Imagine being told silently, through stares and unspoken rules that taking up space is something to be ashamed of. From classrooms to soccer fields, girls and women are often discouraged from speaking up, stepping forward, and making mistakes. In my talk, I’ll share both research and my own journey to show why reclaiming that space matters and how all of us can do it. Ruby is a senior (26') at University High School and plans to attend a four year university when she graduates. 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

Have you ever wondered what just one camera, a dream, and determination can do? Safar Ali Danish makes a bold statement: "Don't just ask for change — become the change." He leaves with an everlasting message to become our own voice, to tell our story, and to become a beacon of light ourselves through his inspiring life story of struggle and honor. He is the epitome of optimism. Safar Ali Danish is an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer, director, and cinematographer from Hazara Town, Quetta, where stories are often silenced before they are even told. A graduate of Iqra University and founder of Filmsaaz Productions, his camera doesn't just document; it defies invisibility. Safar uses his lens to tell stories that rarely make it to mainstream screens...raw, human stories of struggle, identity, and survival. With over 8 years of experience and multiple international recognitions, he’s proving that powerful storytelling can emerge from the most overlooked places. His work isn’t just about film; it’s about giving voice to people the world often chooses not to see. Safar's work is focused on empowering voices and bringing to light the societal issues, which are often brushed under the rug. His journey from his hometown to international stages represents the power of creativity and resilience in the face of invisibility and oppression. 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

Aydean Eskandari is a Senior at University High School in Irvine, CA. He is a passionate musician and songwriter who has been playing guitar for almost 13 years. He also is very much involved in his school’s theatre program, having so far performed in 7 shows, his favorite being Guys and Dolls in which we played Nathan Detroit. Aydean plans on majoring in finance and minoring in musical theatre when he goes to college. Aydean Eskandari is a senior (2026') at University High School in Irvine, CA. He is a passionate musician and songwriter who has been playing guitar for almost 13 years. He also is very much involved in his school’s theatre program, having so far performed in 7 shows, his favorite being Guys and Dolls in which we played Nathan Detroit. Aydean plans on majoring in finance and minoring in musical theatre when he goes to college. 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

Alex es un miembro reconocido internacionalmente en los Consejos Directivos de varias empresas de alta tecnología en Estados Unidos. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia liderando transformaciones, desde compañías Fortune 500 en cuatro continentes hasta startups innovadoras de inteligencia artificial en Silicon Valley y Boston. Su pasión se centra en una sola cosa: la innovación. En esta charla, hablará sobre una fuente de talento para la innovación: la neurodiversidad. Explicará cómo el mundo está pasando por alto una gran oportunidad al no utilizar la neurodiversidad como motor de nuevas y disruptivas formas de entender y transformar el mundo. Alex Marroquín is a business leader who has devoted his career to transforming organizations through innovation and strategic thinking. As a global executive, he has led diverse teams across Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, an experience that has shaped his unique perspective on the power of embracing different ways of thinking and working and turning challenges into opportunities. His experience leading world-class operations in Fortune 500 companies has given him proven insight into the value of integrating diverse thinking approaches and problem-solving methods. 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

Entrepreneur Mr.Ajesh draws on his 30 years of professional experience, including his daunting journey of co-founding an airline right after the September 11th attacks and later scaling businesses in India. He emphasises that the biggest challenge for founders isn't just the venture itself, but overcoming societal roadblocks and a lack of early support. His vital message for aspiring entrepreneurs is to foster an inner drive, embrace failure as part of the journey, and be "shameless" in asking for the help and mentorship needed to succeed. A serial Entrepreneur who started his first profitable business at the age of 15, an inquisitive lion who explore opportunities to solve individual problems / needs and built multiple business from custom watches, computers, IT, electronic devices, entertainment media and more. 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 the t-shirt you’re wearing right now came with a hidden cost of 715 gallons of water and years of toxic waste? Fast fashion is draining our planet’s resources, polluting water, and filling landfills at record speed. In my talk, I’ll share how recycling textiles, and rethinking our habits can turn students like us into leaders of real change. Tarini is a waste warrior, gender advocate, painter, published author and a TEDx speaker. She is a 2023 Diana Award Winner for her work in creating awareness about the need for proper sanitary waste disposal practices and according dignity to waste pickers in India. She distributed more than 1.5 million red dot stickers due to the support extended by her municipal corporator (https://projectashtami.com/). The red dot stickers are used to identify hazardous sanitary waste. She monitizes her art and uses the proceeds to fund groceries for aged waste pickers and fund scholarships for youth in rural Maharashtra, India. When she is not studying, she volunteers in the school library. She is co-secretary to the Peer Tutoring Club and the Treasurer of the Girls Who Code Club in University High School. 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