¿Olvídate de los "100 libros que debes leer antes de morir"? Nicolás Alvarado destroza esa ilusión. La cultura no es un adorno para impresionar en cenas, sino un diálogo vivo que nos interpela y nos hace ciudadanos. Elige lo que te confronta, discute y habita el mundo con empatía. ?✨ Escritor, comunicador y promotor cultural formado en Ciencias de la Comunicación en la Universidad Iberoamericana. Autor de Con M de México y La Ley de Lavoisier, productor, guionista y conductor para medios como Canal 22, El Huevo, TV UNAM y Milenio Televisión. Actualmente dirige la productora Apóstrofo y el festival DramaFest, y es columnista y podcaster en El Heraldo de México. 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

Con su charla Mario Gómez invita a mirar aquello que no siempre vemos, pero que hace posible la vida: los océanos, los ecosistemas y las conexiones invisibles que sostienen el planeta. Desde su experiencia como activista ambiental, explica por qué la conservación marina no es un problema lejano y cómo las decisiones cotidianas impactan directamente en el equilibrio del mundo natural. La charla propone reaprender a ver, sentir y proteger lo invisible como una forma urgente de cuidar la casa común que habitamos. Mario Gómez es explorador, ecólogo y fundador mexicano de la ONG Beta Diversidad, dedicada a la conservación de ecosistemas. Durante más de cuatro décadas ha trabajado en la creación de políticas públicas y áreas marinas protegidas que hoy son modelos internacionales de conservación oceánica. Desde su experiencia, nos invita a mirar más allá de lo visible y descubrir que lo esencial, en la naturaleza y en nosotros mismos, a menudo es invisible, pero sostiene toda la vida.Mario Gómez is a Mexican explorer, ecologist, and founder of the NGO Beta Diversidad, dedicated to the conservation of ecosystems. For more than four decades, he has worked to create public policies and Marine Protected Areas that have become international models for ocean conservation. From his experience in marine preservation, he invites us to look beyond what’s visible and discover that what is essential—in nature and within ourselves—is often unseen, yet sustains all 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

Christa comparte los aprendizajes de más de una década construyendo su marca de calzado artesanal en Guatemala. La charla revela que el verdadero avance no está en la velocidad, sino en la constancia, el enfoque y la capacidad de seguir cuando se vuelve difícil. Una reflexión honesta sobre el miedo, la disciplina y la fuerza que sostiene a los proyectos y emprendimientos. Cristha Fuentes es diseñadora guatemalteca especializada en calzado artesanal. Fundadora de su marca homónima, ella combina técnicas tradicionales con diseño contemporáneo para contar historias a través de zapatos hechos a mano. Su historia nos recuerda que emprender no es correr más rápido, sino resistir los tramos más difíciles del camino. Cristha Fuentes is a Guatemalan designer who specializes in handcrafted footwear. Founder of her namesake brand, she blends traditional techniques with contemporary design to tell stories through handmade shoes. Her story reminds us that entrepreneurship is not about running faster—it’s about enduring the toughest miles of the journey. 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

Fernando narra cómo la nostalgia puede dejar de ser una herida para convertirse en un camino de retorno. Al aceptar su misión como guía espiritual maya (Ajq’ij), encuentra en la memoria, el idioma y la espiritualidad ancestral una brújula para reconstruirse. Esta charla es una invitación a mirar los recuerdos con valentía y a reconocer que volver a la raíz también puede ser una forma de sanar y ver el futuro con esperanza. Fernando Us (Guatemala) es guía espiritual maya k’iche’, sobreviviente de guerra, activista LGBTQ+ y defensor de derechos humanos. Lucha por los derechos y la visibilidad de los pueblos indígenas. Su voz preserva y comparte la memoria de su comunidad, recordándonos que lo que vivimos también moldea quiénes somos. Fernando Us (Guatemala) is a Maya K’iche’ spiritual guide, war survivor, LGBTQ+ activist, and human rights defender advocating for the rights and visibility of Indigenous peoples. His voice preserves and shares the memory of his community, reminding us that what we live through shapes who we become. 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

Desde su experiencia como psicólogo clínico y como sobreviviente, Federico aborda el suicidio sin rodeos ni estigmas. La charla explora por qué muchas veces ignoramos las señales de alerta, cómo la desesperanza se construye en silencio y qué podemos hacer para acompañar a alguien que está en riesgo. Con claridad y humanidad, Federico demuestra que preguntar, escuchar y buscar ayuda no solo es posible, sino urgente, y que hablar de suicidio puede ser un acto necesario de cuidado y prevención. Federico Roncal (Guatemala) es psicólogo clínico y doctor en educación con más de treinta años de experiencia en los ámbitos educativo y psicosocial en Guatemala. Ha dedicado su carrera a fortalecer la formación docente, la salud mental y la educación socioemocional en comunidades de todo el país. En su charla, compartirá cómo la prevención del suicidio no depende únicamente de especialistas, sino también del poder de la conexión humana.Federico Roncal is a clinical psychologist and Doctor of Education with more than 30 years of experience in the educational and psychosocial fields in Guatemala. He has dedicated his career to strengthening teacher training, mental health, and socioemotional education in diverse communities across the country. In his talk, he will share how suicide prevention does not rely solely on specialists, but also on the power of human connection. 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

