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Eleven people from around the globe just shared their biggest ideas on the TED main stage after being discovered through local TEDx events. The special session at TED2026 in Vancouver brought together voices from Chicago to Lagos, Mumbai to Athens.
A Jaipur ethics expert challenged hundreds to rethink what being "good" really means, moving beyond simple right and wrong. His fresh take on moral courage is sparking conversations across India.
After going quiet in 2017, TEDxHongKong is back with a mission to share local innovation with the world. Community support made the June 20 revival possible when corporate sponsors fell through.
TED is scouring the globe for extraordinary ideas from unexpected places, giving local speakers a shot at the world stage. Nine TEDx speakers from around the world are now competing for a chance to share their vision in Vancouver this April.
TED is scouring the planet for breakthrough ideas that inspire and transform lives, bringing TEDx speakers from nine countries to compete for the main stage. The TED Idea Search showcases how extraordinary perspectives emerge from unexpected corners of the world.
In a small Bihar town where girls married at 15, one father repaired gas stoves to fund his daughter's education instead of saving for dowry. Today, Prachi Thakur is a PhD graduate from IIT Roorkee, TEDx speaker, and diversity strategist. #
Australian swimmer Elli Overton competed in three Olympics and never won a medal, yet her career was extraordinary. Now she's helping athletes, coaches, and parents rethink what success really means.
Most managers give feedback, but few give feedback that actually works. Executive coach Renee St Jacques just shared a breakthrough framework to help leaders give feedback that builds trust instead of breaking it.
An Indian artist just entered the Guinness World Records by creating the world's largest LEGO mosaic using 738,000 bricks over 2,100 hours. Ritam Bhatnagar's record-breaking artwork opened alongside Mumbai's first official LEGO Store, celebrating creativity and community collaboration.
TED is taking its iconic stage global with a new competition series that follows speakers from nine countries competing for a chance to share their idea with millions. The winner will present at TED's main stage in Vancouver this April. #
Ron Blake was seconds away from ending his life when a laugh changed everything. Now he's racing to meet Stephen Colbert before The Late Show ends in May.
After a rocky start with broken parts and failed attempts, the Ocean Cleanup's massive floating device is finally working in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The system now captures everything from fishing nets to tiny microplastics using just ocean currents.
Four Morgan State University students are breaking barriers in actuarial science, architecture, and engineering while serving their communities. Their achievements showcase the rising talent at America's only HBCU with an actuarial science program.
When restaurants let diners watch their food being made, the experience transforms. The same principle can revolutionize how any company operates.
A man who led the KKK as a teenager quit after reading the Bible and realizing he'd been lied to. Today, he's the first white pastor of a 140-year-old Black church in Florida.
Mohammed Suhail taught himself robotics at 13 with just a laptop and internet access. Now he's helping transform India's warehouse automation industry at Unbox Robotics.
Over 100 students received recognition for academic excellence, leadership, and community impact at Colby College's 18th annual Student Awards ceremony. The event also revealed the senior class speaker and celebrated 78 new Phi Beta Kappa inductees, including 12 juniors.
At 16, Boyan Slat saw more plastic than fish while diving in Greece and decided to do something about it. His high school project became The Ocean Cleanup, now removing tons of trash from the world's oceans.
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, honoring the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here are meaningful ways to learn, celebrate, and support these communities during this month and beyond.
A 16-year-old Dutch diver saw more plastic than fish underwater and refused to accept it as impossible to fix. Now 30, Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup has pulled millions of kilograms of trash from the world's seas and rivers.
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