Mistakes are not signs of failure, but powerful lessons in disguise. Each misstep reveals what learning truly means: growth through reflection, resilience, and persistence. Layna shares how embracing our errors transforms the way we learn, helping us build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Layna Cordón is someone who appreciates the value of science and the arts as tools for changing society. She is a science and literature student at IGA School and will be a physics student in the future. She looks forward to encouraging others to pursue their passions without pressure or prejudice. 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

Life, like chess, is shaped by small moves. Each decision, quiet or bold, can shift the entire game. And while strategy matters, so does joy. We learn that the purpose isn’t just to win, it’s to develop critical thinking to live fully, one thoughtful move at a time. Elías Zepeda is a 19-year-old who is witty, kind, and enthusiastic. His sole purpose in life is to enjoy it. Throughout his experiences, he seeks to share his worldview and opinions, as well as the idea that small decisions can have a huge impact on our lives later on. 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

Nesta palestra inspiradora, Juliana Ferrari explora como a inteligência emocional ultrapassa o campo individual e se torna uma poderosa ferramenta coletiva. A partir de sua experiência em gestão de pessoas e comportamento organizacional, ela mostra como equipes que desenvolvem empatia, escuta ativa e autoconsciência em conjunto conseguem enfrentar desafios com mais equilíbrio e união. Juliana propõe uma nova visão sobre liderança e colaboração, em que o sucesso não é medido apenas por resultados, mas pela capacidade de construir relações humanas sólidas, saudáveis e resilientes. Ela é Psicóloga e Mestre em Distúrbios do Desenvolvimento pela Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, especialista em Recursos Humanos e Psicologia Positiva pela PUCRS. Atua como docente desde 2005 em instituições como UNIRP, FPCS, SENAC e Mackenzie. Coordenou o curso de Psicologia da UNIRP (2014-2020), liderando o reconhecimento do MEC com nota 4,53. Psicóloga corporativa há mais de 19 anos, palestrante e treinadora. Colunista do quadro Mundo Corporativo da Rádio CBN Grandes Lagos desde 2018. 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

Technology moves fast, shaping how we live, learn, and connect. From childhood memories with cameras to breakthroughs like AI and bioprinting, innovation has become part of our story. Mariana Caballeros is a unique teenager who believes that everything has a story and a special way of being. She loves telling stories, watching TV, using social media, and spending time with friends and family. She believes that life is a story full of new experiences and opportunities to express yourself and write the pages of your life's story. She thinks that values and positive thinking will lead you to a world full of opportunities, and that hard work will lead you wherever you want to go. She is almost there. 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

Through the quiet rhythm of swimming, solitude revealed itself not as emptiness, but as a space for healing. In the silence, there was room to reflect, to grow, to breathe. Seventeen-year-old Diana Meneses is deeply thoughtful, passionate, and empathetic. She loves swimming and finds peace and connection in the quiet world beneath the water. She has formed close bonds with the wise seniors around her. She learns from their wealth of experience and grows from their guidance. Diana is also an accounting expert who wants to study and provide financial support to social projects. Her hobbies, which include physical movement and intellectual engagement, demonstrate her love of creativity and thoughtfulness. 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

Müzik bazen bir nefesle başlar — ama hayatın ritmini bulmak iki nefes ister. Ozan Can Uçar (Kaichy), “İki Nefes Bir Denge” başlıklı performansında, müziğin kendi yaşam yolculuğuna nasıl yön verdiğini ve içsel dengesini nasıl şekillendirdiğini paylaşıyor. Sesle sessizlik, nefesle ritim arasındaki görünmeyen uyumu keşfe davet ediyor.//Music often begins with a single breath — but finding the rhythm of life takes two. In his performance talk “Two Breaths, One Balance,” Ozan Can Uçar (Kaichy) shares how music became both his compass and his balance in life. He invites us to explore the invisible harmony between sound and silence, breath and rhythm.Ozan Can Uçar, sahne adıyla Kaichy, Geleneksel Türk–Sibirya kopuzları ve gırtlak müziği üzerine çalışan bir müzisyendir. Bu kadim müzik kültürünü kendi çabasıyla keşfederek amatör olarak başlayan yolculuğunu bugün profesyonel düzeyde sürdürüyor. Sesin doğayla, nefesin ruhla buluştuğu bu müzik anlayışında, geçmişin izlerini bugünün duyarlılığıyla harmanlayarak dinleyiciye benzersiz bir deneyim sunuyor. 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