In ecological restoration on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, high-tech solutions are not the only answer. Instead, Trachung Barang chose to return to the old ways—applying the time-honored, traditional knowledge passed down through generations of Tibetan herders…

As cities rise ever higher, why do people become increasingly disconnected from wind, trees, and the changing seasons? Landscape architect Wanpeng Zu begins with the concept of a "climbable mountain forest," bringing nature back into high-rise architecture.…

What if you were to live forever? This talk highlights how minute humans are in the timescale of earth. It explores how if you were to live forever you would see a vast amount of change in our world geologically, in the climate, as well as astronomically.…

Tech entrepreneur and global strategist Vineet Nambiar explores why expanding beyond traditional boundaries is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for long-term survival in an interconnected world. Drawing from nearly two decades of scaling ventures globally…

What if knowing your future health could help science find a cure but change how you live your life today? This talk explores the ethical and emotional weight behind knowing your future and how it may negatively impact people. On the converse this talk also…

“Maalesef Ben Geç Kaldım” konuşmasında Doğukan Bayazıtoğlu, hayatta geride kaldığımızı veya bazı fırsatları kaçırdığımızı düşündüğümüz anlar üzerinden zaman, beklentiler ve kişisel yolculuk üzerine düşünüyor. Bazen geç kalmanın bir son değil, kendimizi ve…

Have you ever watched a science-fiction movie and wondered just how much of it could actually be possible? Have you ever seen a cool invention on screen and wondered if someone had managed to make something similar in reality? This talk aims to explore to…

Speaker and composer David Snyder, based in Los Angeles, CA, shares the deeply personal story of how nine years of rigorous classical piano training shaped — and nearly broke — his identity as an artist.

Through live music and original composition, the…

Art and music are extensions of who we are as human beings.

Join Alex Van Halen + David Lee Roth, members of the legendary rock band Van Halen, and world renowned muralist Robert Vargas as they they examine how stepping outside of comfort zones, absorbing…

There's more health advice available than ever before — and no easy way to tell what’s worth your time. From biotech breakthroughs to smarter cancer screening, physician Dhruv Khullar and microbiologist Zack Abbott examine what happens when science can change…

La charla aborda la importancia de la perseverancia, la disciplina y la determinación para alcanzar los objetivos personales y profesionales. Como ejemplo, se presenta la experiencia de Daniel, quien desde temprana edad tuvo el sueño de convertirse en piloto…

We often feel fear on different occasions such as within our journey of growing up, or even when missing out on certain occasions. It is part of our identity and is what makes us, us . The decisions we make, the actions we take, they are all done in fear.…

What if one of the most intelligent conversations on Earth has been happening underwater this whole time? This talk explores how artificial intelligence is being used to analyse sperm whale vocalisations, uncovering patterns that challenge the way we think…

We all have called the government a number of colourful names at some point and most people mainly seem to focus on the negative aspects of a politicians career, painting most in a bad light. However, we largely do not apply the same attitudes to companies…

A journey through growing up, finding purpose, and learning that maybe the point isn’t to save the world but to help people believe it can be different. A story about Korle Lagoon, impossible things, and the power of asking: why not? Katia Osei, also known…

Many people facing a cancer diagnosis experience loneliness and social isolation. In addition to worsening quality of life, such experiences are associated with shorter survival. Few realize they hold a life-changing healing power through regular outreach…