Avinash Prasad is a music enthusiast who views rhythm not just as a sound, but as a shared human experience. For him, music isn’t background noise, it’s a language of emotion, imperfection, and authenticity. His curiosity lies in the unfiltered details of a song: the accidental pauses, the raw breaths, the subtle imperfections that often carry the most meaning. In his TEDx Talk, The Dust in the Vinyl, Avinash explores how the flawed, unpolished moments in music, often considered "mistakes," are in fact what make it most human. Drawing from personal reflection and musical analysis, he challenges the modern obsession with polish and perfection. Just as vinyl’s dust adds texture and warmth, our imperfections add depth to our stories. His talk is a reminder that beauty often lies not in flawless execution, but in the raw, unrehearsed fragments that make us real. ; Avinash Prasad, a student of GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah–Boys, is a music enthusiast who views rhythm not just as a sound, but as a shared human experience. For him, music isn’t background noise; it’s a language of emotion, imperfection, and authenticity. His curiosity lies in the unfiltered details of a song: the accidental pauses, the raw breaths, the subtle imperfections that often carry the most meaning. In his TEDx Talk, The Dust in the Vinyl, Avinash explores how the flawed, unpolished moments in music, often considered "mistakes," are in fact what make it most human. Drawing from personal reflection and musical analysis, he challenges the modern obsession with polish and perfection. Just as vinyl’s dust adds texture and warmth, our imperfections add depth to our stories. His talk is a reminder that beauty often lies not in flawless execution, but in the raw, unrehearsed fragments that make us real. 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

Στην ελληνική μυθολογία, το Κέρας της Αμάλθειας, γνωστό και ως Κέρας της Αφθονίας από το οποίο τρεφόταν ο Δίας, ήταν ένα σύμβολο ευημερίας, ένα δοχείο που ξεχείλιζε από τα δώρα της φύσης και τους πολύτιμους λίθους, αντιπροσωπεύοντας την απόλυτη ικανοποίηση των επιθυμιών. Ωστόσο, η εστίαση στην υλική ευημερία και την απόκτηση πλούτου δημιουργεί ένα ερώτημα: αν το κέρας της Αμάλθειας ήταν γεμάτο σήμερα, θα μας χάριζε την ίδια αίσθηση πληρότητας; Και εν τέλει τι σημαίνει πραγματικά αφθονία; Είναι η συσσώρευση πλούτου ή μήπως μια νοοτροπία που αμφισβητεί την έλλειψη; Τι θα γινόταν αν ορίζαμε την επιτυχία όχι από το πόσα κατέχουμε, αλλά από το πόσα μοιραζόμαστε; Ο Μάνος Σαριδάκης είναι Διευθυντής Ερευνών στο Ινστιτούτο Αστρονομίας, Αστροφυσικής, Διαστημικών Εφαρμογών και Τηλεπισκόπησης του Εθνικού Αστεροσκοπείου Αθηνών, και έχει διαγράψει μια εντυπωσιακή πορεία στον χώρο της αστροφυσικής.Έχει εργαστεί ως ερευνητής και καθηγητής σε κορυφαία πανεπιστήμια της Γαλλίας, των ΗΠΑ, της Χιλής και της Κίνας, συμβάλλοντας σημαντικά στην κατανόηση του σύμπαντος.Το ερευνητικό του έργο περιλαμβάνει πάνω από 300 επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή περιοδικά, ενώ έχει συγγράψει 5 βιβλία που φωτίζουν πτυχές της αστρονομίας και της διαστημικής επιστήμης.Η επιστημονική του επιρροή αναγνωρίζεται διεθνώς, καθώς συγκαταλέγεται στο 1% των πιο επιδραστικών επιστημόνων παγκοσμίως, σύμφωνα με την κατάταξη του Πανεπιστημίου Stanford! 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

Shri Swetha is a Global MBA student driven by a deep commitment to personal growth, resilience, and advocacy. Having dedicated years to preparing for the UPSC examination, she experienced firsthand the immense pressure of academic expectations. When her path to becoming a public service officer closed, she found a new calling—one that led her to establish an NGO and pursue a master’s degree in Korea. Her journey has reshaped her understanding of stress, success, and self-worth, turning what once felt like failure into a foundation for new opportunities. Through her TEDx talk, Shri Swetha hopes to connect with students who silently carry the weight of expectations, self-doubt, and unseen struggles. Drawing from her own experiences, she will explore how resilience, and self-compassion can empower individuals to overcome stress and navigate life's challenges. Shri Swetha is a Global MBA student driven by a deep commitment to personal growth, resilience, and advocacy. Having dedicated years to preparing for the UPSC examination, she experienced firsthand the immense pressure of academic expectations. When her path to becoming a public service officer closed, she found a new calling—one that led her to establish an NGO and pursue a master’s degree in Korea. Her journey has reshaped her understanding of stress, success, and self-worth, turning what once felt like failure into a foundation for new opportunities.Through her TEDx talk, Shri Swetha hopes to connect with students who silently carry the weight of expectations, self-doubt, and unseen struggles. Drawing from her own experiences, she will explore how resilience, and self-compassion can empower individuals to overcome stress and navigate life's challenges. 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

