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How giving free haircuts taught me to connect with anyone | Joshua Coombes | TEDxIbiza
5/07/2026
Joshua felt part of a culture that was increasingly more disconnected, until he found a simple, human way to push the needle in the other direction. From a chance encounter one day to founding a global movement, his talk touches on kindness as a cultural force and rebuilding connection in an age of isolation. Joshua is a British speaker and author. For the past decade, he's worked in cities around the world, giving haircuts to men and women experiencing homelessness, amplifying their voices, and founding a kindness movement – Do Something For Nothing - in the process. His message of empathy, vulnerability, and presence comes at an important time in our culture. It serves as a reminder that we can all make a difference in our own way and that small actions can bring about broader change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
How to stand up for yourself and others | Sunita Sah | TEDxNewEngland
4/07/2026
Most people think defiance has to be loud, forceful, or aggressive. It doesn't. Drawing on her groundbreaking research and a defining moment watching her quiet mother speak up, Cornell professor and organizational psychologist Dr. Sunita Sah explains why we stay silent even when we know we shouldn't. She shares the Defiance Compass: three simple questions to help you build the practice of quiet defiance and speak up when it matters. Sunita is an award-winning organizational psychologist at Cornell University, conducting groundbreaking research on defiance, advice, and influence. As a former NHS physician and executive, she provides multidisciplinary insights into advisor-advisee dynamics, transparency, and institutional trust. Her research has appeared in leading academic journals and media outlets, including The New York Times, Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
How to get tough feedback from someone who cares about you | Chris Wheatley | TEDxSpokane
3/07/2026
Some people offer feedback freely, while others hold back. Chris invites us to strengthen our communication with T.A.C.T., creating space for the kind of honest input that can be hard to give—and even harder to hear. When we’re willing to truly listen, we build relationships strong enough to support the people who matter most, especially when they need it most. Chris Wheatley is passionate about helping people communicate better and lead more meaningful lives. He co-founded the Wheatley Leadership Group, focused on leadership development and coaching. Chris also serves as Vice President of Organizational Learning at Numerica Credit Union and is a Board Certified executive coach. A Spokane native, he sits on the board of Leadership Spokane and holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. When not facilitating growth in others, he’s playing pickup sports or nerdy board games with his family—his favorite role of all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
How poker players think about money | Charlotte Van Brabander | TEDxUHasselt
2/07/2026
Most of us grew up with the advice to “work hard, save every penny, and avoid risk.” But what if that “safe” path is actually the biggest risk to our future? In this TEDx talk, Charlotte explores why not choosing is a decision in itself, how inflation quietly erodes your savings, and how patience can become your greatest asset in protecting and growing your wealth. Charlotte Van Brabander is a finfluencer and founder of Slim Sparen, a platform where she teaches people how to invest in the stock market. Her mission is to raise awareness around money psychology and help individuals and couples build a healthier relationship with their finances. As a poker player, investor, and entrepreneur, she engages with financial decision-making on a daily basis. Through her work, she aims to break the taboo surrounding money. She is the author of the bestselling books ‘FIRE’ and ‘Meer geld, minder stress’. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Learning to live with perfectionism | Reese Saliceti | TEDxUTAustin
2/07/2026
Perfectionism often convinces us that our lives must be polished before they can be meaningful. In Cut Your Cake: Learning to Live with Perfectionism, baker, entrepreneur, and UT Austin student Reese Saliceti reflects on building Dulce Custom Cakes, navigating failure, and learning that the pressure to be perfect can suffocate the courage to create. Through stories of viral cake mistakes, academic setbacks, and family expectations, Reese challenges us to rethink failure not as an ending, but as evidence that we are daring greatly. Her talk invites us to stop waiting for the perfect moment, embrace imperfection, and “cut the cake” now. Reese Saliceti is an entrepreneur who believes creativity is a form of leadership. Reese grew up inspired by the hustle and heart of small business owners in her family from San Antonio and Puerto Rico who turned their skills into service. She combined her love of art with her sweet tooth, and Dulce Custom Cakes was born in 2019. Since then, Dulce Custom Cakes has sold hundreds of cakes, grown a community of more than 18,000 followers, and inspired bakers of all skill levels to see baking as an art form and way to build meaningful connections. A junior at the University of Texas at Austin, Reese studies Plan II Honors and Sociology with a minor in Business. On campus, Reese serves as a proud member of the Texas Orange Jackets. She is also a Resident Assistant, Middle School mentor, and member of the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. Reese hopes to use her work at the intersection of creativity and social impact to empower others to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and find comfort in the art of risk-taking. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
