
Pourquoi est-il encore si difficile pour une femme de s’imposer à la tribune ? Est-ce une question de confiance personnelle ou le résultat d'une construction historique millénaire qui a fait du discours un territoire exclusivement masculin ? Dans ce talk percutant, Marlène Coulomb, spécialiste des r

Having lived in seven countries and visited 48, William has learned that connection doesn't always require words. In this talk, he explores how sports, music, and the arts act as universal languages that bring people together across cultures, creating friendships and communities beyond spoken langua

This talk explores how the way we see the world shapes the world itself, highlighting the power of empathy to transform perspective into action. Using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as lenses, the speaker shows how understanding the others' experiences (i.e., poverty, inequality, climate chall

This talk explores the profound power of words and how they shape people's emotions, identities, and relationships. Finay highlights how careless language especially in everyday conversations and online spaces can leave lasting psychological impacts while kind and intentional words can inspire confi

This talk explores how limiting beliefs can shape the way we see our abilities and opportunities. Through personal experiences and psychological research, the speaker explains how a fixed mindset can trap us in cycles of self-doubt, while a growth mindset allows us to learn from mistakes and improve

There’s a common misconception that sustainability is a luxury – something to pursue when times are good. But in reality, sustainability is one of the most powerful tools we have to navigate volatility, climate risk, and global uncertainty. Sustainability is not an add-on – it belongs at the core o

This talk explores the complex role of criticism in our daily lives, showing how it can either harm or help depending on its intent and delivery. The speaker introduces a "criticism compass" that explains how different forms of critique especially destructive, debate-driven criticism can shut down d

This talk explores how privilege shapes the opportunities available to children around the world.Through personal experiences growing up near Lake Kivu and encounters with children facing limited access to education, the speaker reflects on the invisible "horizons" that circumstances place on people

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This talk explores the deeper meaning of food as culture, identity, and dignity, and shares lessons learned from a community kitchen where power is returned to the people who cook and eat together. It exposes how food charities, originally meant as temporary solutions, have become inadequate systems

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Before Lagos became synonymous with fashion, before African designs walked the runways of Paris and Milan, there was Fagge: a historic community in Kano, northern Nigeria. This is the hidden history of West Africa’s fashion capital In this powerful talk, we are invited to rethink where innovation t

African cities are often labelled “informal,” “chaotic,” or “unplanned.” But hidden in these streets, homes, and structures is a profound intelligence, a way of living, adapting, and surviving that teaches us how to design resilient, sustainable, and just cities. In Olorunfemi's talk, he shares how

What if the way we learn erases who we are? In many African schools, students memorise history written by outsiders and lose connection to their own stories. In this talk by Paul, discover how African-centred education, rooted in heritage, storytelling, and community, is reclaiming knowledge, shapin

Dance isn’t just entertainment. it’s one of humanity’s oldest and most powerful technologies. From healing trauma to building leadership, connecting communities, and driving creative economies, movement shapes individuals and societies. In this talk, discover how embracing our authentic expressions

In Oyeyemi's talk, discover the African cure for apathy: how family, cultural instruction, and the subtle power of orientation shape citizens long before they reach the ballot box. It’s a fresh way to think about democracy, values, and the role of community in building a stronger nation. Oyeyemi is