Cosa può ancora dirci l’arte nello spazio pubblico? È solo decoro urbano o può diventare strumento di cambiamento? Valerio Berruti ci invita a riflettere sul ruolo dell’arte fuori dai musei, tra bellezza, comunità e responsabilità. Un’occasione per guardare i luoghi con occhi nuovi. Utilizza l’antica tecnica dell’affresco, la scultura e la video-animazione per creare immagini essenziali, ispirate al mondo sospeso dell’infanzia, il momento della vita in cui tutto deve ancora avvenire. Nel 2009 partecipa alla 53a Biennale di Venezia dove presentata un’animazione composta da 600 disegni affrescati con la musica di Paolo Conte. È del 2011 il suo video Kizuna, esposto al Pola Museum di Tokyo con la colonna sonora di Ryuichi Sakamoto Nel 2018 lavora al cortometraggio, coprodotto da Sky Arte, La giostra di Nina musiche di Ludovico Einaudi. La grande giostra viene esposta nell’autunno del 2018 nella Chiesa di San Domenico di Alba e successivamente al MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo e alla Reggia di Venaria.Nel 2022 viene inaugurata la sua opera monumentale Alba, una scultura in acciaio inox bronzato alta oltre 12 metri donata dalla famiglia Ferrero alla Città di Alba, posizionata nella centrale piazza Michele Ferrero, dedicata all’imprenditore albese. 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

Everyone loves to procrastinate. Until they have 4 assignments due, 3 tests to study for, a dog to walk and 12 emails to send. As a self-declared procrastinator (yes, I wrote this the day before the deadline), I will be going over specific, tangible strategies that you can use to avoid procrastination and get more work done. I graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and I am now continuing my studies in medicine at the University of British Colombia. I also run a tutoring company, GOAL Tutoring, which is based out of Toronto. I am also an avid skier, soccer player and volleyball player. Juggling these identities, I have developed strategies to balance them and stay disciplined – without losing my sanity! 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

Cartoonist Bhuvanyu Mammula from GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah–Boys merges creativity with cybersecurity in his thought-provoking talk Bugprints. With wit and intellect, he introduces a radical idea using our human flaws like typos or delays as a form of digital identity. Referencing real-world tech failures caused by human error, he argues that systems should adapt to mistakes rather than punish them. What if our ‘bugs’ became our signatures, not our flaws? Bhuvanyu’s talk flips the script on digital security, proposing a future where technology embraces imperfection instead of denying it. Insightful and inventive, he makes a compelling case for trusting the human in the machine. Bhuvanyu Mammula School: GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah Boys Talk Title: Bugprints Bhuvanyu Mammula is a thoughtful innovator with a sharp eye for both art and systems. A passionate cartoonist, accomplished debater, and active MUN delegate, he channels his ideas through creativity and strategic thinking. Recognized as a SparkX winner in the social sciences, Bhuvanyu also serves as a TEDx curator, where he champions youth-driven storytelling. In his Talk, Bugprints, he explores a fascinating idea: what if our mistakes could become our greatest digital defenses? Using the example of a real-life internet shutdown caused by a single human error, he reveals how our systems are often built to resist imperfection, rather than learn from it. Proposing “Bugprints,” a concept where human behavioral patterns (like typos or delays) are used for authentication, he flips the narrative on digital vulnerability. Instead of demanding flawlessness, he envisions systems that adapt to human error. His talk invites us to see our glitches not as liabilities, but as unique signatures, reminders that sometimes, the most secure systems are the ones that trust our imperfections. 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

Se mi avessero detto che fare il mio lavoro avrebbe voluto dire fare così tanto i conti con la presenza, con l’interpretare il presente metterlo in relazione con il passato, probabilmente non gli avrei creduto. Con queste parole Nicoletta inizia il percorso lucido e appassionato dentro il suo lavoro, l'architettura che non ci aspettiamo. Presente. L’architettura esige presenza per giungere al suo compimento. L’architettura è essa stessa presenza, una presenza quotidiana nelle nostre vite. È un’architetta e interior designer torinese, cresciuta guardando il mare della Puglia. Si occupa di progettazione d’interni residenziale e commerciale, allestimenti e divide il suo impegno tra lavori di architettura, graphic ed exhibition design e collaborazioni con il mondo dell’editoria e della musica pop.Ha ricevuto il Premio BTicino per la domotica. Ama le architetture storiche, il vintage e David Bowie, Abbraccia totalmente la teoria giapponese del wabi-sabi che aiuta a cogliere la bellezza nell’imperfezione e ad apprezzare la semplicità e la transitorietà delle cose. 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

P.S. Rudrakumar from GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah–Boys takes us on a delightful journey back to childhood, but with a twist. In his TEDx Talk Childlike vs Childish, he explores how society often mistakes joyful curiosity for immaturity. Rudrakumar argues that being ‘childlike’ isn’t something to outgrow, it’s something to protect. Whether through drawing, writing, or play, he shows how wonder and imagination fuel creativity and resilience. With warmth and insight, he encourages teens and adults alike to reclaim their sense of awe. Growing up, he says, doesn’t mean shutting down your inner child, it means growing with it. His talk is a heartfelt reminder that playfulness has power. P.S. Rudrakumar School: GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL. SHARJAH BOYS Talk Title: Childlike Vs Childish Rudrakumar is a student with diverse interests and an ever-curious mind. From writing to drawing, badminton to gym workouts, he strives to balance creativity with activity, exploring the world in both quiet and dynamic ways. Though he’s an indoor enthusiast, he firmly believes that life as a teenager is a mix of complexity, weirdness, and wonder. In his Talk Childlike, Not Childish, Rudrakumar unpacks the profound difference between being "childish" and being "childlike". While society often dismisses childlike wonder as immature, he advocates for its value. To be childlike is to remain curious, imaginative, and open-hearted, even as we grow older. In a world too often consumed by seriousness, Rudrakumar calls on his peers to embrace joy, awe, and a sense of play. His talk is a reminder that maturity does not require losing the curiosity and wonder that define childhood. Growing up, he argues, should be about carrying forward the best parts of our youthful spirit, not abandoning it. 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 obsessed with staying busy, Shabil Mohammed from GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah makes a bold case for slowing down. As Deputy Head Boy and a skilled orator, he introduces the idea of JOMO-The Joy of Missing Out in contrast to the pressure-filled ‘always on’ culture. Shabil shares personal reflections on balance, burnout, and the freedom that comes from doing less, not more. His TEDx Talk reframes stillness as strength and encourages us to reclaim our time and peace. With clarity and humour, he offers a simple truth: not every opportunity is worth chasing. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is unplug and just be. Shabil Mohammed School:GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah Talk Title: The Joy of Missing Out Shabil Mohammed is a passionate orator, a celebrated MUN delegate, and a natural-born leader. As the Deputy Head Boy of his school, he blends eloquence with leadership, delivering thought-provoking perspectives that captivate and inspire. With a keen interest in debates and public speaking, Shabil uses his platform to challenge societal norms and provoke meaningful change.In his Talk, The Joy of Missing Out, Shabil challenges the relentless pursuit of perfection and productivity that dominates today’s world. With wisdom and humor, he introduces the concept of JOMO, the Joy of Missing Out, as an antidote to the pressures of always being "on". Instead of glorifying hustle and constant activity, he invites us to embrace stillness, imperfection, and authenticity. Through his talk, Shabil encourages us to find balance by stepping away from the noise and reconnecting with the quiet moments that allow us to be our true selves. 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