TEDx Talks

Meaning First | Alex Macolino & Gus Reed | TEDxEsei School Barcelona

Jun 3, 2026

The session explored how AI enhances what humans bring to the table, but cannot replace the fundamentals of success: love for what we do, consistency, and discipline. It highlighted that in an AI-driven world, these human qualities become even more essential for meaningful growth and leadership. An emerging entrepreneur exploring the intersection of philosophy and enterprise, representing a new generation building with AI as a primary collaborator. With a background in Communication and Advertising, he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at ESEI Business School. Gus Reed is an emerging entrepreneur exploring the intersection between philosophy, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence. Part of the first generation building alongside AI as a creative collaborator, he combines philosophical thinking with venture creation. He holds a background in Philosophy and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at ESEI Business School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Sessions 4.30.26 @ Stove Works | Blake Worthington | TEDxChattanooga Salon

Jun 3, 2026

TEDxChattanooga Sessions has always been about the space between the notes: the stories, the vulnerability, the humanity behind the music. This year, alongside Stove Works, we deepened that experience by also inviting visual art into the room where we collectively explored the intersection of music and visual art. The musicians not only performed stripped down versions of their originals but also perform a brand new song in response to a piece of art in the gallery. During their sets, they performed next to that piece of art sharing the creative journey and the connection they discovered between sound and art. Blake Worthington's setlist: 1. Wouldn't Be Here Now 2. Talk to Ghosts 3. Life Keeps On (debut) inspired by "Listening With My Feet" Talented singer-songwriter originally from the Bluegrass Capital of the World, Owensboro, Kentucky. With a passion for music that runs deep, Blake is fully dedicated to crafting heartfelt songs and captivating audiences with his soulful performances. Having spent several years in Nashville, Tennessee, Blake immersed himself in the vibrant music scene, honing his skills as a musician and songwriter. He played in various bands, collaborating with fellow musicians and exploring different genres. This experience allowed him to develop a versatile sound that blends elements of folk, rock, and Americana. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such Tom Petty, John Hartford, John Prine, Wilco, and REM; Blake's music carries a nostalgic yet contemporary feel. His love for roots rock shines through in his heartfelt lyrics and melodic compositions, creating a sound that resonates with listeners of all ages. Now residing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Blake has formed the Blake Worthington STRING Band which is captivating audiences with raw talent and genuine passion for music. The String Band thrives on the energy of live performances, cherishing the opportunity to connect with people through music. Whether he's strumming his guitar, singing his heart out, or sharing stories through his lyrics, Blake Worthington's music is a testament to his dedication and love for the craft. With each song, he invites listeners on a heartfelt journey, leaving a lasting impression and a desire for more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Algoritmo de la hospitalidad: beneficio mutuo de la amabilidad | Leandro Moller | TEDxU Valpo Chile

Jun 3, 2026

En esta charla, Leandro propone el algoritmo de la hospitalidad: una forma de poner al cliente en el centro, fortalecer los equipos y convertir la amabilidad en una práctica concreta. Desde la industria de los servicios, muestra cómo un saludo puede cambiar por completo una experiencia de atención. Leandro Moller Foster es Ingeniero Comercial y Gerente General de Novotel Santiago Las Condes. Con más de veinte años de experiencia en la alta dirección hotelera, ha liderado equipos en cadenas internacionales como Disney, Hyatt y Accor en Estados Unidos, Europa y Chile. El 2024 fue reconocido como Manager of the Year para Norte e Hispanoamérica por Accor. Además de su trayectoria ejecutiva, ha desarrollado un fuerte trabajo en formación y reflexión profesional, con dos libros publicados sobre liderazgo y cultura de servicio. Hoy comparte una idea que nace de décadas observando cómo se construye, día a día, una verdadera experiencia de hospitalidad. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Growth Beyond Comfort | Clara Abou Rjeily | TEDxJamhour

Jun 3, 2026

Why do we spend so much of our lives trying to avoid failure, uncertainty, and vulnerability? In this talk, Clara Abou Rjeily reflects on the moments that challenged her plans, reshaped her identity, and forced her to start over. Through a personal journey marked by unexpected detours, she explores how growth often begins when we stop trying to control every outcome and allow ourselves to embrace the unknown. Clara Abou Rjeily is a 21-year-old Computer and Communication Engineering student and model. Known for her curiosity and optimistic outlook, she rarely lets fear stop her from trying something new. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Eğitim, Zihin ve Dönüşüm | Esef Hakan Toytok | TEDxBingöl University

