Everyone feels fear and it can cause people to miss out on a lot of opportunities. By facing our fear, we can live life more fully. Gnyanethri is in Year 12 at Mercedes College, Perth 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 rapidly accelerating business environment where 50% of Fortune 500 companies have vanished or transformed over the past 15 years, is long-term planning still relevant? International business development leader Réka Martini argues a resounding yes, but with a massive paradigm shift. Drawing on her extensive experience steering growth strategies across multiple industries and diverse international cultures, Réka dismantles the myth of the static corporate playbook. She reveals that the best strategy is simply the one that gets executed. Through engaging case studies—ranging from NASA's organizational alignment to cautionary tech-industry collapses—she delivers a pragmatic guide on breaking down complex goals, overcoming the fear of failure, and driving active team ownership to navigate modern market volatility. How can the business cultures of 12 different countries be harmonized with the vision of an energy giant? Throughout her career, Réka Martini has accumulated over 20 years of experience. From Albania to the Netherlands, she has successfully led more than 50 international projects, proving that strategic thinking knows no borders. Today, as the head of international business development, she directs the growth momentum of one of the region's most significant market players. 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

في عالمٍ أصبحت فيه الراحة أسلوب حياة، يكشف هذا الحديث جانبًا خفيًا من العادات اليومية التي نعتبرها طبيعية. من خلال طرحٍ بسيط ومباشر، يدعونا المتحدث لإعادة التفكير في نمط حياتنا، وفهم تأثير الخيارات الصغيرة على صحتنا على المدى البعيد. - In a world where comfort has become a way of life, this talk reveals the hidden impact of everyday habits we often consider normal. Through a simple and engaging perspective, the speaker invites us to rethink our lifestyle and recognize how small choices can shape our long-term health. Meet Khaled —a 15-year-old Emirati student and youth speaker passionate about inspiring change. He believes that the smallest habits shape the biggest outcomes, and that real transformation begins with a single decision. With a confident voice and clear purpose, Khaled challenges his generation to rethink their daily choices. On the TEDx stage, he highlights a silent but powerful issue—physical inactivity—and invites us to see movement not just as a habit, but as a foundation for a healthier, more meaningful 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

Tiffany talks about the importance of play and creativity in the lives of everyone. Adults sometimes lose this, so they can learn a lot from the creative mindset of a child. Tiffany is a Year 8 student at Mercedes College, Perth. 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

外科医の中村氏が、皮膚が蝶の羽のように脆くなる指定難病「表皮水疱症（EB）」について語ります。固形物が食べられない患者の栄養不足を解消するため、氏は口どけの良い高栄養な特製チョコレートを開発しました。医療の枠を超え、社会全体が障害の有無に関わらず彼らの夢を応援する「仲間」になってほしいと呼びかけます。In this TEDx talk, Dr. Kosei Nakamura discusses Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare disease making skin as fragile as butterfly wings. To help patients struggling with severe dietary restrictions, he developed a nutrient-dense, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Dr. Nakamura urges society to look beyond physical disabilities and become compassionate allies to support these individuals' dreams. 専門は消化器外科。自身が心臓に持病を抱えている背景から、難病患者のための支援を志す。北海道大学在学中に皮膚難病の患者のためのチョコレートブランド世界一やさしいチョコレートandew(アンジュ)を立ち上げる。TBS Nスタの取材動画はYouTube上で、800万回超の再生数を記録した。andewは、スーパーフードを練り込んだ独自のレシピで、おいしく栄養をとることができる唯一無二のチョコレート。さらに孤立しがちな患者さんが周囲とコミュニケーションをとるきっかけになるコミュニケーションツールとしてのチョコレートを信条にしている。チョコレートを通して、難病患者が「食べる喜び」を取り戻せる社会の実現を目指している。 A gastrointestinal surgeon and graduate of the Hokkaido University School of Medicine, he was born with a congenital heart condition that inspired his commitment to supporting people living with rare diseases. While still a medical student, he founded andew, known as “the world’s gentlest chocolate,” a brand originally created for patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare and debilitating skin disorder. Made with a unique recipe enriched with superfoods, andew was designed to provide both nourishment and enjoyment. He believes that chocolate can also serve as a tool for connection, helping patients who often face isolation foster meaningful relationships with those around them. 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

