To preserve agricultural cultural heritage and address the global food crisis, Li Zhong, the Chinese representative to the World Food Forum, proposed a three-step plan to empower traditional wisdom with digital technology. This plan involves using sensors and AI to digitally archive ancient knowledge, employing data analysis to optimize ecological models, and leveraging blockchain platforms to connect farmers with markets and increase their incomes . Li Zhong particularly emphasized that youth are a key force for change. He urged them to harness technologies like AI and big data to drive innovation, integrate agricultural cultural heritage with modern technology, and provide innovative solutions for achieving sustainable development goals. 为保护农业文化遗产和解决全球粮食危机，世界粮食论坛中国代表李众，提出数字技术赋能传统智慧的三步计划：通过传感器和AI数字化存档古老知识、用数据分析优化生态模式、借助区块链平台连接市场提升农民收益。李众特别强调青年是变革的关键力量，利用AI、大数据等技术推动创新，实现农业文化遗产与现代科技的融合，为实现可持续发展目标提供创新解决方案。 李众，博士，中国农业科学院海外农业研究中心国际合作项目主管，联合国粮农组织世界粮食论坛中国代表，研究方向为企业海外负责任投资研究、海外农业战略研究等。自2018年加入海外农业研究中心以来，主要负责国际合作项目管理和监测评估、援外培训和推广项目等，如国际农发基金南南合作项目，联合国粮农组织绿色农业发展项目，亚洲建设银行农业科技项目等。出版专著《中国农业企业海外负责任投资案例研究》、《世界农业丛书—北非农业》，参编多部“一带一路”国家农业发展国别报告，发表中英文核心期刊6篇。李众持有美国科罗拉多大学和中国农业大学经济学一等荣誉双学士学位、乔治华盛顿大学国际贸易与投资政策硕士学位，以及中央财经大学管理学博士学位。除其母语汉语外，李众持有中英翻译资格证书，掌握韩语（中级），西班牙语（初级）。 Li Zhong, Ph.D., Head of the International Cooperation Programs and Assistant Research Professor at the Center for International Agricultural Research (CIAR) of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), with a research focus on China agricultural enterprise overseas responsible investment and international agricultural cooperation strategy research. He is also the China Representative at the World Food Forum, initiated by Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Since joining the Center for International Agricultural Research in 2018, he has mainly been responsible for managing and monitoring international cooperation projects, China-Aid training programs, including the South-South Cooperation project of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the Green Agriculture Development project of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the Agricultural Technology project of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. He has published a monograph titled "Case Studies on Responsible Investment by Chinese Agricultural Enterprises Overseas" and co-authored the "World Agriculture Series – Agriculture in North Africa." and several other books; published five core journal articles in both Chinese and English. Li Zhong holds a dual bachelor's degree with Summa Cum Laude in economics from the University of Colorado and China Agricultural University, master's degree in International Trade and Investment Policy from George Washington University, and Ph.D. in Management from Central University of Finance and Economics in China. In addition to his native Chinese, Li Zhong is certicated Chinese-English Interpreter, with intermediate proficiency in Korean and conversational proficiency in Spanish. 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

Like it or not, artificial intelligence is steadfastly creeping into our everyday life. Whichever profession we practice in, AI can either automate or augment what we do. It can free us up from repetitive tasks and work as our ally, so that we can focus on what is truly meaningful.While AI is not going to take over the world any time soon, we as human beings need to refocus on what we do best. Human emotions, connections, creativity, subjective experience, unpredictability, desires, etc. – these aspects would emerge as valuable skills and attributes.TEDxHKDI will explore the value of humanity in the design realm under the increasing influence of technology such as AI. What meanings can we bring as human beings through our creative ingenuity? We invite you to explore with us. “From Ego to Eco: Healthy Intentions in Moments that Matter”Jo is a co-founder and principal at Apogee and co-founder of Make Meaningful Work, as well as the co-founder of UX Hong Kong.Jo grew up in multicultural Hong Kong, with a Chinese-Burmese father and Chinese-Indonesian mother. She collaborates with global teams conducting research in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.“From Ego to Eco: Healthy Intentions in Moments that Matter” Jo is passionate about the environment, political and economic systems and how we can live healthier and happier lives while not adversely impacting less fortunate people.She co-authored Make Meaningful Work and Make Meaningful Culture with Daniel Szuc."From Ego to Eco: Healthy Intentions in Moments that Matter"Dan is a co-founder and principal at Apogee and co-founder of Make Meaningful Work, as well as the co-founder of UX Hong Kong.He has been involved in the UX field for over 20 years, and has been based in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Dan has lectured about user-centered design globally.He has co-authored three books including Global UX with Whitney Quesenbery, the Usability Kit with Gerry Gaffney and Make Meaningful Work and Make Meaningful Culture with Josephine Wong. 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

Dobbiamo trovare il coraggio di liberarci per spiccare il nostro vero volo. A 27 anni Elvis Spadoni aveva due ali: una era la sua scelta di diventare prete, l’altra il celibato. Ma quelle ali non erano davvero sue. Si staccavano ogni volta che cercava di volare. Così ha scelto di lasciarle andare. Da quel momento è iniziato per lui un viaggio profondo: dentro se stesso, tra arte, fede e autenticità. Ha imparato che per volare davvero non servono ali imposte, ma quelle che nascono dal coraggio di essere chi siamo davvero.Nato a Urbino nel 1979, Elvis Spadoni ha vissuto un percorso unico: dalla vocazione sacerdotale al mondo dell’arte. Dopo aver lasciato la diocesi di Rimini, dove era diacono, si è formato all’Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino, dedicandosi alla pittura, agli autoritratti e ai temi biblici. Oggi vive a Santarcangelo di Romagna con la moglie Greta e i loro due figli, e continua a raccontare con i suoi quadri la sua personale trasformazione e la forza di accettare se stessi. 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

Mind where emotions meet understanding and we listen beyond words. Passionate about psychology and leadership. 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

Explores the unseen struggles girls face behind their smile. Youngster who believes that even small voices can create powerful 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

In her heartfelt and humorous TEDx talk, Aalya Tandon shares a childhood story from India that turned an unpleasant moment—stepping in cow dung—into a lasting lesson on resilience. Through her sister’s simple wisdom, “Take a breath. Get over it. Let’s go get ice cream,” Aalya reveals how small shifts in perspective can help us bounce back from life’s unexpected messes. Blending personal storytelling with research from the CDC, Harvard Medical School, and stress reduction studies, Aalya introduces her “Ice Cream Method”: Pause and Breathe – stop the spiral.Find the Sweet – notice or create a moment of joy.Keep Moving – clean up, let go, and move forward.Her message is clear: resilience doesn’t mean avoiding hardships—it means learning to carry on without letting one bad moment define us. With warmth, humor, and relatability, Aalya reminds us that life is full of both beauty and “cow dung,” but joy is always waiting just a little further down the road—if we choose to keep walking. Aalya Tandon, a thirteen-year-old Eastside Prep student, has played piano since age five and has composed and recorded three pieces, with a fourth in progress. Her literary interests span fiction by authors such as J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, and Chris Colfer, as well as motivational works like "Chicken Soup for the Soul". Academically, Aalya is engaged in writing a research paper and actively participates in debate, having qualified for nationals three times. Her extracurricular activities also include piano, dance, and serving as a student ambassador for her school. A passionate traveler, Aalya has visited nineteen countries around the world. 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