What happens when you stop consuming ideas and start creating them? This talk explores why building something from scratch can transform the way we think, learn, and solve problems. Tasneem Patel believes that creating something—whether it's an idea, a project, or a solution—is one of the best ways to learn and grow. In her talk, Why Everyone Should Build Something, she explains how building encourages creativity, problem-solving, resilience, and confidence. Through everyday examples, she shows that innovation isn't limited to inventors or engineers; anyone can turn an idea into reality. Tasneem hopes to inspire young minds to start creating, experimenting, and making a positive impact, one small project at a time. 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

Una tromba d'aria può distruggere un palco. Può portarsi via un festival, un sogno, un futuro immaginato per anni. Ma a volte è proprio da lì che comincia la parte più importante della storia.Sul palco, Giulio Xhaet racconta come - nel momento più buio - i libri siano diventati un rifugio. E come, pagina dopo pagina, abbia scoperto qualcosa di inaspettato: la curiosità non è solo voglia di sapere. È il modo più profondo di prenderci cura di noi stessi. Un talk che ti cambia il modo di guardare una parola che pensavi di conoscere già. Giulio Xhaet è Partner, Head of Communication e Senior Consultant di Newton Group, dove si occupa di strategie di comunicazione, sviluppo delle competenze e trasformazione professionale. È LinkedIn Top Voice e content creator sui temi del futuro del lavoro, delle digital skills e dell'innovazione. Interviene come speaker in eventi, convention e conferenze per multinazionali, università e business school. In ambito accademico è coordinatore scientifico e docente della 24ORE Business School e docente presso l'Università Guglielmo Marconi. È autore dei saggi Il coraggio del gatto, Da grande, #Contaminati, Digital Skills e Le Nuove Professioni Digitali, del romanzo I sogni di Martino Sterio e del podcast Da Grande. Nel tempo libero coltiva la passione per la musica. 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 smallest habit you build today could transform your future? This talk reveals how tiny daily actions create extraordinary results over time and why consistency matters more than perfection. Syeda Laiba Zubair believes that lasting success is built through small, consistent actions rather than dramatic changes. In her talk, Tiny Habits, Huge Results, she explores how simple daily habits can shape character, improve confidence, and lead to meaningful achievements over time. Through relatable examples, she encourages young people to focus on steady progress, showing that even the smallest positive actions can create extraordinary results when practiced consistently. 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 every story you read changes the way you see the world? This talk explores the hidden power of storytelling and why reading can shape our imagination, empathy, and future. Arush Kashinath believes that every story has the power to inspire, teach, and transform the way we see the world. Through his love for reading, he has discovered how books spark imagination, build empathy, and encourage creative thinking. In his talk, The Hidden Magic of Reading Stories, Arush explores how stories help us understand different perspectives, strengthen our minds, and develop a lifelong love for learning. He hopes to inspire young people to open a book and uncover the endless possibilities hidden within its pages. 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 one of life's biggest lessons comes with paws instead of words? This talk explores how caring for a pet can teach responsibility, empathy, and commitment in ways no classroom can. Vinshika Anora K believes that some of life's greatest lessons come from the smallest companions. Through caring for her pet, she discovered that responsibility is not just about completing tasks but about showing kindness, consistency, patience, and commitment every day. In her talk, What My Pet Taught Me About Responsibility, she shares how simple daily experiences with her pet helped her become more dependable, compassionate, and aware of the importance of caring for others. Her story encourages young people to see responsibility as a habit that shapes character and prepares them for bigger challenges in life. 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 every great scientific discovery begins with a moment of wonder? This talk explores how curiosity fuels science and why asking questions is the first step toward understanding the world. Alina Sadaf believes that every great scientific discovery begins with a simple question: "Why?" In her talk, Why Wonder Is the Beginning of Science, she explores how curiosity inspires observation, experimentation, and innovation. She shares how asking thoughtful questions can lead to deeper understanding and encourage young minds to explore the world with confidence and creativity. Alina hopes her talk reminds everyone that wonder is not just the starting point of science—it is the foundation of lifelong learning and discovery. 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

