Chalantica explains how she overcame disappointment when she was "derailed" from her passion, a career in the medical field. She found that she wasn't off-track, instead, she was given the chance to build new skills that will benefit her in ways she hadn't anticipated. Chalantica is a junior at Thomas A Edison CTE High School in the IT Specialist program. Her speech is titled: Passion, Interrupted: The Power of Trying Everything 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

What if the next major breakthrough in innovation didn't come from Silicon Valley, but from a region best known for sunshine and tourism?António shares the under the radar story of how the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is quietly redefining itself as a rising innovation hub. Blending personal narrative with regional insight, he explores how a grassroots movement of entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, and citizens is reshaping the future of work and economic development, without losing the soul of the region.You’ll learn how initiatives like Algarve Evolution are turning challenges like economic fragility and brain drain into opportunities for smart, sustainable growth. The talk presents four bold ideas: 1) mindset over geography, 2) lifestyle as a competitive edge, 3) co-created innovation with society, and 4) rewriting the innovation script, that are helping the Algarve become a model for how small regions can lead in global change.In a world where innovation is too often concentrated in big cities, this talk invites you to rethink where and how transformative ideas can thrive.Whether you're a founder, policymaker, educator, or digital nomad, this is a powerful call to build smarter, more human-centered futures from the ground up. António is a startup founder turned ecosystem builder, with a career that spans education in Portugal, entertainment in the U.S., hospitality in the U.K., and tech entrepreneurship in the Algarve. After seeing firsthand how vulnerable regional economies can be, especially during the pandemic, he became driven to help his home region, build something more resilient.Today, as Director of Algarve Evolution, António leads a movement of innovators, mentors, and changemakers who are transforming the Algarve from a seasonal destination into a year-round hub for talent and innovation. His mission is to make the Algarve a place not just to visit, but to build companies, careers, and communities. 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

Ellianna used to be afraid to ask questions out of the fear of being wrong. She explains how she learned to take risks and speak up, and, how schools can support students in learning to do the same. Ellianna is a graduating senior at Thomas A Edison CTE High School and will attend St. John's University in the fall majoring in Cybersecurity Systems. Her speech is titled What Happens When We Stop Centering "Right" and Start Embracing Growth. 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 perspectiva da tecnologia na Educação Médica e temática do Aprendizado Experiencial, Feedback e da Inteligência Artificial. Henrique Pierotti Arantes holds a Master’s and PhD from the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp). He is a full professor at IMEPAC Araguari University Center and the coordinator of its Simulation Center. Henrique has received specialized training as a simulation and feedback instructor from the Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) in Boston, United States. 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

Izzy discusses how he came to protecting his happiness by finding his peace and how students can benefit from finding their own space. Izzy is a graduating senior who will attend CUNY's John Jay College this fall to study Law, Society, and Justice. His speech will discuss the ways define happiness for yourself by finding your peace. 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 interseção entre dados, inteligência artificial e educação, destacando como essas ferramentas, quando bem aplicadas, não apenas otimizam processos, mas também ampliam o acesso, personalizam o aprendizado e potencializam o desenvolvimento de profissionais da saúde mais preparados para os desafios do nosso tempo. Kenneth is a Consultant and Professor with a PhD in Data Science. He served as Executive Director of R&D and Education at Hapvida NotreDame Intermédica, leading multidisciplinary projects in healthcare, technology, and management. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with institutions such as The City College of New York, IBMEC, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, Vale, and Grupo Aldeia (Angola). He holds a Postdoctoral degree in Business from FEA-USP, a PhD from UFLA (with research at the Technical University of Lisbon), a Master’s from UFMG, and degrees in Data Science and Psychology. He was also a volunteer visiting researcher at UFC in an international AI project for breast cancer detection. An angel investor in tech startups, Kenneth is the author of books and articles on strategy, leadership, technology, data science, innovation, and R&D. 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