
À 18 ans, Xiyao Li quitte la Chine pour la France sans parler un mot de français. Dix ans plus tard, diplômée de Polytechnique, elle utilise l'intelligence artificielle pour résoudre ce que la chimie traditionnelle met des décennies à accomplir : découvrir de nouveaux matériaux. Le problème : pour t

En 1965, des traces sont collectées sur une scène de crime. Cheveux, salive, sang. Personne ne sait encore les lire. Vingt ans plus tard, l'ADN les transforme en preuves. Nos données chiffrées vivent la même histoire. Elles circulent, se stockent, s'interceptent. Pour l'instant, elles restent muette

Your brain isn't broken. Your motivation isn't gone. It's just waiting on the other side of something uncomfortable. Investor, lecturer, and co-founder Siddik Turhalli breaks down the neuroscience of why humans are wired for challenge — not comfort. Drawing on Wolfram Schultz's dopamine research, Ro

In 2010, Simon Schnetzer quit his dream job at the United Nations, got on a bicycle, and spent two months riding across the country — asking hundreds of young people just two questions: How is your life? And how could it be better? What he found: everyone had their discomforts. And almost all had be

Philipp Masurat (CEO Germany, OKTAGON) and Michael Jesswein (Strategic Partnership Management, OKTAGON) take you inside Europe's leading MMA organization to prove one core message: Discomfort is not something to avoid. It is the central driver of personal growth, organizational development, and prof

India’s economic growth story often highlights the rise of large enterprises, yet a critical gap remains hidden within the financial system. This talk explores the inequality in credit access faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, a sector that contributes nearly 30% of India’s GDP and repres

In an era shaped by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, this talk explores the enduring power of human agency in driving meaningful change. Rather than viewing transformation as a sudden disruption, it presents change as a quiet accumulation of small actions, subtle shifts that gradually buil

In a world overflowing with economic data and constant noise, the real challenge lies in identifying the signals that truly matter. This talk explores how economists and policymakers detect the subtle indicators that shape the direction of an economy long before a crisis becomes visible. Focusing on

In a world captivated by unicorn valuations and headline making IPOs, this talk challenges us to rethink what real progress truly looks like. Meaningful systemic change rarely begins with grand announcements, instead, it starts quietly in the subtle moments where inefficiencies and frustrations exis

“Çocuklar oyunları çok sever. Çünkü hayatı oyunla öğrenirler.” Özlem Sak’ın hikâyesi, oyunun yalnızca bir eğlence değil; insanın kendini, duygularını ve hayatı tanıdığı en saf alan olduğunu hatırlatıyor. Ona göre öğrenmenin en güçlü yolu, oyunun içinden geçmekten geçiyor. “Biz herkesin kaderini ke

Why do we trust influencers with ring lights more than experts with decades of training? In this talk, communication strategist Dr. Michelle Mazur explores how expertise lost public trust—and why credentials alone no longer persuade. Through real-world stories, research, and cultural examples, she r

While looking through old photos of a trip, I noticed a woman in the background of one of the pictures and started constructing her whole life—her name, her routine, her story. That minute moment made me realize something bigger: every person we casually capture in our pictures has a real, complex b

How do we know when it is time to change direction, and what does that change ask of us? In this talk, Roberto Fumagalli reflects on a life-defining decision that led him from economics to philosophy, sharing four lessons he learned along the way. From friction and self-reflection to forgiveness and

As AI becomes more embedded in daily life, what happens to the spaces where people gather, connect, and belong? In this talk, Ramit Mehta explores the importance of community and “third places” in a world increasingly shaped by productivity, automation, and digital convenience. He makes the case tha

Why, after decades of diet advice, fitness trends, and wellness programmes, are health outcomes still getting worse? In this talk, Dr Julia Jones challenges the traditional health coaching model and argues that information alone is not enough to create lasting change. Drawing on her research, she sh

Le courage de demain ne se trouve ni dans la domination ni dans la certitude d’avoir raison, mais dans l’humilité d’être soi-même et la sincérité de la parole. Samuel montre que le vrai courage consiste à écouter, créer la rencontre et choisir le dialogue authentique dans un monde qui privilégie tr

Le courage de demain, c’est oser être soi-même dans un monde qui cherche souvent à nous enfermer dans des cases. À travers des histoires marquantes, cette intervention montre que le courage naît dans ces moments où, malgré la peur, nous choisissons simplement d’avancer et d’exister pleinement. Née

Lochlan Murdoch was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just four years old. Overnight, his life and the lives of his family changed. In this powerful talk, Lochlan and his mother Lesley share their journey navigating the daily realities of Type 1 Diabetes: the hundreds of life-impacting decisions, sl

À l’ère de l’IA et des nouvelles technologies, réaliser ses idées n’a jamais été aussi accessible. Encore faut-il avoir le courage de se lancer. À travers son expérience, Pierre montre comment transformer la peur en moteur, oser saisir les opportunités et construire un projet qui a du sens, malgré l

Boris explore le courage comme une compétence qui se développe : en affrontant la peur par de petits actes quotidiens, chacun peut entraîner son esprit à oser davantage. Entre prudence et audace, il montre que le véritable courage ne se remet pas à demain : il se vit ici et maintenant, à travers des

Dans ce talk puissant, l’agroclimatologue Serge Zaka révèle un « grand remplacement » bien réel : celui de nos arbres et de nos paysages face au changement climatique. À travers des exemples concrets, il montre pourquoi nos forêts disparaissent en silence, et pourquoi il faut du courage pour en pa