Everything we want and need in life comes through other people, and the quality of those connections depends on our ability to communicate. The more we genuinely like others, the more they tend to like us in return. Appreciating others creates a positive cycle — one that we have the power to start. We're not only judged by our skills or experience, but also by our voice and how we express ourselves. Experto en comunicación y emprendedor, fundador del Instituto de Comunicación y Fidelio. Con más de 3 millones de seguidores, entrena a profesionales en comunicación de alto impacto. Formado en París y Columbia, ha intervenido en instituciones como el Parlamento de Cataluña. 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 does it mean to be human when artificial intelligence can already do so much of what we do? Today, AI is a disruptive force — some treat it as a toy, others as a tool, and some even as a weapon. At the heart of it all is data: the digital gold we feed into social networks every day. These engines run on what we give them.So the real question is: Who do you want to be? What role will you choose to play in this new reality? Joven emprendedor español de 20 años, especializado en inteligencia artificial. Es fundador de UDIA, una academia de IA que busca transformar la educación, y ha desarrollado proyectos como Escríbelo.ai y QuickTok.ai, plataformas que optimizan contenido digital. A los 19 años, ya generaba ingresos cercanos a los 100.000 euros mensuales con sus empresas. Actualmente, se enfoca en crear productos SaaS basados en IA y en consolidar su marca personal como referente en el sector. 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 full of pressure, stress, and silent struggles, resilience is our superpower. By opening up, taking care of ourselves, and shifting our mindset, we don’t just survive — we grow, connect, and come back stronger. Grade 12 student at Jean Augustine Secondary School 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 joy wasn’t just a fleeting feeling but a skill you could practice, cultivate, and share? In this uplifting and delightfully honest talk, Emma shows us how small choices, bold optimism, and a touch of playfulness can rewire our lives for happiness. From manifesting candy carts to dancing in the rain, she reminds us that joy isn’t something we find - it’s something we make. Dr Emma Fallows is a Games Art Lecturer at University of Staffordshire, a Women in Games Ambassador, and a recent PhD graduate in Games and Visual Effects. Her research focused on Virtual Reality and Haptics, creating an innovative interactive museum experience to enhance ceramic displays. 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 sleep-playing piano and AI-powered healthcare have in common? For Yonina Wu, everything. In this inspiring talk, she shares how a quiet moment in a hospital lobby changed her view on music, sparked a deeper sense of purpose, and led her to create HealthHubUs—a platform using AI to guide users through confusing symptoms that’s already helped hundreds. This is a story about finding meaning in the small moments, and turning them into something that might just change lives. Aspires to be a biomedical engineer and a mission to improve healthcare accessibility through tech innovation. Yonina is always chasing the intersection between impact and ingenuity. Fun fact: she debugged a world-ranked robot (team 5409), planned a TEDx event, and performed a piano concert —all in the same week. Sleep is a social construct. 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 facing urgent environmental challenges, this talk explores the core ideas behind “Environmental Entrepreneurship and Why Action Speaks Louder Than Words.” It challenges the notion that awareness alone is enough and calls on individuals and businesses to take meaningful, measurable steps toward sustainability. Focusing on the intersection of entrepreneurship and environmental responsibility, this talk presents powerful examples of how innovation can turn waste into opportunity and vision into action. It encourages audiences to move from intention to implementation, showing that the path to sustainability is not just for policymakers or scientists, but for everyone willing to solve real-world problems. With a strong emphasis on initiative, accountability, and circular design, this TEDxUniversityofHertfordshire talk is ideal for changemakers, leaders, and those passionate about creating a future that’s greener and smarter. John Twitchen is an environmental entrepreneur, inventor, and communications specialist committed to building a more sustainable society. He is the co-founder of Stuff4Life, an award-winning innovation company focused on transforming polyester waste into new, usable materials. With a background in Environmental Studies and decades of industry expertise, John’s TEDx talk emphasizes the power of entrepreneurship and action in driving real environmental 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