What happens when an entire industry, and its centuries of skill, risks disappearing? Fifth-generation potter Emily Johnson shares the story of Stoke-on-Trent’s once-thriving ceramics industry and her fight to keep it alive through innovative design and human craftsmanship. In an age of automation, she makes a compelling case for why the human hand still matters. Emily is the fifth generation of the Johnson Brothers pottery family and now leads 1882 Ltd., a contemporary ceramics company blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design. After a career in advertising and a return to design through a master’s in Architectural Interior Design, she now works with a team of skilled potters to create everything from everyday ceramics to bold works of art. 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

Carol Shanahan OBE went from tech trailblazer to football club owner - not for glory, but to make a difference. In this inspiring talk, she shares how buying Port Vale FC became a powerful way to invest in people, pride, and place. Carol began her career as the first female computer operator in a major IT company, later co-founding a successful IT business employing 360 staff and turning over £25 million. Now Chair of Port Vale Football Club and a dedicated community champion, she is a trustee of both Port Vale Foundation and EFL in the Community, and was awarded an OBE in 2021 for her services to Stoke-on-Trent. 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

Many people experience that feeling of fright and horror as a survival mechanism: you sight a dangerous predator, adrenaline starts coursing through your body, your muscles contract rapidly, allowing you to run away and survive yet another day. However, as humans, we have come a long way from the ooga booga cavemen. We have come from telling our children about how we were almost killed by a wooly mammoth by the campfire to speculating how chatgpt will kill us all. In this talk, I want to go through the most iconic horror villain tropes from each era, from vampires to supercomputers. Are we as a society scared of these horror tropes because of an animalistic instinct to avoid predators or does it reflect something deeper - something that makes us human? By the end of this talk, I hope that I will introduce everyone to even more niche genres of horror and shake away the stereotype that horror is a cheap, juvenile genre that simply relies on jumpscares and cliches. I’m Siyun, an individual passionate about the sciences, and an avid reader of horror. Since the beginning of my obsession with the genre, I have read and become obsessed with many different subgenres of horror, from supernatural to slasher to cosmic to evolutionary horror. 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

Yapay zeka, sadece teknoloji dünyasını değil, tüm sektörleri dönüştürüyor. Bu konuşmasında Ahmet Balat, veri bilimi alanındaki birikimiyle, yapay zeka destekli algoritmaların nasıl çalıştığını, hangi alanlarda devrim yarattığını ve gelecekte bizleri nelerin beklediğini ele alacak. Özellikle karar verme süreçlerinde, optimizasyon sistemlerinde ve öngörüsel analizlerde kullanılan algoritmaların işleyişine ışık tutacak bu sunum, hem teknik bilgiye sahip profesyoneller hem de konuyla ilgilenen genel katılımcılar için ilham verici bir rehber niteliğinde olacak. 1992 Samsun doğumlu. Anadolu Üniversitesi, İletişim Bilimleri Fakültesi, İletişim Tasarımı ve Yönetimi Bölümü mezunu. Brandok dijital performans ajansı ve Ahmet Balat Akademi Kurucu ortağı. Ahmet Balat Akademi’de Dijital Pazarlama Eğitmenliği, Brandok’ta ise Marka Yöneticiliği yapıyor. Bugüne kadar sektörün önde gelen, Türkiye’nin en iyi reklam ajanslarının dijital ekiplerinde yer aldı ve global markaların dijital iletişim ve dijital pazarlama yönetimlerinde aktif olarak rol aldı. 2019’da kendi reklam ajansı Massive Digital Agency‘i kurdu. 2021 yılında operasyonları büyüterek Brandok dijital performans ajansının kurucu ortağı oldu. Şu anda Brandok markası altında aylık cirosu milyon TL’leri geçen e-ticaret firmalarına danışmanlık veriyor. 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

Adarsh and Lakshya delve into the neurochemistry of stress and grit, unpacking how cortisol shapes our decisions and resilience. Through Adarsh’s inspiring journey from rural Bihar to academic success on scholarship, they explore how science and determination together forge paths through pressure. Pianist by day; researcher by night, Lakshya Mutha merges artistry with cutting-edge science. Through his groundbreaking work in cortisol detection, he’s uncovering the fascinating connection between stress and human performance. Driven by the principles of optimal deprivation and daily Wim Hof practices, he challenges the understanding of how cortisol-induced stress can be harnessed for peak achievement through his research.At just 17, Adarsh Kumar is redefining student entrepreneurship. Co-founding his first startup at the age of 13, this visionary from Bihar has already transformed over 1,300 families through Mission Badlao, focusing on education, health, employment, and women empowerment. As the founder of Skillzo, Adarsh has empowered 11,000+ students with entrepreneurial skills, inspiring change-makers of tomorrow.A dynamic speaker and judge, he has graced platforms like IIT Guwahati and Banasthali Vidyapith, motivating countless individuals to embrace innovation and impact. 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, Saachi explores the healing power of sound—where music meets science. Blending cognitive psychology, behavioral change, and therapeutic rhythm, she reveals how sound can rewire our minds, soothe our bodies, and transform the way we heal. Scientist, innovator, and avid debater, Saachi Sood blends a passion for dialogue with groundbreaking solutions to global challenges. From developing ECOpad, the world’s first sanitary pad infused with D-mannose to prevent UTIs, to founding Project Janam, a mobile birthing clinic transforming rural healthcare, her work exemplifies sustainable innovation. A musician at heart, Saachi delves into the therapeutic power of music, recognizing its ability to heal both minds and souls. Guided by empathy and fueled by creativity, she is dedicated to leaving a meaningful impact on people and the planet. 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