Ryan's here to share an alternative way of thinking about talent. We think about it too much as something only the top 0.1% of prodigies have when in reality, we can easily deconstruct those arbitrarily drawn lines. Everyone is really talented. Ryan is 16. In his free time, you can find him programming, working on mathematics, doing competitive debating, producing music, running the school newspaper, and more. But importantly no one is aren’t defined by their accolades, any individual role, or hobby. We are the sum of our own lived experiences — the best thing about RCHK's annual TED event is that it provides a rare window into these invaluable authentic experiences. 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 world where raw materials abound, why do those who refine, process, and add value enjoy significantly greater prosperity than those who merely supply them?Uka explores the massive economic dichotomy that exists between primary producers--like farmers--and off-takers who capitalize on their raw materials, highlighting the power of value addition. From real-world examples in agriculture, oil, and global trade, Uka discusses the importance of moving up the value chain, negotiating for more, and leveraging innovation to scale. Uka Eje is the Co-Founder & CEO of ThriveAgric Limited, a leading agricultural technology company based in Nigeria, passionate about ensuring food security. He co-founded ThriveAgric in 2017 with a vision to build an Africa that feeds herself and the world, by linking smallholder farmers to finance, data-driven best practices, and access to local & global markets for their commodities.ThriveAgric is currently present in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda and Under Uka’s leadership, ThriveAgric has worked with local and international financial institutions to provide financing for over one million farmers in over 3000+ communities in Nigeria and across Africa. Uka is an alumnus of YCombinator, Alibaba Business School, Google Launchpad Accelerator, and the University of Leeds’ Future of Food Programme.He is the recipient of several recognition awards including the 2024 TIME Climate Leaders Award, the 2018 Top 5 CEOs in the African Business CEO Summit, amongst others. 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

- Regista e ricercatrice, si occupa di danza e teatro. Da vent'anni promuove le culture del Sud Italia attraverso corsi, workshop e conferenze. È co-fondatrice della Scuola Sudanzare – la maison della tarantella a Parigi - e ha pubblicato, tra gli altri, L'altra taranta – Annabella Rossi e il tarantismo nel Cilento nel 2019. 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 did you acquire the skills for your job—through formal education, hands-on experience, or self-learning? Magdalena Skorupska challenges the idea that success should depend on privilege and luck rather than talent and determination.In this inspiring talk, she explores how innovative peer-learning models break down barriers in education, creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. By reimagining learning as a tool for social change, she makes the case for a future where skills—not background—define success. Magdalena Skorupska is the Chief Marketing Officer at 42 Berlin, a tuition-free software engineering school committed to making education accessible and shaping the next generation of tech talent. 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 happens when the dream of becoming a football player transforms into a mission to connect people through fashion? Meet Roubs, a designer whose incredible journey began with sewing clothes in Dakar, Senegal, and has led him to showcase his creations at international fashion weeks. In his inspiring talk, Roubs shares how he navigated life’s challenges—crossing continents, experiencing life as a refugee, and overcoming cultural barriers—which all shaped his distinctive style that marries African fabrics with European designs. Through his work in fashion, workshops, and art projects, he fosters connections and mutual understanding across cultures, showing that our differences can indeed be our greatest strength. From the vibrant streets of Dakar to the fashion capitals of Europe, Ousmane’s journey is all about perseverance and innovation. Growing up in a family of tailors, Ousmane learned to sew at 11 and began blending African fabrics with European cuts. Now, as the visionary behind Roubs Style, his designs light up runways in Milan, Berlin, 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

9millisekunden (9ms), a duo merging rhythm, technology, and innovation. In their performance, Simon Popp and Flo König introduce a groundbreaking approach to music: using sensors like piezo triggers, theremin antennas, and pendulums to transform drumming into a multi-dimensional electronic experience. This innovative duo of two tech-savvy drummers from Munich (Florian König & Simon Popp) @yung_pretty_flokko and @simon.popp, are redefining the boundaries between acoustic and electronic music. On their wide-ranging albums ‚Pleats‘ and ‚II‘ the tech-savvy drummers offer grooves from the dubbier realms of World Music and Krautrock - some meditative and light, some thick as a wall and steady as a clock. 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