Miguel comparte cómo la gastronomía cotidiana de las comunidades guatemaltecas se convirtió en un puente de confianza, identidad y memoria cultural. A través de experiencias vividas en cocinas de diferentes comunidades del país, Miguel reflexiona sobre el valor de lo aparentemente simple y cómo la autenticidad, el respeto y la escucha pueden transformar recetas en vínculos, y contenidos digitales en una forma de preservar la diversidad cultural para las futuras generaciones. Miguel Babo es creador de contenido, originario de Salamá, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. Utiliza las redes sociales para destacar la cultura culinaria de su país. Comparte recetas, ingredientes y tradiciones de su pueblo, transformando la cocina regional en un puente con el mundo e invitándonos a saborear las historias escondidas en cada receta como una reflexión sobre identidad, memoria y el poder de compartir quiénes somos. Miguel Babo, a content creator from Salamá, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, uses social media to highlight his country’s culinary culture. He shares recipes, ingredients, and traditions from his village, transforming regional cuisine into a bridge to the world and inviting us to savor the stories hidden in every recipe—a reflection on identity, memory, and the power of sharing who we are. 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, Muhammad Saeed examines how the erosion of the rule of law begins when power goes unchecked. Drawing from constitutional principles and global examples, he argues that the concentration of authority, whether in politics or institutions inevitably leads to abuse, turning the rule of law into rule by law, where legal frameworks are used as tools rather than safeguards.The talk traces how systems of checks and balances, judicial independence, and separation of powers were designed to prevent absolute power, yet have repeatedly been undermined often with legal justification provided by the judiciary itself. Saeed highlights how the weakening of judicial independence and constitutional norms has contributed to political instability, pointing to recent upheavals across South Asia as cautionary examples.Addressing Pakistan’s context, the talk challenges young people to recognize that they have inherited a system shaped more by rule by law than by true constitutional governance. Saeed emphasizes that when institutions fail to check power, citizens must understand their rights, their constitution, and their responsibility to hold authority accountable. He argues that, despite its imperfections, the rule of law remains the most reliable foundation for stability, justice, and democratic survival. I, Muhammad Saeed, am a highly focused law student with a deep academic interest in constitutional law. Known for my strong performance in my studies, I was a founding member of our university's Moot Court Society, where I further honed my skills in advocacy and served in key organizational roles as Social and Deputy Secretary. My dedication to the legal field extends to my role as General Secretary of the Young Lawyers' Association (DIHE Wing). Furthermore, I have served my community by raising awareness on fundamental and human rights and played a crucial logistical role in the Arts Council's Logistics Society. This blend of strong scholarship and committed civic leadership provides the unique perspective I intend to share during my TEDx talk on the Rule of Law. 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

Sara replantea la idea tradicional de la filantropía y propone una visión más cercana, participativa y poderosa: la generosidad colectiva. A partir de su experiencia conectando comunidades e impulsando redes, demuestra cómo cualquier persona, puede ser parte del cambio cuando decide dar, involucrarse y actuar en comunidad. Esta charla invita a dejar de ver la filantropía como algo lejano o exclusivo, y a entenderla como una herramienta cotidiana para transformar realidades. Sara Lomelín (México) es fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Philanthropy Together, una iniciativa global para escalar el movimiento de donaciones colectivas y democratizar la filantropía. Viaja por el mundo compartiendo sobre el poder de la generosidad colectiva y la conexión entre el compromiso cívico y la filantropía latina. Su charla es una invitación a creer en la fuerza del colectivo: cuando las personas se unen, la generosidad se transforma en cambio. Sara Lomelín (Mexico) is the founder and CEO of Philanthropy Together, a global initiative to scale the collective-giving movement and democratize and diversify philanthropy. She travels the world to share about the power of collective giving, as well as the connection between civic engagement and Latino philanthropy. Her talk is an invitation to believe in the power of the collective. When people come together, generosity becomes transformation. 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

We talk about change, but what actually creates it? Abubakar Suleiman argues that real progress comes from reshaping the systems that influence equity and opportunity. Through insights from finance and business, he shows how intentional design can create environments where everyone thrives. Managing Director of Sterling Bank, driving financial innovation and inclusive banking solutions. 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

Mohan Savarkar focuses on one thing we all deal with that is chaos. He explains how chaos must not always destroy us, but how it can actually make us change and grow. Instead of seeing the world as constant disorder, he encourages us to find meaning and direction within it. He narrates stories of the pandemic and other global disruptions that demonstrate people's responses in hospitals, companies, and communities where life had suddenly become unpredictable (chaotic). From these experiences, he states a straightforward three-step approach to managing challenging times. They are to Survive, Revive, and Thrive.He discusses the kind of leadership that steadies people, enabling them to emerge as leaders who are quick to show empathy, remain calm, and bounce back. He takes various examples, such as Netflix reinventing itself, Tata Motors' bounce back post-pandemic, the sudden rise of Zoom, and how Steve Jobs brought Apple back to life. He gives us the message that "creativity, focus, and a genuine care for people can make disruption an opportunity". The talk is practical and encouraging; it serves as a guide to help students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone learning to handle uncertainty and emerge stronger. Mohan Savarkar is the Chief Product Officer and Vice President at Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.Mohan has contributed significantly enabling made-in-India passenger cars succeed in the Indian Automobile Industry.He has spearheaded Tata Motors efforts in successful products like Nexon and Punch; popularizing cutting-edge technology like ADAS, Sunroofs; making safer cars for India; and resurrecting past legends like Sierra. In the process, he has contributed handsomely in increasing Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles ICE sales 5 fold. 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