In this talk Debarya narrates his story of choosing an unconventional path — picking commerce when everyone expected him to become a doctor. Like running after a kite in rough weather, it meant facing resistance, doubt, and fear of judgment. He explains what it means to hold on to one’s own dreams, embrace uncertainty, and find freedom in following a path that truly belongs to you. He is a passionate explorer of finance and the human mind, who blends logic with creativity. A bold decision-maker who chose purpose over pressure, and dreams overexpectations.He is a relentless spirit who rejected the stereotypes and chose to follow his passion. 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

Mehak Hossain believes that one must continue dreaming and talks about trusting the journey and daring to dream even when things seem impossible. Life has a way of surprising us with small miracles — opportunities, moments, and people — that meet us halfway when we refuse to give up. Mehak talks about hope, patience, and the quiet magic that happens when we keep believing, even in our toughest seasons. A quiet thinker, an observant learner, and someone who once explained gravity with more clarity than most of us had in our own exams. 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

Space belongs to everyone — or does it? Philosopher Mikko Puumala explores the promises and perils of the Outer Space Treaty, showing how the romance of shared ownership could turn into tragedy without proper rules. From space debris to asteroid mining, he argues that our generation has a golden window of opportunity to set fair, sustainable principles for humanity’s future in space. Mikko Puumala is a postdoc researcher in University of Turku, Finland. Mikko’s research interests include environmental ethics, space ethics, and philosophy of sustainability. In space ethics, his focus is mainly on ethical and political issues pertaining to space settlements, environmental protection in outer space, and property rights. Mikko is broadly interested in how extreme scenarios, high risks, and complex problems affect our systems of ethics and moral beliefs and what kind of challenges they pose for moral theorizing. 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

From childhood memories of fireflies to cutting-edge research for space, Sathesh Raj explores how nature’s tiniest lights can inspire the future of sustainable energy. He introduces SMILES, a visionary system that combines solar power with bioluminescent microbes, hydrogen bacteria, and cable bacteria — offering solutions for powering lunar habitats and remote communities on Earth alike. Sathesh Raj is passionate about climate action and space innovation. He has participated in movements like Extinction Rebellion, developed climate solutions using space tech, and led the "Peaks of Paradise" project, uncovering Malaysian forest data through visualization. An alum of British Council’s Future News Worldwide, he is part of Time To Rice, an award-winning research team advancing climate science communication. Currently completing his master’s in Astrobiology, Sathesh recently won third prize in China’s MoonStation2050 Global Innovation Competition for his lunar energy system design. 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

Music doesn’t just entertain - it connects.Omar Altayi explores how making music together builds empathy and trust between strangers - and why that matters now more than ever. What began as a childhood dream sparked by a film score evolved into a lifelong journey: from a tiny bedroom keyboard to creating shared rhythms in public spaces. Omar Altayi is the director of DoReMi, a social music school in Vienna. He uses music as a tool for inclusion and empowerment, creating spaces where people from all walks of life can connect, express themselves, and grow beyond cultural or social boundaries. In 2023, he was named Austrian of the Year for his social impact through music. 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

Omar Altayi and Mikrokultur Wien come together for a spontaneous musical improv session. Together, they discover how unplanned music can bring people closer and create moments of shared energy. Mikrokultur.Wien promotes and enables non-commercial cultural initiatives in public spaces. The organization creates opportunities for people to come together, share ideas, and experience culture beyond commercial interests — collaboratively and in service of the common good. 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