Can we eat our way to a stronger democracy? Civic leader Anuj Gupta believes that food is one of our last common denominators. Drawing on a decade spent bringing together strangers for shared meals, he explains how the stories and memories behind our recipes…

A small act of encouragement can change what a person believes is possible. Drawing on a teacher’s recognition of her potential during a period of self-doubt, this talk argues that belief and support help people act on abilities they already possess. I’m…

Jon Sakura reframes gaming from a solitary screen-lit activity into something built around people, not just play. Jon Sakura is a small business owner born and raised in Albuquerque, where he runs a local gaming cafe built around community, alongside passions…

Our relationships and surroundings shape our motivation and sense of possibility. Contrary to many people's belief, low motivation isn't a fixed personality trait. Instead, we can design our own outcomes by intentionally seeking out people and environments…

Jaime Campbell reframes what it takes to see someone as a whole person, drawn from her own story of diagnosis and love. Jaime Campbell is a Certified Peer Support Worker and disability advocate who began volunteering with children with disabilities at age…

Eddie Tafoya reframes a lifetime of falling short of perfection, making the case that our flaws are exactly what the world needs. Eddie Tafoya is an Albuquerque native, English professor, author, and comedian featured in A&E's docuseries The Right to Offend:…

From stage fright to Vienna's stages, Elizabeth Garland reframes confidence for introverts with what she calls Superpresence. Elizabeth Garland is an international composer, performer, educator, and performance coach who has performed at the World Composers…

Samantha Schwann reframes exploration itself, showing how advancing ROV tech is expanding what the ocean can teach us. Samantha Schwann is an underwater visual artist and explorer working at the intersection of exploration, technology, and conservation. A…