THE THEME
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis: The Beauty of Change
Change is everywhere. In nature, science, technology, societies, and in ourselves. It is constant and often unavoidable.
Our 2026 theme, Metamorphosis, was inspired by the natural world. There’s a lesser-known fact about caterpillars: fewer than 2% actually become butterflies. Transformation is demanding, uncertain, and never guaranteed.
That same pattern appears far beyond nature. Scientific breakthroughs, social change, cultural shifts, and technological progress all move through unstable phases before something new can take shape.
At TEDxPraça Gil Eanes 2026, we explore serious forms of change, past, present, and future, through research, evidence, lived experience, and new perspectives on how transformation really happens.
A full day of bold ideas, transformative conversations, and immersive experiences
THE EVENT
What you can expect
Inspiring speakers
A carefully curated lineup exploring big questions and new perspectives across diverse disciplines.
Ideas that stay with you
Talks designed to challenge assumptions, spark curiosity, and open up new ways of seeing the world.
A beautiful setting
Hosted at Centro Cultural de Lagos, an inspiring space made for creativity, conversation, & new ideas.
Two languages
Talks are delivered in European Portuguese and English, with live translation available on the day
(*bring your headphones!).
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THE LOCATION
Where you can find us