TEDxUniversityofJohannesburg

24/09/2026

Today marks one week since TEDx University of Johannesburg 2026!

A week later, we’re still reflecting on the ideas, conversations, connections, and unforgettable moments that made the day so special. Here are a few photos to take us back to a day filled with inspiration, curiosity, and new perspectives. ✨

Here’s to the moments that take us Beyond the Binary and continue to spark ideas long after the stage lights fade.


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18/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for 2026, you made the night truly unforgettable!
Your energy, curiosity, and
passion for ideas turned this event into something extraordinary. Here’s to the ideas that challenge the norm, spark new perspectives, and take us beyond the binary.

Thank you to our amazing partners: Nedbank, Johannesburg Business School

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17/09/2026

09/12/2025

We’re proud to announce that Prof Habib Noorbhai, PhD’s TEDx talk, “Why Milliseconds Matter”, is now available on YouTube, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R93jQ3EWKOk

In this important talk, Prof Habib Noorbhai, PhD dives into how milliseconds, those tiny slices of time, can mean the difference between success and failure in sports, health, and performance. Drawing on years of research in exercise science, physiology, and emerging technologies like AI and XR, he reveals how data and science can transform how we think about peak performance, health, and human potential.

Habib Noorbhai is a full Professor in Health and Sports Science at the University of Johannesburg and a Visiting Professor at MIT. He obtained his Ph.D. in Exercise Science from UCT in 2017 and his interdisciplinary research spans cricket science, exercise physiology and health technologies, with a growing focus on AI and XR.

Milliseconds Matter explores both the promise and peril of decision-making in XR: its abilityto accelerate learning, enhance performance, and offer equitable...