More Than Just a Joke: The True Harm of Microaggressions in Our Everyday Language" by Samantha Clark examines how subtle remarks and “jokes” can cause lasting harm, reinforce stereotypes, and impact mental well-being. Samantha challenges audiences to recognize these everyday moments, understand their deeper consequences, and commit to more mindful, inclusive communication. Samantha Clark is a Junior at Rocky Mountain High School. She is an active member of her school's Speech and Debate Team and a Youth REP at the WCA! She loves being an advocate for change, and working to inspire others to be the same. 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 Hidden Power of Everyday Connection" by Sunshray Kukutla reveals how small, everyday moments of genuine connection can transform relationships, build community, and create lasting impact. With warmth and insight, Sunshray highlights the often-overlooked power of simple interactions in shaping a more meaningful impact. Sanshray Kukutla is a 20-year-old climate organizer with the Sunrise Movement and a political science student at Purdue University. He’s been involved in climate justice work since middle school, driven by a belief that young people have the power to shape a better future. Inspired by Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation,” Sanshray focuses on making conversations more grounded, thoughtful, and action-driven. 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 powerful TEDx talk, Kaleb shares his story of recovery following the devastating The Humboldt Broncos bus crash is a story that captured hearts across Canada. But this isn’t just a survival story. It’s about how small acts, daily habits, and seemingly minor choices can lead to massive healing. Kaleb Dahlgren is a Canadian gem. He is an inspiring community leader, mental wellness advocate, and survivor. Kaleb has an inexplicable ability to connect with any audience as he invites them to revisit the challenges of his past and share the valuable lessons he has learned from them. From a young age, Kaleb has been forced to be resilient.His hockey career was threatened before it started with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at four years old. Yet Kaleb proved his doctors and coaches wrong by going on to play hockey at an elite level. During his career, he played for the Humboldt Broncos, a team that made national news when their bus collided with a transport truck.He is the National Ambassador for two non-profit organizations and the founder of his own, Dahlgren’s Diabeauties - a mentorship program developed to help connect children with Type 1 diabetes to role models that can help provide guidance and support. 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

Unfiltered & Unmasked: The Journey to True Belonging" by Amy Price explores the power of authenticity and vulnerability in a world that often pressures us to hide behind masks. Through personal stories and insights, Amy invites audiences to shed perfection, embrace their true selves, and discover deeper connection and belonging. Amy Price is a native of southeast Idaho, and has lived in three other states. She is married and has a three-year-old son. Holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in secondary education, along with advanced graduate coursework in psychology, her teaching career now spans middle school, high school, and community college. She has taught psychology and IB sociocultural anthropology and is currently a teacher in the West Ada school district. She also serve as a co-advisor for her school’s National Honor Society.With 17 years of experience as an educator, she is passionate about fostering belonging and authentic identity in the classroom; she intentionally works to create learning environments where every student feels recognized, valued, and empowered to bring their full selves to the classroom. Through her work, she inspires others to embrace authenticity and build communities where everyone can thrive. 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

What if sending a text was as simple as thinking it? This talk by Varsha Amirthraj explores the world of Brain-Chip Interfaces (BCI)—from today’s breakthroughs helping people with paralysis speak and move prosthetics, to future possibilities like thought-to-thought communication. Blending real-world applications, cutting-edge research, and big questions about accessibility and ethics, Varsha Amirthraj reveals how BCI could reshape the way we live, connect, and imagine the future. Varsha Amirthraj is a 15-year-old student from Round Rock High school who aspires to go into the engineering field. Inspired by the ways that technology can benefit people across the world, she decided to make a speech to inform people of the power of BCI. She loves combining theoretical knowledge with creativity to produce new and inspiring ideas. Along with her passion for math and the sciences, Varsha enjoys playing guitar, drawing, reading, and going on hikes. 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 consumed by screens, two teens discovered that a simple pencil and paper could be more powerful than endless scrolling. Through drawing, calligraphy, and creative outlets, they found calm, confidence, and community—and launched Digital Detoxopedia to help others reclaim balance. This talk by Durga Sahil Thota blends personal stories with research to reveal how small creative pauses can counter screen addiction and restore well-being. Durga Sahil Thota, a young artist with a deep love for drawing, discovered that creating art brought him a sense of peace and calm. He began to see drawing as a mindful alternative to the endless scrolling that filled much of his time. Through this quiet practice, Sahil changed the way he viewed art: not just as a product, but as a calming process. 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

Once seen as toys, drones are now powerful tools tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges—from boosting farm productivity and fighting climate change to delivering aid in disaster zones. Drawing on research, conversations with farmers, and real-world examples, this talk by Arjun Siddhaiyan explores how UAVs are transforming agriculture, sustainability, and emergency response—and why the buzzing in the sky is more than just play. Arjun Siddhaiyan is a 14-year-old public speaker and technology enthusiast attending Round Rock High School. With two years of experience flying drones, Arjun’s passion for agricultural technology has earned him Public Speaking Champion in Ag Tech at the State Fair of Texas. He has also shared his insights at countless other rodeos and fairs in Texas, like the Houston Livestock and Show Rodeo, where he won $300. Outside of speaking, Arjun enjoys basketball, football, photography, and spending time with friends. 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

