In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Kino St Gilgen
Sonnenburggasse 1
St Gilgen, Salzburg, 5340
Austria

Adam Crew

Speaker

MSc in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education from Buckinghamshire New University; BA Hons French and Russian with Business from University of Swansea, Wales. PGCE Modern Foreign Languages

Emilia Garcia De La Concha

Student

I was born in Mexico but throughout my life I lived in New York and now in Austria. Throughout the years where I lived In different places I have met many people with different cultures, religions, backgrounds and customs. Experiencing these different friendships I have noticed the changes others and my self demonstrate while strengthening friendships with new people. After having my own experience where I found my self acting like a completely different person, due to my friend groups. I saw negative effect this had on me and the friendships I had lost due to this I took a decision to find out the reason for this change and the repercussions it could have if not acknowledged. It is very important for me that other people understand the possible negative effects of this because I myself have experienced having friends that changed me negatively. Therefore I came to the conclusion that the best way for my message to reach out was by a Tedx and it is why I decided to participate.

Lyla Walker

Student

I am passionate about my beliefs of peace and equality, and though I am young, I know I stand no chance at making a difference if I stay silent. The message of my speech is one of kindness. If more adults thought with their hearts instead of their wallets, children would not have to feel such an urgent need for change. I do not believe when people say one person cannot make a difference because I know many who impacted mine. I am not one major decision, but millions of small ones that have shaped who I am. Every choice we make has an impact, and I choose to live my life making positive impacts rather than negative, even if I am a one-woman army. I have a voice aching to be heard. I am thankful for the opportunity provided by TedX to share my values and amplify my voice. Above all, I am hopeful that my message of kindness reaches those who will benefit from it, and that the power of compassion is not forgotten.

Pia Windhager

Student

We like to think of ourselves as good people, but when faced with difficult decisions, our morals aren’t as clear-cut as we believe. Why do we justify some actions but condemn others? What invisible forces shape our sense of right and wrong? This talk dives into the hidden mechanisms behind our moral instincts—how our brains, emotions, and experiences work together to define what we believe is ethical. By questioning our own thinking, we will explore the complexity of morality and the role it plays in not only our everyday lives, but in any situation that requires a decision. Understanding this doesn’t just help us make better choices—it reveals who we truly are.

Tijl Van Herpen

Tyler was passionate about exploring the hard decisions in every day life that make up the way of our living.