Welcome to the Auntieverse a surreal tribute to auntie culture by artist Niceaunties, inspired by the spirit of the women who care for each other and their families. From sushi bedecked cars with legs to hot tub baths full of ramen, Niceaunties shares a visual feast that fuses AI and...

   Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is, says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stories make proposals of all kinds more memorable and shows how you can craft a compelling narrative to connect, persuade and drive meaningful action. ...

   Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock beneath them. Now a farmer and climate activist herself, she sees how these practical nuggets of wisdom actually have scientific merit. Learn how she...

   When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the primary architects of the AI models many of us use today. He offers an honest...

   The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday life, says robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus. Diving into the way machines think, she reveals how liquid networks a revolutionary class of AI that mimics the neural processes of simple organisms ...

   What does it mean to be an active citizen It’s about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why we can’t rely on the state alone to solve all our problems and presents the four key ingredients for anyone to become a change maker and...

   How can Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peacemaker Maoz Inon discuss the immeasurable tragedies they’ve experienced growing up in the region and how they choose reconciliation over revenge, again and again. With a fierce belief in a...

   It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us from drug trafficking and fraud to cybercrimes, tax evasion and more. Economic crime fighter Hanjo Seibert breaks down the complexities of money laundering and how we can all wield our collective power to dismantle the...

   When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it’s worth the risk to let people get to know the real you.

   Can cannabis actually treat insomnia It’s complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, there’s been little scientific research on how it impacts sleep disorders like insomnia. That’s precisely where she and her team come in. Learn about...

   In a part of the United States with more than , years of human history, cultural preservation advocate Tracie Revis is working to turn the Ocmulgee Mounds into Georgia’s first national park and preserve. This park would be co managed by the Muscogee Creek Nation, bringing the tribal voice...

   TED is on a mission to discover and champion the ideas that will shape tomorrow. Reflecting on the evolution of that mission, TED’s Chris Anderson and Monique Ruff Bell cast a visionary gaze on the organization’s future including a revamped tagline, a renewed emphasis on debate and the launch of...

   Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws From drug smugglers to modern day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI powered tool that aggregates international criminal records to detect and stop crime that might otherwise get swept away in the tide.

   Joined onstage by four dancers, multidisciplinary artist Tunde Olaniran smolders through a set of songs powered by experimental electronic beats.

   What would Latin America look like if colonization hadn’t interrupted its ancient civilizations Imagining a future where ancestral knowledge intertwines with modern aesthetics, designer Catalina Lotero shows how pre Columbian futurism draws inspiration from Indigenous symbolism and technology ...

   Nobody joins a cult on purpose, says Sarah Edmondson, a former member of the infamous Nxivm cult and one of the three whistleblowers that led to its downfall. She explains how she got ensnared in this highly manipulative group and then escaped it and shares red flags to help you distinguish...

   Anthony Tan the CEO of Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super app talks about launching a business that not only turns a profit but also helps people and the environment. In conversation with digital strategist Amane Dannouni, Tan discusses the design choices and tension points of running such a...

   Menopause isn’t just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It’s often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like painful sex or loss of libido. Shedding light on what she calls the bedroom gap, or the difference in sexual expectations of men and women in...

   Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other and perhaps save democracy by learning how to lose.

   Xiaojun Tom Wang grew up in the Chinese province of Shanxi, the world’s largest coal producer. Each year, more than a billion tons of coal are dug out of Shanxi’s mountains, and the impacts are devastating from massive landslides to damaged cultural sites and threats to human health. Wang...

   Economic crises can and do happen. But for every true crisis, there are many false alarms, says economist Philipp Carlsson Szlezak. He explains how to live with the media’s pervasive economic doomsaying, why we should stop treating financial forecasts like a precise science and what we should...

   If we want to avoid a climate disaster, we need much more radical leadership, says Jim Snabe, who knows a thing or two about leadership as chairman of the world’s largest maritime shipping company. In a stirring talk, he encourages companies to take big, bold actions to tackle climate change and...

   Many gardeners work hard to maintain clean, tidy environments ... which is the exact opposite of what wildlife wants, says ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin. She shows the beauty of letting your garden run wild, surveying the success she’s had increasing biodiversity even in the middle of...

   Why hasn’t the dream of having a robot at home to do your chores become a reality yet With three decades of research expertise in the field, roboticist Ken Goldberg sheds light on the clumsy truth about robots and what it will take to build more dexterous machines to work in a warehouse or help...

   How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they’re different from you Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral shares three steps you can take to build connection emphasizing that even small, everyday actions can make a big difference to those around you. ...

   How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy It’s a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and democracy leader Daniella Ballou Aares shows why companies have both the ability and the responsibility to engage in protecting elections and the rule...

   Buying cheap clothing online can be satisfying, but it comes with not so hidden environmental costs. When designer Diarra Bousso was growing up in Senegal, her family bought and created new outfits for longevity rather than on impulse an intention she carries forth in her fashion tech brand....