De nouveaux récits pour un monde durable | Marketing & imaginaires | Thomas PAROUTY | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
Nos récits créent nos imaginaires et façonnent nos désirs. Depuis la Grotte de Lascaux, l’homme se raconte des histoires, pour transmettre sa culture et se projeter dans le futur. La culture issue du cinéma, de la TV, des réseaux sociaux ou de la publicité a transformé nos cultures populaires, bourgeoises, syndicales… en une seule grande culture de la consommation. Cette hyperproduction casse les limites planétaires. Il est donc urgent de réinventer nos récits. Les marques devront nous proposer des récits de consommation joyeuse et d’usage partagé plutôt que de propriété égoïste. Elles doivent proposer un nouvel imaginaire de bonheur, pour casser les normes sociales actuelles et inventer un nouvel avenir sobre et désirable. Après trois années passées au Chili pour Pasteur, Thomas débute sa carrière dans de grandes agences de communication. En 2009, il fonde MIEUX, la première agence de communication dédiée à la RSE. Avec son équipe, il accompagne les entreprises dans la valorisation de leurs engagements auprès de leurs collaborateurs, clients et territoires, tout en contribuant au lancement de produits et services plus durables, locaux et circulaires. Entreprise à mission, MIEUX a été élue Agence Communication RSE de l’année. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Competencias: nacen cerca y transforman el mundo | Carlos Julio González Muñoz | TEDxCIS SFP Youth
2/07/2026
Llevamos décadas hablando de reformar la educación. De modernizarla. De adaptarla al siglo XXI. Pero, ¿y si el problema no es el sistema, sino lo que decidimos enseñar dentro de él? Carlos Julio lleva años en las aulas observando algo que la mayoría pasa por alto: hay competencias que no aparecen en ningún libro de texto, que no se evalúan en ningún examen, y que sin embargo son las que más lejos llevan a las personas. Las que construyen puentes entre el aula y el mundo real. Las que transforman alumnos en ciudadanos, y ciudadanos en agentes de cambio. En esta charla, Carlos desvela las 7 competencias que deberían estar en el centro de cualquier educación que aspire a transformar el mundo. No como teoría. Sino desde su propia experiencia, desde dentro de las aulas. Porque el futuro no se construye solo con conocimiento. Se construye con personas que saben usarlo. Profesional en Educación e Innovación Académica y doctorando en Innovación Educativa, con experiencia en el diseño y ejecución de proyectos educativos en distintos niveles de enseñanza. Actualmente es jefe del Departamento de Lengua del Colegio Internacional de Sevilla San Francisco de Paula. Especializado en investigación educativa y en la implementación de recursos didácticos innovadores adaptados a contextos diversos. Experto en enseñanza del lenguaje desde una perspectiva social y discursiva que integra lectura, escritura, oralidad y literatura. Ha trabajado con currículos internacionales como Cambridge e IB, promoviendo el pensamiento crítico, la creatividad y la inclusión. Lidera iniciativas centradas en convivencia, autonomía y formación integral, integrando estándares de calidad como ISO 9001 y el modelo EFQM. Comprometido con la innovación y el desarrollo sostenible, impulsa prácticas educativas transformadoras orientadas a una educación inclusiva, equitativa y de calidad. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Growing Through Change | Catherine Tresa Alexander | TEDxSIBMBengaluru
2/07/2026
Join Catherine Tresa Alexander as she explores the transformative power of change and the role it plays in shaping who we become. Drawing from experiences across cultures, environments, and different phases of life, she reflects on how embracing change can lead to deeper self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. Through thoughtful insights, Catherine examines the distinction between comfort, habit, and true stability, encouraging audiences to question inherited beliefs and recognize when familiar paths no longer align with their evolving selves. She explores how moments of uncertainty often become the starting point for meaningful transformation, reminding us that growth begins with the courage to ask difficult questions. Addressing the pressures of social comparison in an increasingly connected world, she challenges the notion of measuring success against