IN MY SPEECH I WILL EXPLORE OUR MODERN PERCEPTION OF THE WORKS OF WORLD'S GREATEST PLAYWRIGHT AND WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THEM TODAY. HI! I'M NELA AND MY BIGGEST INTERESTS INCLUDE FILMS, LITERATURE, AND AERIAL DANCING. I ALSO ENJOY DEBATING AND DREAM OF SOMEDAY BECOMING A POLYGLOT. 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

NOW, TELL ME-HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT THE ROMAN EMPIRE LATELY? WELL, I CERTAINLY HAVE, SO MUCH SO THAT I DECIDED TO WRITE A SPEECH ABOUT IT! BUT DON'T EXPECT A LECTURE ABOUT THE SCIENTIFIC, ARCHITECTURAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, POLITICAL, OR MILITARY BREAKTHROUGHS OF THAT ERA, AKIN TO THOSE OFFERED BY HISTORY BOOKS.INSTEAD, I BRING YOU A COLLECTION OF COLORFUL ANECDOTES, EXTRAVAGANT FIGURES, AND OUTRAGEOUS EVENTS, ALL TIED TOGETHER BY ONE KEY THEME: THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE MODERN WORLD. BECAUSE AFTER HEARING WHAT VITO CORLEONE HAS IN COMMON WITH JULIUS CAESAR, WHAT PSYCHOLOGICAL TRUTHS LIE HIDDEN WITHIN THE VERSES OF THE ILIAD, AND WHAT NASTY POLITICAL TRICKS CICERO USED TO CEMENT HIS LEGACY AS A BRILLIANT ORATOR, YOU JUST MIGHT FIND YOURSELF THINKING ABOUT ANTIQUITY A LITTLE MORE OFTEN. HI EVERYONE, MY NAME IS MACIEJ, AND I HAVE THE HONOR OF BEING A SPEAKER AT TEDX! WHEN I'M NOT ROLMING AROUND WARSAW WITH MY BUDDIES OR WRAPPING UP YET ANOTHER SIDE PROJECT, I ENJOY QUIET EVENINGS WITH MY BRUSHES, PAINTS, AND WARHAMMER MINIATURES. 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 TOPIC OF MY SPEECH WILL DELVE INTO THE ROLE "MEANING" PLAYS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE. 21ST CENTURY IS FULL OF EASILY ACCESSIBLE PLEASURES POWERED BY MASS ADDICTION TO FAST DOPAMINE, IT'S FULL OF DISTRACTIONS AND CONSTANT NOISE MAKING IT INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND TRUE FULFILLMENT IN THIS WHIRLWIND OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION. ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT AUSTRIAN PSYCHOLOGISTS, VIKTOR FRANKL, ARGUED THAT FINDING MEANING IS POSSIBLE EVEN IN THE HARSHEST CONDITIONS A HUMAN BEING CAN END UP IN. HOW? WE'LL FIND OUT TOGETHER! HELLO EVERYONE! MY NAME IS ANASTASIIA AND I'M A FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW. MY PARTICULAR AREAS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST ARE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW AND DIPLOMACY. I LOVE SPENDING MY FREE TIME EXPERIENCING LIFE AT ITS FULLEST, WHETHER IT'S RUNNING A MARATHON, LEARNING ANOTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGE, SOLO-TRAVELING OR CROSSING OUT OTHER BUCKET LIST ITEMS. 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

