If we think about it – the story about the origin of life is so improbable. It happened against all odds. A pure coincidence that led to the simplest unicellular organism, from which countless fascinating life forms have since evolved, including us. The beauty of it is, that this is still happening today. Sometimes we find life in the most unexpected places, whether it’s an unknown species of fish in the dark depths of our oceans or a dandelion struggling through the pavement.

We are fascinated by stories in which success was only a faint hope at the beginning. Stories that tell of struggle and setbacks, of a dream doomed to fail until a turning point that changes the course of events for the better. Whether it’s the story of a brilliant engineer who saves a community from famine, a medical breakthrough that saves the lives of thousands, a remarkable leader who galvanizes people to champion their cause or a story about a personal struggle. We love stories whose outcome is uncertain, and at TEDxNuremberg we believe these stories are worth spreading.
This year, we invite everyone to share their story of how they managed to push through against all odds. What was your journey that seemed impossible at the start? What was it that drove you? What are the paths we, as a society, must embark on, even if the goal seems so far away?

Let us reflect on these questions together and prove that even the tiniest chance of success is enough. Many people dream of making the impossible possible – and many already did. Against the odds!