others. Instead, she advocates for viewing life as an individual journey—one guided by intentional choices, continuous learning, and the willingness to evolve rather than the pursuit of perfection. She also highlights how financial independence can empower individuals to make decisions that are authentic to their values and aspirations. With honesty and optimism, Catherine reminds us that intelligence is not defined by having all the answers, but by remaining open to change, learning, and reinvention. Advocating for a mindset rooted in adaptability and self-discovery, she leaves audiences with the belief that true growth is measured not by how fast we move, but by our willingness to evolve with purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Catherine Tresa Alexander is a celebrated Indian actor known for her commanding screen presence and versatile performances across South Indian cinema. With acclaimed roles in Tamil and Telugu, and having dabbled in Kannada and Malayalam films, she has consistently pushed creative boundaries while portraying strong, complex characters. Her journey reflects artistic courage, adaptability, and a commitment to impactful storytelling. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Je suis devenu aidant....sans le savoir. | Vincent VALINDUCQ | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
Pendant 14 ans, Vincent Valinducq est devenu le parent de ses parents. Entre fatigue, culpabilité et amour, il nous raconte, avec justesse et parfois humour, son histoire bouleversante. Un témoignage puissant et utile pour comprendre qu'aider les autres commence par ne pas s'oublier soi-même. Originaire du Havre, Vincent Valinducq, ancien ouvrier docker, est médecin généraliste à Paris depuis plus de 11 ans. Chroniqueur santé dans Bonjour la matinale sur TF1, il vulgarise la médecine au grand public. Auteur de « Je suis devenu le parent de mes parents », il s’engage pour les aidants. En 2026, il devient vice-président de la Fondation Médéric Alzheimer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Ecouter la maladie quand elle murmure et non plus quand elle crie | Agnès MARTINEC | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
Et si la solution n’était pas de mieux voir la tumeur, mais de détecter la maladie avant qu’elle ne devienne visible ? En analysant une couche d’information biologique encore peu exploitée — les modifications chimiques portées par les produits de dégradation des ARN circulant dans le sang — cela devient possible. Lire ces signaux faibles avant la tumeur ouvre une nouvelle façon de penser le dépistage, pour agir plus tôt et peut-être changer le cours d’une vie. Agnès Martinec cumule plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans le développement et la production de dispositifs de diagnostic in vitro. Directrice des Opérations et cofondatrice associée de CYBERNA, elle accompagne la structuration et le développement de solutions innovantes, notamment pour la détection ultra-précoce des cancers. À la croisée de la science, de l’innovation et de l’humain, elle est animée par une conviction forte : construire ensemble. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
NEXUS ERGO SUM : Réapprendre à se connecter à la terre et aux vivants | Frédéric REVOL | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
Paysan, agriculteur biologique et distillateur, Frédéric questionne l'un des grands récits qui guide nos sociétés depuis des millénaires : celui d'une humanité engagée sur une trajectoire de progrès, de performance et de croissance, persuadée d'être séparée du reste du vivant et de pouvoir façonner le monde pour elle-même, jusqu'à en dépasser les limites. Son installation en agriculture biologique pour produire ses whiskys marque une véritable crise existentielle qui l'amène à réinterroger cette posture prométhéenne. En prenant ses distances avec l'agro-industrie, il découvre que la fertilité de sa ferme comme la qualité de ses whiskys sont le fruit de l'alliance d'un vaste écosystème – sols, micro-organismes, champignons, faune et flore – dont il est lui-même l'un des protagonistes. Son expérience lui révèle que la réussite ne naît ni de la seule volonté humaine ni de la maîtrise de la nature, mais des relations écologiques et des conversations sensibles que nous entretenons avec le vivant, y compris avec des êtres dont nous ignorons souvent jusqu'à l'existence. Ingénieur agronome et économiste de formation, Frédéric a d’abord consacré sa carrière à l’étude des enjeux d’écologie et des territoires. Convaincu que les modèles ne suffisent pas à comprendre le vivant, il choisit de devenir paysan et reprend une ferme de montagne dans les Alpes. Il la convertit à l’agriculture biologique et développe une approche agronomique frugale, fondée sur les équilibres écologiques. Fondateur du Domaine des Hautes Glaces, il crée des whiskies d’exception conçus comme des grands crus, révélant l’expression d’un territoire vivant. Son parcours l’a conduit à une conviction : la transition écologique se joue autant dans nos choix intimes que dans nos innovations, en réconciliant savoir, sensibilité et vivant. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