Jun 3, 2026

Eğitim, bireyin dünyayı algılama biçimini değiştiren ve dönüşümünü sağlayan güçlü bir araçtır. Bu konuşmada, öğrenmenin zihin gelişimi ve kişisel dönüşüm üzerindeki etkileri ele alınıyor. He completed her master's degree in educational sciences at Sakarya University and her doctorate at Abant İzzet Baysal University. She has been pursuing her academic career since 2014. Having worked as a teacher for 2 years and as an administrator for 12 years within the Ministry of National Education, Toytok actively participated in numerous projects, boards, and commissions during this period. Currently, she works at the Faculty of Education at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Huzur Bir Haktır / Designing Cities for Peace | Basak Kaval | TEDxAlsancak Salon

Jun 3, 2026

Başak Kaval gecekonduların yuttuğu kent kırsallarından, Paris gibi dünya metropollerine şehir planlamada "insan+doğa dostu" ve rejeneratif kentsel planlamanın huzur temelli dönüşümünü TEDx sahnesine taşıyor. Ve Huzur'un bir kentli ve insan hakkı olduğunu savunuyor. ....... Başak Kaval brings the transformation of human+nature friendly and regenerative urban planning based on peace to the TEDx stage, from urban countryside swallowed by slums to world metropolises like Paris, and argues that peace is a right of the city dweller and of humanity. Başak Kaval is a senior urban planner, entrepreneur, and sailor who brings together spatial thinking, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. She graduated from Dokuz Eylül University’s Department of City and Regional Planning, completed her master’s degree in the same field, and continues her doctoral studies. After beginning her career in the public sector and gaining project coordination experience in the private sector, she founded Kıyı Studio in 2006, where she has led planning, architecture, construction, and consultancy processes through a holistic approach for public institutions, private companies, and investors. She has also taken part in ventures such as Parlons Cafe & Patisserie and Fi Salda Hotel with her family. With academic publications on urbanisation and active roles in a range of civil society organisations, she continues to work at the intersection of city-making, entrepreneurship, and community life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How Light Shapes Your Brain and Behavior | Jonathan Rechtman | TEDxShahe Street Salon

Jun 3, 2026

Fast-food restaurants use red and yellow to stimulate appetite, while luxury brands use muted tones to evoke calm. Beyond color, the rhythm of light — how it pulses over time — can also shape how we think, feel, and perform. Jonathan explores how light’s colors and rhythms influence brain activity, showing how “vibe coding” could transform health, focus, and sleep in the future. Vibe Science联合创始人/商务总监 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The creative possibilities of rock paper scissors | John Dixon | TEDxOdense

Jun 3, 2026

Creativity begins with play - and with the courage to see the familiar differently. Through a reimagining of Rock Paper Scissors, this talk reveals how small shifts in perspective can transform limitations into powerful creative opportunities. Playful Educator This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The courage of cultural chameleons | Kathy Borys Siddiqui | TEDxOdense

Jun 3, 2026

A six-year-old hears martial law on the radio and everything changes. This is not just a story of migration, but of identity being rebuilt again and again. Through four countries and four “relationships,” she reveals how leaving reshapes who we are. And why home is something we carry, not a place we return to. Intercultural Awareness & Communication This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

You will die. So why haven't you planned? | Michael Lauritzen | TEDxOdense

Jun 3, 2026

It’s the one certainty we all share, yet almost no one prepares for it. This talk uncovers the hidden reasons we avoid planning for death, and how to finally take the first simple step. Chief Product Officer & Chief Commercial Officer at TestaViva This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Moments that Multiplied | Raghunandan Saraf | TEDxGoodShepherdIntlSchool

