Maj. Manik M. Jolly shares powerful lessons from his years in the armed forces, where leadership is tested in its rawest form. Through personal stories and sharp insights, he urges us to lead with intention, think objectively in times of pressure, and never forget the legacy we are building. His talk is a call to take ownership of choices, teams, and the impact we leave behind. Maj. Manik M. Jolly is a former army officer, MI operative, and clean energy strategist bringing light to power-starved villages across India. Now a World Bank consultant and IIMC faculty, he transforms bold vision into real-world impact. 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

A partire da riflessioni nate nell’ascolto profondo di una terra lacerata – la Palestina, terra di promesse tradite, diritti negati e oggi più che mai vite squarciate – Francesca Albanese, Relatrice Speciale delle Nazioni Unite per il Territorio Palestinese Occupato, intreccia esperienza e pensiero per interrogarci sul senso del potere oggi.Potere non come dominio su, ma possibilità di: di scegliere, ogni giorno, di restare umani. In un tempo in cui le forze reazionarie del passato sembrano volere riprendersi il presente, il potere si rivela come un atto di presenza lucida, radicato nella responsabilità, nell’etica e in un amore politico che sa farsi impegno e che non si ritrae, neanche quando le mani tremano e si ha paura. Una scintilla che, passo dopo passo, può ancora trasformare il reale. In ciascuno di noi, e per tutti. Avvocata internazionale, esperta in diritti umani e Medio Oriente. Dal 2022 è Relatrice speciale delle Nazioni Unite per il territorio palestinese occupato dal 1967. Affiliata a Georgetown, è autrice del volume Palestinian Refugees in International Law (OUP, 2020) e di altri studi accademici. Ha collaborato con ARDD e ha lavorato per le Nazioni Unite in diversi ruoli (2003–2012). In italiano ha pubblicato “J’Accuse” (Fuoriscena, 2023). 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

Understanding what power means to me led me through a path of analysis of what genes, my family, my training as a psychologist and a neuroscientist and philosophies of life developed through lived and experienced contributed to my self discovery and inner power Psicologa, con oltre cinquant’anni di esperienza nell’insegnamento, nella ricerca e nella gestione accademica in diverse università del Pakistan. Si è formata negli Stati Uniti nel campo del rapporto tra cervello e comportamento (neuroscienze/psicologia), ed è tuttora impegnata nella ricerca e nell’insegnamento a tutti i livelli universitari. Contribuisce, inoltre, allo sviluppo della ricerca e della didattica nelle aree delle neuroscienze comportamentali, della neuropsicologia clinica e delle valutazioni neuropsicologiche. La professoressa Najam, docente emerita, tiene corsi e seminari specialistici in neuropsicologia, psicofarmacologia e neuroscienze comportamentali, rivolti a studenti dei corsi di laurea magistrale e post-laurea. 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

As a practicing researcher in product development, preclinical and safety toxicology, who played a role in the formulation and safety studies of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Faisalina delves into the vast world of careers in healthcare biotechnology, how these careers relate to our everyday lives and pathways in which students can enter this career field. Dr. Faisalina is the Head of Centre for the Animal Research Facility of the National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia. She is one of the main researchers in product development, preclinical and safety toxicity (regulatory study). She was involved in conducting formulation, preclinical and regulatory study (OECD GLP study) for herbal extract, peptide (health supplement) and vaccines such as Covid 19 vaccine (CanSino. Convidecia, Sinovac.Coronavac) and cholera vaccines. 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

Why do we have nothing to wear when our closets are bursting? Associate Professor Elias Mellander from the University of Gothenburg explores the hidden forces behind this universal paradox, presenting findings from Fashionable Detachments: Wardrobes, Bodies and the Desire to Let Go, co-authored with Magdalena Petersson McIntyre. Through intimate wardrobe interviews, he reveals how cultural norms and social expectations quietly shape our attachment to clothing and consumption. Prepare for those "that's exactly me!" moments as Mellander maps the invisible forces behind what we buy, keep, and reluctantly let go — showing how understanding these patterns could be the missing piece in fashion's sustainability puzzle. 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

Bhakt Bhagwat brings timeless wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita into today's fast-paced world. With clarity and conviction, he reminds us of the value in respecting parents, staying focused on studies, waking up on time, avoiding distractions, and living with purity. His talk invites us to embrace discipline and purpose with sincerity and strength. Bhakt Bhagwat is a 5-year-old spiritual prodigy, disciple of Srila Prabhupada, and associate at GIVE Gita. With his deep devotion to Lord Krishna, he shares ancient Vedic wisdom in a way that resonates with all ages. 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