TEDxCUNY 2026: PLAYBACK

Come rewind, reflect, and reimagine to pave a way forward with TEDxCUNY PLAYBACK Conference! "The future belongs to those who learn from the past and live boldly in the present." — Nelson Mandela Every idea, movement, and breakthrough begins somewhere. As we grapple with the present, it is critical to look back to the actions we’ve taken, conflicts we’ve endured, and resolutions we’ve found. Rewinding old tapes, replaying cherished memories, and repeating our favorite songs invites us to uncover the moments that define us. Playback allows us to rest, reflect, and re-engage with the stories that have shaped our world. It challenges us to learn from our shared history and reimagine the future through the lens of discovery and insight: what have we learned, and how can we use the past to pave a way forward? Together, we pause the tapes to rediscover lost stories, rethink old narratives, and celebrate our resilience.