The speaker shares her journey from a corporate life to the icy frontiers of Antarctica — a story about facing fears, chasing dreams, and discovering that courage is contagious. Kremena Georgieva is a communicator by profession and an explorer by calling. Her path is not guided by marked trails, but by an inner compass driven by curiosity. It has led her into the depths of caves, into the heart of glacial crevasses, and to one of the most remote and little-studied corners of the planet — Smith Island in Antarctica. She took part in the 33rd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition. This exciting adventure led her to the astonished reactions of penguins and seals who had never seen a human before. With a passion for science, strong intuition, and a constant drive to explore, Kremena believes that dreams are not some random wishes, but direction. Courage and determination are her guiding tools. 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

The talk is challenging the belief that certain natural resources are limited, and showing why sustainability must be reimagined to ensure lasting well-being and prosperity. Boyan Rashev is a man who loves to challenge mainstream perceptions in everything he says and does. This is everyday business for him as he is a leading sustainability expert – a field overflowing with aspirations, myths, and utopias. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Environmental and Resource Management from Germany. In 2007, together with his wife, he founded denkstatt, which they turned into the most successful sustainability consulting firm in Bulgaria. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in finding the intersection between economy, society, and environmental protection while working with industries and institutions of all kinds. He has long shared his views publicly and is today among the most influential voices on these topics in Bulgaria. Boyan seeks to bring common sense and rational optimism into the public dialogue, with the ambition to change the environment, the mentality and the governance of Bulgaria. 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

Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool. It is the next strategic commodity — a force that will restructure global power, economics, and innovation. Those who control the full-stack infrastructure behind AI will become the foundational superpowers of the future. Nina Schick is a globally recognized expert on AI, geopolitics, and power. She has been at the forefront of how AI is reshaping global dominance. Nina was among the first to predict the societal impact of AI-generated content (Deepfakes, 2020) and now leads the conversation on Industrial Intelligence—the idea that AI is not just a software revolution, but a physical, geopolitical, and industrial transformation. Half-Nepalese, half-German, she speaks seven languages and has worked across Europe, Asia, and North America. Now based in the U.S., Nina is focused on how AI will reshape global power in the 21st century. 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

Prof. Dr. César Lenzi fala sobre o desenvolvimento da ciência, suas narrativas e o que vem depois dela. Professor do ITA (Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica), Doutor em Física Nuclear, astrofísico e divulgador científico nas redes sociais. 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

Stoyan Mihov unveils the story of the sturgeons, the Danube’s prehistoric guardians, and the urgent fight to protect them from extinction. Long walks in nature and observation of wild animals - that’s how many imagine the romantic life of an ecologist. But for Stoyan Mihov, the reality looks different: early mornings and long hours at the computer, sifting through piles of documents required for project planning and approval. Fieldwork is rare, and results often take a couple of decades or more to show. Yet Stoyan is lucky to call his passion his job. He's been dedicated to nature conservation since the age of 16 and he holds a degree in ecology. Born in Aytos, he moved to Belene in 2003 for a wetland restoration project and has lived there ever since — on the Danube, where mosquitoes are bigger than sparrows and local fishermen know the river better than any scientist. Since 2008, he’s been part of the WWF Bulgaria team, now leading the “Waters” program focused on protecting and restoring sturgeon populations in the Danube River and the Black Sea. Why does he do it? Simply: because it is needed. 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

The lecture is mainly about an experience of mine with a friend, I want to share my main idea of two people with vast experience can still become friends and by sharing these experiences, I wish people can perceive one another without bias, treating each other as equals, appreciating our unique qualities, and embracing our differences with open arms. A student from Zhengzhou Number 7 senior high school. The campion of 2024 NHSDLC Public Speaking Zhengzhou Regional Tournament. 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