Jun 3, 2026

Raghunandan speaks with energy and insight about how ordinary choices can create extraordinary ripple effects. Drawing from powerful stories—from Gandhi’s defining moment on a railway platform to lessons from innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—he explores how small decisions shape larger outcomes. Through his simple ABCD framework—Awareness, Big Picture, Compounding, and Discipline—he breaks down how meaningful impact begins. Reflecting on his own journey of starting a business from a small town, he shares lessons on clarity, courage, and community. His message is simple yet powerful: you do not need to change the world overnight; you simply need to make one intentional decision and begin your ripple today. Raghunandan Saraf is the Founder and Owner of Saraf Furniture, one of India’s leading direct-to-consumer solid wood furniture brands. Hailing from Sardarshahar, Rajasthan, he represents a family legacy deeply rooted in furniture manufacturing and exports. In 2009, he founded Insaraf.com with a clear vision: to bring handcrafted Sheesham wood furniture directly to Indian consumers by eliminating intermediaries. Under his leadership, the brand has evolved into a nationally recognised name, offering thousands of products through experience centres in major cities and a robust digital platform. Mr. Raghunandan is widely regarded for seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with modern, technology-driven retail. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Small Choices Shape Us Before our Achievements | Nithin Jayaraj | TEDxGoodShepherdIntlSchool

Jun 3, 2026

Nithin’s talk explores the idea that the most meaningful transformations in life are often not driven by grand plans or dramatic moments—but by small, repeated actions. Through personal stories of leaving behind a structured path in business and unexpectedly finding himself isolated during the pandemic, he reflects on how disruption became an opportunity for reinvention. What began with simple routines, improvised workouts, and everyday habits gradually evolved into a new lifestyle and purpose. Drawing from his own journey and observations, Nithin challenges conventional ideas about motivation and success, reminding us that change does not begin with inspiration—it begins with repetition, and the smallest choices we make today create the ripples that shape who we become tomorrow. Nithin is a traditional fitness trainer and a pioneer in bringing Indian strength tools to the mainstream. He founded Shredded Farmer in 2017 to revive traditional training and reshape India’s fitness culture. Having trained over 10,000 clients and built a 110k+ community, he specialises in tools like the Gada, Persian meels, and Sumtola, focusing on functional strength, joint resilience, and sustainable fitness that creates a lasting ripple of impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Risk of Being Unknown | April Martini | TEDxApex

Jun 3, 2026

April Martini is a TEDx speaker, certified life coach, and US Army veteran who challenges people to ask a harder question: authentic to what? After 18 years in corporate leadership, she left to build a practice rooted in a simple but uncomfortable truth, most people are living a story they never chose. Her TEDx talk, "The Risk of Being Unknown," is an invitation to become an examined leader: to stop running on autopilot and start making a conscious choice about who you actually are. April Martini is a TEDx speaker, certified life coach, and US Army veteran who challenges people to ask a harder question: authentic to what? After 18 years in corporate leadership, she left to build a practice rooted in a simple but uncomfortable truth, most people are living a story they never chose. Her TEDx talk, "The Risk of Being Unknown," is an invitation to become an examined leader: to stop running on autopilot and start making a conscious choice about who you actually are. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Why Your Hardest Seasons Make You Irreplaceable | KARTHIK CHANDRAKANT | TEDxCAIAS

Jun 3, 2026

We live in an era where artificial intelligence can effortlessly write our code, analyse our complex data, and automate our daily workflows. But in a world rapidly adapting to automated perfection, what is it that actually makes a human being irreplaceable? In this powerhouse TEDx talk, elite AI practitioner, author, and tech leader Karthik Chandrakant strips back the glamour of high-tech algorithms to reveal a deeply personal story of human resilience. Despite leading major AI initiatives at Amazon and scaling massive data science teams globally but in the trenches of a devastating professional and personal crisis. Navigating extreme corporate lows, legal battles, and hospitals during his darkest season, he managed to write an extensive 45,000-word manuscript—a book that almost wasn't—discovering that his resolve didn't just save his work; it saved his life. Seamlessly blending his tech expertise with profound life lessons, Karthik redefines the boundaries of human capability. He introduces the transformative W.A.R. framework (Within, Anchor, Resolve) as a tool to rise when your world completely breaks. AI can mimic logic, but it cannot search its soul, find an anchor in chaos, or choose to fight forward. This talk is a vital reminder that your struggles aren’t glitches in your system—they are the exact wiring that makes you completely irreplaceable. Karthik Chandrakant is an AI practitioner with over 14 years of global experience building AI-driven products, platforms, and Data Science solutions. He began his career as a Data Scientist at Mu Sigma, solving complex business problems for Fortune 100 companies. He later joined Infogain before moving to Amazon. At Amazon, he worked on pricing analytics and led Alexa AI (Knowledge) initiatives for the ANZ region. Currently, Karthik is a Senior VP, Head of Data Science & AI at Imarticus Learning, where he built and scaled a high-impact AI team from 1 to over 60 members. His team focuses on developing BI solutions, ML, NLP, and GenAI applications along with driving AI training and delivery programs. Recently launched his book 'AI Essentials', published by Vibrant Publishers, distills practical insights from his experience building real-world AI solutions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Le succès est un équilibre : dépasse tes limites | Naim Khelif | TEDxPantheon Assas

