Kennedy’s talk emphasizes understanding the value of our instincts and their power over the outcome of our lives. She wishes for the audience to gain greater trust in themselves and to be able to advocate for their beliefs. In this grounding talk, you will learn how small beliefs and actions can create significant impacts on overarching life experiences. From San Francisco, California, Kennedy Peterson is a keen debater and neuroscience enthusiast. As co-captain of both the Brentwood Debate program and the Research Action and Innovation in Neuroscience club, Kennedy can be found engaging in vivid discussions with her peers or scanning students’ brain waves. In her spare time, she often watches her favorite show, The Office, or chats over coffee with her friends. 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

Could special bonds be created that strengthen society? Could the projects positively impact our communities, nations, and world? In “What happens when a youth and a parent or mentor collaborate on a passion project?” Greg Scott and his daughter Hali draw upon their past decade of annual busking adventures to raise money and awareness for local causes, and how their dad & daughter efforts snowballed into the creation of a foundation that is encouraging Canadian youth and parent/mentor teams to take on their own initiatives – initiatives that might change their lives or the lives of people around them. While visiting schools and parent-teacher organizations throughout British Columbia this past winter to talk about their foundation and available youth bursaries, the duo put further actions behind their words by becoming the first ever to ski all the lift-serviced ski areas in British Columbia in the same single winter – 44 ski areas in 44 days. Their unique journey together offers insights into their mantra that small change can make a big difference, and they hope to challenge you on the infinite possibilities of what difference you will make next. Greg Scott and Hali ScottSmith are the co-founders of the Tidbits of Change Foundation.In 2012, what began as the small notion of a dad and his 11-year-old daughter’s annual busking adventures together through the years raised attention and thousands of dollars for a variety of great causes.Their efforts became a bigger concept, a foundation that focuses on encouraging youth and their parents/mentors to collaborate on their own passion projects.Greg Scott is an alum of UBC and the University of Alberta, a speaker, and an entrepreneur with a varied background in the ski industry, board games, tiny houses, and hospitality. He is the author of ‘The Cycle of Life’ - a fifteen-year coast-to-coast cycling adventure with his son.Hali ScottSmith is an alum of Quest University Canada. She has worked extensively in hospitality management and is invested in uncovering how happiness can be sustainable. She is an avid traveller and is absorbed in taking in as much ‘new’ as she can. 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

Қазақ тіліндегі тұрақты тіркестердің ерекшелігі мен оның бүгінгі қолданыстағы мәні. Ulykbek has powerful public speaking skills and a very persuasive leader. He is a bright, creative and multi-talented person who is particularly proud of his mother tongue and national culture. 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 where raw materials abound, why do those who refine, process, and add value, enjoy significantly greater prosperity than those who merely supply them? Uka explores the massive economic dichotomy between people who primarily produce—using farmers as a case study, and off-takers (refiners) who capitalize on raw materials; highlighting the power of value addition. From real-world examples in agriculture, oil, and global trade, Uka discusses the importance of moving up the value chain, negotiating for more, and leveraging innovation to scale. Uka Eje is the Co-Founder & CEO of ThriveAgric Limited, a leading agricultural technology company based in Nigeria, passionate about ensuring food security. He co-founded ThriveAgric in 2017 with a vision to build an Africa that feeds herself and the world, by linking smallholder farmers to finance, data-driven best practices, and access to local & global markets for their commodities.ThriveAgric is currently present in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda and Under Uka’s leadership, ThriveAgric has worked with local and international financial institutions to provide financing for over one million farmers in over 3000+ communities in Nigeria and across Africa. Uka is an alumnus of YCombinator, Alibaba Business School, Google Launchpad Accelerator, and the University of Leeds’ Future of Food Programme.He is the recipient of several recognition awards including the 2024 TIME Climate Leaders Award, the 2018 Top 5 CEOs in the African Business CEO Summit, amongst others. 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 this talk, Daere Akobo challenges the conventional perspective on data, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize industries, economies, and societies. By drawing parallels between refineries and digital transformation, Daere explores how a shift in mindset can unlock Africa’s economic future – highlighting the need to own our data, build structured systems, drive interconnectivity, and establish a vision to create a sustainable digital economy in Africa. Daere Akobo is an Entrepreneur, Business Mentor, and Philanthropist. He is the CEO of AKD Digital Solutions Ltd and the Group CEO of an international business conglomerate. With over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, his business focus has since diversified beyond Oil and Gas to encompass a variety of industries with growth potential, including power, water, and process technology, e-commerce, telecommunications, and information technology.He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Directors, London; the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria; the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants and a Certified Management Consultant. He is a Member of the Young Presidents Organization and a member of the Forbes Business Council. His insights received considerable attention when published in the Forbes Africa-Nigeria 60th Anniversary Edition.He is an innovator at heart, driven by his life motto: "A dream without a deadline is a nightmare.” 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 this thought-provoking journey, Kate explores the importance of gender equity, social inclusion, and legal frameworks that protect the rights of vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Drawing from personal experiences and legal precedents, she sheds light on systemic discrimination, harmful cultural practices, and the urgent need for policy reforms. This talk challenges societal norms and calls for collective action to dismantle biases, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all. Kate Okoh-Kpina is an exceptional legal expert specializing in gender and inclusion. She has a rich background in law shaped by her family’s legacy. She holds an LL.M in International Law from the University College London as a distinguished John Carr scholar. With over 10 years of experience in legal practice and international development, she has been instrumental in designing and implementing reforms in criminal justice and gender.Presently, she leads the gender, diversity, equity, and inclusion secretariat of the GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS country office. She is an avid reader and prolific writer. Her articles on gender; criminal justice reforms; power and infrastructure; and securities and investments can be found on academia.edu. 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