Pediatric cancer affects 14,000 children every year in the United States alone. Just as children aren't small adults, pediatric cancer isn't just a small version of adult cancer. Caring for children with pediatric cancer involves not just addressing the unique…

What if the most advanced technology in your workflow is quietly making you less of yourself?

Creative Technologist TJ Nealy opens up about a pattern he didn’t notice until it was already happening — defaulting to AI before trusting his own instincts. From…

Katie Paris quit her career in Washington, DC, to figure out how to make politics feel less like strangers shouting at each other and more like friends looking out for each other. In this practical talk, she reveals why conversations between real people can…

There are deeper issues to consider when we discuss the lack of housing in our society. Craige Hoover is a real estate developer, advisor, and placemaker focused on creating walkable, community-centered environments across small towns, suburbs, and ex-urban…

Have you ever stayed quiet, avoided taking a risk, or changed your behavior because you were afraid of being judged? In this talk, the speaker explores the Spotlight Effect, a psychological phenomenon that makes us believe others pay more attention to us…

Can artificial intelligence kill creativity, or can it help more people express their ideas? In this talk, the speaker shares how AI helped turn song lyrics into a complete song for a school talent show, despite not yet knowing how to play a musical instrument.…

Does struggling with math mean you are not intelligent? In this talk, the speaker reflects on a personal experience that sparked a deeper question about how we define intelligence and why academic grades often receive more recognition than creativity, artistic…