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Some of the most important climate breakthroughs of our time already exist — but what will it take to move them out of the lab and into the world? TED Countdown and Tencent invite you to meet the 2026 CarbonX program winners: scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs advancing carbon capture and removal, clean energy storage, and industrial-scale climate solutions from prototype to deployment.

The future has never felt more volatile. Politically, technologically and culturally, the rules are being rewritten. It will require immense collective effort to continue to build a hopeful pathway forward at every level of society and humans will need to come together like never before to do so. For TED2026, we’ve upped our level of ambition and conducted a global search to identify the most powerful speakers from every corner of planet Earth.

106,219 Views 47 Questions Answered TEDEd Animation Let’s Begin… Contrary to popular belief, "The Thinker" sculpture isn’t just a universal symbol of eternal contemplation. French sculptor Auguste Rodin intended it to represent a specific person— and fit into a much larger piece featuring the fiery pits of Hell. So, who was "The Thinker," and what was he actually thinking? Noah Charney digs into the secrets of this infamous work of art. Create and share a new lesson based on this one.

Manoush Zomorodi Manoush Zomorodi is the host of TED Radio Hour. She is a journalist, podcaster and media entrepreneur, and her work reflects her passion for investigating how technology and business are transforming humanity. Zomorodi is a co-founder of Stable Genius Productions and is the co-host and co-creator of ZigZag, the business podcast about being human.

Together with nine brilliant guest curators, we’re surfacing the voices — some familiar, many not — that will help us navigate what’s coming. Learn more about our curation approach. More speakers to be added soon! No matches found We couldn’t find a speaker by that name or title. Try a different search. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique.

Here are the talks everyone couldn’t stop watching in 2025. From how to spot deepfakes and read minds to breakthroughs in robotics and longer-lasting produce, these ideas captured attention — and sparked conversation worldwide.

From near-death discoveries to redefining how we connect, here are 10 unforgettable talks from 2025. Explore breakthroughs in AI, the future of voting and new thinking on life in space — plus bold ideas on art, parenting and resilience.

Democracy is an ever-evolving work in progress — and it's far from finished. Explore powerful ideas from leaders imagining, building and sustaining a brighter democratic future. (Made possible with the support of Visit Philadelphia)