Jun 3, 2026

Dans ce talk, Naim Khelif raconte le prix caché de l’entre-deux : vouloir tout vivre, tout réussir, tout embrasser à la fois. À partir d’une expérience entre travail, voyage, ambition et surcharge mentale, il déconstruit le fantasme de la liberté totale vendu par les réseaux sociaux et met en lumière ce qu’il coûte vraiment. Entre Lombok, Tokyo et Bali, il montre comment la quête de “tout tenir” peut conduire à une forme de déséquilibre intérieur, où l’on est partout et nulle part à la fois. À travers un récit intime et lucide, il invite à repenser la réussite non comme une accumulation, mais comme un choix assumé de présence et de priorité. Naim Khelif est un professionnel issu du monde commercial et entrepreneurial, avec une expérience marquée par le terrain, la vente et la construction de projets au contact du réel . Son parcours l’a amené à interroger la manière dont on cherche à concilier ambition, mobilité, liberté et performance dans une génération fortement exposée aux injonctions de réussite. À travers son expérience personnelle et professionnelle, il s’intéresse aux effets de la surcharge mentale, de la dispersion et de la pression à “tout faire tenir” dans une même vie. Son intervention propose une lecture à la fois concrète et introspective des équilibres fragiles qui structurent les parcours contemporains. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

500 Million Streams Started in Silence | Udit Saxena | TEDxIMTGhaziabad

Jun 3, 2026

Udit Saxena left a 9 LPA engineering offer to sit alone in a room with a Yamaha synthesizer. Then COVID hit, and the music industry froze for months. This talk traces what happened in between: not a breakthrough moment, but a slow, repetitive climb made mostly in private; showing up in silence, long before the world was listening. He calls it silence, refinement, and intent. Udit Saxena is a Mumbai-based music director, singer, and composer. Self-taught and eight years into a career he chose over a stable salary, his project Mausiq has crossed 150 million streams in India and 500 million globally. He has been nominated at the Radio Mirchi Freedom Awards and CMA, and in 2025 represented India at Doroga Na Yaltu in Russia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How microorganisms keep our planet alive | Nathalie Eiris Henriksen | TEDxOdense

Jun 3, 2026

The tiniest forms of life hold the fate of everything else. From the air we breathe to the balance of entire oceans, microorganisms are constantly working to keep Earth stable. This talk reframes them not as threats, but as essential partners. Protecting them is not optional, it is survival. Marine Microbiologist This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

2 mots : 1 équilibre  | Isabelle Dréan Rivette | TEDxPantheon Assas

Jun 3, 2026

Exister, c’est l’équilibre entre qui l’on est et ce que l’on fait… entre nos 2 mots intérieurs et leurs échos extérieurs Quand on l’a intégré tout peut commencer Alors trouver vos deux mots et Exister ! 3 ouvrages 2 continents 1 conviction : l’humain d’abord. Isabelle Drean-Rivette est une juriste au parcours rare : avocate, magistrate, chercheuse, auteure. Elle ne fait pas que juger des actes : elle révèle ce qui les provoque. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Nature's lessons on work and life | Rikke Louise Fage-Fjord | TEDxOdense

Jun 3, 2026

Imagine your work life following the natural rhythm of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. This talk explores how pausing, reflecting, and regenerating can transform the way we lead and collaborate. Learn why slowing down is the ultimate path to lasting impact. Social Anthropologist This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Make The Polluter Pay | Alexander Holm | TEDxOdense

Jun 3, 2026

Everything we rely on looks free until it disappears. Clean air, food, water, stability. This talk uncovers the hidden value of nature and how half the global economy depends on it. Then it makes a bold case for charging those who treat it as expendable. Biologist This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What grief taught me about life | Anna Sunesson | TEDxLegnano

