What if the most powerful force driving space exploration isn’t technology, but humanity? In this inspiring talk, we rethink space not just as rockets and distant planets, but as a reflection of who we are. From ancient tools to modern satellites, our desire to explore has always been about connection, compassion, and creating a better future. Learn how space technology is saving lives on Earth—responding to natural disasters, improving healthcare, and tackling climate change Featuring stories from the European Space Agency, NASA, and global rescue missions. Watch now to discover why the future of space starts with our shared humanity.

What really happens when someone wins the lottery? In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, a former financial adviser to the UK National Lottery winners shares powerful, behind-the-scenes stories of sudden wealth. From life-changing joy to personal crisis, these real-life accounts reveal how money can test values, relationships, and identity. Over 25 years, the speaker advised winners from all walks of life—some spent wisely, others lost everything, and a few made truly meaningful choices. With over 36 million UK adults playing the lottery each year, this talk asks: what would you do if you won? And more importantly—how are you already spending your most valuable resources: time and money?

What if the solution to climate change, food security, and ecosystem collapse has been beneath our feet all along? In this powerful talk, we explore how soil—often overlooked and mistreated—holds the key to our future. Through the real-life stories of farmers in the US and UK, we see how restoring soil can reverse environmental damage, build climate resilience, and grow healthier food. This talk offers not just a warning, but a hopeful call to action—for farmers, citizens, and policymakers alike. The answer isn’t new. The answer is soil.

What if the spaces we inhabit every day—homes, hospitals, workplaces—are shaping us more than we realise? In this thought-provoking talk, Dr Sarah Green explores how physical and digital environments impact our mood, behaviour, and well-being. From childhood dens to post-Covid workspaces, from beach holidays to hospital waiting rooms, space is never neutral. It whispers, nudges—and sometimes shouts. With insights from design thinking and spatial philosophy, this talk invites us to see space as a co-author in our lives. If we shape it with empathy and intention, we can transform not just how spaces look—but how they make us feel.

What if work didn’t have to be exhausting, stressful, or dull? In this uplifting talk, Lucy Taylor shares her journey from burnout to breakthrough—and how reconnecting with play changed everything. From knitting lists on park benches to improv classes and creative exploration, she discovered a new philosophy: work can be joyful. Drawing on neuroscience, real-life stories, and playful practice, this talk offers a bold invitation to rethink how we show up at work. This is a must-watch for anyone seeking more energy, creativity, and meaning in their 9 to 5.

What if the key to better AI isn't more data, but better stories? This journey from class confusion to cultural revolution reveals why teaching machines about war requires a more rounded perspective that can only be achieved by removing barriers to people participating in the collection and interpretation of our cultural heritage. From 11 million uncatalogued war photos to your grandmother's untold stories, we'll learn how democratising historical narratives doesn't just make museums more human—it makes artificial intelligence more intelligent. This isn't just about fixing museums or improving algorithms; it's about ensuring that our cultural memory includes everyone's voice. The stories we feed our machines today will shape the history they tell tomorrow.

What happens when sustainability becomes just another PR strategy? In this revealing talk, Gihan Hyde lifts the lid on the “shark tank” of corporate ESG—where big consultancies sell confidence, not real change. From overpriced board training to shallow rebrands, Gihan shows how real transformation comes from within: listening to employees, engaging supply chains, and empowering communities. With honest storytelling and a powerful call to action, she urges both companies and practitioners to step out of echo chambers, challenge the status quo, and rebuild trust through human connection and courageous conversations. If you care about sustainability with impact—not image—this talk will challenge, inspire, and provoke.

Can profit and sustainability truly go hand in hand? In this compelling TEDx talk, sustainability expert Paul Lewis shares why businesses—not just governments—hold the key to climate progress. Drawing on decades of experience with household named brands Paul explains how sustainable practices are no longer just ethical—they’re profitable. He outlines three driving forces of change: government inaction, shifting consumer expectations, and a new generation of employees demanding purpose. This talk offers a powerful, practical roadmap for individuals and organisations to drive impact through everyday choices. The climate crisis is urgent, but business can be the engine of a better future—if we choose to lead.

How much do you really know about the tea in your cup? In this evocative talk, a third-generation tea entrepreneur and former human rights lawyer challenges how we value tea—and the women who grow it. She takes us from the misty tea fields of East Africa and South Asia to the supermarket shelves where quality is often sacrificed for price. Through vivid storytelling, she reveals how hand-plucked tea—crafted with care and passed down through generations—is being undervalued and overlooked. But there is hope: technology and conscious consumerism can restore visibility, value, and agency to the women behind our brews. It all starts with two leaves and a bud—and a more mindful cup of tea.