
Textile scientist and entrepreneur Aishwarya Lahariya traces her path from a student focused on water conservation in Vidarbha to building the 100% plant-based fashion brand. She shares how personal creativity and scientific knowledge create immense impact when facing global challenges. Through her

As children, we are naturally curious, asking "why" about everything—until we're told to "just do as you're told." In a system that often prioritizes correct answers over genuine inquiry, the drive to question can feel pointless or embarrassing. But what if creativity isn't about having brilliant id

“Unstoppable Starts with Breath” challenges the myth of hustle culture by redefining personal well-being as a civic act—because reclaiming your breath is how we become truly unstoppable. Natalie A. Solomon, MPH, is a transformational speaker and Sacred Lifestyle Wellness Strategist™ who survived num

Will generative AI replace the poets? We do not think so, but it may push us to be better. Early in the days of ChatGPT, Lee and a friend began exploring what happens when a poet meets a machine, and what new kinds of poems might be possible when humans and AI create together. This talk follows that

Watar Band presents a powerful musical journey blending classic Iraqi heritage with contemporary sound. Through a unique mix of old and new songs, their performance celebrates memory, identity, and the evolving spirit of Iraqi music across generations. Watar Band is a contemporary Iraqi music group

Un análisis e invitación a cruzar una frontera que no se ve, pero que habitamos todos los días, aquellas que nos separan contenidos y que moldean nuestra forma de pensar, sentir y pertenecer. En un mundo donde las líneas divisorias ya no son geográficas, sino digitales, su charla nos llevará a poner

La creatividad no existe... o al menos no como solemos plantearla. Usualmente creemos que ser creativos significa inventar algo completamente nuevo, pero la verdadera creatividad surge de reinterpretar y transformar lo que ya existe, no solo en el arte, sino en distintos ámbitos de la vida. Entender

En una sociedad donde las etiquetas etarias aún dividen, Aurora Zea invita a mirar el futuro con otros ojos: el de la colaboración entre generaciones. Con historias personales, humor y datos reales, muestra cómo jóvenes y mayores pueden aprender unos de otros para construir una sociedad más madura,

¿Te imaginas un mundo donde lideramos como niños? En lugar de ejercer el poder desde la rigidez o el ego, Ivonne Argos, internacionalista y líder juvenil, propone replantear el liderazgo desde la ternura, la compasión y la humildad. Su charla es una invitación a romper con los esquemas adultocéntric

Dans une lettre adressée à son père vivant en Iran, l'avocate Chirinne Ardakani retrace l'épopée d'un peuple de 92 millions d'enfants en lutte pour sa liberté. Fille d'exilés iraniens, avocate de la prix Nobel de la paix Narges Mohammadi et fondatrice de l'association Iran Justice, elle mêle récit i

With constant exposure to marketing and social media, consumers today buy far more than they will ever need. As a victim of overconsumption herself, Lydia hopes to discuss its true impact and show people what it truly is. Lydia Chun is a current 8th grader in Concordia International School Hanoi. Th

Clara's talk will cover a series of personal events: a family tragedy that led to her discovery of inequities in engineering design, and eventually to finding herself. She hopes to inspire others to follow their own interests and connect their personal experiences little by little, as she believes t

A connection between social media and dystopian society—how is our world becoming a dystopian one? Hyewon's speech is about how people are turning into one of the characters in a dystopian novel. The correlation between social media and a dystopian society is actually very significant and deep. She

This talk isn't a guide to success or a roadmap for the future-it's an honest pause. A moment to reflect on how fast time moves, how easily we rush past ourselves, and how important it is to stay present while we can. Join Lisa for a heartfelt talk that invites you to remember where you came from, q

What if we could find the "Bloom Effect" in our everyday lives? Something simple, yet powerful enough to inspire everyone around us. Haneul’s speech emphasizes the vital role literature plays in our lives, like carrying our voices, standing up for our future, and giving us the empathy we need to liv

Have you ever wondered what happened to the curiosity and honesty you had when you were little? Bao Anh’s speech explores The Bloom Effect: Radiating Inspiration by showing how growing up and societal pressures slowly dim that natural spark. She believes that simple, sincere actions can inspire othe

In this insightful talk, Jim explores the different pathways students can take as they prepare for life beyond school. Reflecting on how university applications have evolved from a simpler process to a far more competitive and demanding landscape, he questions whether we are truly providing the righ

Trends are unstoppable. They are inevitable and unpreventable in daily lives. The stimulation of trends and human instinct has a sophisticated connection. In 2025, a swift trend emerged, filling up the entire SNS, not 67 or 41, but Popmart characters like Labubu, Crybabies, and many more. Materialis

Reprenez le pouvoir sur vos vêtements, ils parlent de vous! Vos choix, vos renoncements, vos convictions… Fanny Vion dévoile, entre histoire personnelle et rouages impitoyables de la fast fashion, comment cette mode jetable nous vole une part de nous-mêmes. Et surtout, elle nous invite à décider vra

À travers les exemples célèbres du Viagra et du Post-it, Éric Gavoty explore comment des erreurs de parcours peuvent révolutionner le monde si l'on sait saisir l'instant. Il partage son propre récit personnel, où servir deux pastis dans un restaurant de Camargue a abouti à un contrat d'un million de

Born in a remote village with minimal facilities, Dr Balamurugan Ramanathan rose from a humble background to become a leading diabetes specialist, researcher, educator, and social contributor. Educated in government schools, he overcame language and financial challenges to secure admission to medica