Climate change is no longer a distant threat—its impacts are already hitting home. The speaker shares his personal experience with Hurricane Helene, including the heartbreaking loss of a neighbor. But here’s the good news: we have the tools to avoid the worst outcomes. What if we could foresee the next climate disaster before it strikes? While it's not a crystal ball, the En-ROADS simulator can preview the impact of potential interventions and, importantly, the path if we do not act. How might that shape our response? In this talk, discover how a global simulation is helping us chart a path to a safer, more sustainable future. The science is clear, and the solutions are within reach. This tool empowers users to engage with the available solutions and evaluate which targeted actions can slash global emissions, reduce extreme weather, and save lives. Andrew Jones is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Climate Interactive and a Research Affiliate at MIT Sloan. He is an expert on international climate and energy policy, a system dynamics modeler, a speaker, and a creator of policy simulations. He led the teams at Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan that developed En-ROADS and C-ROADS, two climate simulators used widely to engage global decision-makers. His climate policy work has appeared in media outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. He co-accepted the ASysT Applied Systems Thinking Prize and the System Dynamics Society’s Applications Award as well as Dartmouth College’s Ray W. Smith Award for the most significant contribution to the status of the college. 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 if the key to true executive presence isn’t just in the boardroom, but starts in the bedroom? In this thought-provoking talk, Jingjin Liu explores how reframing leadership dynamics can empower women to lead with authenticity, confidence, and strength. Challenging outdated stereotypes, her talk uncovers how embracing personal power translates into professional success. Learn how to assert your style, navigate leadership with confidence, and redefine what it means to lead without compromising your femininity. Transform the way you show up in every aspect of life, starting where it all begins.Jingjin is a trailblazing entrepreneur advancing women’s inclusion and social justice across Asia. As the Founder of ELEVATE Group, she leads companies committed to redefining societal and organizational norms to drive meaningful change for women throughout their careers. Her career spans global product management and successful turnarounds in multinational corporations. Jingjin founded ZaZaZu, a corporate education platform empowering professional women, and co-founded ASBO Drives Technology GmbH, revolutionizing agricultural practices in rural China with advanced gearbox technology, later acquired by China Machinery Engineering Corporation. In the male-dominated automotive industry, Jingjin made history as the only Asian woman senior director under 35 at WABCO, overseeing portfolios worth up to $800 million and achieving significant revenue growth.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 if the key to true executive presence isn’t just in the boardroom, but starts in the bedroom? In this thought-provoking talk, Jingjin Liu explores how reframing leadership dynamics can empower women to lead with authenticity, confidence, and strength. Challenging outdated stereotypes, her talk uncovers how embracing personal power translates into professional success. Learn how to assert your style, navigate leadership with confidence, and redefine what it means to lead without compromising your femininity. Transform the way you show up in every aspect of life, starting where it all begins. Sign Language Interpreter: Lissa Zeviar Jingjin is a trailblazing entrepreneur advancing women’s inclusion and social justice across Asia. As the Founder of ELEVATE Group, she leads companies committed to redefining societal and organizational norms to drive meaningful change for women throughout their careers. Her career spans global product management and successful turnarounds in multinational corporations. Jingjin founded ZaZaZu, a corporate education platform empowering professional women, and co-founded ASBO Drives Technology GmbH, revolutionizing agricultural practices in rural China with advanced gearbox technology, later acquired by China Machinery Engineering Corporation. In the male-dominated automotive industry, Jingjin made history as the only Asian woman senior director under 35 at WABCO, overseeing portfolios worth up to $800 million and achieving significant revenue growth. 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

Mr.Choudhary stressed the importance of honesty in guidance, advocating for teachers and parents to address mistakes directly rather than shielding students from them, given that students often mirror the behavior of their role models. He urged everyone to create lasting impressions through genuine mentorship.A core message of his talk was the necessity of understanding the "why" behind learning, encouraging students to grasp the deeper meaning of lessons rather than simply memorizing them. He envisioned teachers as architects of environments that foster value absorption, empathy development, and strong character building.Professor Choudhary underscored the profound impact of social norms and etiquette, highlighting that emotional experiences leave indelible marks. He reminded the audience that while specific words and actions might fade, the feelings they evoke remain. This caused the listeners to self-reflect on their own behavior and interactions, prompting them to consider the emotional impact they have on others.In essence, his talk was a call for a more holistic and emotionally intelligent approach emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals who not only possess knowledge but also embody strong values and empathetic understanding. Dr.Harish Choudhary is a Professor at IIT Delhi.An alumni of the prestigious 'The Doon School, Dehradun, Dr Choudhary did his specialization in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. He went on to complete his Post Graduation in Marketing / Behavioural Sciences from IIM, Bangalore and a PhD from IIT Delhi. His work experience is replete with big names like Dunlop India Ltd., NIIT and RAAG Systems. He went on to join IIT Delhi as a faculty member with the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. A distinguished teacher and learner, Harish Chaudhry has done certification course in TQM/ISO9000 and is a certified Lead Assessor by RWTUV, Germany. He also attended a course in ERP conducted by Baan Systems, Holland, besides many other training programmes. Dr Chaudhary has been a member of advisory board of large number of schools and has been instrumental in shaping their future. 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

Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Discover how observing and documenting seasonal changes in nature, the blooming of a flower, the migration of a bird, can contribute to science and bring hope in the face of eco-anxiety. Theresa Crimmins is an Associate Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona and the Director for the USA National Phenology Network. As a devotee to phenology – the timing of seasonal events in plants and animals – Theresa works enthusiastically to support a broader appreciation for the subject, recognizing the power of simply regularly pausing and looking at the living things in our midst.Theresa has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She also frequently writes for non-academic outlets; her writing has appeared in Scientific American, The Hill, The Conversation, and the Arizona Daily Star. Her book, Phenology, a basic primer on the subject, will be available next March through The MIT Press. 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 do fireflies, astronomers, bumblebees, cacti and night clubs all have in common? They all work better in the dark. Luckily, bringing our night skies back is well within our reach. Amy C. Oliver is Director of Smithsonian STARS— Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools— a program of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, Public Affairs Officer and Science Center Manager at CfA’s Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, and SkyNights Presenter at University of Arizona’s Mount Lemmon SkyCenter. As an informal science educator and communicator, Amy works to bridge gaps in access to science learning opportunities for emerging and future scientists. She is Principal scientific investigator on Dark SkyNet— a cross-border light pollution monitoring network— and Project GLOWworm, which found unexpected glowworms above 8,000 ft. in Southern Arizona. She holds a BA from University of Louisiana-Lafayette, MS from University of Oklahoma, and DEI certification from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Amy was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2021 and currently serves as Chair of the Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code Committee. 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