AJ Addae’s provocative talk shares her journey as a scientist in the beauty industry. Her research showing that hyper-pigmentation products work differently on melanin-rich skin (darker skin tone) than on melanin-deficient skin (lighter skin tone) created the opportunity to use science to close the beauty industry’s inclusivity gaps.AJ Addae is a Ghanaian-American chemical biology PhD candidate at the University of California Los Angeles, and the founder of SULA LABS – a cosmetic laboratory that formulates and clinically tests products for beauty companies in retailers such as Sephora, Credo Beauty and Ulta Beauty. AJ’s research focuses on formulating skincare solutions for darker skin tones, as well as optimizing and engineering cosmetically elegant sunscreens for photoprotection of darker skin tones.Her research is published in peer reviewed journals, and she is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, a Center for Diverse Leadership in Science Fellow and a Future Laboratory 100 Innovators Awardee. AJ’s work has been featured in outlets such as CBS News, United Nations Economics Commission for Africa (UNECA), Essence, Beauty Independent, UCLA newsroom, and many more. She is driven by her innate passion for using chemistry and clinical research as a means of change for the health of skin of color.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

Dans ce talk éclairant, Inès Besbes explore l’impact grandissant de l’intelligence artificielle sur nos habitudes, notre attention et nos capacités cognitives. En nous facilitant la vie, l’IA soulève une question essentielle : risquons-nous de moins mobiliser notre intelligence, ou au contraire, de mieux l’orienter ? À travers des exemples concrets, elle invite à dépasser les clichés pour penser un usage de l’IA qui renforce notre potentiel plutôt que de l’amoindrir. Une réflexion engagée sur la manière de cohabiter avec ces technologies de façon responsable, efficace… et inspirante. Inès Besbes est fondatrice et CEO de Seedext, start-up d’IA à l’origine de Foxy, un assistant intelligent qui résume automatiquement les réunions. Elle défend une IA éthique et souveraine, et intervient régulièrement sur les enjeux d’innovation technologique en Europe. 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 thought-provoking talk, Katerina Moustaka, Medical Doctor, Chiropractor & Writer, takes us on a journey through chronic pain, emotional struggle, and the quiet unraveling of happiness. What begins as a story of physical suffering becomes a powerful reflection on expectations, identity, and the narratives we tell ourselves. With honesty and insight, she explores how the true thief of our joy often lies not in our circumstances, but in our resistance to them in the belief Katerina Moustaka has always been fascinated by the beauty of words and the act of reading. She studied medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in California, USA, both of which she has been practicing for 25 years. At the same time, she broadened her practice by teaching as a presenter in her “Become A Body Whisperer” pain trigger point treatment workshops. Since the start of her professional career, she has delved into the unique and complex body-mind connection, exploring how our Biography influences our Biology.Its contribution to promoting exercise to prevent and preserve health is outstanding. She has published studies, spoken at scientific conferences, and worked on the translation and scientific editing of the renowned book “Pilates Anatomy” in Greek.Recently, she took the next step, combining her scientific expertise with her passion for literature, by publishing her first book, “My Little Truths-Tade Efi Katerina.” In it, she shares her years of experience and in-depth understanding of how our lives, attitudes, and choices affect our bodies and how changing our viewpoint may transform our reality. 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 talk, Rafaela Prado Cardoso explores the ocean from a perspective we rarely consider: through sound. She reveals how, beneath the surface, life depends less on sight and far more on hearing — and how understanding this can transform the way we relate to the sea.Drawing from her work at SOMAR, a marine conservation and bioacoustics organization in Portugal, Rafaela presents a world where dolphins use unique whistles as names, whales sing songs that span oceans, and even tiny shrimp produce noise for survival. She also addresses the growing issue of underwater noise pollution and its impact on marine life, urging us to think about how human activity is drowning out vital natural communication.Blending science, storytelling, and emotion, this talk is both a call to awareness and an invitation to connection. Because we protect what we understand — and when we learn to truly listen, we begin to care in deeper ways. Rafaela Prado Cardoso is a Brazilian oceanographer and co-founder of SOMAR - Marine Conservation and Bioacoustics Association, a nonprofit based in the Algarve, Portugal, that uses sound as a powerful tool for ocean literacy and conservation. She currently leads projects that merge science, art, and education to bring people closer to the ocean in inclusive, sensory, and emotionally engaging ways. Through immersive experiences — from underwater soundscapes to interactive exhibitions — Rafaela invites audiences of all ages and backgrounds to listen more deeply to the sea. Her work highlights how sound can reveal the hidden life of the ocean and foster a more conscious, connected relationship with the planet. 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

Ji Hyun Park shares her harrowing story of survival after escaping North Korea and falling victim to human trafficking. Now a committed human rights activist, she raises her voice for those who still remain silent. Her testimony is a powerful call to action against modern slavery and a reminder that freedom, once attained, becomes a responsibility. Activista norcoreana exiliada y residente en el Reino Unido. Ha escapado del régimen de Corea del Norte en dos ocasiones, tras sobrevivir a un matrimonio forzado, a la trata de personas y a su reclusión en campos de trabajos forzados. A lo largo de su vida ha enfrentado múltiples experiencias límite que han puesto en riesgo su vida, pero lejos de silenciarse, ha decidido alzar la voz. Hoy, Ji Hyun dedica su vida a dar visibilidad a las durísimas condiciones que sufren las mujeres norcoreanas y a denunciar los crímenes cometidos contra la población en su país de origen. Esta labor, que realiza a pesar de los riesgos personales que conlleva, ha sido reconocida internacionalmente. Es autora del libro The Hard Road Out, donde narra su historia de resistencia y esperanza. Su trabajo ha sido distinguido con premios como el NatWest Chairman’s Award (2018), el Amnesty Brave Award (2020), el The Times Hero Award (2021), y fue finalista del GG2 Leadership & Diversity Award en 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