S'organiser et prendre soin du vivant sans l'autorité de l'État | Juliette DUQUESNE | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
Pour préserver le vivant, l’État est souvent perçu comme la solution pour contrer les méfaits du capitalisme mais ne serait-il pas une partie du problème ? L’enjeu : construire un quotidien, ensemble, autour des gestes de subsistance tels que se nourrir ou se loger. À travers le monde et l'histoire, les expériences à différentes échelles ne manquent pas : écolieux, coopératives, peuples autochtones … Construire son autonomie tout en créant des mécanismes de solidarité est une piste à explorer ! Autrice, conférencière, journaliste indépendante spécialisée dans les thématiques écologiques, Juliette publie en 2025 : Autonomes et solidaires pour le vivant. S’organiser sans l’autorité de l’État (Le Bord de l’eau, Prix du livre engagé pour la planète du festival du livre de Mouans-Sartoux). Elle a également créé une collection de livres (avec Pierre Rabhi, les Presses du Châtelet) : Carnets d’alerte ainsi qu’un podcast et un média du même nom: www.carnetsdalerte.fr. 6 livres ont été publiés : Pour en finir avec la faim dans le monde ; les semences, un patrimoine vital en voie de disparition ; les excès de la finance ou l’art de la prédation légalisée ; l’eau que nous sommes ; vivre mieux sans croissance ; L’humain au risque de l’intelligence artificielle. Auparavant, elle a travaillé dix ans pour le journal de TF1 où elle enquêtait déjà sur les problématiques écologiques. Pour en savoir plus : www.julietteduquesne.fr ; www.carnetsdalerte.fr. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Génération Z : habiter le monde autrement | Elisabeth Soulié | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
La génération Z, déroute. Née au tournant du millénaire, Social Native, qui est-elle vraiment? Pourquoi bouscule-t-elle à ce point les schémas de pensée des générations précédentes? Comprendre ses comportements, ses représentations et ses attentes n’est-ce pas une nécessité pour apprendre à vivre ensemble et ne pas manquer le rendez-vous avec le monde qui vient ? Anthropologue diplômée de l’Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) et coach formée à Metasystème, Elisabeth Soulié développe son expertise de la génération Z au travers de terrains ethnographiques et de publics très divers: en Seine Saint-Denis au coeur d’un lycée professionnel, au sein d’un institut de santé en zone rurale, à Paris et en province auprès de collectifs de jeunes activistes, dans des tiers-lieu de travail et incubateurs de start-up. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Lumière sur l’ordinateur quantique : la prochaine compétition commence | Valérian GIESZ | TEDxSaclay
2/07/2026
De Deep Blue aux nouveaux modèles d’intelligence artificielle, de la microélectronique aux processeurs quantiques, cette conférence raconte la transition de l’arrivée de l’ordinateur quantique tout en faisant le parallèle avec d’autres technologies. Grâce à de nouvelles technologies photoniques, ces calculateurs ouvrent la voie à une capacité de calcul inédite. A nous d’adopter cette nouvelle intelligence pour rester dans la partie. Valérian Giesz est cofondateur de Quandela, entreprise européenne de référence dans le domaine du calcul quantique photonique. Ingénieur diplômé de l’Institut d’Optique et docteur en photonique, semi-conducteurs et technologies quantiques, il œuvre au croisement de la science, de l’industrie et de l’entrepreneuriat afin de faire émerger une nouvelle génération de supercalculateurs quantiques fondés sur les technologies photoniques, ainsi que des solutions concrètes issues de ces avancées. Il a également contribué à la création de la French Tech Paris-Saclay.nouvelles solutions concrètes. Il a contribué à la création de la French Tech Paris-Saclay. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Borrowed Belief | Ashwin Mushran | TEDxIMTHyderabad
2/07/2026
No dream is ever truly your own, actor Ashwin Mushran reveals the hidden hands behind every "solo" success, from a mother's simple sentence that funded his acting career to a stranger's thank-you message seven years after a single phone call. Through a health scare that nearly cost him his breakout film role, he unpacks what he calls "borrowed belief", the courage others loan us when we can't find our own, and makes the case for passing it forward. Ashwin Mushran is known for memorable roles in Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Fashion, and Life in a... Metro, films that showcased his range as an actor and his instinct for bringing depth to every character he plays. But his storytelling doesn't end on screen. Over the decades, he has carved a unique niche as one of India's most prolific voice-over artists and digital storytellers, lending his voice and creative vision to a wide spectrum of platforms and formats. A powerful storyteller both on screen and beyond, Ashwin brings decades of creative insight to every project he takes on, spanning film, voice, and digital media, and reflecting a career built on constant evolution and reinvention. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Being Right is Not Enough | Anam Naz Nawaz | TEDxRue Saint Guillaume
