She skipped over 300 classes that semester, yet never truly stopped learning.
From experiencing headaches and fevers upon entering the school to gradually finding her way again through the library, online courses, and self-study, she was once accused of faking…

Do you truly believe that the path you're on now is one you chose yourself?
From magic to philosophy, I've found that the human brain is always eager to find answers to the unknown, and life is no exception. I once firmly believed that as long as I followed…

For this little girl, the most terrifying thing about being lost is making choices.
In her 19 years of life, she has made many choices. Some may be incomprehensible to others, and some decisions even she herself couldn't understand.
But looking back at each…

A college student brimming with curiosity about the world believes that life doesn't require rushing to find answers; even losing direction is a form of direction.
From working part-time while studying during her senior year of high school, to working and…

Good news: she is currently still in the state of “wandering,” like most of us are. Her story explores the theme of the inescapable bewilderment of life, tough decisions, and self-doubt—featuring raw and brutally honest thoughts and comments that people dare…

Despite making up roughly half the world’s population, women’s health has been drastically understudied—especially the brain and mental health across reproductive stages. This talk explores the critical hormonal changes of perimenopause, the 4–10 years preceding…

Have we optimized our way out of being part of communities? Introdu...

Musician and composer Tina Lajevardian plays a song on the oud, transforming a centuries-old Iranian musical tradition into something startlingly intimate — and proving that the oldest instruments still have new things to say. (Recorded at TED@BCG on October…

Technology gives us faster answers, endless opportunities, and new roads to explore. But when everything becomes instant, are we forgetting how to slow down, think deeply, and choose where we truly want to go?

This talk invites us to use technology as a…

Growing up in the Soviet Union without exposure to individuals with disabilities, Katerina Alder experienced fear and confusion when first confronted with inclusion. Her perspective completely shifted after giving birth to a daughter with Down syndrome, leading…

Recalling the heartbreaking childhood moment when her brother was placed in residential care, Rachel Arterburn reflects on the deep impact of the dedicated caregivers who supported her family through his life and eventual passing. Now leading and training…

What if competition didn't leave people out, but helped everyone discover what they're capable of?

Nine-year NFL veteran and Able Games founder Conner McGovern explores how competition and inclusion can coexist. After creating The Able Games, a fitness competition…

How do we find hope when life brings us the unthinkable—something we cannot control, change, or fix?

We may try to muscle through grief, anxiety, trauma, or heartbreak, but difficult emotions don't disappear. They often surface as anxiety, numbness, avoidance…

What happens when drugs are disguised as candy? Dr. Priya Shah explores the growing epidemic of young children consuming THC-infused edibles and the consequences she sees firsthand in the pediatric emergency department. She reveals why these poisonings are…

Ron Ness will provide an overview of North Dakota’s energy potential and technological future, particularly focusing on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and natural gas infrastructure. There is immense opportunity in the Bakken region, estimating 3 to 7 billion…

My life as a storm chaser, and a father of two, and what it means to persevere. To Walk Amongst The Giants.

Storm Chaser, Filmmaker, and Flight RN Ryan Mauk turns the most violent skies on Earth into gripping, cinematic stories. Known for racing straight…