Ibiza’s leading ideas festival returns on 14 March with a theme that invites us to reclaim critical thought in an age of AI and acceleration.

All eyes were on Ibiza Town’s Can Ventosa cultural centre as TEDxDaltVila – the first event of its kind on the island – made landfall on Ibiza. Headed up by Ibiza-based producer Mia Kirn and with over eight months of planning behind it, the ambitious project saw 18 speakers take to the stage, along with comedians, performance artists and musicians.

As the island prepares to host the second annual TEDx conference, we look at the impact – both personal and social – on the lives of two of last year’s speakers.