From questioning the universe's edge as a child in Athens to leading America's premier particle physics laboratory, Dr. Lia Merminga shares her remarkable journey through the world of scientific discovery.

Mark Hersam is a nanotechnologist who believes that understanding materials at the shortest of length scales can provide solutions to the world’s largest problems.

Alessandro F. Rotta Loria studies the world beneath our feet––the underground.

When architect Abbie Clary experienced the heartbreaking loss of her father within a fragmented healthcare system, it forever transformed her approach to healthcare design.

Renowned architect Carol Ross Barney reveals how cities, while being humanity's greatest achievement, are also one of the biggest contributors to climate change.

What if the key to solving humanity’s greatest challenges—from curing diseases to understanding the universe—was a machine capable of a quintillion calculations per second? Meet Aurora, the supercomputer changing the game for science.

What would the world be like if the disability community designed it?" With this provocative question, Vanessa Harris opens a groundbreaking exploration of universal access.

Environmental artist and urban agriculture pioneer Erika Allen reveals how "environmental alchemy" can transform cities through sustainable food systems.

Chicago's DJ Lady D, JB Elite, and the 40+ Double Dutch Club perform a never-before-seen collaboration to celebrate the vibrant culture of Chicago and to open up the TEDxChicago 2024 show.

J. Ivy performs pieces from his award-winning albums at TEDxChicago 2024