What if the responsibilities you avoid don’t disappear, but quietly become someone else’s burden? Every connection we build in our life is shaped by how willing we are to hold ourselves accountable. In this talk, Luis Hernandez shares his personal journey and the psychology behind accountability, revealing how owning your actions transforms not only your life, but the lives of those around you. Luis is a student leader who is passionate about education, leadership, and public service. He aspires to become an educator and to pursue a career in law, using his skills in public speaking and critical thinking to help others achieve their goals.Luis has distinguished himself through his commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. He was recognized in the American Legion Oratorical Contest for his ability to deliver clear, powerful speeches and thoughtfully communicate complex ideas. Luis has also participated in highly selective international programs. He attended the Global Leaders Academy at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, where he collaborated with students from around the world while studying public policy and contributing to projects focused on education, health, and social progress. Working alongside peers from diverse backgrounds strengthened his commitment to developing practical solutions that promote learning, dialogue, and empowerment. 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

Hayatta bazı mücadeleler vardır ki kimse onları göremez. Bazen bir hastalıkla, bazen korkularımızla, bazen de yalnız hissettiğimiz anlarla sessizce savaşırız. Ancak bu görünmeyen mücadeleler, insanın en güçlü yanlarını keşfetmesine de vesile olabilir.Bu TEDxDerinkuyu konuşmasında konuşmacı, Tip 1 diyabetle yaşam deneyiminden yola çıkarak hayatın beklenmedik dönemeçlerini, kabullenmenin gücünü ve umudun dönüştürücü etkisini anlatıyor. Kendi hikâyesinden hareketle, zorlukların insanı tanımlamak zorunda olmadığını; aksine, dayanıklılığı, cesareti ve yeniden ayağa kalkma iradesini güçlendirebileceğini gösteriyor.Eğer siz de hayatınızda görünmeyen bir yük taşıyor, mücadele ederken yalnız olduğunuzu hissediyorsanız, bu konuşma size farklı bir bakış açısı ve yeni bir umut verebilir. Born in Uşak in 1978, he graduated from Istanbul University Technical Sciences Vocational School, Electrical Engineering. He started his career in sound and lighting systems during high school, later working in textiles, telecom, sales, and management roles. After two unsuccessful entrepreneurial ventures, he worked in purchasing and regional sales positions. Living with Type 1 Diabetes led him to a more stable path. In 2017 he joined Uşak University via EKPSS and currently works as Civil Defense Specialist. Since 2014 he has volunteered with Türkiye Uğur Böcekleri, Learning Designs, and Gamfed Türkiye. He is chair of Uşak Search and Rescue Association, founder of Technology, Gamification and Education Association, curator of TEDxAtapark, and project manager of TÜBİTAK BİGG-supported DIALIFE diabetes project. 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

Hayatta bazen kaybederiz. Bir sınavı, bir fırsatı, bir hayali ya da kendimize çizdiğimiz yolu... Ancak her son, yeni bir başlangıcın da habercisi olabilir.Bu TEDxDerinkuyu konuşmasında konuşmacı, başarıya giden yolun düz bir çizgi olmadığını; başarısızlıkların, yeniden başlamaların ve zor kararların kişisel dönüşümün önemli parçaları olduğunu anlatıyor. Kendi deneyimlerinden yola çıkarak, kaybetmenin aslında yeniden doğmak için bir fırsat olabileceğini gösteriyor.Eğer siz de hayatınızda yeni bir başlangıcın eşiğindeyseniz, bu konuşma size ilham verebilir. Born in Seydişehir, Konya in 1996, Mehmet Şahin graduated from the Electrical-Electronics department of an Industrial Vocational High School. He completed his studies in History and Biomedical Technology simultaneously at Nevşehir University, graduating in 2019.He continued his academic work by pursuing a master's degree in Ancient History; contributing to scientific research with one thesis, two academic articles, and two symposium presentations.In 2020, he completed his training at the Erzurum Police Vocational Training Center, briefly working as a police officer, and then transitioned to the education sector, working as a history teacher in various private schools.Later, Şahin founded his own company in the tourism and event organization sector. Currently, he continues his work in tourism, event organization, and teaching. With his interdisciplinary experience, he continues to produce work in both academic and professional fields. 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

Her gün onlarca kez telefonumuza bakıyor, bildirimlere tıklıyor ve ekranlarda daha fazla vakit geçiriyoruz. Peki bunlar gerçekten bizim seçimlerimiz mi?Bu TEDxDerinkuyu konuşmasında Kadriye Macit, dijital ürünlerin yalnızca kodlarla değil, insan davranışlarını anlamaya dayalı tasarım kararlarıyla şekillendirildiğini anlatıyor. Bildirimlerden sonsuz kaydırmaya, değişken ödül sistemlerinden seçim illüzyonuna kadar birçok örnek üzerinden teknolojinin dikkatimizi ve alışkanlıklarımızı nasıl etkilediğini gözler önüne seriyor.Kod yazmanın ötesinde, davranış tasarlamanın ne anlama geldiğini keşfetmek ve teknolojinin hayatımız üzerindeki görünmez etkilerini sorgulamak için bu konuşmayı izleyin. Kadriye, a computer engineer, is a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart and Firebase. She works as a Senior Mobile Developer at a company based in Amsterdam. She has contributed to the growth of the Flutter community in Turkey and is the founder of the Flutter Ankara community. She is a speaker at conferences and gives trainings. She has created and reached a wide audience with her software training content on her YouTube channel, "Hello World". She is also working on the Apparelte startup and focusing on training young developers. As a Women Techmakers ambassador, Kadriye values the representation of women in the technology field. She is also the author of a published book. 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