   As companies introduce AI into the workplace to increase productivity, an uncomfortable paradox is emerging: people are often responsible for training the very systems that might displace them. AI ethics advocate Madison Mohns presents three leadership principles to embrace technological progress...

   Singer songwriter Mike Posner took a break from his music to take a walk a very long walk, across the entire United States. He shares five lessons he learned from his epic, eventful trek snakes might be involved and how it helped him find the key to happiness. He also performs two hit songs...

   Chantale Zuzi Leader is one of the millions of displaced people around the world. In a deeply moving talk, she reflects on losing her family, home and sense of safety only to break through and ultimately find community and hope. It’s an astounding story of resilience that speaks to today’s...

   Organ transplants save lives, but they come with challenges: every minute a healthy donated organ is on ice increases risk. And even if things go perfectly, rejection of the organ is still possible. Cardiothoracic surgeon Abbas Ardehali introduces cutting edge medical advances in machine perfusion ...

   Hundreds of millions of people lack access to electricity in Sub Saharan Africa, relying on highly polluting diesel and firewood for power and light. Working to brighten the future in her home country of Malawi and beyond, energy access innovator Tombo Banda makes the case for mini grids ...

   After bringing her son to a summer camp for gender nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morris launched a project to share the campers’ stories with the world. One of them, Reed J. Williams, is now a powerful advocate for transgender youth. Together, Morris and Williams reveal two sides to...

   Hundreds of millions of migrant workers travel within their countries to seek out means of survival often leaving behind all they know for months or even years. Many face poverty and exploitation, and they need a robust social safety net to protect them, says migrant advocate and Audacious...

   We’re still in the dark about what percent of our universe is made of and the standard model for understanding particle physics has hit a limit. What’s the next step forward Particle physicist Alex Keshavarzi digs into the first results of the Muon g experiment at Fermilab in Chicago, which...

   Women are routinely underestimated, overlooked, interrupted, talked over or mistaken for someone more junior at the workplace. Author Mary Ann Sieghart calls this the authority gap all the ways women are still taken less seriously than men, despite proven competence and expertise. She...

   The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their way of life and work is under threat. Food systems advocate Shruthi Baskaran Makanju explains how best to preserve these vital communities and why they’re key to solving the nutritional challenges...

   How can you say what you mean without being mean asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces radical candor as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately.

   How can you find strength during life’s most difficult moments Author Suleika Jaouad’s experience detailed in the documentary American Symphony, an intimate portrait of her life as she grapples with illness, is a testament to finding a pathway to healing through artistic expression. In this...

   On paper, law professor Samar Ali and public affairs strategist Clint Brewer seem to come from very different and perhaps opposing backgrounds. But their friendship shows why political polarization in the US isn’t as intractable as we might think. In an enlightening conversation, they talk...

   Sustainability has become more marketing than action, says environmental business journalist Esha Chhabra. Challenging conventional business models solely focused on profit, she shares how regenerative companies that embed purpose into every facet of their operations can drive real change and...

   We don’t have to sacrifice our freedom for the sake of technological progress, says social technologist Divya Siddarth. She shares how a group of people helped retrain one of the world’s most powerful AI models on a constitution they wrote and offers a vision of technology that aligns with the...

   Mahogany N Motion, a student run women’s dance group from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a drumline infused performance that brings the crowd to its feet.

   Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds light on the racial biases, financial costs and limited effectiveness of this kind of testing calling for a fundamental shift to prioritize teacher...

   In an ode to the Persian language, author Leili Anvar unfurls the work of th century mystic poet Rumi and reflects on how poetry gives meaning to our lives.

   What if you could own more clothes without crowding your closet or growing your carbon footprint Introducing the dematerialized future of your wardrobe, digital fashion entrepreneur Karinna Grant talks about the brands selling pixelated clothes via NFTs and augmented reality and explores the...

   Did you know the world’s largest tropical forest is partly formed by seeds emerging from poop Ecologist Ludmila Rattis reveals the surprisingly fruitful benefits of letting nature take care of its own business, sharing how the digestive habits of tapirs pig like creatures that roam Amazonia ...

   Is cybercrime getting easier Cybersecurity expert Ryan Pullen dives into his work investigating massive digital breaches and testing security blindspots which led to him gaining access to the software controls of a well known building in London. Learn more about how cybercriminals exploit human...

   A supportive community is the key to cultivating resilience and unlocking healing. Sharing the story of a transformative recovery program for survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, human rights activist Christine Schuler Deschryver details how her team at City of Joy...

   To celebrate TED’s th anniversary, Head of TED Chris Anderson and TED’s founder Richard Saul Wurman reflect on the conference’s transformative journey from its inception as a daring experiment blending technology, entertainment and design to its expansion into a global platform for world...