British adventurer Barry Hayes shares his journey from the post room to rowing across oceans. The excitement, the danger, the pride — he’d achieved a dream. But when one expedition ended, and the only option seemed to be chasing something even bigger, everything crashed. This is a raw and honest story about ambition, burnout, and the unexpected discovery of purpose in the chaos that followed.Barry Hayes is an ocean rower, endurance adventurer, and mental health advocate who has crossed both the Pacific and Indian Oceans in rowing boats. His journey began not with a background in elite sport, but from behind a desk in a corporate post room. Craving purpose and a deeper sense of meaning, Barry said yes to a life-changing challenge and discovered the transformative power of stepping into the unknown. Since then, he has faced storms, capsizes, isolation, and exhaustion—emerging each time with a deeper understanding of resilience and the human spirit. Barry speaks openly about the mental health challenges that often follow extreme achievement and shares his story to encourage others to redefine what’s possible, both physically and emotionally. 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 this inspiring talk, Aydin Rizqi shares his journey from facing constant rejection as a young author to becoming an award-winning writer and entrepreneur. Through resilience, self-belief, and a refusal to give up, he shows how rejection can be the spark that fuels creativity and impact. A call to action for youth to embrace their ideas, rise above setbacks, and echo into eternity. Aydin Rizqi is an award-winning author who has published 10 books through Barnes & Noble Press and KDP. He began his writing journey at the age of eleven with the release of Ethan Anderson and the Wielders, and has since published four more fantasy novels and a superhero trilogy series. Aydin has sold thousands of copies of his books across California and other states, with his work featured in bookstores like Books Inc., Barnes & Noble, and at multiple book fairs. His growing success has led to features on several news outlets and podcasts for young authors. Aydin has earned prestigious honors, including being nominated as a Youth Rising Star by OPEN Silicon Valley and becoming one of the youngest authors to win a BookFest Award. 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

Creative disruptor and global changemaker, she transforms bold ideas into measurable impact-scaling brands, breaking records, and redefining industries. With 2,000+ campaigns and 10 Guinness World Records, she blends innovation, Al, and heart to build businesses that don't just grow, but inspire lasting change. Creative disruptor and global changemaker, she transforms bold ideas into measurable impact-scaling brands, breaking records, and redefining industries. With 2,000+ campaigns and 10 Guinness World Records, she blends innovation, Al, and heart to build businesses that don't just grow, but inspire lasting change. 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 inteligência é a arte de reconhecer padrões – desde o ADN até à Inteligência Artificial. À medida que externalizamos cada vez mais o nosso pensamento para máquinas, estaremos a expandir a nossa inteligência ou simplesmente a tornarmo-nos obsoletos? Nesta apresentação, iremos explorar como a história da inteligência nos prepara para o impacto da IA e o que isso significa para o futuro da Sociedade... e da Humanidade. David Carvalhão é empreendedor, polimata e pensador criativo, contando com 26 startups, cinco patentes tecnológicas e um historial de projectos exóticos nas mais diversas áreas.Apoia startups a chegarem ao mercado, como Business Angel, formador e mentor em alguns dos melhores programas de aceleração da Europa, como o EDP Energy Accelerator e a European Innovation Academy, bem como avaliador especializado em negócios/tecnologias disruptivas para o EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) da Comissão Europeia e para a Union of Venture Builders. É ainda fundador e CTO de uma startup de tecnologia da saúde, chamada ihcare.Como orador público internacional, está empenhado em promover o debate sobre o impacto das novas tecnologias e tendências na sociedade, o que tem feito em eventos como o TEDx, o Appril Festival (Países Baixos) e o ITMT (Polónia), tendo também lançado um livro sobre os impactos sociais da IA, chamado “Inteligência Artificial para Todos”. 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 this inspiring TEDx Talk, Mick Griffin explores how fear of failure has led us to trade innovation for instruction in our careers and lives. Through personal stories and real-world examples, he shows what happens when we stop waiting for open doors and start creating our own. From reinventing his career in a foreign country to launching a global HR book-sharing movement, he proves that anyone can innovate when guides are gone. This talk is a powerful reminder that you are 1 of 1—and your unique value lies in the doors only you can build. In 2000 Mick signed a contract as a Professional Rugby Player, and in 2003 that career path ended. Today Mick is Chief Growth Officer for TRAFFIT and has spent 22 years in Sales and Marketing roles starting from the bottom of the ladder and using trial and error to help guide his journey. In 2008 Mick emigrated from Manchester, Uk to Gdynia, Poland where today he is a proud father and husband. His mission is to continue to help Polish businesses grow and develop internationally both at TRAFFIT and through his mentoring and community work. 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

Doświadczyłeś ostatnio radości patrząc na Słońce, przebijające się zza drzew? Zatrzymałeś samochód, żeby utrwalić cudowny pejzaż zza okna? Ola poszła krok dalej, a właściwie pojechała rowerem na samotną wyprawę, aby doświadczyć świata wszystkimi zmysłami. W mowie opowiada o doświadczaniu radości w pojedynkę, o mocy płynącej z odkrywania siebie na nowo. Wystarczy ofiarować sobie luksus, jakim jest odkrywanie świata solo. Ola to absolwentka Columbia College Chicago, fotografka, autorka książki i gospodyni podcastu Projekt Cebula. Podczas pandemii wyruszyła w samotną podróż po Europie, przejeżdżając na rowerze 15 000 km i odwiedzając 12 krajów. Z jednego z nich przywiozła najcenniejszą pamiątkę wyprawy – czarnego kota Fryderyka. Za swoją podróżniczą prelekcję otrzymała Nagrody Dziennikarzy i Publiczności festiwalu Kolosy. Dziś prowadzi własną firmę i z pasją opowiada historie ludzi poprzez zdjęcia i filmy lifestylowe. W wolnych chwilach zaraża optymizmem, oraz pomaga zaprzyjaźniać się z samotnością. Wyróżnia ją głośny śmiech. 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