True success isn’t built overnight, it’s nurtured through values, patience, and consistency passed down across generations. In this heartfelt talk, Vikash Hisariya shares how his father built a business from nothing, guided by the 3Ts - Truth, Trust, and Transformation, and how those principles continue to shape his journey today. It is a reflection on staying grounded while rising, generation after generation. Vikas Hisariya is the Managing Director of Vishal Peripherals, a leading IT hardware and software distributor and solutions provider in South India. Since founding the company in 2001, he has driven its growth through business development, key account management, and customer-focused execution. Known for agility and foresight, Vikas has built strong strategic partnerships and navigated fast-changing market dynamics to deliver value across enterprises and consumers. Under his leadership, Vishal Peripherals has expanded into AI solutions, custom-built PCs, and gaming, earning recognition as the Best Retail Store in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, while contributing to India’s digital 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

This talk examines a piece of art for themes related to climate change, environmental awareness, and global awareness. Maylis Pickering is a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she is majoring in Art History and minoring in Applied Understanding in Global Education. As a participant in the Education Honors program, she aims to pursue a career in teaching. Motivated by her passion for international education, she wants to investigate how studying art on a global scale can provide valuable insights into various educational systems and their potential improvements. She believes that viewing the world through the lens of art can enhance cultural awareness and enrich learning experiences. 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 that glorifies speed, dominance, and instant success, could it be that the strongest people are those who wait, listen, and love without applause?This talk takes you on an emotional journey through science, storytelling, and lived experience to uncover the quiet strength that outlasts storms and heals hearts. Laire Sadewo's words invite you to rethink what it means to be powerful, not through control, but through compassion, not through urgency, but through unwavering patience.In this emotional and heartfelt talk, Laire Sadewo redefines what it means to be strong in a world that glorifies speed, volume, and perfection. From a mother’s calm resilience to a nurse’s unwavering compassion, this talk honors the silent, enduring courage that builds a more human world. Laire Kenzie Swamurti Sadewo, a 14 year old student from Avicenna Cinere Junior High School, exemplifies quiet strength in both character and action. Known for her calm determination and thoughtful approach, Laire embraces challenges not for recognition but from a genuine desire to learn and make a meaningful impact. This mindset earned her the Grand Award and Gold Medal in the field of Technology at the 2025 Indonesian Student Research Competition (ISRC). Her journey is marked by patience, persistence and steady growth. She believes that true strength lies in quiet resilience like showing up, staying committed and moving forward even when progress is unseen. Currently, she is actively developing her skills in public speaking and research competitions, growing steadily while staying true to the values that define her. Laire will be one of the speakers at the TEDxAvicenna Cinere School Main Event on June 22nd, 2025. 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

From particle physicist to AI innovator, John Jiang shares his journey through DOE national labs, NASA, and the global tech industry—pioneering big data, IoT, and AI long before they became buzzwords. Drawing on decades of experience building large-scale systems for government, industry, and enterprise, he reveals how physics-driven thinking can orchestrate AI, cloud, and data into a powerful “technology symphony.” This talk inspires a new generation to bridge science, engineering, and business to shape the future.Event: TEDxCSTU Date: May 18th, 2025 Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU) Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=john_jiangSpeaker: John Jiang Learn more about the speaker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzyjiang/ Speaker's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnJiang86Organizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU Behind the scenes of TEDxCSTU: Stories & notes: https://lenijin.com/tedx More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/ Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_JinPlease note: This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED.#TEDx #TEDxTalk #AIInnovation #BigData #IoT #TechLeadership #PhysicsToAI #FutureOfTech #CloudComputing #DataScience #STEMInspiration #TechSymphony #TEDxCSTU2025 Dr. John Jiang is a pioneer in big data, AI, and digital transformation. As Chief Architect/CTO of Lockheed Martin IT after 9/11, he led anti-terrorism data systems and the virtual border for DHS (2002–2005). He built and led enterprise data practices at BearingPoint (2005–2009), and served as Executive Architect at IBM and Dell (2009–2012), advising Global 500 CIOs/CTOs on cloud and data strategy. At Hitachi America R&D (2012–2015), he drove IT/OT transformation via Industrial Internet. Since 2015, he has consulted as CTO, enterprise architect, and data scientist for Walmart, Boeing, Intel, FAA, Vanguard, and others. Dr. Jiang holds a PhD in particle physics from Stony Brook University and was a postdoc at Stanford SLAC, contributing to the discovery of the top quark. He also worked at Fermilab, NASA Ames, and NSLS. With 25+ years of leadership, he has bridged advanced science and enterprise tech across sectors. 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

Formator în terapia de cuplu Imago, doctor în psihologie și manager al Clinicii PsyLife, Adela Moldovan este unul dintre cei mai apreciați psihoterapeuți specializați în dinamici relaționale din România. Cu peste 15 ani de practică privată și multiple formări în terapia cognitiv-comportamentală, terapia centrată pe scheme, psihoterapia de familie și terapia relațională Imago Adela a însoțit sute de oameni în procese de transformare profundă.Autoarea cărții „Fată în față cu furia”, Adela privește emoțiile dificile nu ca pe obstacole, ci ca pe puncte de plecare spre vindecare.În acest talk sincer și vulnerabil, ea explorează frica de eșec o frică mascată adesea de ambiție și perfecționism și ne arată cum adevărata creștere începe doar atunci când renunțăm la iluzia perfecțiunii.Prin povești autentice și reflecții profunde, Adela ne învață că eșecul nu e sfârșitul, ci începutul reconectării cu sine. Psihoterapeut, doctor în psihologie, formator și supervizor în psihoterapie. Este specializată în terapia de cuplu și autor al volumului „Față în față cu furia”, lucrare care explorează procesul de vindecare emoțională. 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

Bogdan Doncea – The Software Engineer explorează cum inteligența artificială schimbă radical modul în care dezvoltăm software și rolul programatorului în echipele moderne. Cu peste 5 ani experiență în proiecte de digitalizare, automatizare și integrare AI, Bogdan arată cum tehnologia poate crește productivitatea, dar și ce nu poate înlocui AI-ul: gândirea critică, leadership-ul și deciziile de design.În acest talk, veți afla cum să deveniți „superdev”, programator augmentat de AI, care controlează și scalează tehnologia, în loc să fie un simplu spectator al ei. Arhitect software cu peste cinci ani de experiență în dezvoltarea de soluții digitale și proiecte de automatizare. Este preocupat de integrarea inteligenței artificiale în munca programatorilor și în viața utilizatorilor. 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