emphasizing our shared human experience.
Representation Matters
Passionate exploration of diversity's importance in society, emphasizing inclusivity and authentic participation for a more equitable world, with insights from community organizer Ali Abdi.
Inside The Melting Pot
Three mixed-race students share perspectives on identity struggles and propose solutions for better representation and understanding of multiracial individuals in society.
You Have the Power to Prevent Genocide
Explore how everyday actions impact democracy and prevent genocide. Civil rights attorney Bobbi Bittker discusses the power of individual choices in shaping a just society and combating discrimination.
How We Can Dance Our Way to Better Mental Health
Discover how dance can improve youth mental health, reduce stress, and create societal impact through the "Dance for Health" method, emphasizing joy, inclusivity, and self-appreciation.
Why You Need Never Feel Lonely Again
Discover how embracing your true identity and connecting with others can alleviate loneliness through a personal journey of self-discovery, from religious missionary to radio astronomer and musician.
Western Hypocrisy Towards Women in the Muslim World
Exploring Western media's narrow focus on Iran's hijab protests, contextualizing them within broader women's rights struggles and the freedom to choose in the Muslim world.
How We Present Ourselves to Change the World
Cherisse Gasana shares her journey of confronting racism, creating inclusive spaces in trade unions, and inspiring others to use their privileges for positive change and social impact.
Create Perfection with Imperfections
Nisha Bhagat shares her journey with vitiligo, challenging misconceptions and inspiring others to embrace their uniqueness. She transforms perceived imperfections into strengths, promoting self-acceptance and societal change.
Granitification
Dr. Michael Maclin explores granitification, a concept where systems integrate new elements while preserving individual characteristics, creating a unified whole with unique properties.
The Alpha Female - Breaking the Bias of the Strong Woman
Explore the concept of alpha females, their superpowers, and the challenges they face in society. Learn how to embrace and celebrate strong, confident women in leadership roles.
Sharing the Mist - Building a Community of Female Global Scholars
Empowering women in developing countries through global graduate education: Enet Mukurazita explores combining indigenous and Western knowledge for rural African women's entrepreneurship training.
George Floyd's Death Changed the Conversation on Race
Explore systemic racism and the impact of George Floyd's death on racial justice discourse, guided by UN Human Rights Officer Kellie Ognimba's insights and experiences.
Homelessness
Explore the rising issue of homelessness, its impact, and potential solutions through the perspective of a passionate high school student interested in social justice and making a positive change.
Deaf, Not Dumb - The Life-Saving Impact of Hearing Aids
Discover the transformative power of hearing aids and their impact on mental health, addiction, and quality of life through one woman's inspiring journey from silence to sound.
The Myth of Starting from Zero Is Reality; Believe It
Inspirational talk on women's entrepreneurship, challenging societal norms, and overcoming obstacles in male-dominated fields. Encourages perseverance and self-belief for aspiring female business leaders.
What Will You Come Out For?
Inspiring talk on standing up for principles despite threats, exploring the personal and global costs of inaction, and the power of conviction in driving positive change.