It’s one of the oldest questions we ask — and one of the most urgent today.

In a world shaped by rapid technological change, political tension, economic uncertainty, and increasing social fragmentation, love is no longer just a personal emotion. It’s a force that influences how we design systems, build communities, and imagine the future.

From neuroscience to philosophy, we’re beginning to understand love not as something abstract, but as something deeply structural. A biological need for connection. A social glue that holds societies together. A driver of empathy, cooperation, and resilience in times of change.

At TEDxMarvila 2026, we explore love not only in relationships, but in leadership, in cities, in migration, in creativity, and in the invisible systems that shape how we live.

What does it mean to build with care in an economy driven by speed?

What role does love play in bridging cultures, generations, and identities?

And how might our understanding of love redefine the way we lead, create, and coexist?

Our speakers bring perspectives that challenge, expand, and reframe — from science and technology to art, philosophy, and human experience. Each talk offers a new lens. Each moment invites reflection, and perhaps, transformation.

Because love is not only something we feel.

It’s something we practice.

Something we design.

Something we choose.

Join us on May 24th at Pátio da Galé, in the heart of Lisbon, for a day of ideas, connection, and shared humanity.

We’d love to have you there.