
In his talk, the speaker addresses the growing crisis of "degree factories" that leave millions of youth unemployed. He argues that while a degree serves as a qualifying milestone, it lacks the practical skills required by modern industry. Pathak emphasizes a shift toward identifying one's "internal

Dr. Srivastava explores how a spark of curiosity, combined with scientific rigor, leads to life-changing results. She discusses her work in machine learning and neural networks, specifically for epileptic seizure prediction, as a testament to how research can solve critical real-world problems. Dr.

The speaker explores how professional excellence creates meaningful impact by sharing her journey of building a law school test-prep organization. The narrative focuses on four pillars: scouting untapped opportunities, pedagogical excellence, scaling through quality, and adapting through technology.

Dr. Rastogi reflects on a sixty-year journey balancing two parallel worlds: a career as a scientist at CDRI and a prolific passion for theatre. He demonstrates how these fields enriched each other, with theatrical expression enhancing scientific communication and research discipline deepening his ac

* Focused on communication mastery, this talk asserts that personality is "soulware" rather than software. He provides a framework of seven skills to help individuals command attention, use the power of the "pause," and maintain a human advantage in an era dominated by technology like ChatGPT. Aut

This session explores how an authentic voice and genuine expression create lasting connections. By weaving everyday moments into unforgettable stories, he reminds us that authenticity is the fuel for true connection and that "soulware" (personality) is more impactful than software RJ Prateek (Pratee

Son Talk invite à explorer la mémoire collective comme un territoire vivant. En redonnant voix et dignité aux aînés, Nathalie tisse des liens entre générations et transforme la nostalgie en un voyage sensible au cœur de l’humanité partagée. Passeuse de mémoire, après avoir surmonté un handicap vis

Dans son talk, elle invite à percevoir le corps autrement, à imaginer sa fusion avec le végétal. À travers sa technique de double exposition, elle révèle la poésie d’un dialogue intime entre humain et nature. Une exploration sensorielle et symbolique, à la croisée de l’art et de la conscience corpor

Como transformar o mundo em meio a crises globais e desigualdades profundas? Nesta palestra, Diego Casaes mostra por que a colaboração é essencial para gerar mudanças reais. A partir de sua experiência em advocacy e negociações internacionais, ele revela como conectar vozes locais, povos indígenas e

How can stepping out of your comfort zone enrich life? Inspired by a friend’s suggestion, Chris Fontana took a chance to work abroad in 2009—leading to Tianjin and a multicultural journey. He shares how navigating language blunders and cultural practices fostered a mindset rooted in humility and ada

星合 隆成:つながりを科学する~ゆるやかなつながりが地域を創生する~ Dr. HOSHIAIはつながりの本質を科学的に明らかにした。つながりには、つながる目的と手段があり、手段としては8通りのつながり方があること、8通りのつながり方は「つよいつながり」と「ゆるやかなつながり」に大別されることについて言及した。また、ゆるやかなつながりが、地域共創社会やエコシステムの構築に有効であることを述べた。 HOSHIAI Takashige:The Science of Connections: Loose connections Revitalize Communities Dr. Hoshia

What is a brain-computer interface (BCI) and how does it work? Xiaonan Cui demystifies BCIs and traces the field’s journey from 1970s lab curiosity to today’s clinical and everyday use. Inspired by science fiction like Sword Art Online, she shares her own research journey of overcoming noisy EEG sig

How will we measure our lives in the AI era? Naisi Gao revisits Professor Clayton Christensen’s profound question, challenging the common idea that efficiency and accumulation measure a good life. Inspired by the existential crisis posed by AI, she argues that humanity’s unique value lies in deep hu

排球能教会我们怎样的人生道理?天津女排运动员张馨月分享了自己与排球相伴十几年的旅程 —— 小时候因体质孱弱,偶然结缘性价比颇高的排球班,一路熬过深夜训练、自我怀疑等重重难关,在青运会一场拼尽全力的夺冠后,才真正深爱这项运动。她谈及恩师的指引、输赢带来的成长,更领悟到 “热爱不是最初的兴趣,而是看清所有艰难后仍愿意坚持奋斗”。通过自身经历,她激励大家:人生如排球赛场,有起有伏,但只要心怀坚持与热爱,每个人都能在自己的 “赛场” 上绽放光彩。 Xinyue Zhang is a member of the Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team. This talk was

Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming physical health challenges to become an open-sea swimmer and award-winning debater, Ayaan shares three vital lessons for navigating the "real exams" of life. It’s time to move beyond memorization and start mastering life literacy. Ayaan is a 13-year-ol

Πόσο βάρος μπορεί να έχει η σιωπή σε ένα τραπέζι και πόσο φως μπορεί να δώσει μια αγκαλιά; Είναι μια κατάθεση ψυχής για το πώς οι δυσκολίες της ζωής γίνονται το σχολείο της ενσυναίσθησης. Μας θυμίζει ότι η δύναμη δεν κρύβεται στο ύψος ή στη φωνή, αλλά στην ικανότητα να επιβιώνεις, να φροντίζεις την

Ash Pournouri is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has built a career at the intersection of music, technology, innovation, and early pattern recognition. In this fascinating conversation with Anna Olin Kardell -- journalist, experienced moderator, and TEDxStockholm host -- Ash unpack

After spending several years photographing births in delivery rooms across Sweden, photographer and writer Emilia Bergmark Jiménez argues that birth—both being born and giving birth—is the most existentially formative experience of our lives. It shapes not only our identities, but also our understan

The question of who should be involved in taking decisions lies at the heart of democracy, from the local to the global level, and by answering it the right way we can strengthen democracy at all levels. Gustaf Arrhenius argues that we need to rethink democracy in terms of fair distribution of power

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of longevity and cellular reprogramming which remains an ongoing field of study. Several claims around mortality in animals and humans have been contested by experts in the field. We've flagged this talk because

As artificial intelligence and personalized entertainment reshape how we consume stories, a deep longing for connection and shared experience emerges. Stockholm-based playwright and dramaturg Jonas Bernander argues that live theatre answers this call. In this engaging talk, he draws on his work at U