When was the last time you told yourself I love you? Learning how to love yourself, amongst other practices, is essential in learning how to be yourself. This talk will do just that: teach you how to be your true self in a world where it's too easy to be like everyone else. Because everyone, especially you, is worthy of both love and acceptance. Frankie is a high-achiever with a diverse range of roles and accomplishments. She is a devoted member to the organization Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA, having served as the President on the school, District, and State level. In Key Club, she has prioritized serving others and creating a sense of community throughout her years as club Secretary and President. Frankie is never not striving for success or the next opportunity to learn and grow, undoubtedly an inspiration to those around her. 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

Nesta talk inspiradora, o botânico e paisagista Ricardo Cardim apresenta o conceito de Cidades Verdes de 3ª Geração e mostra como a natureza pode transformar os ambientes urbanos. Com dados, exemplos e reflexões sobre arborização, biodiversidade e mudanças climáticas, ele revela por que reconectar as cidades ao verde é essencial para o futuro das pessoas e do planeta. Ricardo Cardim é paisagista e botânico, diretor da Cardim Arquitetura Paisagística, escritório de atuação nacional e reconhecimento internacional. Mestre em Botânica pela USP, foi o primeiro no Brasil a receber o International Architecture Awards e, em 2021, o Prêmio Muriqui Pessoa Física (RBMA–UNESCO). Criador da técnica “Floresta de Bolso”, é referência em restauração de florestas nativas em contextos urbanos e rurais. Autor de livros premiados e presentes em bibliotecas como Harvard, MoMA e Stanford, também atua como artista plástico e curador. Com forte presença na mídia e nas redes, é uma das principais vozes sobre biodiversidade, cidades e meio ambiente no Brasil. 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

Ellie O’Brien speaks on the topic of self acceptance. She describes her own personal journey and gives viewers tips on how to accept themselves. Ellie was born in Billings, MT and is currently enrolled as a Freshman in High School where she participates in a variety of extracurricular activities. She was cast as Guildenstern in the production of Hamlet, plays French Horn in Chamber Band as well as Mellophone in Pep Band, and has just wrapped up her first season of Speech and Debate where she competed around the great state of Montana in Informative Speech and Humorous Interpretation categories. Outside of school, she is a voracious reader, passionate musician, and consumer of all things Montana History. Ellie is a newly participating member of Billings Symphony Youth Orchestra and in her spare time can be found playing Bass Guitar, creating sculptures and artwork from recycled materials, and volunteering for various Community Events. 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

Despite existing research, there is still much we don’t know about brain injuries. In this TEDx talk, Alexandra Wasti addresses misconceptions about brain injuries, shares surprising facts many people haven’t heard, and proposes steps one can take to enhance their own recovery or the recovery of someone they know. Alexandra Wasti is an undergraduate student at Queen’s University and a research student in Dr. Robin Green’s Cognitive Neurorehabilitation Sciences Lab at University Health Network (UHN), where she studies concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). 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

Through the concept of "reinforcement learning from human feedback," this talk explains that AI doesn't learn what's right — it learns what most people approve of. This creates a loop in which we shape the model, and the model, in turn, shapes the way we think and make decisions. Naomi is a student of Artificial Intelligence Engineering at Universidad de San Andrés, and works professionally in the field. Her relationship with technology began at age 15, when she chose a technical high school track in ICT and became one of the few girls in the field. She was part of a team that won the QuantumJam 2025 hackathon on quantum computing, and currently collaborates in research on LLMs applied to humanitarian data. She also creates educational content about AI on social media. Her talk explores how artificial intelligence is already shaping the way we think, write, and make decisions- and why understanding what happens behind the tools we use every day is no longer optional. 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

"Human error" doesn't exist as a cause — it exists as a symptom of a broken system. We tend to look for a quick culprit to close the wounds of a tragedy, but that explanation is always incomplete. Through personal memory and the analysis of major catastrophes, this talk invites us to dismantle an outdated paradigm. Adrián holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires, a Master’s in Public Administration and Public Policy from Universidad de San Andrés, and a PhD in Government and Public Administration from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is a professor at the School of Business, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and has also taught at the University of Buenos Aires and other institutions in Argentina. He has received fellowships from Fundación Universia and Fundación Alban. One of his studies on local government capabilities was awarded by Spain’s National Institute of Public Administration. He now contributes to research on safety cultures for technological risk prevention. 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