We are all born artists. From our earliest days we are curious about the world around us. One of the first things we do as children is draw and color. Yet as we grow older and enter school we are told to put down our crayons and colored pencils and focus our attention on reading, writing, and counting. Teachers tell us to stop drawing silly pictures and pay attention! Our educational system, in essence, is preventing people from becoming artists. How do we start to encourage more people to become artists, and just as important, how do we help artists turn their artistic talents into highly profitable work? Art is not simply a hobby. It can just as easily be a career. This talk will answer these questions, and will share how the artistic profession will benefit from the foundations that benefit most other professions: 1) To remain curious, observant, and experimental throughout their lives. 2) To work collaboratively in teams, and not treat artists as "lonely outsiders." Artists are happier and more productive if we train, equip, and encourage them to work in teams, in exactly the same way that we encourage productive teamwork in every other human endeavor. 3) To teach artists about contract law, and how to protect their intellectual property. In addition to being Animation Skills Coordinator at Escuela Escena, Fraser is also the author of “Setting The Scene: The Art & Evolution of Animation Layout” which was described by Total Film Magazine as, “….a museum, a film school and an art gallery all in one”. He has been working in commercial animation since 1987 and his screen credits include “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, “Space Jam” and Disney’s “Tarzan”. Fraser currently lives in Guadalajara and has taught at a wide range of different universities, colleges and art schools in a number of different countries - including Costa Rica, Norway, Scotland, Lebanon, Ireland and Austria. 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

Soneiro performs a section from their symphonic, immersive sound experience ATTUNE, opening a field of resonance to come into coherence with that which is timeless amidst a world in flux. Put on your headphones, sit back, and let yourself be guided to experience sound as a medium for attunement — to the Earth, yourself, and one another. Recharge, realign, and reenchant. The poetic words unveil the intention behind the sonic space, inviting us to imagine a collective future. Since its foundation in 2016, Soneiro has been exploring the modality of sound as the medicine of the future. Founded by Alisa Reimer and Temple Haze in Berlin, Soneiro merges sound, music, and cross-cultural research to create contemporary sonic ritual art. The collective has brought its immersive sound experiences to international stages and interdisciplinary festivals, museums, and healing arts spaces. Soneiro collaborates with multidisciplinary artists, musicians, and wisdom carriers from different lineages, composes immersive sound experiences, and shares their approach through their Sound Trainings. This performance at TEDxDaltVila is featuring Temple Haze, Alisa Reimer and Bison Rouge. Visuals by Caroline Mackintosh. This performance is a live excerpt from Soneiro’s debut album ATTUNE (2024). This performance at TEDxDaltVila is featuring Temple Haze, Alisa Reimer and Bison Rouge. Visuals by Caroline Mackintosh. This performance is a live excerpt from Soneiro’s debut album ATTUNE (2024). 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 sustainable architecture has been with us all along? Born and raised in Ibiza, Rolf Blakstad grew up in a landscape of timeless homes built of mud, stone, and wood and designed in harmony with nature. These structures, unchanged for millennia, share striking similarities with the earliest human settlements. Rolf explores the wisdom of Ibiza’s barefoot builders, the sustainable design principles they followed, and how we can reclaim this legacy to respect the past while shaping a more sustainable tomorrow. Born, raised and currently living on the island of Ibiza, Rolf grew up immersed in the local culture and now heads the family architectural design office founded in 1967. Dedicated to studying, preserving and evolving traditional Ibicenco building in areas of dry zone architecture that share a common root throughout the world. 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

Can music be the spark that ignites a peaceful revolution? Roaman brings that question to life with a live performance that demonstrates how songs can break through barriers, remind us of what truly matters, and inspire positive change. Through soulful melodies, irresistible grooves, and heart-opening lyrics, he invites the audience into a space where music becomes both a tool for healing and a call to action. This performance celebrates art’s ability to shape the world, urging listeners to feel deeply, act boldly, and embrace music’s potential as a force for transformation. Bio: Roaman is a singer-songwriter, artivist, and storyteller using music as a force for social transformation. With a unique blend of folk, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and medicine music, he crafts songs that uplift, challenge, and inspire. His performances are immersive experiences—part celebration, part meditation—designed to open hearts and spark action. Grounded in the wisdom of sages and revolutionaries, Roaman fuses ancient truths with modern sound, leading a peaceful revolution through music. His mission is to amplify joy, hope, and truth, and remind us that “everyone is family, and everywhere is home. Roaman is a singer-songwriter, artivist, and storyteller using music as a force for social transformation. With a unique blend of folk, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and medicine music, he crafts songs that uplift, challenge, and inspire. His performances are immersive experiences—part celebration, part meditation—designed to open hearts and spark action. Grounded in the wisdom of sages and revolutionaries, Roaman fuses ancient truths with modern sound, leading a peaceful revolution through music. His mission is to amplify joy, hope, and truth, and remind us that “everyone is family, and everywhere is home.” 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

Living a life without limits doesn’t mean it’s perfect — it means it’s yours. It means choosing truth over comfort, even when it’s hard.So today, I challenge you: own your truth.Even if your voice shakes. Even if you’re still figuring it out. Even if the world doesn’t understand.Because the world doesn’t need the version of you that fits in. It needs the version that’s real. It needs you. Serial entrepreneur, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in real estate development, investment, and more recently, motorsport. Having managed over £2.5 billion worth of assets across various projects, he is now the Founder of Limitless which seeks to capitalize on this experience and create the future of living with a vision to make the world a happier and more connected place. 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 volunteering isn’t just about helping others—but about discovering yourself? Mayur Patnala, founder of Nirmaan India, explores the magic that unfolds when we give without expectations. He shares how acts of service, collaboration, and purpose-driven work don’t just change communities—they reshape our own lives in ways we never anticipate.When you volunteer with intention, values, and hard work, the impact goes beyond what we can measure. And it is all down to doing what you really love doing! Meet Mayur Patnala, visionary social entrepreneur and Founder & Global CEO of Nirmaan Organization. Under his leadership, Nirmaan has empowered over 3 million people across 23 Indian states through initiatives in education, skill development, and health. What began in 2005 as a student-led mission at BITS Pilani has expanded to 40+ programs aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, impacting marginalized communities, youth, and women. Recognized internationally through the U.S. State Department's IVLP, Mayur has also received accolades such as the "Champions of Change" Award and BITSAA Global 30 Under 30. His journey, from volunteering to reshaping lives, epitomizes resilience and a relentless pursuit of social equity. 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