Jun 3, 2026

”When you find yourself in the dark valley and it feels impossible to ever rise again. The hope is not gone. By sharing my journey of losing my baby and touching the depth of grief and then my way back. I hope to encourage you to never give up on life. And in that place, where the power of human connection, choice and moving beyond emotions become the key ingredients, You slowly rise again. The darkest moments become a gift that leads to transformation to loving deeper and being more alive. When you decide to not escape or stay stuck, life awaits you on the other side of the bridge.” English Language Teacher Insegno lingua inglese come spazio di incontro tra culture, identità e possibilità. Credo che imparare una lingua significhi attraversare confini interiori prima ancora che geografici. In aula lavoro per creare fiducia, curiosità e rispetto reciproco, perché ogni parola nuova è un ponte tra ciò che siamo e ciò che possiamo comprendere degli altri. Motto Tratta gli altri come vorresti essere trattato. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Costruire relazioni vere | Andrea & Nevio Zucca | TEDxLegnano

Jun 3, 2026

In questo talk, Andrea e Nevio Zucca ci accompagnano dentro una riflessione profonda sulla distanza che separa la semplice connessione dall'unione autentica. Nati e cresciuti a Trieste, attraverso la loro storia di fratelli e imprenditori nel mondo del marketing, mostrano come condividere un cognome o un lavoro non basti per sentirsi davvero uniti. La vera unione, spiegano, è una scelta quotidiana: la responsabilità di proteggere un legame anche quando sarebbe più facile allontanarsi. Nel loro percorso umano e professionale hanno trasformato le differenze in una risorsa, sviluppando una visione fondata sul valore della relazione, della responsabilità e della costruzione condivisa. Imprenditori Nevio Mi occupo di marketing da oltre venticinque anni e accompagno le imprese nei loro percorsi di crescita. Credo che, come in un grande vino, anche nel business contino metodo, tempo e passione. Unisco visione strategica e sensibilità umana, convinto che le relazioni siano il vero capitale di ogni progetto. Andrea Da oltre trent’anni affianco imprenditori e manager nello sviluppo del loro business. Lavoro sulla costruzione di strategie solide e sostenibili, aiutando le aziende a trovare posizionamento e direzione. Credo in una visione condivisa, capace di unire competenze diverse verso un obiettivo comune. Motto Una visione, insieme. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Balloon Theory of Luck | Alexander Wakim | TEDxJamhour

Jun 3, 2026

In this talk, Alexander Wakim challenges the way we perceive luck through what he calls “The Balloon Theory of Luck.” Drawing from successes in international case competitions and consulting, where he was often labeled as “lucky”, he explores how repetition, pressure, and unseen volume gradually negate luck in the eyes of others. The talk reframes luck not as something inherited, but as something merited through consistency, volume, and the willingness to keep going long before the “pop” of success becomes visible to others. Alexander Wakim is a consultant passionate about human behavior, performance, and personal growth. His experiences in international case competitions and consulting shaped his interest in the unseen volume of work behind confidence, composure, and success. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Ci vuole coraggio per diventare chi sei | Marilù Fiore | TEDxLegnano

Jun 3, 2026

In questo talk, Marilù Fiore ci accompagna in una riflessione sul peso delle aspettative, delle etichette e della paura di scegliere. Attraverso la sua storia personale, racconta cosa significa essere “figlia di”, cercare il proprio valore oltre un cognome e trovare il coraggio di scegliere chi diventare. Head of Marketing & Social Impact Mi occupo di marketing e impatto sociale, con uno sguardo attento all’equità e alla leadership femminile. Credo che tra ciò che ereditiamo e ciò che scegliamo di trasformare nasca la nostra autenticità. Lavoro per coniugare crescita economica ed empatia, perché un’impresa solida non può prescindere dall’intelligenza umana. Il futuro non si eredita: si sceglie. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Why our exams need to change | Hannah Gee | TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells

Jun 3, 2026

What happens when a bright, capable child is told they have failed, again and again? In this talk, Hannah Gee, founder of Fairer Exams, challenges the way traditional exams measure young people and asks whether the system is failing the very children it is meant to serve. Hannah Gee is the founder of Fairer Exams, a parent-led campaign calling for a fairer way to assess young people who struggle with traditional exams. Her campaign began after her son, who is dyslexic, repeatedly missed GCSE English and Maths passes by tiny margins. After discovering that around seven in ten young people with SEND also leave school without passing both English and Maths GCSE, Hannah began campaigning for practical reform so that more children can leave school with confidence, dignity and recognised qualifications. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Part of Success Nobody Films | Vedansh Sharma | TEDxIMTGhaziabad