35 歲的曲全立導演，曾面臨腦瘤威脅，只剩下半年的生命，在經歷手術後奇蹟般重獲新生，隨著後腦多了條長長的疤，伴隨著半聾半失明的後遺症。上天給他的第二次生命，點燃了他心中更大的使命感：「我的作品，能帶給台灣什麼力量？」讓他回到影像創作者的初衷，拍一部片，如何去幫助更多的孩子，影響更多的人。 2013年，曲導獲得有3D奧斯卡之稱的世界3D大獎，與李安導演同台獲獎。並接連獲得金鐘獎等大獎，他毅然選擇放下獎盃，走入偏鄉，賣房打造全亞洲首部3D行動電影院。在2020 年，曲導踏上尋找台灣超人的旅程。他走遍各地，走進這些超人的生活，這些深深感動曲全立導演，《台灣超人》的誕生，不只讓這些超人的生命故事能讓更多人看見，更期待每個人從中找到自己的披風與力量。 At the age of 35, director Chuan-Lee Chu was threatened by a brain tumor and had only six months left to live. After undergoing surgery, he was miraculously reborn, with a long scar on the back of his head and the legacy of being partially deaf and partially blind. The second life given to him by God ignited a greater sense of mission in his heart: “What power can my work bring to Taiwan? This brought him back to his original goal as a video creator, to make a movie that would help more children and influence more people. In 2013, Qu was honored with the World 3D Oscars, together with director Ang Lee. After winning the Golden Bell Award and other awards, Qu decided to put down the trophy and go to a remote village to sell his house to build the first 3D mobile movie theater in Asia. In 2020, Qu embarks on a journey to find the Superman of Taiwan. 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

夜光棒球的發明人，用超過5年的下班時間，打造出世界上第一顆夜光棒球，從此多了發明家這個頭銜。發明雖然做出來，但這個案子卻因為各種原因在國內外群眾募資kickstarter, Indiegogo , 嘖嘖 全都失敗了。 　身為棒球迷的堅持讓這場比賽在九局下兩出局兩好球的狀況下，擊出了逆轉全壘打！靠著永不放棄的努力，自己完成了產品設計、生產、行銷、建立品牌Spark Catch，並獲得了成功。 　從此又多了一個頭銜 － 創業家。 　幾年後，夜光棒球在美國雅馬遜獲得了客戶高分評價並成功達到累積銷售超過15萬顆的目標。在獲得許多經驗及資金後，更多瘋狂的新產品也正在路上，準備與大家見面。 　之後應該還會再多一個頭銜 - 瘋狂發明家。 The inventor of the glow-in-the-dark baseball spent more than five years off work to create the world's first glow-in-the-dark baseball, and has since been given the title of inventor. Although the invention was made, the case failed due to various reasons in the domestic and international crowd-funding kickstarter, Indiegogo all failed. The perseverance of a baseball fan led to a come-from-behind home run with two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning! By never giving up, he designed, manufactured, marketed, and branded Spark Catch, and became a success. From then on, he had another title - entrepreneur. A few years later, Glow-in-the-Dark Baseballs received high ratings from customers on Amazon.com and successfully reached the goal of selling more than 150,000 units. After gaining a lot of experience and capital, more crazy new products are on the way to meet you. 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

謝東霖，臺灣藝術大學戲劇學系畢業，海軍陸戰隊退伍後，擔任廣告文案，現在則為全職漫畫工作者，作品融合幽默、風趣、諷刺的風格。 　在這一路上，他時常產生「蛤？」的念頭，想當畫家卻是色盲、考到理想志願卻休學等，從出版第一本書算起，創作至今已經超過18個年頭，從小說到廣告到漫畫，人生轉了好多次彎，如今以漫畫為業，也剛好趕上台灣漫畫的三度春天。著有多部漫畫，有《妖怪五星好評》《神明便利商店》《誰怕誰》《殺手的戀愛相談》《我在詐騙公司上班》等，作品多次入圍博客來年度暢銷榜。 Graduated from the Department of Theatre and Drama at the National Taiwan University of Arts, he worked as an advertisement copywriter after his discharge from the Marine Corps, and now he is a full-time cartoonist, whose works are a mix of humor, sarcasm, and satire. Along the way, the idea of becoming a cartoonist came to him from time to time. He wanted to be a cartoonist but was color-blind, and took a break from his studies when he got his dream exam. Since the publication of his first book, it has been more than 18 years since he started to create his own works, and he has made many turns in his life, from novels to advertisements to cartoons, and he has now taken up comics as a profession, which is just in time to catch up with the third spring of Taiwanese comics. 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