In The Courage to Reinvent, Ms. Vandana Deshpande shares an inspiring exploration of transformation — both personal and professional. Drawing from her journey as a global leader and innovator in technology, she reflects on how embracing change, resilience, and purpose can lead to extraordinary growth. Her talk encourages young minds to see reinvention not as a risk, but as a powerful act of courage — one that opens doors to endless possibilities. Ms Vandana is an inspiring entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for women’s empowerment. As the co-founder and Director of the Samsotech Group, she has helped build a global IT solutions company while championing digital education for young girls. A lifelong learner, marathoner, and proud mother, she embodies the belief that the best is always yet to come. 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

Danella Calina challenges the idea that we must choose between science and the arts. In her talk, Brain and Heart: The Myth Between STEM and the Arts, she explores how embracing both intellect and creativity can lead to resilience, innovation, and wholeness. Drawing on her experiences as a performer, student, and founder of the STEM-Arts Fusion Society at Dalhousie University, Danella shows how integrating multiple passions can help individuals and communities thrive.Given at TEDxArgyleSt in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Danella Calina is a neuroscience student, performer, and multidisciplinary creator who challenges the idea that science and artistic self-expression must be separate.Through her social media platform, @princess.danella, she encourages others to embrace their inner royalty and express themselves boldly through fashion. By romanticizing academia in pink, Danella blends science, fashion, and femininity to break down stereotypes about women in STEM fields.As the founder of the STEM-Arts Fusion Society at Dalhousie University, she advocates for creativity, duality, and interdisciplinary innovation. Whether in the lab, onstage, or online, Danella inspires others to redefine what success looks like. 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

Can we rethink what it means to be human in an era of ecological crisis and technological transformation? Do we need new concepts to understand ourselves as a species in the world we share? Prof. Maria Pisani challenges us to explore how humans, the planet, and technology can coexist ethically, fostering collective and non-exploitative ways of living. She begins with a tale of two Sophias... Maria Pisani is an Associate Professor and Head of Department for the Department of Youth, Community and Migration Studies with the Faculty for Social Wellbeing. A Youth Worker by profession, Maria's academic work and activism has concentrated on forced migration, inclusion and belonging, with a focus on youth, gender, legal status and other intersectionalities. Maria's work is driven by the pursuit of social, economic, political and environmental justice. She's trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world, whilst being committed to bearing witness, holding onto hope and finding reasons to smile. Maria's work is unapologetically political. 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

In a world increasingly run by algorithms, Dr. Gaurav Raina reveals the essential human architecture required to grow minds, shape industries, and secure the nation's future. His talk offers a vital framework for growth and resilience in the AI era: A New Mental Model: Why Building pi-Shaped Humans is important in the Age of Intelligent Machines AI & Machine Learning Expert | Former Chairman, Mobile Payment Forum of India (IMPS & UPI) | Chief Scientist, CHAI Lab,Professor, IIT Madras|Ramanujan Fellow- Mathematician 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

Ms. Watfa shares a heartfelt reflection on her journey — the moments that challenged her, the people who inspired her, and the lessons that revealed the true essence of purpose. Her talk explores how meaning and direction are not found externally but cultivated from within through resilience, gratitude, and self-belief. As she speaks to the bright young minds of tomorrow, Ms Watfa reminds us that courage and kindness are the foundations of a future built with purpose. Ms. Watfa the Head of Human Resources at Habib Bank AG Zurich, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in shaping inclusive workplace cultures and driving Emiratisation efforts. Passionate about empowering people, she believes that true success begins where talent and purpose align. 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

In “The Next Technology Revolution,” Mr. Prateek Rastogi sheds light on how innovation is redefining one of humanity’s oldest industries — agriculture. He explores how emerging technologies like AI, IoT, drones, and data analytics are not just boosting productivity but also making farming more sustainable, efficient, and climate-resilient. With a forward-looking perspective, Mr. Rastogi discusses how the integration of technology can empower farmers, optimize resource use, and bridge the rural-urban divide. His talk is a compelling vision of how the next big revolution won’t come from factories or code — but from the fields that feed the world. Co-founder & CEO of Greenday Farmer Solutions and the visionary behind Better Nutrition, India’s first naturally bio-fortified staples brand. Backed by icons like PV Sindhu & Namita Thapar, Prateek is on a mission to make iron & zinc-rich food accessible for all by 2030. 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