Dr. Hani draws on years of frontline experience in conflict zones, disaster areas, and epidemic responses to explore the deeper meaning of humanitarian work. Going beyond clinical care, he examines the ethical, emotional, and leadership challenges involved in serving vulnerable populations under extreme conditions. His talk is a compelling reflection on resilience, human dignity, and the evolving role of global health professionals. He is a physician specializing in Family Medicine, currently serving as the Senior Consultant and Chief Medical Doctor at Järva Urgent Care Center. He also holds an affiliated lecturer position at the Center for Health Crises at Karolinska Institutet. With a deep passion for global health—particularly within the medical-humanitarian field—he has worked extensively with individuals and communities affected by conflict, epidemics, and both natural and man-made disasters.Through his work with globally recognized organizations such as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Dr. [Name] has gained hands-on experience in patient care, project leadership, and health policy development across diverse and challenging contexts. His tenure as Vice President of the Swedish section of MSF and a formative assignment with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva have significantly shaped his global health perspective and understanding of healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.In addition to his clinical and humanitarian work, he has taught at several leading Swedish universities, including Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and Uppsala University. His academic focus includes Global Health, Disaster Health Assistance, Epidemiology, and Infectious Diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as an expert medical doctor on the Crisis Management Team at the Swedish National Board for Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), contributing to Sweden’s national response. 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

Erik Angner, Professor of Practical Philosophy, explores the ethical and practical importance of maintaining optimism in the face of global challenges. Drawing on his interdisciplinary expertise in economics, philosophy, and history of science, he argues that optimism is not just a feeling but a responsibility that drives meaningful action and societal progress. His talk invites audiences to embrace hopeful thinking as a catalyst for solving big problems. Erik Angner is Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University. As a result of serious mission creep, he holds two PhDs – one in Economics and one in History and Philosophy of Science – both from the University of Pittsburgh. His most recent book is How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Solutions to Solve Our Biggest Problems (Penguin 2023). In 2023 he was awarded the Ohlin Institute Public Discourse Award for his “panoptic disciplinary knowledge” and “contagious dose of optimism.” He lives in Stockholm with his wife and their three children. 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

Professor Gabriel Oniscu explores the profound ethical and scientific dimensions of organ transplantation. Drawing from his extensive clinical and research experience, he reflects on the delicate balance between life and death, and the extraordinary gift that transplantation represents. His talk delves into innovations in organ preservation and the human stories that inspire advances in modern medicine. Professor Gabriel Oniscu is a transplant surgeon and academic, currently serving as the Head of the Transplant Division at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine of Iasi, Romania, in 1993, and completed his PhD at the University of Edinburgh in 2003. Throughout his career, Professor Oniscu has held significant positions, including Director of the Edinburgh Transplant Centre and Transplant Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer in Scotland. His clinical expertise encompasses multi-organ transplantation and living kidney donation, with a particular research focus on innovative organ perfusion and preservation techniques aimed at enhancing transplant outcomes. In addition to his clinical and research endeavours, he presides over the European Society for Organ Transplantation, contributing to the advancement of transplantation medicine on a continental scale. Besides, Professor Oniscu has been engaged on the intersection between science and art at The Cell, and on discussions linked to address the challenges between human body’s limitation and ethical perspectives in the era of modern medicine. 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 Alchemy of Dialogue Louise Warde Hunter is the Chief Executive of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. On taking up her role at the ICRIR Louise said “As a public servant, I have long been committed to making a difference to people’s lives. I am honoured to work for those who have been bereaved or seriously injured through the Troubles/Conflict in seeking answers and justice.” Over a thirty-year leadership career Louise has also worked as a CEO and Director in the voluntary sector across the UK and Ireland in organisations developing civic leadership and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people and their families. She was previously Chief Executive and Principal of Belfast Metropolitan College, one of the UK’s largest Further Education Colleges. Born and raised in Belfast, Louise is a graduate of both the University of Manchester and Queen’s University, Belfast. 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

Creating Harmony - The Power of Learning New Music Judith Gillespie OBE made history as the first female Chief Police Officer in Northern Ireland, a visible, resilient and transformational leader through challenging times. Judith is now an independent leadership adviser and diversity champion. Belfast-born, Judith holds a BA in Public Policy and Administration and a Master's Degree in Applied Criminology from the University of Cambridge. 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

Waking Up To Deafness Jake Bishop has just graduated with First Class Honours from Northumbria University. A few days from his 21st Birthday in October 23, Jake was assaulted in Newcastle Upon Tyne city centre. The assault left Jake profoundly deaf in both ears. When the audiologist revealed his hearing wasn’t coming back - he was a very broken young man. Facing the unknown and very dark times, Jake feared he would never hear his family, music, finish University, travel, work - his world turned upside down and his life was on hold for a year. A lifeline was thrown when he was fast tracked for a cochlear implant. From that moment, Jake embraced his ‘gifts’ and hasn’t looked back. He wants people to have conversations that help them to ‘wake up to deafness’ by taking on challenges that are out of his comfort zone to raise awareness of sudden hearing loss. Being only new to the deaf world Jake’s conversation is only getting started. 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