Daphne Frias argues that we have never really reckoned with what disability is. We reach for the language of diagnosis, degraded, damaged, impaired, and we say it with shame, because we have always treated disability as something to fix rather than something to understand. Frias asks us to sit with a harder idea: that the systems keeping any of us alive were never separate from the question of who gets left out when they fail. Disability, in her telling, is not a deviation from the norm but a body of knowledge, adaptive, collective, built for constraint. It is exactly the knowledge a warming world requires. The more fragile our systems become, the more disabled wisdom has to lead Daphne Frias is a Forbes 30 Under 30 activist, disability advocate, and leading voice for gun violence prevention and voting rights. As New York State Director for March For Our Lives, she helped advance more than 15 statewide gun safety laws. She also founded Box the Ballot, mobilizing youth to collect over 20,000 absentee ballots. 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

Quasi la metà delle terre emerse del pianeta non è foresta, né città - è agricoltura. Un'agricoltura che, nella sua forma industriale, ha eroso biodiversità, avvelenato acque e contribuito al cambiamento climatico. Nel suo talk, Andrea Schievano ci ha accompagnati in un viaggio potente tra ecologia, agricoltura, tecnologia e futuro, fino alla soluzione: l’agroforestazione - un modo di coltivare la terra imitando gli ecosistemi naturali, integrando alberi, colture e animali. Un modello replicabile dal piccolo orto fino ai grandi sistemi agricoli, che ci ricorda che il cambiamento non riguarda solo governi o aziende, ma anche le nostre scelte quotidiane. Andrea Schievano è ingegnere ambientale con Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Ambientale e Dottorato di Ricerca in Agroecologia. Si occupa di sostenibilità ambientale e circolarità nelle filiere agroalimentari, sviluppando sistemi agricoli più resilienti, rigenerativi e basati su solide evidenze scientifiche. È stato ricercatore principale all'Università degli Studi di Milano, dove ha lavorato su bioprocessi, bioelettrochimica, pratiche agricole sostenibili e salute del suolo. In precedenza ha svolto attività di ricerca presso il Centro Comune di Ricerca della Commissione Europea (JRC) di Ispra, contribuendo come autore principale alla JRC Farming Practices Evidence Library. È cofondatore delle start-up spireat.it e soulfoodforestfarms.it, attraverso cui trasferisce la ricerca scientifica in soluzioni concrete per la transizione ecologica del settore agroalimentare. 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 most valuable investment isn't money—but kindness? This talk explores how small acts of compassion can create lasting value, strengthen communities, and inspire positive change far beyond what we imagine. **Chinthakindi** is a passionate advocate for human connection, empathy, and purpose-driven leadership. Through meaningful conversations and real-life experiences, Chinthakindi inspires people to recognize that kindness is not just a personal virtue but a powerful force that can transform workplaces, communities, and everyday relationships.In the TEDx talk, **"The Kindness Economy: The Superpower We All Can Share,"** Chinthakindi explores how simple acts of compassion create lasting impact, build trust, and unlock opportunities for collective growth. Challenging the idea that success is measured only by achievement or wealth, the talk highlights kindness as a valuable currency that benefits everyone.With a belief that meaningful change begins with small actions, Chinthakindi encourages audiences to embrace empathy as a practical superpower capable of shaping a more connected and compassionate world. 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 most important subject in school is never actually taught? This talk explores the skill of learning itself, revealing strategies that help us understand, remember, and grow more effectively throughout life. Ruqayya Sadaf is passionate who enjoys exploring new ideas and sharing knowledge with Curious and eager to learn ‚she believes that lifelong journey . Through the talk “learning how to learn” Ruqayya Sadaf aims to inspire the audience with practical ways to learn more effectively and embrace curiosity every day. 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