Kēvens

Miami, FL (Tuesday, March 25, 2025) – TEDxMiami, title sponsored by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (Knight), is proud to announce its upcoming event titled Beyond Boundaries: Ideas that Inspire, taking place at the New World Center, located at 500 17th Street, on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event invites attendees to explore what it means to grow, persevere, and challenge the limits we place on ourselves and our communities. As we look into breaking boundaries, the evening will feature thought-provoking talks by global leaders in technology, health, education, psychology, and innovation — along with a dynamic live performance from the pioneer of ReggaeEDM, Kēvens, whose mission is to spread messages of peace and unity that transcend cultural boundaries. He recently released his latest album titled Call To Balance which has received international acclaim, with Spain's OCIMAG magazine calling it "one of the most powerful releases of the year within the scene that embraces—equally—electronic music and ancestral roots." “TEDxMiami is all about catalyzing new ideas that can truly shape the future,” said Knight’s Miami Director Marta Viciedo. “This year’s theme, Beyond Boundaries, brings together a collection of voices that are changing the conversation in their industries and inspiring us all to push further — with resilience, courage, and imagination.” WHO: Dr. Sheena Franklin (policy & innovation) – Founder & CEO of K’ept Health and a former federal healthcare policy expert, Dr. Franklin is transforming women’s health through ethical AI, data strategy, and patient-centered technology. Her talk will explore how digital innovation can close critical gaps in care and empower women through self-advocacy. Dr. Katie Hart (early ADHD intervention) – Director of the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, Dr. Hart is a nationally recognized psychologist and researcher focused on early intervention for children with learning and behavioral challenges. She’ll share impactful strategies for building a strong foundation for school success and lifelong mental wellness. Erik Norden (AI & engineering) – Chief AI Strategy Officer at Zyphra and a pioneer in AI hardware, Erik has helped shape the future of machine learning at Apple, Google, NVIDIA, and Intel. From inventing the iPhone’s Neural Engine to optimizing LLMs, his talk will reveal how accelerating AI at the hardware level can revolutionize tech as we know it. Dr. Sunita Sah (organizational psychology) – A physician, award-winning professor at Cornell, and national bestselling author, Dr. Sah is a leading voice in behavioral science. Her research on influence, compliance, and defiance helps leaders and organizations make more ethical, transparent decisions in high-stakes environments. Kyle Vowinkel (leadership & negotiation) – A former FBI Special Agent, Kyle served on both the elite Hostage Rescue Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit, with deployments to over 20 countries. Now a leadership advisor and speaker, he will share how trust, mindset, and communication drive outcomes even in the most extreme conditions. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: Kēvens (music & performance) – Kēvens, a former DJ turned singer-songwriter and the pioneer of ReggaeEDM, uses his music to unite people across divides, promoting multiculturalism and positivity. He began his career in Miami and later joined the progressive reggae group Le Coup. His live performances blend drum 'n' bass with rock-reggae dub, featuring dynamic vocals and visuals. Kēvens has toured globally alongside artists like Steven Tyler, Ice Cube, and Carlos Santana. He advocates the mantra: "Positivity is a Necessity." WHAT: TEDxMiami 2025 - Beyond Boundaries: Ideas that Inspire WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Doors open at 6 p.m. EST WHERE: New World Center, 500 17TH Street, Miami Beach, FL HOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxmiami-beyond-boundaries-ideas-that-inspire-tickets-1255164032409 For more information, visit TEDxMiami.com and follow @TEDxMiami on Facebook, Instagram (@TEDx.Miami), Twitter, and YouTube. # # # About TEDxMiami In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxMiami, where x = independently organized TED event. At TEDxMiami, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized. For more information, visit TEDxMiami.com and follow @TEDxMiami on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. About TED TED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.  TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, but today it spans a multitude of worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. In addition to the TED Talks curated from our annual conferences and published on TED.com, we produce original podcasts, short video series, animated educational lessons (TED-Ed) and TV programs that are translated into more than 100 languages and distributed via partnerships around the world. Each year, thousands of independently run TEDx events bring people together to share ideas and bridge divides in communities on every continent. Through the Audacious Project, TED has helped catalyze more than $3 billion in funding for projects that seek to make the world more beautiful, sustainable and just. In 2020, TED launched Countdown, an initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis and mobilize a movement for a net-zero future, and in 2023 TED launched TED Democracy to spark a new kind of conversation focused on realistic pathways towards a more vibrant and equitable future. View a full list of TED’s many programs and initiatives. 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