Gina Castagneto, una líder que inspira y transforma, estará presente en TEDxUSFQ Visions. ? Como CEO de Arcos Dorados Ecuador (McDonald’s), Gina no solo lidera con éxito una de las corporaciones más influyentes del país, sino que también impulsa causas sociales que cambian vidas.En su charla, Gina compartirá su visión sobre cómo el liderazgo, la inclusión y la estrategia pueden ser herramientas para transformar empresas y comunidades ? Master en Administración de Negocios, psicóloga organizacional con una larga trayectoria profesional.Gina Castagneto Alcívar es la CEO de Arcos Dorados Ecuador, McDonald´s en el país.Tiene más de 20 años en la coporación, ha logrado varios reconocimientos, y es experta en temas relacionados con liderazgo, planificación estratégica, gestión de equipos de alto rendimiento, negociación y resolución de conflictos.Integra varios Directorios de grupos empresariales en Guayaquil y Quito, entre ellos, el de la Cámara de Comercio de Guayaquil, el Consejo Asesor de Escuela de Gobierno de la Universidad Hemisferios y el club del 30%+ que promueve la diversidad e inclusión de mujeres en posiciones de liderazgo. Es Presidenta de la Fundación Casa Ronald McDonald de Ecuador, cuyo propósito es mejorar el bienestar de niños de escasos recursos que padecen enfermedades críticas cómo el cáncer.Gina Castagneto es una de las líderes con mayor reputación corporativa en Ecuador, de acuerdo con el Ranking MERCO 2022 y 2023, y recientemente fue reconocida dentro del Top 3 de las mujeres líderes más influyentes en el entorno digital del páis, según IPSOS 2024. 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

From feeling unseen to helping hundreds find their voice, Gauri Walecha knows what it takes to turn silence into impact. In this inspiring talk, the brand strategist and founder of Unapology Branding Co. shares her journey from a teenager battling self-doubt and painful setbacks to becoming the trusted partner of over 100 businesses and incubator of 20+ startups. Gauri reveals how vulnerability, storytelling, and authenticity can become powerful tools for transformation—not just in business, but in life. Her story is a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan or a loud voice to make a difference; you just need the courage to show up and share your truth. Gauri Walecha is a visionary brand consultant, eCommerce specialist, and the Founder & CEO of Unapology Branding Co, with over a decade of experience in building authentic, high-impact brands. Having worked with more than 100 businesses and incubated 20+ startups, Gauri is especially passionate about supporting bootstrapped ventures and first-generation founders. Her approach is rooted in the belief that “brands come from visions, not formulas”—prioritizing deep emotional resonance, strategic storytelling, and brand authenticity over surface-level marketing tactics. Gauri’s work goes beyond creating logos or taglines; she helps founders articulate their purpose, clarify their voice, and build brands that connect deeply with their audience. A storyteller turned strategist, her own journey began with the frustration of feeling unheard—fueling her mission to empower entrepreneurs who feel unseen or overlooked to step into the spotlight. 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

I'VE BEEN GIVEN THE LOVELY HONOUR OF PRESENTING YOU A SPEECH, AND THE TOPIC I'D LIKE TO PRESENT YOU WITH IS THE HIGHLY PROBLEMATIC STORY AND INTELLECTUAL WORKS OF TED KACZYNSKI, OTHERWISE KNOWN UNDER THE NAME OF THE UNABOMBER. WHAT MADE HIM TURN FROM A MATHEMATICAL PRODIGY INTO A TERRORIST RECLUSE? IS THERE ANYTHING OF VALUE IN HIS MANIFESTO? HOW TO EVEN SEARCH FOR VALUE IN SUCH TEXTS? IN MY SPEECH I'LL TRY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AND HOPEFULLY NOT MAKE YOU FALL ASLEEP. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL! HI GUYS I'M TYMON! I'M A DPT STUDENT AT 2SLO IB, BUT THE THINGS I LIKE DOING INCLUDE WATCHING MOVIES (ESPECIALLY THE WEIRD ONES), TRYING TO MAKE MOVIES (BETWEEN CATCHING UP ON MY 50 OVERDUE IB ASSIGNMENTS) AND TAKING PHOTOS. OTHER THAN THAT, I AM QUITE A BIT INTO PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL STUFF, SO I ALSO ATTEND MUNS AND LIKE TO READ CONTROVERSIAL TEXTS, HENCE THE ТОРІС. 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