Freedom may be our own choice, but we must stand by it. In his talk, David Pithart highlights through subtle discourse the connections between decision‑making, freedom, and the meaning of life in the countryside. David Pithart is an ecologist focused on water in the landscape. He studied hydrobiology and has long been engaged in research both in the Czech Republic and abroad. He now concentrates on practical ecology and nature conservation, advocating for sustainable water management.He lives in a South Bohemian village where his three children grew up. Together with his wife, he founded a family farm where they raise sheep and tend an apple orchard. With his eldest son, he rented a pond, striving to manage it in a way that provides a home for birds as well as other aquatic animals and plants. He tries to balance his professional work with repairing tractors, building fences for sheep, mowing hay, and mucking out stables. He believes that in order to truly change the landscape for the better, one must live and work within 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

Dita Voltr Podhadská shares an inspiring mindset shaped by her own experience: “Never assume anything.” She seeks to uncover why, when giving first aid, it may be better to speak the truth rather than rely on the learned cliché: “It’s going to be okay.”Dita Voltr Podhadská je lektorka outdoorové první pomoci, horská průvodkyně a zdravotnická záchranářka. Posledních 10 let se věnuje outdoorové první pomoci a sestavila pod hlavičkou neziskové organizace ZDrSEM sérii kurzů v celkové délce 15 dní (dohromady nejdelší a nejobsáhlejší kurz outdoorové první pomoci v ČR). Díky výuce má možnost dovednosti první pomoci šířit a pomoci tak více lidem než jen jako záchranářka. 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

Helena Dvořáková shares how a sudden brush with death at the peak of her career led to healing and a strength beyond what she imagined. Together, their stories highlight that the path to freedom lies in self-love and taking responsibility for one’s life. Helena Dvořáková is a distinguished Czech actress renowned for her work in theatre, film, and television. She won the Alfréd Radok Award for Best Actress in 2007 for her portrayal of Phaedra in Phaedra and again in 2011 for her role as Ysé in Polední úděl. Additionally, she received the Thálie Award in 2011 for the same performance. She continues to be a prominent figure in Czech performing arts. 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

Michal Stehlík explores who truly shapes history—and the risks of relying solely on digital sources for our understanding of the past. Michal Stehlík, historik, slovakista, kurátor výstav a podcaster. Moderním a soudobým dějinám se věnuje více než čtvrtstoletí, a to od regionálních osudů, národnostních a náboženských vztahů až po velké dějiny středoevropského prostoru. Autor mnoha publikací, výstav a expozic, manažer kulturních institucí a v posledních pěti letech spoluautor podcastu Přepište dějiny.Martin Kalenský 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

Jeska shows that one can change lives across continents. Combining motherhood with humanitarian work is not always easy, but thanks to the strength of a supportive community and a willingness to keep learning, it is certainly not impossible. She believes that helping others is what gives life true meaning. After completing her studies in pedagogy and working in a nursery, Jeska moved from the Netherlands to the Czech Republic in 2014. About a year later, she got married and became a mother.Sharing a love of travel and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, she and her husband began traveling with their children to Africa. There, they met inspiring people full of zest for life, yet with far fewer opportunities than those in Europe.They decided to look for ways to bring new possibilities into the lives of others. In Rwanda, they established a bakery; in Tanzania, a kindergarten. They are currently working on building wells in Zambia and providing food aid for refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. 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 an age of curated messages, voice filters, and AI interactions, what we call “natural conversation” is evolving — and sometimes feels less human than ever. This talk explores how modern life blurs the line between authentic and artificial communication, and asks: are we still truly talking to each other?- Master of Communication and Multimedia Communications at Bournemouth University, UK with distinction - Lecturer at Hanoi University - Brand Specialist at Emera Joint Stock Company - Television Editor at Netviet Multimedia Communications Joint Stock Company 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