Why can humanity land on an asteroid—but still not screen for ovarian cancer?

MIT engineer Angela Belcher shares how her team is combining hyperspectral imaging, artificial intelligence, and advanced biomedical engineering to tackle one of medicine's greatest…

In her talk, Julie explores how many healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are trapped in a vicious cycle: low-quality care leads to low trust, low trust reduces willingness to pay, and without funding, quality does not improve. Her central argument is…

What if the strongest teams aren't built through fear, but through trust? Drawing on his experience as both an army officer and instructor, this talk reveals how psychological safety transforms leadership, enabling people to stop hiding, speak up, and perform…

In her talk, Marie-Lou explores how artificial intelligence is not only transforming technology, but also revealing deeply human relational and emotional patterns that have long shaped our lives. What begins in the personal sphere does not stay there. These…

American capitalism has been framed as a battle between labor and capital. William (Bill) Mundell argues that this story is outdated and holding America back. Drawing on groundbreaking AI-supported research, Bill reveals a powerful truth: companies that invest…

What if the people who seem most different from us are exactly the ones we need to understand? In this TEDx talk, we explore how curiosity can replace judgment, transform conversations, and help us discover the common cause that connects us all. Macksimal…

Was, wenn die Eigenschaften, die sich angeblich ausschließen, genau die sind, die dich ausmachen? In diesem humorvollen TEDx Comedy Act erzählt Sebastian mit scharfer Selbstironie von seinem Leben als arabischstämmiger, katholisch aufgewachsener und schwuler…

Was wäre, wenn dein Körper nie das Problem war? In diesem persönlichen TEDx Talk erzählt Matthias, wie er den Weg von Scham zu Selbstakzeptanz gefunden hat und warum Body Acceptance und unsere Sprache entscheidend dafür sind, wie wir uns selbst und andere…

Experience the expressive range of the cello through two contrasting masterpieces. S'celo Chris Njapha performs Johann Sebastian Bach's Sarabande alongside Tagell's Flamenco, taking the audience on a musical journey from timeless elegance to vibrant passion.…

Sara Wolk cares deeply about making sure everyone's vote truly counts equally. We are accustomed to giving star ratings to so many things in our society — books, films, restaurants, hotels, music albums, the list goes on. Our favorites get five stars, and…

In this urgent and thought-provoking talk, Branka Panic, founder of AI for Peace, explores the ethical crossroads humanity now faces. Drawing from her global work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human rights, and peace-building, she challenges…

Can you stand up for what you believe in without participating in politics? Anti-career coach Danielle Roberts and political rule breaker Katie Paris discuss how to rethink power, work and civic life on your own terms. They explore how rest, community and…

Conflict is often framed as something we should embrace, but former hostage negotiator Ryan Dunlap argues that conflict itself is neither healthy nor unhealthy, it simply reveals the emotional health of the people involved. Drawing from law enforcement, crisis…

"Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.)

In Beyond², I reflect on what happened after I achieved the one dream I once believed would define my entire life: becoming a lawyer. Speaking from my experiences travelling alone through Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Seoul, and Tokyo, I explore how achieving the…

When Death Comes is unlike any of Amaan Iqbal Ibrahim's previous TEDx talks.
There are no slides, frameworks, or explicit lessons. Instead, the talk unfolds as a deeply personal spoken reflection that gradually transforms into a live poetry reading.
The experience…

What happens when the finish line disappears before you cross it? This year, the CBSE board examinations were cancelled in the Middle East. Overnight, months of preparation had nowhere to go. What followed wasn't relief or disappointment — it was a question…

"Milk or Cereal: Why One Decision Shouldn't Define Your Life" challenges the idea that success must follow one perfect order. Using the simple debate of whether milk or cereal comes first as a metaphor, Abdul explores how many young people grow up believing…

From silversmith to defender of a city's heritage, he saved thousands of artifacts from looting and succeeded in registering "metal engraving" as world heritage, believing that identity is made with determination. From silversmith to defender of the city's…