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The proceedings of Tell.Me 2026 – 3rd International Symposium on Biographical Narratives in Arts, Media, and Society present a curated collection of the scientific and artistic contributions to be presented during the upcoming symposium, scheduled to take place online on 28 and 29 May 2026. This edition is the result of a significant tripartite collaboration involving institutions in Macau (University of Saint Joseph), Portugal (ISMAT and CICANT), and Brazil (University of São Paulo), uniting a global community of scholars, artists, and practitioners. The volume explores the shifting landscape of the "biographical" in an age defined by algorithmic mediation and rapid digital circulation. Centred on the theme The Power of Biographical Narratives, the contributors move beyond traditional autobiography to examine how documentary, sonic, and hybrid storytelling practices reshape our understanding of identity and memory. These studies do more than describe contemporary culture; they problematize the ethical tensions of authorship, authenticity, and representational agency inherent in modern, participatory media. A recurring theme throughout the volume is the notion that, within our current digital ecosystem, narrative, media, and society do not merely transmit meaning, but actively co-create it. As biographical stories unfold across increasingly networked and interactive formats, they challenge traditional notions of authority and enable the democratisation of narration. By embracing these evolving forms, the collected works position storytelling not merely as a way to preserve the past but as a living, participatory process that actively negotiates and redefines both individual and collective identities.