For many centuries (and for many reasons) critically acclaimed creative genius has generally come from a male perspective. As theater director Jude Kelly points out in this passionately reasoned talk, that skew affects how we interpret even non-fictional women's stories and rights. She thinks there's a more useful, more inclusive way to look at ...

Jude Kelly was the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre in London for 12 years. Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest Arts Institution and London’s 3rd biggest tourist attraction. She is currently building the WOW Foundation. Jude created the WOW – Women of the World Festival in 2010 which celebrates the achievements of Women and Girls. WOW ...

Jad is a freshman at ACS who will be talking about the art of being serious. His speech wants to leave the audience with a new idea on seriousness, and how taking things too seriously could worsen mental health and affect the choices we are making.

Giving is good for the world and for each of us, and the only requirement is a willingness to love one another. It doesn't have to be about money or newsworthy activism. In this powerful talk, Kelly Hackett demonstrates that no matter who we are or what we have, everyone can be a philanthropist.