At the age of nine, he lost his mother, and with her, he lost his sense of direction. Once a top student and class leader, he slowly began to withdraw from the world, unable to see meaning in achievements that once mattered. Years later, a single image on social medialed him to a story that mirrored his own loss but responded to it differently: with purpose.That encounter quietly shifted something within him. Today, he is honored and grateful to be empowering thousands of young people around the world to take action and create positive change, helping them find their own purpose and voice. Amimul Ehsan Khan is a Tokyo-based Marketing Manager at an IT company and the Project Management Lead at the global youth-led nonprofit Awareness 360. Originally from Bangladesh, he graduated from Tokyo International University in 2023 with a degree in International Relations. Honored with the Diana Award for his outstanding social impact, Khan balances his professional work with passions for youth empowerment, traveling, and cooking. 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 is not her life story. It is about searching for meaning, for connection, for a sense of home in places where she didn’t speak the language, know the rules, or fully understand herself. In this talk, she shares reflections from a decade of moving through countries, careers, and conversations—and how each unfamiliar place brought her a bit closer to who she really is. Through these experiences, she has learned that real growth doesn’t happen when you’re comfortable; it happens when you feel completely out of place and decide to stay anyway. This talk isn’t about having the answers. It’s about being honest when you don’t. It is for anyone navigating identity, ambition, and belonging in a world that looks hyper-connected but often feels isolating. Her hope is that something in this imperfect, in-progress story gives others permission to explore their own—wherever they are right now. Klaudia is a Business Developer and Growth Strategist with 10+ years of experience across Europe and Asia. She has led business, brand, and product initiatives in both startups and established teams, working closely with engineers to turn ideas into real impact. Originally from Poland, she’s lived in the UK, Spain, and now Japan, where she explores how emotional wellness, technology, and cultural nuance intersect. 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

彼女が英語を教える理由は、子どもたちが「間違えること」を恐れない雰囲気をつくりたいからです。外見が原因で傷ついた経験、そして英語を通して「違うことは悪いことではない」と気づいたことが、彼女の現在につながる出発点となりました。EAP活動を通じて、人々が英語を使ってつながる体験を地域社会に広げ、誰もが自分の考えを自由に表現できる街をつくることを目指しています。The reason she teaches English is because she wants to create an atmosphere where children are not afraid of making mistakes. Her experience of being hurt because of her appearance, and the realization she found through English—that being different does not mean it’s bad—became the starting point of her current path. Through EAP activities, she aims to share the experience of connecting with people through English with the local community and help create a town where everyone can speak their mind. She is a Founder of an English School for kids and adults in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. She had experience studying abroad in Germany, and in the US. She has a motivation to normalize using English in our everyday life.石川県金沢市出身。ドイツ、アメリカ留学を経て起業 英会話教室、英語学童を経営。英語を当たり前の日常にするをコンセプトに活動している 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

どんな困難や弱さがあっても、諦めずに前向きに挑戦し続ければ、自分の未来は必ず切り開ける」というメッセージです。 He is a first-year student in the Department of Language and Communication. In the past, he has participated in Model United Nations and school cultural festivals. Despite living with a developmental disability, he continues to embrace challenges and believes in the importance of pursuing his potential.言語コミュニケーション学部 一年生。過去に模擬国連、文化祭に参加している。彼は、発達障害を抱えながらも自身の持つ可能性と挑戦をし続けることの大切さを軸に活動している。 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 curious human in progress. She wants to explain how human behavior is a direct reflection of the stimuli that we are subjected to, one of the most important ones being our own self-talk. The main idea is that we are not permanently defined by parts, but by the pattern we choose to reinforce. We can rewire our thoughts and reclaim control over who we become. Prapti Verma is a Business Economics student at Tokyo International University with a passion for storytelling and the science of human behaviour. She thinks of herself as a challenger who seeks new experiences every step of the way. She has previously worked and volunteered in digital and social media marketing, a field in which she has found herself greatly inclined and intrigued by branding and its effects on consumer behaviour. 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

Anthropologue, sociologue et enseignante-chercheure à l’Université de Nouakchott, elle explore dans cette intervention l’un des sujets les plus débattus aujourd’hui en Mauritanie : le genre en Mauritanie Avec rigueur scientifique et sensibilité contextuelle, elle clarifie ce concept souvent mal compris à travers des explications précises, tout en mettant en lumière les spécificités culturelles et sociales propres à la Mauritanie. Une prise de parole essentielle pour mieux comprendre les dynamiques sociales de notre société. Anthropologue, sociologue et enseignante-chercheure à l’Université de Nouakchott, 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