Tali Sharot is a leading cognitive neuroscientist and author of the acclaimed books 'The Optimism Bias' and 'The Influential Mind'. As an Associate Professor at University College London, her research focuses on the psychological and neural mechanisms that underlie human decision-making, particularly in the domains of risk, emotion and motivation.

Sharot's TED Talks have garnered millions of views, revealing how our inbuilt optimism shapes everything from personal choices to large-scale environmental challenges. Her keynotes provide science-backed strategies for cultivating more positive and productive mindsets.