Why do we remember obsolete phone numbers, yet struggle to find time to simply stop and appreciate a sunset? In this deeply personal and lyrical talk, theater director and professor Vladimir Anton explores "the importance of the useless" in a world obsessed with utility and algorithms. Sharing his own rich family tapestry—weaving together Romanian, Russian, and Szekler roots—he tells the captivating story of his grandfather, a diplomat turned bodybuilding pioneer who chose personal truth over political compromise. Vladimir reinterprets theater not just as an art form, but as a 2500-year-old democratic space where strangers gather in the dark to confront complex truths, cultivate community empathy, and heal through the shared power of storytelling. What is the role of a director in an era where visuality has become more emphasized than ever before? Vladimir Anton’s answer lies in the fusion of a firm artistic concept and technological innovation. With roots in Bucharest, yet as a defining figure of the theatrical scene in Szeklerland, he creates performances that endow classical texts with multimedia and conceptual layers. Please welcome to the stage Vladimir Anton, who reinterprets theater for us as a constantly renewing, living fabric. 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

Can we restore dignity to a mundane, everyday gesture like flipping a light switch? In this inspiring talk, art theorist and ceramicist Cecília Hausmann explores how the objects surrounding us anchor our past and actively shape our future. Drawing inspiration from her childhood in Nagyvárad and the legacy of the early 20th-century Wiener Werkstätte movement, she shares her journey of founding a porcelain switch manufactory in 2019. Cecília reveals the poetic, hands-on process of working with ancient porcelain—a material that retains the memory of every human touch—proving that mindful design can seamlessly bridge historical palaces and modern homes while preserving our collective heritage for future generations. Can we restore the dignity of an everyday gesture as simple as flipping a light switch? Cecília Hausmann, the founder of Luster Manufacture, has proven that there is a place for ancient, noble materials even in a world dominated by plastic. The porcelain light switches and contemporary objects created in the workshop represent a meeting point between collective artisanal expertise and modern design. The manufacture's work highlights how an ancient material can become a noble tool for conscious home creation in the 21st century. 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

Can a ruined, 120-year-old watermill become the heart of community revival and sustainable gastronomy? In this deeply moving talk, Tímea Gáll shares her 20-year journey of returning to her roots in Csíkmadaras, Romania, to save her grandparents' historic mill from decay. Combining her mother's pharmaceutical precision with her grandmothers' hospitality and traditional mill-keeping wisdom, she explores how ancestral "peasant logic" embodies the purest form of sustainability. Through the symbolism of a borrowed sourdough starter and local heritage preservation, Tímea delivers an inspiring testament to slow living, proving that an sustainable future is found by listening to the wisdom of our past. How can a ruined mill building become a renewed center for Szekler gastronomy and community life?Tímea Gáll, owner of the Zsigmond Malom inn and author of the book Kölcsönkért kovász (Borrowed Sourdough), has not merely rescued a heritage site but has created a way of life. Her work is built upon respect for ancestral legacy, sustainable local farming, and the responsibility that elevates the values of the past onto the tables of the future. 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

How did the pixelated graphics of early video games evolve into a digital reality where invisible algorithms weaponize information? In this compelling talk, software developer László Füleki explores the technological link between computer graphics, Parallel Computing (GPUs), and the rise of Large Language Models. He warns how modern, open-weight AI can cross the "uncanny valley" to generate highly tailored propaganda, exploiting local regionalisms and social media engagement loops. Ultimately, László delivers an urgent call to action: to combat digital apathy and sensory overload, we must rely on our real-world, offline human networks to remain connected and resilient. How does a professional from Csíkszereda reach one of the world's most renowned creative companies? The career of digital designer and game developer László Füleki serves as proof that visual thinking and technology know no borders. Throughout his professional journey, he has combined the inner workings of digital modeling with the dynamics of international development, demonstrating how creative design and cutting-edge digital innovation become a single, global language. 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

How do the chemical ingredients we put on our bodies affect both our health and self-image? In this eye-opening talk, skincare formulator Orsolya Fröhlich contrasts mass-produced synthetic cosmetics with bioactive, plant-based alternatives that truly integrate with our skin's living ecosystem. Sharing her journey of founding her conscious brand 13 years ago, she challenges the beauty industry's narrative that treats the skin as a "problem to be solved." Instead, Orsolya advocates for a minimalist, mindful approach—reminding us that skincare shouldn't be an endless correction process, but a form of authentic self-care and connection. The my.petite brand was brought to life by the power of natural ingredients and a conscious mindset. Orsolya Fröhlich’s professional approach is based on conscious self-care and the joy of experimentation, where small-batch, personalized creation consistently transcends mass production. We invite you to discover the process that leads, through a respect for nature, to finding balance and experiencing conscious beauty care. 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