In You Can Never be the Sam(e), Hungry Sam explores how embracing authenticity can become your greatest advantage. Through his journey as a food content creator, he shares how being unapologetically different helped him build a brand that truly resonates. Hungry Sam is one of the internet’s favorite foodie adventurers, known for his bold catchphrase “REALLY GOOD OR NOT?” and his fearless hunt for the next big bite. From viral trends to hidden street gems, Sam dives into Malaysia’s rich food scene with raw honesty, humor, and heart. His reviews, behind-the-scenes tours, and easy recipe breakdowns offer more than content — they serve a full-flavored experience. With bold bites, big opinions, and contagious energy, Hungry Sam inspires millions to chase their cravings and discover new food favorites. With him, every meal is an adventure. 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

Emma Batty talks about the inherently feminist act of coral restoration and the breaking of gender stigmas in her journey of becoming a divemaster. Emma Batty is a passionate marine conservationist and youth leader committed to protecting Indonesia's oceans. A certified PADI Divemaster and winner of the 2023 #whycoexist competition, she has collaborated with leading organizations like Ocean Culture Life and Coral Gardeners on coral restoration and underwater research. With backing from National Geographic and the Ocean Culture Life storytelling grant, Emma is pioneering projects focused on coral reef acoustics. Her work proves that the next generation has the power to lead the way in ocean conservation. 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 TEDx talk, AI expert Marcus Liwicki explores how artificial intelligence can serve as a catalyst for human creativity, education, and societal progress. Speaking as a projected visitor from the year 2125, he challenges us to reimagine our relationship with technology — and our role in shaping its future. Marcus Liwicki is a chaired professor in Machine Learning and vice-rector for AI at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden.He has been pioneering deep learning research since 2005 – long before the field’s explosive growth – and at age 32, he became the youngest recipient of the International Association for Pattern Recognition’s Young Investigator Award.Today, he leads a Machine Learning group dedicated to creating sustainable AI solutions that benefit society, with a vision to make cutting-edge technology sustainable and accessible for everyone. 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 talk, Pouria Hadjibagheri, Software Engineer and Data Scientist, explores the illusion of data anonymity and the urgent need for agency over our digital identities. With powerful real-life examples, he reveals how personal data shapes our lives—and calls for transparency, accountability, and a redefinition of digital privacy. Pouria is a London-based software engineer, data scientist, and cloud architect with a multidisciplinary background encompassing computational biology, bioinformatics, and large-scale data infrastructure. A passionate advocate for open data, he has designed and delivered data science and machine learning courses for doctoral programmes in the UK, Germany, and China, while engaging the public through conferences and social media to promote accessibility and transparency.He is best known for leading the UK Health Security Agency’s COVID-19 Dashboard, helping establish new standards for transparency, real-time reporting, and accessibility in government data services. In 2023, Pouria was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to data transparency, and also became a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS). His team’s work at UKHSA was recognised with the Royal Statistical Society’s Award for Statistical Excellence. 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 mind-expanding talk, Mark Earls, Writer, Thinker, Producer & Speaker, challenges our obsession with clock time and invites us to rethink our relationship with time itself. Blending storytelling, psychology, and lived experience, he shows how we can bend, stretch, and reclaim time not just to improve productivity, but to live more meaningfully.From the ticking of the clock to the silence of deep reflection, Mark Earls explores how human time differs from machine time and why rediscovering “the space between the tick and the tock” might be the key to a better future. Mark Earls is an award-winning writer, thinker, producer, and speaker who is passionate about understanding human behavior, how it works at scale, and how to put those insights to work. His background is in marketing and advertising, and it is there he first pioneered the use of behavioral science and what we now know as the “Nudge” theory.In particular, Mark has argued strongly and repeatedly for the idea that we are a social species and that behavior is commonly shaped in the space between us (rather than between our ears).Mark works extensively as an advisor to businesses and NGOs around the world. This international perspective leads him to prioritize the role of culture over psychology universals, and this is where his interest in our ideas about Time comes from: both ideas we are conscious of and those embedded in our experience of the world around us. 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 TEDx talk, Alexandra Panayotou, Endurance Mindset Expert, Leadership Development Speaker and Consultant, shares how to face life’s challenges with courage, purpose, and unwavering commitment. Through her personal journey from solo ultramarathons to overcoming cancer, she reveals the mindset behind real transformation and the tools to build a future on your own terms. Alex Panayotou is an Endurance Mindset Expert, Leadership Development Speaker and Consultant who helps leaders and teams thrive under pressure. With a background in Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy, and over 15 years of working with top global companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Uber, Alex blends high-performance strategies with real-world leadership development. As an extreme solo endurance runner, she has completed 13 ultra-distance challenges, including a 400km non-stop solo run, even outrunning a horse in a 123-kilometer race.As it turned out, her extreme endurance in racing was more than just an athletic edge. It was the weapon that gave her the strength to face a devastating diagnosis of breast cancer in 2017, eventually emerging victorious in what was, admittedly, one of the most difficult battles she had ever fought. 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