2/07/2026
Why do facts so often fail to change minds? Drawing on personal experience, behavioral science, and powerful real-world examples, Anam Naz Nawaz unpacks the hidden reason arguments backfire, and what to do instead. She introduces a three-step approach for entering difficult conversations in a way that builds understanding instead of resistance. Anam Nawaz is a political researcher whose work is informed by lived experience across Pakistan, Syria, and France. She focuses on polarization and prejudice, examining how identity and belonging shape the ways societies fracture and connect. After a decade of experience in corporate communications and marketing across diverse cultural contexts, she broadened her work into political research, bringing a sharp focus to how narratives and perceptions structure division and cohesion in public life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Courage Is the New Authority | Markus Eilers | TEDxTUDarmstadt
2/07/2026
A talk about finding authority through courage, clear communication, and the willingness to show up authentically. Markus Eilers once lived the life of a content software architect — until the financial crisis forced him into the unknown. Practically overnight, the world he had built collapsed, and he had to confront something he’d always avoided: approaching strangers, starting conversations, persuading. That uncomfortable necessity became a revelation. Markus realised that communication is not just a skill — it’s survival, it’s growth, it’s the bridge that carries ideas into the world. Today, his greatest joy is helping others step beyond their fears and discover that authority doesn’t come from titles, but from the courage to connect. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Building Better Humans Through Big Science | Pradeep Ghosh | TEDxTUDarmstadt
2/07/2026
A perspective on how science, diplomacy, and human collaboration can move progress beyond national and cultural boundaries. Dr. Pradeep Ghosh journey abroad as a young student began with strangers who welcomed him like family — a kindness that revealed to him the power of human connection. Today, as a nuclear engineer and leader of international cooperation at one of Europe’s largest BigScience projects, he brings that same belief into the world of science and diplomacy: that breakthroughs aren’t only about technology, but about people working together. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
What butler training teaches organisations about hospitality | Vincent Vermeulen | TEDxUHasselt
29/06/2026
If your company has a customer service department, it is already too late. In this TEDx talk, Vincent Vermeulen reveals the crucial difference between service and hospitality. He shares how the discipline and attention to detail of a butler can elevate any business and, more importantly, how we can bring the human connection back to our organisations. Vincent is the founder and director of School for Butlers and Hospitality. He is already the fourth generation of a family that has dedicated its life to working in the hospitality and service sector. His family’s experience in this field is simply unrivalled in Belgium. His relationship with the world’s greatest luxury establishments also means that the school can open doors that remain closed to all others. He has worked in various Michelin-star restaurants, trained and worked as a butler in London and led hospitality and service departments in a number of multinationals. He is first and foremost a customer experience expert and consults for organisations and companies worldwide. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
The price of feeling wanted | Dr. Rita Renee | TEDxRobinson Road
29/06/2026
What are we willing to sacrifice just to feel chosen, accepted, or needed? In this powerful talk, Dr. Rita explores how the deep desire to feel wanted can lead us to settle for unhealthy relationships, compromise our values, and lose sight of our self-worth. By uncovering the hidden cost of seeking validation from others, she offers a path toward healing, healthy boundaries, and discovering that true worth begins from within—not from someone else's approval. Dr. Rita Renee is an International Keynote Speaker, Author, Voice Strategist, and Executive Leadership Coach who helps women and leaders come out of their silence, lead with clarity, and show up with authority without losing themselves. She holds advanced degrees in leadership, business, theology, and counseling, including a Ph.D. in Leadership and Organizational Development, an MBA in Management, and graduate training in Practical Theology and Clinical Theocentric Psychology. Through her speaking, coaching, and transformational teaching, Dr. Rita equips audiences to own their voice, clarify their message, and lead with confidence, courage, and purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Your Permission to Create Art Again | Esther Conter & Veda Bartringer | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
