The idea that depression comes from a chemical imbalance in the bra...

Each year, around two million women are released from prisons and jails in the US, many with nowhere to go. Susan Burton knows this firsthand: after cycling in and out of prison for years, she finally found a safe place to land ... and made it her mission…

We celebrate romantic love as the ultimate relationship—but research and lived experience tell a different story. After calling off her wedding days before it was set to begin, Emily Sutton reveals how friendship became the force that carried her from heartbreak…

Is conversation a lost art, or is it just evolving? Journalist Joshua Johnson and social entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie answer questions on everything from the male loneliness crisis to what it actually takes to connect with others — and reveal two deceptively…

One simple arrangement. One unexpected conversation. One decision that changed the course of a life. Sameep Singh explores how architecture goes beyond buildings to shape experiences, influence people, and create extraordinary impact. Sameep Singh is the…

In The Art of Becoming, Zahra Hakim explores the quiet, often unnoticed process of change and growth. Through personal memories and reflections on childhood, family, and the passage of time, she reminds us that becoming who we are often means letting go of…

In Invisible Strings, Hisham Ghoul explores the unseen expectations and social pressures that quietly shape our choices and identities. Through his personal journey of rediscovering his voice and passion, he challenges us to recognize the “invisible strings”…

In this talk, Serene Emad explores why change and uncertainty can feel so difficult and how moments of loss can become opportunities for growth. Through personal experience, psychology, and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, she shows how embracing change can…

In Ce que ton visage ne dit pas, Celine Fahes explores the invisible masks we wear to meet others’ expectations and hide what we truly feel. Through her personal story, she shows how vulnerability and honesty can become acts of courage, reminding us to create…

In Rewriting the Script, Maryam Kaheel explores how social expectations, trends, and the pressure to fit in can quietly shape our choices. Through her personal experience, she encourages us to question the scripts handed to us, embrace what makes us different…

In The Power of Yet, Abbas Tarhini explores how failure can become a powerful part of learning and growth. Through his personal journey of trying to build a robot, he shows how one simple word — "yet” — can transform setbacks into lessons, persistence into…

An exploration of human relationships through
conversation.
Uncovering the effectiveness of icebreakers on authentic connections.
How do constructing perceptions impact personal identities and mental health? Hi everyone! I am Natalie Au, a Remove/grade 9/year…

في حديثها «كنْ أنتَ!»، تستكشف ياسمين عيتاني كيف يمكن لضغوط المجتمع والخوف من الاختلاف أن يدفعانا إلى الاكتفاء بما هو مقبول ومألوف. وتدعو إلى تقبّل التفرّد، والتعلّم من الفشل، واتخاذ قرار واعٍ بأن نعيش بطريقتنا ونصبح النسخة الاستثنائية من أنفسنا.
Yasmin is…

Belagavi as a Blueprint challenges the belief that excellence, innovation, and opportunity belong only to metropolitan cities. Dr. Hitha M Hebbalkar shares her decision to build her medical practice in Belagavi, choosing where her skills were needed over…

What if the path you never planned becomes the one that defines you? From cricket and a failed medical exam to becoming an ophthalmologist and creating VARDAAN, this talk explores how failure, curiosity, and unexpected choices can connect in remarkable ways.…

Who Wrote Your Brain: The Narrative Architecture of Human Belief explores how our thoughts, beliefs, and identity are shaped by family, experiences, education, culture, and the world around us. Swatee Jog explains how the brain turns experiences into stories…

What happens when life changes the path you thought you were meant to follow? From becoming a chef and working in a three-Michelin-star kitchen to discovering a new way to stay connected with food through writing, travel, and culinary experiences, this talk…

What if the opposite of certainty isn’t doubt, but curiosity? Gabrielle Steele reflects on her 21 years inside an apocalyptic cult and how unquestioned beliefs can quietly shape identity, morality, and belonging. Through her personal story and research, she…

Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if the...