Maya Higa made history by becoming the first Twitch streamer to deliver an official TED Talk, earning a standing ovation from the audience in Vancouver. During the speech, she spoke about using livestreaming to inspire animal conservation through her Alveus Animal Sanctuary. Maya revealed her community has raised over $7.5 million for conservation efforts since 2019. Fans and fellow creators praised the emotional moment online, calling it a major milestone for Twitch and digital creators.
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Who is Maya Higa? Twitch streamer makes history with first-ever TED Talk and standing ovation
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