The talk is an emotional voyage into the heart of teenage turbulence— unpacking the ache of fitting in, the weight of expectations, and the yearning for authenticity—while weaving stories of pain, hope, and transformation into a roadmap for embracing one’s true self. I am a dream‑chasing teenager who walks the tightrope of school pressures, identity quests, and heart‑aching expectations. Living through sleepless nights of self‑doubt and sunrise moments of hope has forged an intimate bond with the raw, pulsating struggles of adolescence, inspiring me to turn my own stormy journey into a beacon of empathy and resilience for fellow teens. 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

The talk focuses on how today’s youth, despite having access to opportunities, knowledge, and connectivity, often remain mentally absent from their own lives. It explores the impact of distraction, overcomplication, and constant digital engagement, and emphasizes presence as a practical skill that leads to clarity, growth, and meaningful living Chhavi Verma is a 17-year-old Grade 11 Commerce student with an interest in business and youth development. Personal observations and experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown helped shape her understanding of attention, awareness, and conscious living. Her proposed TEDx talk, “Absence of Presence,” reflects her perspective on how modern youth often remain disconnected from the present despite living in abundance. 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

Avec le slogan Share What Art Gives, Chloé Louisin et Pauline Terestchenko propagent la danse comme un vecteur de lien social, outil politique, qui libère et rassemble. Pauline et Chloé se rencontrent en 2018 dans un cours de danse. De leur expérience naît une conviction : la danse n’est pas qu’une performance, c’est un langage universel, qui permet de trouver sa place dans une société qui divise et exclut. En 2020, ce rêve devient S.W.A.G. Studio, un projet où danse et intégration sont intimement mêléesPauline et Chloé se rencontrent en 2018 dans un cours de danse. De leur expérience naît une conviction : la danse n’est pas qu’une performance, c’est un langage universel, qui permet de trouver sa place dans une société qui divise et exclut. En 2020, ce rêve devient S.W.A.G. Studio, un projet où danse et intégration sont intimement mêlées 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

Iris reflects on how artificial intelligence has quietly become part of students’ everyday lives—from learning and planning to creating and communicating. Through personal stories and relatable examples, she questions whether AI-driven convenience truly makes us happier. Iris argues that real happiness comes not from perfect results, but from human connection, personal effort, and the courage to find one’s own path. Her talk encourages young people to use AI as a tool for growth, not a replacement for meaningful experience. Iris Wang is a student thinker and emerging speaker exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, human emotion, and happiness. With a strong interest in technology and philosophy, she examines how AI shapes modern life—not only in efficiency, but in meaning. Through personal storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Iris invites audiences to reconsider progress and rediscover the irreplaceable value of human connection, struggle, and creativity. 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 an age where artificial intelligence increasingly shapes how we connect, feel, and seek validation, Nicole asks a fundamental question: who defines our happiness? Through quiet observation, personal reflection, and real-life moments, the speaker examines how AI can offer comfort and companionship—while also influencing how happiness is measured and performed. Rather than rejecting technology, the talk invites audiences to reconsider the balance between algorithmic approval and inner recognition, and to reflect on how authenticity, self-awareness, and human connection remain essential in an AI-driven world. Nicole reflects on how artificial intelligence shapes our emotional lives and our understanding of happiness. Through quiet observation and personal moments, she explores how AI offers comfort, connection, and validation—while also influencing how we measure and perform happiness. Her talk invites audiences to reconsider who defines happiness in an algorithm-driven world, and encourages young people to reclaim inner recognition, authenticity, and emotional awareness in the age of intelligent machines. 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 a world filled with both excitement and anxiety about artificial intelligence, this talk shifts the focus from grand technological breakthroughs to small, human-centered actions. Drawing on a personal experience as a volunteer in a science and technology museum, Nina shares how AI can serve not as a replacement for empathy, but as a partner that helps individuals turn compassion into meaningful change. By examining both the promises and risks of AI, her talk invites audiences to reconsider happiness as something shaped not by efficiency or automation, but by human intention, responsibility, and care. Nina is a student speaker who uses real-life experiences to show how artificial intelligence can strengthen, rather than replace, human compassion. Through her work as a volunteer in a science and technology museum, she demonstrates how AI can support meaningful action and social care. Her talk invites audiences to rethink technological progress as a tool for deepening purpose and well-being. 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