It almost seems like we live in a society where creating art feels reserved for the “chosen few”, those who have studied art and therefore earned the permission to create it. Many tell themselves that they simply aren’t creative, but is there even any truth in that? What if the permission to create something artistic isn’t found in the outside world, but within ourselves? (@esther.conter.theatre / @veda_redhead) Esther Conter helps people unlock their creative potential, find inner clarity, and reconnect with their authentic voice. Blending artistic expertise, mindfulness, and education, she bridges performance, personal growth, and conscious awareness. As a performer, speaker, and educator, she empowers others to express themselves with confidence and authenticity. Veda Bartringer is a Luxembourgish guitarist and composer exploring the intersections of iazz, classical, and world music. Across a range of proiects - from an intimate guitar duo to a jazz quartet to an octet blending a jazz ensemble with a string quartet - she always seeks authenticity, connection, and freedom in sound. Veda crafts a musical universe where jazz becomes a vehicle for storytelling, and each note resonates with curiosity and emotion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
What We Tell Graduates is Upside Down | Loïc Maller | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
You walk into a room and forget why you came in. Psychologists call it the Doorway Effect. Loïc Maller thinks it might be the key to how we treat an entire generation. We have built a culture that celebrates the decided and worries about the uncertain. So when young people finish school, we rush them through the first door they find. In this warm and personal talk, Loïc argues for the opposite: the courage to stand still in the corridor, try the doors, and find out who you actually are before choosing one. I am Loïc Maller, a Luxembourgish media design student at the Rheinische Hochschule Köln, passionate about creating and functional design. I have collaborated on projects for the WDR and the Universität Bonn, bringing ideas to life. I aspire to deliver thoughtful and honest design, always looking for new creative challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
The illusion of originality | Lyra Wells | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
We’ve never had more freedom to express ourselves, yet our identities increasingly come from the same online templates. This talk explores how trends, algorithms, and digital culture shape who we become and asks whether or not authenticity is still possible in this online era. 17-year-old student at the Lycée Athénée de Luxembourg studying the IB curriculum, interested in the Humanities and Social Sciences. She plans to study Law or PPE while also enjoying music and science. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Explosively sour: An intro to food R&D | Chris Clarke | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
Dr Chris Clarke takes you on an eye watering tour of the scientific kitchen that is Food R&D. It’s not just food, it’s the taste of decades of research, development, adventure and exploration. Enjoy an appetiser exploring the science of sour and fizzy confectionary that will leave your tastebuds tingling. Dr Chris Clarke is a physicist, teacher and TV scientist with an insatiable appetite for all things edible. Specialising in the structure and texture of food, he makes regular UK and international TV appearances, helping bust food myths, breaking pointless world records and occasionally blowing up moons. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
How to make the most of university | Bradley Ladewig | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
What if the most valuable part of higher education is not the degree, but the transformation it makes possible? Drawing on his own journey across countries, disciplines and opportunities, Bradley Ladewig argues that higher education changes lives when we dare to move beyond our comfort zone. Bradley Ladewig is a professor, engineer and academic leader whose career has taken him across five countries. A passionate advocate for higher education, he works at the intersection of science, innovation and leadership, helping students and institutions use learning as a force for personal and societal transformation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
The masks we wear | Zora Krstić | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
Some of the most important parts of who we are begin as performances. Confidence. Courage. Even the way we see ourselves. But where is the line drawn between becoming someone, and pretending to be someone? Zora is a 13-year-old student at a Lycée in Luxembourg She is passionate about both the natural and human sciences. She has become increasingly interested in the ways we shape our identities and respond to the expectations surrounding us. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Be crazy enough to create your own luck | Sabrina Kaufmann | TEDxLuxembourgCity
29/06/2026
