Words Move People Before They Change the World

What does it mean to be human in a world that desperately needs saving?

Amara Gabriela van der Elst answers that question with words that move, rhythm that resonates, and a voice that refuses to be ignored. A spoken word artist, dancer, performer and storyteller, known from stages spanning Houston to Berlin and everywhere in between, Amara opens this session by holding up a mirror to our shared humanity. Her performance creates space to listen, to feel the weight of collective responsibility and the possibility of a beautiful future. This talk is an invitation to reflect, to connect and ultimately to act.