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07/17/2026

Some performances transcend language. They communicate through rhythm, movement, and the universal human experience of making music together.

In this inspiring TEDx Palo Alto performance, Blessing "Bled" Chimanga, an internationally acclaimed musician from Zimbabwe, demonstrates how music can build connections across cultures, generations, and borders.

A virtuoso on the marimba, drums, and vocals, Blessing blends traditional Zimbabwean music with Afro-jazz and contemporary influences to create performances that are at once joyful, participatory, and deeply moving. More than a concert, his presentation is an invitation to experience the power of music as a universal language.

Having performed at festivals across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Blessing has dedicated his career to fostering connection through artistic expression. His TEDx Palo Alto performance is a celebration of our shared humanity and a reminder that some of the most profound conversations require no words at all.

🎥 Watch the performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51S-7-sAaA0

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07/16/2026

🌍 The balance of global power is shifting. Are we prepared for what comes next?

The defining geopolitical questions of the twenty-first century extend beyond individual conflicts. They concern the changing relationships among the world's major powers, the future of global security, and the strategic decisions that will shape the decades ahead.

In this compelling TEDx Palo Alto talk, Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator and former Co-Founder and CTO of CrowdStrike, examines the emerging fault lines in today's geopolitical landscape and what they mean for policymakers, business leaders, and citizens alike.

Drawing on decades of experience in cybersecurity, national security, and international affairs, Dmitri offers a clear-eyed perspective on the growing competition among the United States, China, and other global powers. Rather than focusing solely on current events, he explores the long-term trends that are reshaping the international order and the choices that will determine whether the future is defined by conflict, competition, or cooperation.

Thoughtful, timely, and deeply relevant, this TEDx Palo Alto talk offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to better understand the forces shaping our world.

🎥 Watch the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbJV7UZxzsE

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07/15/2026

⚡ "Fusion energy has been twenty years away for the past fifty years."
For decades, that phrase has captured both the extraordinary promise and the persistent challenges of harnessing fusion, the same process that powers the Sun, as a practical source of clean energy.
Carrie von Muench, Chief Operating Officer of hashtag , explains why many scientists and engineers believe we are entering a new era. Advances in physics, engineering, computing, and private investment are converging in ways that could bring fusion energy closer to commercial reality than ever before.
Drawing on her experience leading one of the industry's pioneering companies, along with previous roles at Alphabet's X and Innovation Endeavors, Carrie offers a thoughtful perspective on what it takes to transform an ambitious scientific vision into a scalable energy solution.
If successful, fusion could fundamentally reshape the global energy landscape by providing abundant, carbon-free power to meet the growing energy demands of the twenty-first century.
Whether your interests lie in climate, technology, or the future of energy, this TEDx Palo Alto talk offers an insightful look at one of the most consequential scientific pursuits of our time.
🎥 Watch the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRNMkH2IhYg
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07/14/2026

Most people think innovation is about breakthrough technology. In reality, one of the hardest parts is surviving the years between creating something revolutionary and the moment the world is ready to embrace it.

In his TEDx Palo Alto talk, Adam Woodworth, CEO of Wing, shares what it takes to navigate that gap.

From helping transform Wing from an ambitious project at Alphabet's X, the Moonshot Factory, into the world's leading commercial drone delivery service operating on three continents, Adam has spent his career building technologies that once seemed impossible—and are now becoming part of everyday life.

Drawing on two decades of experience designing aircraft and leading engineering teams, Adam offers valuable insights into perseverance, timing, and the realities of bringing breakthrough innovation to market.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, engineer, investor, or simply fascinated by the future, this talk is a compelling reminder that success isn't just about building what's next—it's about having the patience and resilience to stay the course until the world catches up.

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07/13/2026

🧬 **What if the future of cancer treatment lies in turning cancer against itself?**

Some of the most promising advances in medicine begin by challenging long-held assumptions.

In this compelling TEDx Palo Alto talk, **Cyriac Roeding**, co-founder and CEO of Earli, explores how artificial intelligence is helping scientists develop a new approach to cancer treatment. By designing programmable genetic constructs that activate only inside cancer cells, this technology aims to prompt tumors to produce proteins that alert the immune system to recognize and eliminate the disease.

At the intersection of AI, synthetic biology, and oncology, this innovative research represents a bold new direction in the fight against cancer. Earli has raised more than $100 million from leading investors and is advised by some of the world's foremost experts in cancer research, including Nobel Prize-winning scientists.

Whether your interests lie in medicine, technology, or the future of healthcare, this TEDx Palo Alto talk offers an insightful look at how advances in artificial intelligence may help reshape the next generation of cancer therapies.

🎥 **Watch the talk:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ptX9pAocE

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07/13/2026

🚀 Editor's Pick by TED

America is returning to the Moon, but there's a critical challenge that almost no one is talking about.

What happens when the Sun sets on the Moon for 14 straight Earth days?
Without reliable power, future lunar missions, and eventually permanent human presence, could be at risk.

Tyler Bernstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeno Power, explains why energy may be the key to the next era of space exploration and how his team is developing compact nuclear batteries that can provide dependable power for years in the harshest environments on Earth and beyond.

Tyler's company has secured more than $135 million in funding, including contracts with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense, and is working to bring this groundbreaking technology to market by 2027.

We're proud that this TEDx Palo Alto talk has been selected as a TED Editor's Pick—recognition given to talks with exceptional ideas and storytelling.

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03/24/2026

Meet Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos (Dr. Vass), CoFounder and Chief Medical Officer of Longevity Health.
After spending over a decade in the traditional healthcare system, Dr. Vass realized the legacy healthcare system focused on “sick care” and there was a better way to improve people’s health by working with them proactively to live a healthy life. He decided to work with people to optimize their health, longevity, and a focus on preventative care.
Dr. Vass will speak at TEDx Palo Alto on March 28. www.tedxpa.com

03/24/2026

Meet speaker Tyler Bernstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeno Power, a company building nuclear batteries – compact power systems that can generate reliable electricity for a decade. Founded in 2018, Zeno is developing these systems to power frontier missions, from persistent infrastructure on the ocean seabed to long-duration operations on the lunar surface. Under his leadership, the company has secured more than $135M in funding, including $75M in private capital and $60M in contracts with the Pentagon and NASA, and is on track to commercialize its nuclear batteries for maritime and space applications by 2027. Tyler has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and as a Thiel Fellow.

03/24/2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to SAP for their generous support of TEDx Palo Alto 2026.
Partnerships like this make it possible for ideas worth spreading to reach and inspire our community.
We’re grateful for their sponsorship and for believing in the power of ideas to shape a better future.

03/23/2026

The amazing Blessing Chimanga will performing with his band at TEDx Palo Alto on March 28 at the Computer History Museum. Join us for Cabinet o Curiosities, an afternoon filled with great talks, music followed by a reception.
Tickets: www.tedxpa.com

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