TEDx University of Malta has announced its fourth annual conference under the theme of 'Quirks', which will take place on April 5. 

"Previous editions of our conference have amazed, moved and inspired thousands far beyond our shores, through the power of the TEDx community," organisers said of the event, which brings together creative speakers from various fields to share their ideas. 

"The formation of our contemporary existence is the result of a symbiotic process between our shared past and a multitude of visions for our future. Just as the old demands regeneration through the new, any novel concept must seek to latch itself onto the sedimentary foundation of history to be viable.

"In time, what was once new becomes understood, accepted, adopted, and in turn, old itself.

"Indeed, a mere rudimentary examination of our collective past reveals an incessant pattern of the common taming the subversive. As we explore the plethora of peculiarities which surround our societies, we cannot help but wonder what will happen when the odd inescapably becomes the habitual; when a seemingly fleeting fad sticks around to form another layer of the mundane."

"Is it us who mould the quirks to match the comfort of our expectations? Or are they who shape our behaviour, one dent at a time?"

The event will be held at the Valletta Campus Theatre on April 5 and 6.30pm. Further information and tickets may be obtained via https://www.tedxuniversityofmalta.org/

TEDxUniversityofMalta will be hosted by Alexandra Alden and is supported by the University of Malta, the University Students Council (KSU), along with BRND WGN, Farsons, and Delicata.