“Trapped Between Thoughts” is a heartfelt sand art performance that reflects the struggles many of us face when our own minds become our biggest enemy. It tells the story of people who once felt so overwhelmed by their thoughts that they even questioned the value of life itself. Yet, with time, they realized those dark moments were just passing phases - and life beyond them was far more beautiful than they had imagined. Through every shift of sand, the performance reminds us how overthinking can trap us in problems that aren’t as permanent as they feel, and how hope often waits quietly on the other side of our worries. Manisha Swarnkar, a trailblazing sand artist and the first woman in India to make her mark in this mesmerizing medium, brings stories to life grain by grain. An alumna of the prestigious IDC, IIT Bombay, with a Master of Design, she began her sand art journey in 2011—melding her engineering roots with her love for traditional rangoli to create soul-stirring performances. Her pioneering stop-motion sand animation includes India’s first sand animated song for the Ujjwala Gas Yojana initiative, which captivated the nation. Her award winning music video “Whitebone,” produced at The Headless Hippies studio, earned her both the Global Music Award and the Akademia Hollywood Award. Manisha’s mesmerising sand art films, such as “She Too Had a Dream,” have been featured at festivals like ViBGYOR International Film Festival, and her live performances and creations have delighted audiences on TV and TEDx stages across the countrySaurabh Lalwani is a soulful musician and composer who believes music is the purest way to connect with people’s hearts. A versatile guitarist and performer, he has created original compositions as well as stirring renditions of songs like “Zara Zara,” “Jiya Jale,” “Pasoori,” and his much-loved piece “Barkatt.” Beyond being a performer, Saurabh is also a sound engineer and composer, pouring emotion and creativity into every project he takes on. His music is known for its ability to gently pull listeners into the story behind each note, sometimes soothing, sometimes powerful, but always deeply human. On stage, his melodies beautifully complement Manisha Swarnkar’s sand art, together creating an experience that speaks to both the eyes and the soul. 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 talk highlights India’s child malnutrition crisis. It talks about how a simple morning meal boosts attendance, reduces dropouts, and transforms futures thus proving nutrition is not charity, but a common sense Sai is CFO & Board Member, Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Program. Serving 10 Million Government School children, 25 States, 4 UTs. He serves as Board Advisory of “One World One Family Foundation”, a unique public service mission that spans 80 countries 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 THIS TALK, I'LL EXPLORE HOW "FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT" CAN ACTUALLY BE THE SECRET TO UNLOCKING REAL CONFIDENCE. I'LL EXPLAIN HOW ACTING CONFIDENT-EVEN WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL IT-CAN TRICK YOUR BRAIN INTO BELIEVING YOU ARE, HELPING YOU CONQUER YOUR FEARS ALONG THE WAY. I'LL SHOW YOU HOW SMALL BRAVE ACTIONS CAN TURN FAKING IT INTO TRULY MAKING IT. HI! MY NAME IS LENA, AND I'M A STUDENT AT COPERNICUS BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL. MY BIGGEST PASSION IS MUSIC, WHICH I OFTEN PRACTICE IN CAFÉS OR AT SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVALS. BESIDES THAT, I REALLY ENJOY WATER SPORTS, ESPECIALLY SAILING, WHICH IS MY FAVORITE WAY TO ESCAPE FROM STUDYING. WHETHER I'M PLAYING MUSIC OR OUT ON THE WATER, I LOVE EXPERIENCING NEW THINGS AND MEET NEW PEOPLE! 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

당신의 ‘나다움’은 어디에서 시작되나요? 오래 보아 익숙했던 것들, 대수롭지 않게 지나쳤던 장면들, 낯선 환경에서 마주한 새로운 자극들. 박소희 디자이너는 그런 것들이 교차하는 지점에서 자신만의 창작을 시작해왔습니다. 특별해 보이지 않던 것들이 모여, 결국 오리지널리티가 되었습니다. [KOR] 2020 Central Saint Martins 의상학과 졸업 2022 Dolce & Gabbana의 후원으로 밀라노 패션쇼 데뷔 2023 Goodwood ‘Talent in Fashion’ 수상 2024 파리 오트 쿠튀르 연맹(HAUTE COUTURE FEDERATION) 공식 초청 디자이너 선정 2025 Time Magazine A100 선정, 다수 Forbes 30 Under 30, Business of Fashion 500 선정[ENG] 2020 Graduated from Central Saint Martins, BA Fashion 2022 Made her Milan Fashion Week debut, supported by Dolce & Gabbana 2023 Awarded Talent in Fashion by Goodwood 2024 Officially invited designer of the Haute Couture Federation, Paris 2025 Selected for Time Magazine A100, Various Selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 and The Business of Fashion 500 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

I'VE ALWAYS FELT VIDEO GAMES AREN'T REALLY TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS AN ART FORM. IN MY SPEECH I ATTEMPT TO CHALLENGE THAT NOTION, AND SHOW EXAMPLES OF HOW VIDEO GAMES CAN BE JUST AS GOOD (OR IN CERTAIN CASES BETTER) THAN THE OTHER KINDS OF MEDIA. AND FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY SHARE MY SENTIMENT, I HOPE TO PROVIDE A DEEPER INSIGHT INTO WHAT EXACTLY MAKES THESE GREAT GAMES SO BELOVED. HELLO, MY NAME IS JEREMIASZ! I'M SOMEWHAT INTERESTED IN THINGS LIKE DEBATING AND POLITICS, BUT ABOVE ALL ELSE MY TWO INTERESTS ARE COMICS AND VIDEO GAMES - HENCE MY SPEECH. I'M EXTREMELY EXCITED TO BE ON TEDX2SLOYOUTH, AS IT'S SOMETHING I'VE NEVER DONE BEFORE. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! 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 DO WE BREAK FREE FROM SOCIETY'S OBSESSION WITH MONEY AND TRULY MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT, RATHER THAN JUST COUNTING THEM? IN MY SPEECH, I CHALLENGE THE FAMOUS SAYING POPULARIZED BY THE FATHER OF THE UNITED STATES, ARGUING THAT TIME IS FAR MORE VALUABLE THAN MONEY. WITH PERSONAL STIRIES AND SCIENTIFIC EXAMPLES, I'LL INSPIRE YOU TO SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE AND REORGANIZE YOUR LIFE. TOGETHER, WE'LL FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE LIFE MORE ENJOYABLE AND HELP YOU FOCUS ON THINGS, THAT MAKE YOU FULFILLED. JOIN ME AND MAKE TIME WORK! HI, MY NAME IS PAULA KOZLOWSKA AND I AM A STUDENT AT REYTAN HIGH SCHOOL I LIKE STUDYING ABOUT LITERATURE ANALYSIS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. I AM DEEPLY PASSIONATE ABOUT WATER SPORTS, ESPECIALLY WINDSURFING AND SAILING, AS WELL AS PLAYING THE GUITAR. IN MY FREE TIME YOU'LL PROBABLY FIND ME LISTENING TO CRIME PODCASTS OR DRINKING OVERPRICED COFFEE WHILE DOING CHEMISTRY. I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT THIS EVENT. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON! 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