Join Anusha as she takes us through how algorithms, neuromarketing, and AI work together to influence our purchasing choices and how we can break free from these cycles and make the choices we truly want to. Anusha Ramachandran is a Senior Analyst in the business and customer insights domain, specializing in marketing analytics. With a background in management consulting and data analytics, she brings a unique perspective to solving real-world challenges using data-driven strategies and ML/AI-powered solutions. Anusha holds a Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of British Columbia and has worked across industries including retail, pharmaceuticals, and airlines. Passionate about the intersection of technology, art, and storytelling, she enjoys making complex ideas accessible and impactful. 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

Join the exploration of how technology can either reinforce bias or break barriers to belonging. By reimagining digital systems for inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability, this talk shows how innovation can drive personal reinvention and meaningful societal change. Maria Nathalia Drueco is an immigrant from the Philippines, a proud alumna of the University of Alberta (Class of 2012), and an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. She was appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador for Canada by FAAVM Canada, a global human rights organization, and was recently honored with Silver Awards in Migrant Leadership and Women in Travel, Retreats, and Events at the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards in London, UK. She is the author of UnHide Yourself: Break Free from Bias, Stigma, and Stereotypes, a powerful guide to navigating identity and creating inclusive spaces. Maria is also the founder of three mission-driven organizations: Marianatha Tours, a travel company curating holistic journeys grounded in spirituality, culture, and sustainability; Inclusion Journey Consulting, where she partners with leaders to build equitable and high-performing workplaces; and BelongInclusivity, a tech-enabled nonprofit advancing equity and inclusion through research, innovation, advocacy, and systems change. Driven by her lived experience and a deep passion for innovation and impact, Maria works at the intersection of identity, leadership, equity, and technology—empowering underrepresented voices and redesigning systems where everyone truly belongs. 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

This talk discusses how to truly harness the power of AI, and how it must be used for deeper thought rather than addictive online platforms that make critical thinking unattractive. A Computer Science student and with industry experience, including an internship in software engineering at Apple. Driven by curiosity about how AI research shapes everyday life, he also hopes that the future "robot overlords are nice to us”. 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 "The Kinetic Power of Ikigai: Moving from Purpose to Action" explores how discovering your “reason for being” can spark transformation. Manny Anchan shares how purpose can be translated into small daily shifts and big surges, illustrated through stories of individuals and organizations who have used Ikigai to create meaningful change. He also provides practical tools to help identify and act on your own Ikigai. Manny, known as the Happiness Samurai, is a former banker who left the corporate world to help people master the art and science of joyful living. Drawing on neuroscience, Eastern philosophy, and experiences from over 30 countries, he has inspired thousands to embrace happiness as a skill rather than a luxury. At TEDx, Manny reminds us that aligning purpose with action can ignite both personal and collective transformation. 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 A former banker who walked away from the corporate grind, Manny now helps people master the art and science of joyful living. Blending neuroscience, Eastern philosophy, and real-world experience across 30+ countries, he’s sparked mindset shifts in thousands. At TED x Navrachana International School, Vadodara, Manny reminds us that happiness isn’t a luxury. It’s a skill. And anyone can learn it. 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

私たちは「音」の中に生きている。聞いていないようで周りの音を聞いている。身近だからこそ気づきにくい音の潜在的価値。体験という視点で見ると音は思わぬ広がりを見せる。サウンドデザイナーである日山氏は音を使って体験を、そして人の行動や感情までも変えていく。私たちが意外と気づかない当たり前を疑い、可能性を広げる話。We live in a world of sound. Even when we’re not consciously listening, we’re surrounded by sounds that subtly shape our lives. Because sound is so familiar, its potential often goes unnoticed—but when seen through the lens of experience, its hidden value can finally be realized.Sound designer Mr. Hiyama creates experiences through sound—experiences that can influence not only our emotions, but even our actions. This talk invites us to question the ordinary and discover new possibilities through sound.サウンドデザイナー・音楽家 株式会社エコーズブレス 代表2002年、テクノミュージックプロデューサーとして英国レーベル「Coda」よりデビューし、DJ活動も開始。ヨーロッパやアジアを中心に10カ国で出演し、2009年にはオランダの「AWAKENINGS」で日本代表に選出。2010年にはサウンドデザイン会社「エコーズブレス」を設立し、映像音楽、プロダクトサウンド、空間BGMの企画・制作を手掛ける。サウンドアート作品や自動BGM構築システム「AISO」なども展開し、大学や企業で講演を行う。Sound Designer, Musician & CEO of Echoes Breath Inc.In 2002, Go Hiyama embarked on his career as a techno music producer, making his debut with the esteemed UK label "Coda" and concurrently beginning his journey as a DJ. His talent led him to perform in ten countries throughout Europe and Asia, culminating in his selection to represent Japan at the prestigious "AWAKENINGS" festival in the Netherlands in 2009. Driven by a passion for sonic experiences, he founded Echoes Breath Inc. in 2010, a sound design firm dedicated to creating captivating video scores, distinctive product sounds, and immersive spatial background music. Beyond commercial projects, his portfolio extends to innovative sound art pieces and the groundbreaking "AISO" automated BGM composition system. He also shares his expertise as a sought-after lecturer at various universities and corporations. 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 meaningful change began in your backyard? This talk uncovers why growing your own food matters more than ever. Solara Goldwynn is a food grower, educator, and advocate for resilient local food systems. She believes that growing and sharing food can be a powerful act of connection—to land, to culture, and to one another. As co-owner of Hatchet & Seed, she helps transform overlooked spaces into abundant edible gardens. At Royal Roads University, she leads the campus farm, bringing people together through the transformative act of growing local food.In her TEDx talk, “The Taste of Local: Reclaiming Real Food,” Solara explores how food can restore belonging and resilience in a globalized world. She holds a Master’s in Environmental Education and Communication, blending academic insight with years of hands-on experience. Solara and her family tend a small urban farm in Victoria, BC, and live on the ancestral and unceded lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples. 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