Affan Mohammed, a student of GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah–Boys is a fearless speaker and energetic leader who approaches both sport and life with conviction and creativity. A passionate footballer, he finds inspiration not in perfection but in the raw, unpredictable spirit of the streets. In his TEDx Talk, Affan dives into the world of street sports, disorganized, flawed, yet powerfully formative. Drawing from personal stories and sharp social commentary, he illustrates how these unfiltered arenas shape resilience, ingenuity, and true character. In contrast to overly structured systems, he makes a compelling case for embracing the beautiful chaos. His talk reminds us that sometimes, the most meaningful growth happens not in polished stadiums but on the uneven pavements of life. Affan Mohammed a student of Our Own English High School, Sharjah–Boys is a fearless speaker and energetic leader who approaches both sport and life with conviction and creativity. A passionate footballer, he finds inspiration not in perfection but in the raw, unpredictable spirit of the streets. In his TEDx Talk, Affan dives into the world of street sports, disorganized, flawed, yet powerfully formative. Drawing from personal stories and sharp social commentary, he illustrates how these unfiltered arenas shape resilience, ingenuity, and true character. In contrast to overly structured systems, he makes a compelling case for embracing the beautiful chaos. His talk reminds us that sometimes, the most meaningful growth happens not in polished stadiums but on the uneven pavements of life. 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

Mary Abura is an education sociologist, liberal arts lecturer at Hansung University, dedicated to improving student experiences in higher education. She is passionate about classroom pedagogy and aspires to improve student experiences in higher education. Her work focuses on global citizenship, international student experiences, and inclusive learning. With an extensive background spanning academia, research, and global initiatives, she promotes transformative education that empowers marginalized communities and drives meaningful social change. Based on her experience as a lecturer and researcher, Mary Abura will explore how university students can cultivate a stronger sense of agency through mindfulness. Drawing from her passion for inclusive and transformative pedagogy, she will share insights and examples that highlight the potential of mindfulness practices to support student well-being, autonomy, and meaningful engagement in their academic journeys. Mary Abura is an education sociologist, liberal arts lecturer at Hansung University, dedicated to improving student experiences in higher education. She is passionate about classroom pedagogy and aspires to improve student experiences in higher education. Her work focuses on global citizenship, international student experiences, and inclusive learning. With an extensive background spanning academia, research, and global initiatives, she promotes transformative education that empowers marginalized communities and drives meaningful social change. Based on her experience as a lecturer and researcher, Mary Abura will explore how university students can cultivate a stronger sense of agency through mindfulness. Drawing from her passion for inclusive and transformative pedagogy, she will share insights and examples that highlight the potential of mindfulness practices to support student well-being, autonomy, and meaningful engagement in their academic journeys. 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

Στην ελληνική μυθολογία, το Κέρας της Αμάλθειας, γνωστό και ως Κέρας της Αφθονίας από το οποίο τρεφόταν ο Δίας, ήταν ένα σύμβολο ευημερίας, ένα δοχείο που ξεχείλιζε από τα δώρα της φύσης και τους πολύτιμους λίθους, αντιπροσωπεύοντας την απόλυτη ικανοποίηση των επιθυμιών. Ωστόσο, η εστίαση στην υλική ευημερία και την απόκτηση πλούτου δημιουργεί ένα ερώτημα: αν το κέρας της Αμάλθειας ήταν γεμάτο σήμερα, θα μας χάριζε την ίδια αίσθηση πληρότητας; Και εν τέλει τι σημαίνει πραγματικά αφθονία; Είναι η συσσώρευση πλούτου ή μήπως μια νοοτροπία που αμφισβητεί την έλλειψη; Τι θα γινόταν αν ορίζαμε την επιτυχία όχι από το πόσα κατέχουμε, αλλά από το πόσα μοιραζόμαστε; Όντας επικεφαλής πολιτικής του WWF Ελλάς, με σπουδές φιλοσοφίας και μεταπτυχιακό στην περιβαλλοντική ηθική, η Θεοδότα έχει αφιερώσει την καριέρα της στην προώθηση οικολογικών πολιτικών και στη διαμόρφωση στρατηγικών για την προστασία του πλανήτη.Μέσα από τη δράση της, επιδιώκει να αναδείξει την κλιματική αλλαγή ως πραγματική κρίση και να κινητοποιήσει θεσμούς και κοινωνία για άμεσες, αποτελεσματικές λύσεις 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