How can a game on your phone connect millions across continents? Nour Khrais, a pioneer in the Middle East’s mobile gaming scene, reveals the powerful ways mobile games unite people beyond boundaries of geography, language, and politics. With over twenty years of experience, Nour shares:- How mobile games build bridges across cultures - The positive impact of gaming on gender equality, youth empowerment, and education - Inspiring stories from work with refugee groups, schools, and international projects - Why the MENA region is rising as a global leader in gamingNour’s message is clear: Mobile games are more than entertainment—they’re a shared language that brings us together and drives real-world change. Discover how play can break barriers and inspire hope around the world. Nour Khrais is a visionary Jordanian entrepreneur and founder of Maysalward, the Middle East’s first mobile game studio. With over 25 years of experience, he has reshaped the MENA gaming landscape through culturally tailored innovations. He holds a Doctorate in World Trade, focusing on the impact of culture and localization on mobile game success in the MENA region, and has been honored by King Abdullah II with the third-degree Medal of Excellence. Nour has also received multiple prestigious awards, including the Mobile Legend Award in 2023. His leadership and passion continue to fuel the growth of tech talent and the gaming industry across the Middle East. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and suicide, which some viewers may find upsetting. Please seek professional help if you or a loved one is struggling and do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfTo nie śmierć definiuje człowieka, a całe jego życie. Jednocześnie całe życie może doprowadzić do śmierci. Halszka Witkowska daje nam przepis jak reagować gdy ktoś w naszym otoczeniu "zapada się w ciemność".Po obejrzeniu wystąpienia dowiesz się, jak stanąć na straży życia i dostrzec bezradność, cierpienie i rozpacz wśród ludzi, którzy nas otaczają? Bądź w pobliżu! Zatrzymaj samobójstwo! Dr Halszka Witkowska Wiceprezes Polskiego Towarzystwa Suicydologicznego, suicydolog, konsultant kryzysowy. Ekspert Biura ds. Zapobiegania Zachowaniom Samobójczym w Instytucie Psychiatrii i Neurologii w Warszawie, Wykładowca na Wydziale Artes Liberales Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Pomysłodawczyni i koordynatorka pierwszego w Polsce serwisu edukacyjno-pomocowego dla osób w kryzysie samobójczym i ich bliskich www.zwjr.pl Jest członkiem Zespołu Roboczego ds. prewencji samobójstw i depresji przy Radzie ds. Zdrowia Publicznego w Ministerstwie Zdrowia. Autorka książek o zapobieganiu samobójstwom. 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

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal spiritual views and understanding of grief, energy, and somatic healing. Several claims lack scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfGrief is a universal part of the human experience. The healing process starts with communication through a mind-body connection. Based on her four decades of moving through grief as a transracial adoptee mom and motherless daughter, Heather Schultz Gittens provides a 5-step framework for navigating grief in a healthy way. Join her movement to become a generational grief cyclebreaker. Heather Schultz Gittens, M.P.A., is an award-winning Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at CUNY Baruch College. With 16 years of experience in journalism, content marketing, nonprofit communication, and higher education, she is dedicated to creating a supportive space for students to refine their writing and oral communication skills. She teaches Speech Communication, Business Communication, and Public Relations Writing, helping students find their voices and overcome speech anxiety. As a former journalist, Heather has covered topics ranging from criminal justice to digital marketing, with work published in The New York Times, NBCNews.com, New York Daily News, and more. A proud Asian American educator, she earned both her B.A. in Journalism and M.P.A. from Baruch College. She has also received Baruch’s Presidential Excellence Award in Distinguished Teaching (as an Adjunct). 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the brain, behavior, and risk assessment. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhy does your brain panic when you take a risk—even when the reward is worth it? Cybersecurity expert Alicja Grochocka-Dorościńska breaks down the neuroscience behind fear, decision-making, and growth. Discover how to rewire your mind, silence your inner alarm system, and start saying yes to the challenges that matter. Alicja believes the future isn’t just built with code- it’s built with trust. With a background in both finance and academia, she helps organizations navigate the invisible architecture of risk. At Goldman Sachs, she contributed to designing frameworks that transformed uncertainty into strategy. Today, as a board member of ML in PL, she’s building bridges between machine learning researchers, engineers, and everyday decision-makers.Recently, Alicja joined the Warsaw School of Computer Science as a lecturer, where she will be sharing her expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity and machine learning.Whether she’s on stage or deep in a risk model, Alicja brings clarity to complexity- proving that even in the digital world, resilience is a human story 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

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please consult a health professional and do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of diet, nutrition, and longevity. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhen it comes to sustainability and climate change, too often we don't realize the power we have to make a difference. Terrie Price wields her global experience and expertise around vegetarian and vegan lifestyles to make a compelling case for the power we each have with every meal, right in front of us on our plates. In addition to being a certified vegetarian chef, Terrie is a sustainability advocate, speaker and speaker coach. She founded Globally Delicious, a company inspiring global change through plant-based eating. With over 20 years of experience transitioning to and mastering plant-based living, Terrie understands the challenges—and triumphs—of adopting a sustainable diet. After traveling to 43 countries and collaborating with 50+ chefs and home cooks, she brings a wealth of global culinary knowledge to her work. Terrie’s mission is to teach others how to have confidence and thrive with a plant-based lifestyle. 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

Meghan Finn knows that in the theatre, you can’t do anything alone. By weaving her years of experience as a leader in the NYC theater scene with her calling to support immigrant families, Meghan shares the great things we can accomplish when we acknowledge our human needs to help, serve, and care. Meghan Finn is a director of theater and film. She has directed over 50 fully-staged theatrical productions in contemporary playwriting including hybrid collaborations with visual artists and experimental writers. As the Artistic Director of The Tank, a New York City-based nonprofit theater, she supports the work of over 3,000 performing artists annually. TimeOut NY recently called her, “the tiger in The Tank.” Meghan co-founded Each Step Home, an organization that assists refugee children who have been separated at the US border, reuniting over 1,000 children with their families since 2018. Her work was featured in the Netflix documentary, Split at the Root. 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