"Kann ein Tanker vom Schnellboot lernen – und umgekehrt?" In einer Welt, die sich rasant verändert, zeigt Johanna Heise mit ihrem TEDx-Talk, wie etablierte Konzerne und agile Startups voneinander profitieren können. Ein inspirierender Blick darauf, wie unterschiedliche Stärken kombiniert werden, um das Innovationsdilemma zu meistern. Johanna Heise is Head of Brand at heise, thus responsible for the employer and general branding of the entire heise group. Additionally, she is active in the executive circle of the heise academy and CEO of heise ventures. Before her time in the family business, she gained experience in consulting at KPMG in Deal Advisory and at Simon-Kucher. She completed her Master in Management at ESCP Business School in London, Berlin, and Madrid. Here, she focused on the management of family businesses, international management, and on sales and marketing. Previously, she completed her Bachelor's degree at WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management. 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

لم تكن بداياته سهلة… مرّ بضغوط مالية وفكرية، وخسر أكثر مما ربح، لكنه لم يستسلم. بل قرر أن يتعلم، ويخوض المخاطر حتى بنى نفسه من جديد. واليوم، يسعى عمران لإلهام الشباب بالوعي المالي والاستثمار، وزرع الثقة بأنهم قادرون على النجاح حتى لو بدأوا من الصفر. قصته تذكّرنا أن البداية الصعبة تصنع أعظم القصص. Head of Investments at AhliBank, One of the most influential people in social media at Oman where he posts on his instagram page @omran.invest, was a speaker at many workshops in the personal development field 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

Davi Pereira Junior nos convida a repensar os conceitos de tecnologia e desenvolvimento, questionando um sistema que sacrifica a natureza e os povos tradicionais em nome de um progresso unilateral. Davi destaca a invisibilidade dos corpos negros na narrativa de proteção da floresta e defende a democratização das decisões, colocando os povos da Amazônia como os verdadeiros guardiões de seu território. A palestra é um chamado urgente para reconhecermos a floresta como um ser de direito, sagrado para seus povos, e a valorizar a perspectiva coletiva em vez de um progresso individualista. Davi Pereira Junior é um quilombola de Itamatatiua, em Alcântara (MA), cuja vida está intimamente vinculada com a luta pela terra de sua comunidade. Historiador, mestre em Antropologia e doutor em Latin American Studies, Davi dedica sua carreira acadêmica e ativista à defesa dos direitos dos povos e comunidades tradicionais, especialmente na Amazônia. Sua experiência como perito na Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos em favor dos quilombolas de Alcântara é um marco em sua trajetória e um exemplo de como o conhecimento acadêmico pode ser uma ferramenta poderosa para a luta por justiça social. Sua pesquisa tem sido fundamental para fortalecer as estratégias de luta das comunidades e garantir seus direitos territoriais. 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

It takes approximately 1.3 Bi USD and a median 8.3 years to bring new drugs to market because approximately 97% of all drug candidates will fail during drug discovery and development. Supplementing or replacing clinical trials with virtual patients (i.e., digital representations of human disease biology, e.g., digital twins in medical devices) is a viable solution that is gaining market and regulatory support for example in rare diseases where few patients exist or in patient populations with ethical concerns such as young children or pregnant mothers. Douglas McCloskey earned his PhD in bioengineering from UC San Diego in 2017, receiving the Siebel Scholars Foundation grant for his work on metabolism and evolution. From 2018 to 2021, he was a principal investigator at the Technical University of Denmark, leading a team to automate the design-build-test-analyze cycle for developing cell factories and therapies. As Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder at AliveX Biotech (2021–2022), he led the creation of an AI and Omics systems immunology platform for drug discovery and patient stratification. Currently, he is a PI at BioMed X, partnering with Sanofi to develop a virtual patient model to predict drug efficacy. 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

True inclusion starts on the inside and then scales up. At a time when “diversity” can feel like a checkbox or buzzword, it's an ongoing upgrade to our mindset and way of life. It's not about blaming or dividing; it's about everyone – whatever their background – actively participating in a positive transformation. Pavlo Stroblja’s journey reflects The Diversity Upgrade. Born in Ukraine, he grew up hiding his identity due to a lack of LGBTQ+ role models. Moving to Germany in 2004 allowed him to come out and embrace his true self, sparking his commitment to diversity and inclusion. Pavlo shifted from a luxury retail career to become a social entrepreneur and mentor. He founded Queermentor gGmbH, the first digital mentoring platform for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies, connecting hundreds with mentors for career and confidence growth. His work earned the Impact of Diversity Award 2022 and a StartSocial Award from the German Chancellor. Pavlo is also the author of “Diversity Upgrade,” a guide to unlearning bias and building inclusion. 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 where words spread exponentially, humor and free speech are essential tools for resilience, connection, and innovation. Instead of fearing discomfort, we must embrace comedy's power to challenge ideas, foster critical thinking, and adapt to rapid change—ensuring dialogue thrives in an increasingly complex and polarized society. Annabelle "Bee" Baumann is a comedian, author, and communication strategist who uses exponential thinking to change how we approach humor, free speech, and cultural conversations. With over six years in stand-up comedy and almost 20 years in communication coaching, Bee sees how language and humor evolve quickly and helps others adapt. As founder of BEECOMMUNICATION, she teaches professionals to use humor for adaptability and influence. Bee has coached leaders and entrepreneurs for greater impact. Her book, *Gurrl, You Ain’t Crazy* (2020), explores resilience through humor. Her next book, *100 Days in Strudelbach*, looks at cultural adaptation. As co-author of Diversophy games, she creates tools that use humor to build cultural intelligence. Bee’s TED Talk shows how humor helps us navigate fast-paced changes in communication and culture. 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