Judy will explore immortality and why it's not that great, which is especially relevant in this era of rapidly growing medical technology. Judy is a Gr. 9 active student, BP debater, and amateur entomologist (insects) at IRHS. Judy is currently a Gr. 9 Rep for Interact (a community service club under Rotary). In her spare time, you can find her binge-watching Grey's Anatomy, obsessing over interesting insects, and singing along with her favorite songs (she is very off-key but will get mad if you point that out). She was passionate about public speaking since the dawn of time and enjoys annoying people with all her talk about debate. In her speech, "To Be or Not to Be... Forever", she will be exploring the topic of immortality and why it's not that great, which is especially relevant in this era of rapidly growing medical technology. 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

Maximilien Rouer, biologiste et ingénieur agronome, est un pionnier de l’économie régénérative. Dans son talk, il explique comment la biodiversité et les écosystèmes peuvent devenir des alliés stratégiques, permettant aux entreprises de prospérer en régénérant la nature plutôt qu’en la détruisant. Il appelle à un changement de modèle : ne plus seulement réduire l’impact, mais réparer et régénérer. 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 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

Philosopher and AI expert Dr. Sebastian Rosengrün explores one of the oldest – and yet most urgent – questions of our time: What makes us human? He also examines how our understanding of concepts like intelligence, creativity, and love is shaped – and challenged – by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Through a personal and thought-provoking journey from coding to philosophy and back again, Sebastian invites us to look beyond the hype of AI and reflect on the truly magical aspects of human existence: intelligence, creativity, and love. A talk that doesn’t just explain what AI is not – but reminds us why it’s worth being human. Sebastian is a pioneering thinker specializing in digital strategy, AI ethics, and human-centered innovation. As a consultant, speaker, and researcher, he bridges the gap between technology and society, empowering organizations to implement AI responsibly while fostering sustainable growth.Sebastian’s career spans creating humanistic education programs for digital pioneers, publishing thought-provoking works on AI, and shaping critical conversations about the future of technology. Deeply committed to digital humanism, Sebastian inspires audiences to reflect on and celebrate the unique and unexpected qualities of the human being in the Age of AI. 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

Imagine a world where every child, regardless of the circumstances they were born into, has an educator who sees their potential and helps them break free from systemic barriers. Marcela Andrés' talk is a powerful call to action, rooted in her lived experiences and the transformative principles from her book, Purposeful Educator Connections. Through her personal story of overcoming generational poverty with the support of a caring teacher, Marcela illustrates how purposeful relationships can redefine education. She challenges educators to "break the box" of labels and limitations by fostering meaningful connections, understanding students' contexts, and collaborating with families and communities to unlock every child's potential. Marcela Andrés is the President and CEO of designEDengagement, PBC, a Latina-owned education consulting firm, and author of Purposeful Educator Connections: Five Principles to Strengthen Relationships with Students. With over a decade of experience in education, Marcela specializes in fostering partnerships among families, educators, and communities to support student success.She has led transformative initiatives nationwide, designing culturally responsive programs and advancing family engagement practices that improve student outcomes. Before founding designEDengagement, Marcela spearheaded a statewide family engagement principal fellowship in Texas and supported the opening of four schools, serving over 1,800 students.A proud daughter of Cuban and Mexican immigrants, Marcela holds a BBA in Finance from Saint Edward’s University and a Master’s in Education from Harvard. 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

Cosa significa credere nei propri sogni oggi? Marco Gemmiti ci porta in un viaggio attraverso la sua esperienza personale, raccontando come ha trasformato la passione per il cinema in una carriera concreta. Dalle prime riprese a 10 anni al debutto come regista con Maturità 2020, vincitore del Giffoni Film Festival, Marco condivide le sfide e le opportunità di chi vuole emergere nel mondo dell’arte e dell’audiovisivo. Inizia a girare i suoi primi video a 10 anni, a 15 apre il suo canale YouTube, dove condivide le sue creazioni e acquisisce esperienza nel mondo dell’intrattenimento. Da lì, inizia il suo percorso creativo, fino al debutto a soli 18 anni come regista con il cortometraggio “Maturità 2020”, che vince il primo posto al “Giffoni Film Festival”. Oggi è un regista laureato in “Linguaggi dell’audiovisivo” e un professionista nel mondo dell’arte e della cinematografia. 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

L'arte e la viticoltura sono due mondi che condividono passione, pazienza e la ricerca dell'equilibrio perfetto. Ugoone, artista poliedrico che esplora pittura, grafica e arte digitale, racconta come trovare il proprio stile sia simile a coltivare un vigneto: servono cura, tempo e il giusto palco per esprimersi. Con esperienze di insegnamento in scuole, carceri e REMS, dimostra che l'arte è anche crescita e riscatto. Un viaggio tra creatività e natura, alla scoperta della vera armonia. In arte Ugoone. La passione per la pittura lo accompagna fin da bambino, quando lo facevano colorare senza sapere che stava gettando le basi per quella che sarebbe diventata la sua vita. La sua espressione avviene tramite la pittura a olio, la grafica e l’arte digitale, al fine di cercare sempre nuovi linguaggi e tecniche per trasmettere emozioni Organizza corsi d’arte per bambini, e insegna anche in contesti particolari come carceri e REMS, poiché crede fermamente che l’arte possa essere una forma di riscatto. 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