What happens when a TEDx stage turns into a Portuguese festa? Humberto Silva’s lively accordion performance brought everyone to their feet—blending traditional rhythms with pure joy. In this unforgettable moment of “Limitless Together,” Humberto invited the audience to feel the pulse of Portuguese culture through sound, rhythm, and dance. From Lagos to Lisbon, Canada to Cannes, Humberto has made it his mission to bring people together through music. This TEDx performance isn’t just entertainment—it’s a reminder that joy, connection, and movement are universal languages. Prepare to smile, sway, and maybe even dance along. Humberto Silva was born in Lagos in 1984 and has been living, breathing, and spreading Portuguese music since childhood. At just 4 years old, he received his first accordion—and by 12, he was already performing at festivals and dance halls across the Algarve. With over 28 years of professional experience, Humberto has taken the rhythms of Portugal across Europe and Canada, delighting crowds with his upbeat shows and magnetic presence. Known for bringing funaná, baile vibes, and contagious joy to every stage, he has also appeared on national TV, charming audiences with songs like “Funaná da Criola” and “Ritmo de Festa.” Music isn’t just Humberto’s job—it’s his lifelong passion and a bridge to cultural connection. 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 artificial intelligence mean for our future—and why should we care right now? In this TEDx talk, Fellyph Hes Rozendo unpacks the real-life implications of AI beyond the hype. From smart tools that make life easier to the ethical dilemmas of automation, he explores the opportunities and risks of our AI-powered future. Fellyph believes that we are all stakeholders in the AI conversation—whether we're coders or consumers. He offers a fresh perspective on how we can shape this technology with intention, ensuring that innovation serves humanity, not the other way around. Fellyph Hes Rozendo is a front-end engineer, tech educator, and AI advocate with a background in digital innovation and user experience. Based in Portugal, he has spoken internationally on the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and the future of work. Fellyph is passionate about making complex technology accessible and using it to drive positive, inclusive 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

How many of your brain’s incredible powers are still asleep just because no one ever taught you how to activate them? What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t lack of talent or discipline but the way your brain has been wired to survive, not to thrive?In this talk, Ana Araújo reveals how the brain works behind the scenes of every decision, reaction and opportunity we miss and how anyone can unlock hidden powers to transform their life.Combining neuroscience, personal story and practical insight, she guides the audience to reconnect with what’s already inside: emotion, clarity, intuition and action.This talk is a wake-up call: the limits you think you have are just patterns your brain learned. And now, it’s time to rewire. Ana Araújo is a mentor and founder of New Line Marketing & Neuromarketing, where she turns neuroscience into action and emotion into strategy. As an immigrant in Portugal, she built a recognised brand from scratch and has helped hundreds of people unlock their hidden potential in life and in business. 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 Beyond 3D: How BIM is Transforming the Built Environment, Ikhwan Firdaus explores how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is reshaping architecture, engineering, and construction. More than just 3D modeling, BIM enables smarter design, efficient collaboration, and sustainable city planning. Through his own rapid career rise, Ikhwan shows how mastering emerging tools can open doors. Ikhwan Firdaus bin Zaki Yamani is a 22-year-old architecture graduate from UiTM Seri Iskandar, completing his studies in August 2024. Originally from Skudai, Johor, he has a strong passion for learning new knowledge and continuously improving his skills. During high school, he was awarded with Anugerah Kemenjadian ASISS KPM. Due to his excellence, he has also presented a research paper in International Undergraduate Research Conference in 2024. Just days after his final exam, he secured a position as a BIM Modeller at an electrical engineering company with a premium salary, where he applies his expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM). His journey reflects ambition, talent, and the promising future of young professionals in the architecture and engineering fields. 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 music could do more than entertain—what if it could heal? From ancient folk melodies to minimalist music, Danielle Riegel reimagines the harp as a bridge between worlds.At TEDxPraça Gil Eanes, Danielle performed the following program:Claude Debussy – Danse Sacrée (arr. Alessandro Palazzani); Ludovico Einaudi – I Giorni and Traditional St. Kilda – Dùn (arr. Ailie Robertson).Let the sound of the harp transport you—from the salons of Belle Époque Paris to the wild shores of the Scottish Isles, and into a space of quiet reflection and feeling. Danielle Riegel is a classically trained harpist with an unconventional path. Drawn to the harp from the age of three—when its sound stirred a sense of something ancient and luminous—she entered the Royal Conservatory’s young talent program at twelve. Her early career spanned national competitions, international study in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Lyon, and performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist.For over 15 years, she was principal harpist with The Hague Symphony Orchestra. Alongside this, she developed cross-disciplinary projects with dancers, visual artists, and composers. In her 30s, Danielle expanded her creative work through studies in yoga, movement, sound healing, and harp therapy. In 2020, she relocated to Portugal, choosing to dedicate herself to the Celtic harp as a more intuitive and personal voice.Her performances now blend French impressionism, minimalism, Celtic folk, and ambient sound—inviting stillness, deep listening, and emotional connection. Each concert is a journey that opens the heart, awakens the senses, and reconnects the listener to inspiration and inner freedom. 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

When do our clear intentions become a personal limit? How does our certainty become our Achilles heel? At 33, Achim Nowak was diagnosed with HIV and told he had two years to live. 36 years later, in this deeply personal talk, Achim unpacks the wisdom he found in his quest to unlimit his life. He exhorts us to boldly ditch old dreams, unlock our inner freedom, and unwaveringly choose the path of joy. Achim Nowak is a 4x author, 2x TEDx speaker, host of the My Fourth Act podcast, and an executive coach to successful CEOs around the world. His life includes roaming the archaeological digs of the Middle East as a child, living on Tobago where he became a windsurfer, helming peace projects for the Peres Center for Peace, and having a career as a professional theatre director in New York. A citizen of Germany, Achim now resides in Portugal. 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