Jamie Teevan, the Chief Scientist at Microsoft, shares her front-row experience at the epicenter of AI’s explosive rise over the past five years—and how Microsoft is harnessing artificial intelligence to redefine the future of work. Jaime Teevan is Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow at Microsoft, where she is responsible for driving research-backed innovation in the company's core products. Jaime is world-renowned for her research into productivity and personalized search and was recognized by TIME as one of the top 100 people to play an instrumental role in AI development and societal advancement. She led the creation of M365 Copilot by integrating AI into Microsoft products, invented the first personalized search algorithm used by Bing, and coordinated the company's hybrid work research during the pandemic. Previously she was Technical Advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Jaime is an ACM Fellow and a member of the SIGIR and CHI Academies. She holds a Ph.D. in AI from MIT and a B.S. from Yale and is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington. 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

Simon Holmes à Court shares how Australia’s community independents movement is redemocratising democracy — delivering better representation through broad civic engagement. Systemic change is hard, but, using the “trimtab” principle explained by 20th Century futurist Buckminster Fuller, a decentralised grassroots movement is “turning the ship of state around” by applying small, strategic force in the right place at the right moment. With thanks to D. W. Jacobs, writer of R. Buckminster Fuller: The history (and mystery) of the universe, and to the Estate of Buckminster Fuller.Simon Holmes à Court is an energy analyst, clean tech investor and climate philanthropist. He is the founder of Climate 200, the community crowdfunding initiative that helped to elect seven new community independents to the Australian Parliament during the 2022 federal election.Simon began his career as a software engineer in Silicon Valley during the first dotcom wave, then spent more than a decade in precision farm water management. He was a driving force behind the country’s first community-owned wind farm, Hepburn Wind, near Daylesford in Central Victoria. Simon is a director at the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, an advisor to the Smart Energy Council and writes regularly about the transformation of Australia’s energy sector.www.climate200.com.au 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

As the global shift towards clean energy accelerates, Australia stands at a pivotal crossroads with unique opportunities to lead the transition—especially in the emerging green steel sector. In this insightful talk, Tim Buckley, a seasoned financial markets expert with 35 years of experience, shares his deep analysis of how Australia can capitalise on this inevitable global transformation. Drawing on extensive research across China, India, and Australia, Tim explores the economic and environmental potential of green steel and other clean technologies, offering a compelling vision for a sustainable and prosperous future. The director of Climate Energy Finance, Tim has 35 years financial markets experience, including providing public interest related financial analysis on the energy transition since 2013, studying China, India and Australia.Tim founded Climate Energy Finance Australasia in 2022, having co-founded and worked with the global energy finance thinktank IEEFA over 2013-2021. For 17 years Tim was a Managing Director at Citigroup, Head of Australasian Equity Research. Tim has published over 100 reports on the global energy transition.Website: https://climateenergyfinance.org 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

Join Professor Andrew Pask, a leading geneticist and conservation biologist, as he shares his work to try and bring the extinct Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) back to life. In pushing the boundaries of genetic science, this work aims to fundamentally reframe how we can conserve or restore vulnerable ecosystems. But, with these powerful new scientific advances in genetics and cloning, what questions should we be asking about the role humans will play in effecting the natural ecosystems around us? Professor Andrew Pask is a leading geneticist and conservation biologist at the University of Melbourne’s School of Biosciences. He’s at the forefront of using comparative mammalian genetics to uncover the deeply conserved genomic networks that drive key developmental processes — and the evolutionary tweaks that create biodiversity. Andrew’s work has helped decode the genomes of several marsupials, including the extinct Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine), offering critical insights into the biology of these iconic species. As founder of the Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research (TIGRR) Lab, and in partnership with Colossal Biosciences, he’s spearheading groundbreaking efforts to explore the possibility of de-extinction — and applying that knowledge to help safeguard today’s most vulnerable marsupials. Beyond the lab, Andrew is committed to real-world conservation impact. He recently established Australia’s first living cell biobank at Museums Victoria, a major step toward preserving the genetic diversity of our unique fauna for generations to come. Through innovation, collaboration, and a passion for Australia's wildlife, Andrew is working to create a future where we don’t just conserve biodiversity — we have the tools to restore it. https://tigrrlab.science.unimelb.edu.au/ https://colossal.com/thylacine/ https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/pasklab/ @AJ_Pask 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 you could visualize how many moments you have left with your parents, your kids, or your passions? In this powerful and eye-opening talk, Brian Gubernick walks us through the finite nature of time using visuals and personal stories that will stay with you long after the talk ends. His challenge is simple but urgent: now that you know, what are you going to do about it? Brian Gubernick is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience building top-performing teams and advising high-level leaders. As the founder of several successful ventures, he is also a passionate speaker and coach who believes that time—not money—is our most valuable asset. Known for his direct and energizing delivery, Brian helps individuals rethink how they use their time, encouraging intentional living, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to purpose-driven action. 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 education were as binge-worthy as your favorite Netflix series? In this dynamic and data-driven talk, Michael Vilardo explores how digital-first learning built around cinematic and engaging content can unlock student potential and reimagine the outdated classroom model. It's not just about passing tests; it's about falling in love with learning for life. Michael Vilardo is the co-founder and CEO of Subject, a digital education platform transforming the way students engage with learning. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for education, Michael leads a team that has built over 100 accredited, cinematic high school courses—impacting thousands of students nationwide.With an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a seat on its Board of Directors, Michael combines a deep love for storytelling, innovation, and technology. His mission is to make education as compelling and accessible as the digital platforms students already use and love. Through Subject, he’s redefining what modern classrooms can look like—and showing how we can fall in love with learning all over again. 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