Storico, docente e attivo promotore della memoria civica, Maurizio Binaghi è una delle voci più autorevoli nel panorama educativo e culturale della Svizzera italiana.Attraverso la sua attività accademica e pubblicistica, si è occupato di temi cruciali come l’esilio politico, le relazioni svizzero-italiane e la costruzione della cittadinanza. Con una passione contagiosa per la storia e il pensiero critico, invita studenti e lettori a guardare al passato per comprendere il presente. Professore e storico, Maurizio Binaghi insegna al Liceo Cantonale di Lugano 1. È esperto per l’insegnamento della storia nelle scuole dell’obbligo del Canton Ticino, presidente dell’Associazione ticinese degli insegnanti di storia e membro attivo della Società Svizzera di storia e del comitato di Coscienza Svizzera. È stato assistente presso la cattedra di Storia contemporanea dell’Università di Friburgo e docente di Didattica della storia presso la SUPSI di Locarno. Nel 2025 ha pubblicato per la casa editrice Latera il libro La Svizzera è un paese neutrale (e felice). Tra le sue altre pubblicazioni segnaliamo Addio, Lugano bella, Gli esuli poiliti nella Svizzera italiana di fine Ottocento e La frontiera contesa. I piani svizzeri di attacco all’Italia nel rapporto segreto del colonnello Arnold Keller. È coautore dei manuali per le scuole Istituzioni politiche svizzera. Guida alla cittadinanza e alla democrazia e La Svizzera nella storia. 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

Olamide tells the story of choosing art and creativity in a society that often elevates formal schooling and science above the arts. Through personal anecdotes, setbacks and surprising breakthroughs, he shows how a steady creative practice built resilience, opened doors, and reshaped what success can look like — and offers practical encouragement for anyone who’s been told their passion isn’t “serious” enough. Olamide is a visual storyteller who captures moments and ideas in his non-conventional and futuristic illustrations. He is a multi-disciplinary Artist. He holds a BA in Fine and Applied Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife. He worked at Sprinble, Surkero communications, and Feathersng, Elev8media, and Ulesson, holding the strategic positions of Lead Creative Designer, Art Director, and Head of Illustration and Graphic Artist and Digital Illustrator. 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

Reflecting on his personal journey with cycling, Ajay Nanda shares how what began as a simple activity grew into a source of freedom, joy, and discovery. He emphasizes that true fulfillment isn’t always about grand achievements but about finding happiness in small, everyday moments. Through his story, he inspires audiences to reconnect with simple joys, rediscover their passions, and create new beginnings by embracing the little things that bring meaning to life. Ajay Nanda is a passionate entrepreneur and cycling evangelist from Odisha, dedicated to transforming Bhubaneswar and Cuttack into cycle-friendly cities. An MBA graduate from ASBM, Bhubaneswar, he honed his skills in retail with Future Group, Reliance Retail and Landmark Group before launching 22 Bikes, a one-of-its-kind concept cycle store. Over the past ten years, Ajay has inspired hundreds to embrace cycling, playing a key role in nurturing Odisha’s growing cycling movement. An avid cyclist himself, he has pedalled across Bhutan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, proving that cycling is not just a sport but a way to inspire healthier, sustainable living. 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 talks describes how AI can be used in a beer brewing process. It tells the story of the HANZY PAI. Lector Applied Data Science & AI 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 celebrates grand gestures and big achievements, we often overlook the quiet, subtle details that shape our lives. This talk explores how the smallest choices, habits, and moments can build—or break—the foundations of our success, relationships, and well-being. I’m a Year 6 chatterbox who’s never short of words or energy! If I’m not busy reading, writing, or giving a speech, you’ll probably find me outdoors, laughing and playing with my friends—because for me, every moment deserves a little fun. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. 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

How one farmer in Albania is reviving long lost autochthonous seeds. Alban is a local farmer in Mamurras, Albania 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