The success of innovation is never accidental —especially for the leading companies today. These businesses follow a clear strategy to innovate: the Trend Funnel. This method is all about understanding trends and using them to guide smart business decisions. By studying long-term, mid-term, and short-term trends, companies can make the right choices, not just rely on chance.In today’s fast-moving business world, adapting to what’s happening now and preparing for the future is key. Think of it like surfing: if a company wants to ride the perfect wave, it must spot the opportunity before everyone else, get ready with the right tools and technologies, and then catch that wave at just the right moment. Companies that can do this will stay ahead of the competition and make the most of every new chance that comes their way. Michele Superchi graduated in international business studies and furthered his education between the Netherlands and Canada. Passionate about market analysis and business strategy, together with the entire BEAUTYSTREAMS team and in his role as Vice President, he assists companies in the beauty industry in identifying social trends, aligning innovation and strategy, and facilitating the introduction of cosmetic products to the market. 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

Svenja delves into how facing mortality can inspire us to live with greater intention, using examples from her photography of stillborn children and her own pre-planned funeral as acts of legacy and celebration. Through her lens, Svenja invites us to see death not as an end, but as a profound influence that enriches the way we live our lives. Svenja is a documentary photographer and storyteller whose work explores the profound connections between life, death, and cultural traditions. After the loss of her father, Svenja founded “Stories Matter,” a platform dedicated to capturing the narratives that define our existence, especially in the face of mortality. Her work has taken her around the world, documenting death rituals such as Mexico’s Day of the Dead, Ghana’s fantasy coffins, and the sacred practices in Varanasi, India. Svenja’s TED Talk, “Reimagining Life Through the Lens of Death,” delves into how facing mortality can inspire us to live with greater intention, using examples from her photography of stillborn children and her own pre-planned funeral as acts of legacy and celebration. Through her lens, Svenja invites us to see death not as an end, but as a profound influence that enriches the way we live our lives. 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 2 Rs of Early Childhood Development" by Aein Shah explores the foundational role of Relationship and Responsibility in shaping young learners. He emphasizes that relationships—whether with children, adults, or the environment—are both a process and a product, influencing lifelong learning and development. Responsibility, in parenting, teaching, and caregiving, is essential for raising socially responsible, empathetic citizens who contribute positively to society. Through this talk, Aein highlights the delicate balance of nurturing meaningful connections while fostering a sense of duty, ultimately guiding children toward a future of compassion, purpose, and collective well-being. Aien Shah; started his career as a primary school teacher back in mid 90s. He served within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) at various positions including teacher, Teacher Educator, Head of Field Education Office, Manager Academics and School Operations and Director academic affairs. He is currently serving as Head of Education at the Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKES, P), one of the large non-for-profit school systems functioning in the region since 1905, and is responsible to provide overall academic leadership in areas of school development, curriculum development and management, teacher education, teaching-learning, student assessment, monitoring, evaluation and research. He is recipient of Director’s Award for academic excellence from Notre Dame Institute of Education, Karachi. 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

Buildings are major contributors to global environmental instability, carbon footprint, solid waste, and toxicity increase, yet we need more homes than ever before. Our only practical approach to evolve our dwelling experience during these times of uncertainty is to rethink and redesign architecture from scratch, because it is the framework of human life. Space exploration, advanced robotics, data science, and systems engineering design give us a unique mindset and a set of tools, so we can combine existing and ground-breaking technologies with ancient design principles to dwell better on our planet. How we build our homes directly addresses and fights housing, environmental, resources, and economic interconnected crises globally. Our team is combining top science, deep technologies, and the most forward-thinking design so our homes can grow with us, pay for themselves, and restore Nature, allowing us to enter a new era of economic growth that creates a better world for our children. Dr. Raul Polit Casillas is the founder, CEO, and chief architect of ARQESS – a robotic self-sustainable architecture company. As a NASA space architect and systems engineer, he worked for a decade on highly innovative projects and technologies (e.g., spacecraft 4D printing), where he created and led the JPL Atelier advanced design facility. Raul is a licensed architect with works around the world, furniture designer, art curator, poet, published researcher, and serial entrepreneur. As an awarded technologist he has led many ground-breaking projects (e.g., NASA-Autodesk AI-designed Europa Lander, JPL-Disney program). He holds a PhD in Sys. design Eng. (UNISTRA), MSc in architecture & construction Eng. (UPV), and MSc in space studies (ISU). He is an Amazon MARS and Google SciFoo alumni, holding multiple grants and awards from NASA, ESA, JPL, Caltech, UPV, AIAA, etc. With feet on the ground and head in the stars he is relentlessly committed to improving architecture on Earth and beyond. 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

Beyza Korkmaz is 21 years old, and lives since 1,5 years in the Netherlands as a refugee, She and her family are originally from Turkey. After the failed coup in 2016, her father unfairly lost his job, was arrested and had to flee Turkey to protect his family. In this talk Beyza emphasizes her gratitude for her new freedom and her new life and wants to give back. She is now determined to became a lawyer or human right activist. To fight for justice just like her father, and contribute to a world where everyone can live in freedom, equality and justice. Beyza Korkmaz is 21 years old, and lives since 1,5 years in the Netherlands as a refugee, She and her family are originally from Turkey. Beyza is now determined to became a lawyer or human right activist. To fight injustice just like her father 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

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to think boldly and strategically is the key to staying ahead. Kalpesh's talk delves into the importance of embracing unconventional ideas and adapting to uncertainty as the foundation for success. The speaker emphasizes that in today’s dynamic environment, strategy is no longer about rigid long-term plans but about the competence to adapt, reinvent, and seize opportunities.Through personal experiences and professional milestones, the speaker illustrates how thinking beyond conventional boundaries—whether in career progression, business growth, or innovation—can lead to extraordinary outcomes. The talk highlights the value of resilience, calculated risk-taking, and the willingness to embrace failure as part of the journey toward achieving greatness.At its core, this is a call to challenge the status quo, to think boldly, and to embrace the "crazy" ideas that have the potential to redefine industries and shape the future. It is a reminder that in a world of constant disruption, those who dare to adapt and innovate are the ones who will thrive. Kalpesh Dave is a pioneer in the financial services industry, with over 20 years of expertise in banking, investments, and wealth management.From leading Private Banking teams at L&T, Aditya Birla Wealth, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank to playing a pivotal role as a founding member at InCred Wealth and now as Deputy CEO of Bajaj Capital, he has consistently driven growth, innovation, and excellence in his field.He champions a visionary and client-centric approach, emphasising tailored solutions that add value. Rooted in continuous learning and adaptability, he fosters collaboration, integrity, and strategic thinking to inspire his team to set new benchmarks in the financial services industry. 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