Jun 3, 2026

A million followers took seven years. Vedansh Sharma started making videos in school, when YouTube was just becoming a real thing in India. No virality, no applause but underneath, something was happening. He was learning how to tell a story. This talk is about that slow, uncelebrated process, and the shift from thinking of himself as someone trying to create, to actually becoming a creator. Vedansh Sharma is an actor, content creator, and storyteller, one half of the creator duo Dasoham alongside his brother Ishan. Together, they have spent seven years experimenting in public-relatable comedy, satire, social commentary, cinematic short films; crossing one million followers on Instagram in 2025. The number, as Vedansh is quick to say, is not the point. Content creation is his film school. The goal has always been film. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Courage to Cut | Vaani Chugh | TEDxIMTGhaziabad

Jun 3, 2026

Eight crores burned, investor sheets full of "no," and a brand that looked like it was growing while quietly bleeding cash. Vaani Chugh built D'chica Essentials through persistence, then had to reckon with the fact that persistence was the problem. This talk is about what she calls subtractive courage: the harder, less celebrated work of cutting what no longer serves you, even when it once made you successful. Vaani Chugh is Co-Founder and Director of D'chica Essentials, a women's essentials brand built around comfort and dignity in intimate care. She began her career in journalism at Star News, IBN7, and TV Today, then moved into marketing consulting before founding D'chica. The business is now profitable. Getting there required burning through those eight crores, a round of layoffs, and a willingness to dismantle what wasn't working. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What my grandmother knew | Loic Brachet | TEDxINSEAD

Jun 3, 2026

What if the best solutions to climate change are not always invented in labs, but rediscovered from the wisdom of communities? In this TEDx talk, Loïc Brachet explores how traditional practices, from reusing cooking oil to wind-powered shipping, offer practical lessons for today’s energy transition. His message is simple: sometimes, the most powerful intelligence is not the newest, but the oldest. Loic started his trading career in Paris in 2001, and ended up in biodiesel. Not the glamorous commodity. But he built something lasting with it. He built Repsol's Asian biofuels origination business from the ground up in Singapore, led Hartree Partners' APAC biofuels desk, and today heads biofuels trading at Aramco Trading Company — where he architects FuelEU Maritime and IMO Net Zero strategy for one of the world's largest energy companies. His core insight: in biofuels, regulations don't just shape the market — they are the market. The traders who win aren't those with the best models. They're the ones who read the regulatory landscape and move first. Loic's talk breaks down how compliance obligations become commercial positions, and what the shipping, aviation, and energy industries must do now to stay ahead of the decarbonisation curve. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Why grown-ups need to play | Sean Turner | TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells

Jun 3, 2026

Everyday, we face a pressure to get things done, quickly and efficiently. Why don't we take more time, and give ourselves the opportunity to play? Theatre director Sean Turner shares in his TEDx talk why some of the best moments come when we're given the freedom to fool around - and how we can all say "Yes and", instead of "Yes but" a little more often. Sean is a multi-award-winning theatre director whose work has been enjoyed in the West End, New York and across the world. He is also the co-founder of Kidsbury, an imaginative role play village for children. He lives in Tunbridge Wells with his wife and their daughter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Climate Crisis Has an Access Problem | Pragya Gupta | TEDxIMTGhaziabad

Jun 3, 2026

Most environmental conversations happen in boardrooms or policy documents, written in language that keeps the majority out. Pragya Gupta spent years inside those rooms, first at Bain and Company, then at Sattva Consulting, before deciding that the problem wasn't just carbon emissions. It was access. This talk is about building a movement that doesn't ask people to already understand it. Pragya Gupta is Co-founder of Project Purple Planet, a climate action initiative that reaches over 3 million viewers on YouTube through content in Indian Sign Language. She began her career advising in the Energy and Natural Resources sector at Bain and Company, later working on environmental initiatives at Sattva Consulting. The shift from consultant to advocate wasn't accidental. It came from a simple observation: the people most affected by the climate crisis are rarely the ones shaping the response. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx