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2025 Speakers
They brought amazing ideas to share with the world!
To learn more about each speaker, click on their headshot.
Kathy Ball-Toncic
We need to stop letting our fear of saying the wrong thing keep us from supporting others in crisis, and start taking concrete action. Real empathy comes from showing up, not from finding perfect words.
Nilou Vakil
What if our built environment engaged all our senses, not just sight? Imagine a world where spaces were designed to be fully inclusive where architecture didn’t just serve the visually abled but embraced the needs of the visually impaired as well.
Zachary Schroeder
At just 21, a cancer diagnosis profoundly reshaped my perspective on life. Over the coming years, it also deepened my understanding of healthcare and the unique value of healthcare to rural communities.
Alejandro Sabillón
This talk explores the concept of music as a universal experience, extending beyond human expression to encompass the sounds and potential musicality of flora, fauna, and future synthetic consciousnesses.
Sara Moses
We need to stop viewing trauma as simply--or only--destructive and start recognizing it as a catalyst for growth. By building an emotional first aid kit and learning to be the boss of our thoughts, we can proactively shape our response to any setback or tragedy we encounter.
Stephanie Swanson
The Inevitability of Disability. We will all eventually face disability, whether it comes from illness, injury, or age, and absolutely none of us are ready.
Barron Peper
What if architecture held the key to solving disconnection and loneliness? By aligning our values with how we design our homes and spaces, we can effortlessly invite the connection we’ve been longing for.
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