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The TED Countdown Summit will bring together a visionary group of global innovators, business executives, scientists, policymakers, next-generation leaders, artists, activists — all united in their commitment to building a brighter future.

Our world is in the midst of a hard reset. Institutions are faltering, and achievements, like the Paris Agreement, appear increasingly precarious. Critical challenges that mark everyday life remain unresolved, deepening fears about our shared future. Yet amid these headwinds, there are clear signs of progress toward a better world. Booming clean energy industries in China, the end of coal in the U.K., and a new generation of leaders in Kenya committed to leapfrogging old patterns of development, all point the way forward. Positive tipping points – many already in motion – can take us further, faster. There is no path to achieving the Paris goals that does not run through Africa. That’s why we’ve chosen to host the 2025 Summit in Nairobi, a city on the vanguard of the continent’s energy transition. Kenya boasts one of the greenest grids in the world, with 90% of its electricity from renewables and 50% of this from geothermal. With 70% of its population under 30, Kenya is also home to a new generation of leaders committed to leapfrogging old patterns and pioneering a resilient path to economic development. In Nairobi, we will gather to learn from one another, bridge divides, and harness the wisdom and creativity of a remarkable network of leaders spanning sectors and geographies. The TED Countdown Summit will gather innovative thinkers and radical changemakers to inspire commitment and collaboration, fast-track solutions, and create a world that proves better than we think.