In this talk, Silver Wiesler shares a powerful personal story of losing her home to fire at just eight years old, and the lesson that transformed that tragedy: learning to both give and accept help. Drawing from personal experience, psychology research, and community work through the Fire Journal Project, Silver explores why asking for help feels so difficult, how refusing it can isolate us, and why accepting support is as vital as offering it. Through stories of resilience, community, and healing, this talk highlights the balance we need between giving and receiving help, and how that balance can strengthen our connections and create lasting change. Silver Wiesler is a junior at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco. She co-founded the Fire Journal Project and Fire Forecast, two initiatives focused on fire recovery and prevention. 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

Dr. Babu Padmanabhan’s talk reveals how true breakthroughs come not from incremental progress but from quantum leaps—bold inventions that restore harmony with nature while transforming markets and societies. Drawing on India’s scientific heritage and his own expertise in flow manufacturing, he illustrates this with planet-positive innovations like a high-efficiency biogas machine and unwood, a sustainable alternative to hardwood. The talk leaves us intrigued about how one inventor has consistently redefined the possible while aligning innovation with planetary healing. #Invention #Innovation #QuantumLeap #Entrepreneurship #SustainableSolutions #InventionMindset #Patents #Sustainability Dr. Babu Padmanabhan is an analytical Kinematician & an inventor of the concept of Fractional Conjugate Geometry, a breakthrough in designing highly efficient mechanical systems. With over 150 patents across 30+ inventions, his journey demonstrates that quantum leaps require a fearless mindset, patience through setbacks, and deep knowledge of natural systems. Driven by his passion for physics and commitment to planetary and human well-being, he has positioned STEER as a global disruptor in advanced manufacturing. Under his leadership, STEER World integrates cutting-edge mechanical design with computing power to deliver transformative solutions across industries like biomaterials, food, & pharmaceuticals. With a presence in India, Japan, the USA, and China, STEER now serves over 2,000 companies worldwide. At a pivotal moment of growth, he is steering towards solving complex global challenges from climate change to sustainable development using deep domain knowledge in material science. 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 this inspiring talk, Srishti and Fehmi explore the power of sustainable storytelling through social media to spark awareness and action. They share how these real stories can connect people emotionally to climate change and sustainability challenges. Through creative narratives, they show how communities can shift perspectives from apathy to impact. Sustainable stories matter because they shape how people understand and connect with our planet’s future. They inspire empathy, responsibility, and collective action in ways that data and statistics often cannot. #SustainableStories #ClimateAction #StorytellingForChange #SDGs #UNSDGs #TEDxCountdown #TEDxABBS #VoicesOfChange #ClimateChange #ClimateAction Fehmi Mohammed, Director of Generation Earth Media Pvt. Ltd., is an experienced journalist dedicated to fostering environmental consciousness and youth leadership. With decades in media, he has highlighted critical climate and sustainability issues across India and leads a platform that curates impactful stories tackling urgent challenges with real solutions. He focuses on making climate communication accessible and action-focused for communities and the next generation, working to ensure sustainable solutions are provided while addressing climate concerns under UN SDG 13: Climate Action. Committed to nurturing a generation ready to influence policy and deliver meaningful climate impact, Fehmi continues to inspire practical change through powerful storytelling.Srishti Kukreja is the Co-Founder and Director of Generation Earth, an organization driving climate action through education, storytelling, and community engagement. With decades of experience in journalism, she uses the power of media to make complex environmental issues relatable and urgent. Her work focuses on climate communication and sustainable consumerism, proving that changing the narrative can inspire real action. She believes sustainability must be accessible, and solutions-driven for everyone. By making climate stories solution-focused, she empowers people to act, not just be aware. Srishti’s mission is to nurture a generation ready to tackle the climate crisis with confidence and purpose. 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: 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.pdfIn his TEDx talk, Munaf explored the concept of synergy, illustrating it with the idea of 1+1=3. He emphasized how collaboration and the right connections can create outcomes far greater than individual efforts. Sharing personal experiences, he explained how meeting the right person at the right time for the right work led to remarkable results. Munaf highlighted that synergy is not just about working together, but about combining strengths to unlock new possibilities and exponential growth. Munaf Kapadia is the visionary Founder & CEO of The Bohri Kitchen, a one-of-a-kind home-dining concept he launched with his mother in Mumbai in 2014. He holds an MBA in Marketing from NMIMS and initially worked at Wrigley India before spending four years at Google as an account strategist. In 2015, he left his corporate role to build The Bohri Kitchen full-time—transforming his mother's home-cooked Bohri cuisine into a celebrated culinary brand. Munaf authored the memoir How I Quit Google to Sell Samosas, detailing his journey of entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and creative tenacity 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: 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.pdfPurvi Roy, the founder of Arista Vault, explains in this stirring TEDx talk how a misplaced handbag served as the impetus for the creation of India's first smart-luggage brand and her transformation from fashion designer to international tech entrepreneur. Using tales of tenacity, audacious choices, and lessons gained from Shark Tank India to global platforms, Purvi demonstrates how suffering can be transformed into meaning and how having the guts to try is more important than being afraid of failing. Her talk is an exhortation to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, which involves identifying common issues, maintaining curiosity, and turning basic concepts into game-changing inventions. Purvi Roy is a innovator and entrepreneur passionate about unlocking human potential through design and technology. She is the founder of Arista Vault, a pioneering smart tech brand that develops intelligent products to simplify and secure everyday life. A designer at heart, Purvi has also showcased her collections at leading fashion weeks, including India Runway Week and Delhi Times Fashion Week, earning recognition from top media platforms. Blending creativity with innovation, she continues to shape the future of smart products and design. 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 approach to and understanding of artificial intelligence and policy. 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.pdfCongressman Ted Lieu, one of three Computer Science Majors in Congress, makes the case for strong regulation of AI, calling it "insane" to not do so as soon as possible.He takes us back to the 1930s, before any real regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, and reminds us that it took anti-freeze being added to an elixir - and killing over 100 people - to get Congress to pass a bill to make that industry safe.In this important TED Talk, the Congressman calls on his colleagues in Congress to take a "proactive approach" to avoid three kinds of even more urgent AI dangers: 1) AI that can destroy the world, 2) AI that can kill individuals and 3) AI that can cause a large number of other significant kinds of harm. Ted W. Lieu represents California's 36th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.Ted is serving in his sixth term in Congress and currently sits on the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees. He was also re-elected by his colleagues to serve as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, making him the highest ranking Asian American to have ever served in House Leadership.In the 118th Congress, Congressman Lieu was the Co-Chair of the House's Bipartisan Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence. He is a Veteran, having served on active duty and then in the Reserve for the Air Force, retiring from the Reserve in 2021 with the rank of Colonel. He is one of only three Computer Science majors in Congress. 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