Most people don't fail because they aren't talented enough. They fail because they never start. Drawing from her journey as a professional manga artist, Sabrina Kaufmann shows how taking imperfect actions can build confidence, create opportunities, and help you stop waiting for permission to pursue what truly matters to you. A mangaka and creative entrepreneur, Sabrina illustrates manga and designs her own brand of girly clothing and stationery, Himesama. Passionate about education, she has been teaching manga classes throughout Luxembourg since 2011 and supports aspiring artists on YouTube to inspire and showcase the real life of a freelance artist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Goals Don't Achieve Themselves | Maleshia McGinnis | TEDxRobinson Road
29/06/2026
Success isn't built on good intentions—it's built on consistent action. In this inspiring talk, Maleshia challenges the belief that setting goals is enough and reveals the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that turn aspirations into achievements. Audiences will leave empowered with practical insights to stop waiting, start doing, and create meaningful progress toward the life they envision. Maleshia “Mel” B. McGinnis is an attorney and best-selling author with 25 years’ legal experience. Mel is the owner of MPowered Sports & Entertainment, LLC, a consulting company that assists athletes, artists and executives with their business needs. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book “Reflections of Life, A Collection of Poetry, Prose and Images,” and co-author of the Amazon best-seller “Mindset First Money Second: The Things I Did to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck...for Good.” Mel has been a featured poet in spoken word showcases throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, including the House of Blues in Dallas. A Louisiana native, Mel earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Mel is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and The Links Incorporated. She is happily married to financial literacy expert, Major (Ret.) JB McGinnis, and lives by the motto“success is intentional, so do it on purpose.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
The change you make is never just about you | Ana María Gaono | TEDxRobinson Road
29/06/2026
Every personal transformation creates a ripple effect. In this talk, Ana explores how the choices we make to grow, heal, and lead don't just change our own lives—they influence our families, communities, and future generations. Through powerful storytelling and personal insight, she reveals why the courage to change yourself may be one of the greatest gifts you can give others. Ana María Gaona is a leadership strategist and next chapter advisor who spent three decades leading teams through high-stakes transitions in healthcare and public service. Her work guiding organizations through complex change is what now grounds her perspective on what transformation actually asks of people. In 2022, she retired early, choosing possibility over predictability. That choice led her to co-found Two Peacocks Travel and Flores de Juanita, and to the TEDx stage, where her talk, "Change Is Never Just About You," traces four generations of her family, from her parents' immigration from Mexico and Spain, to her own choice to leave a career built over those same three decades, to her daughter's fearless next chapter, to her five-year-old granddaughter who asked for luggage as a birthday gift. Ana's belief: change isn't something you survive. It's something you follow, and every time you do, you quietly rewrite what's possible for whoever is watching you next. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
How to stop surviving and start living | Helsa Thompson | TEDxRobinson Road
29/06/2026
For many people, life becomes about simply making it through the day. But there comes a moment when surviving is no longer enough. In this talk, Helsa explores how to move beyond merely coping with life's challenges and begin living with intention, purpose, and hope. Through personal insight and practical wisdom, she challenges audiences to stop settling for survival and start embracing the life they're capable of creating. Helsa Thompson is a wellness entrepreneur, educator, and equity advocate working at the intersection of wellness, belonging, and justice. As Founder of The Aura House, a sanctuary providing safe, healing spaces for BIPOC communities, she built a movement. Born from her journey overcoming chronic fatigue, anxiety, and burnout, the studio empowers others to take control of their physical, mental, and emotional health. She also serves as Program Manager of L&D at Yoga Alliance, driving accessible programming globally. A TEDx speaker, Helsa weaves personal storytelling with evidence-informed tools for resilience. Driven by the belief that wellness is a birthright, she co-founded Black Boys Meditate with her sons to introduce mindfulness to underrepresented youth. Certified in yoga, meditation, Somatic practices, and Sound Healing, Helsa uses movement, breath, and stillness to help release trauma and promote nervous system regulation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
