Arshad Hisham is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, CEO, board member, advisor, educator, angel investor, and inventor with degrees in Business, Engineering, and an MBA. He has built companies from the ground up into multimillion-dollar enterprises, secured worldwide press coverage, and negotiated exits with billion-dollar conglomerates. An Edison Award Silver Medalist, His pioneering work in AI, Automation, Robotics and Education has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Discovery Channel, IEEE, and Popular Science. He has served on university advisory councils including California State East Bay and as a jury for the prestigious Edison Awards. A frequent keynote speaker, Arshad has presented at the IEEE Robotics Symposium ( NY ) , BCG’s AI Summit ( Chicago ), Disney ( Glendale), City of Tomorrow Summit, Robo-Business ( San Jose ), the Volvo Group Tech Summit alongside senior leaders including MD of NVIDIA , and at AT&T’s Global Technology Advisory Council ( Dallas ), where he was one of only five selected speakers in the US presenting directly to the CEO and senior leadership. As Founder & CEO of InGen Dynamics, he leads innovations such as Aido, Sentinel, Kaiser.Haus, and the Origami AI platform, building an $80M revenue pipeline and deploying robots across the US, UK, and Asia-Pacific. His work has been cited by MIT, the University of Pennsylvania, Kessel, and IEEE, and was recently featured by ASME in a cover article. Most recently, Arshad was invited by the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade to join a select audience with the President of the United States during the UK–US Business Reception in London—a historic occasion celebrating the transatlantic partnership and the Economic Prosperity Deal.Arshad Hisham is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, CEO, board member, advisor, educator, angel investor, and inventor with degrees in Business, Engineering, and an MBA.He has built multimillion-dollar enterprises, secured global press, and negotiated exits with billion-dollar conglomerates.An Edison Award Silver Medalist, his pioneering work in AI, Automation, Robotics, and Education has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Discovery Channel, IEEE, and Popular Science. He has served on university advisory councils, including California State East Bay, and as a jury for the Edison Awards. A frequent keynote speaker, he has presented at IEEE, BCG, Disney, Volvo, AT&T, and others. As Founder & CEO of InGen Dynamics, he leads innovations like Aido, Sentinel, Kaiser.Haus, and Origami AI, building an $80M pipeline and deploying globally. His work has been cited by MIT, UPenn, and IEEE, and he was recently invited to the UK–US Business Reception with the President of the United States. 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

Leah Thomas is an Organisational Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Researcher. She is an alumna from several distinguished institutions namely Women's Christian College, Chennai, University of Leeds, and Madras School of Social Work. In the field of Psychology, she has worked across disciplines. She worked as a Special Educator and Mental Health Consultant across schools in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Weaving her passion for teaching and education along with psychology, Leah is currently working as a Project Associate, on a Meta-Funded CSR project with the Department of Management Studies, IIT-Madras. The program is a Multi-Disciplinary research project focussed on using Immersive Technology to enhance learner engagement, curiosity, and peer learning. Leah also is a passionate dancer, theatre actor and a hospital clown under training. She has also performed at International Theatre Festivals, and uses her expertise in the arts as a catalyst in her Counselling Practice using expressive arts based interventions as well. True to the theme of this years TedX, her academic and professional journey has also been a mosaic of perspectives. Leah Thomas is an Organisational Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Researcher. She is an alumna from several distinguished institutions namely Women's Christian College, Chennai, University of Leeds, and Madras School of Social Work. In the field of Psychology, she has worked across disciplines. She worked as a Special Educator and Mental Health Consultant across schools in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Leah is currently working as a Project Associate, on a Meta-Funded CSR project with the Department of Management Studies, IIT-Madras. The program is a Multi-Disciplinary research project focused on using Immersive Technology to enhance learner engagement, curiosity, and peer learning. Leah also is a passionate dancer, theatre actor and a hospital clown under training. She has also performed at International Theatre Festivals, and does Counselling Practice using expressive arts based interventions as well. 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

Devipriya Chandhirahasan, 17 years old, and the Headgirl of Birla Public School, is a dynamic and multi-talented individual with a deep-rooted passion for public speaking and leadership. Devipriya has a remarkable record of accomplishments and achievements. A seasoned debater, she has represented the school on the QatarDebate QPSDL team for three consecutive years, emerging as the League Runner-up and one of the Top 4 Best Speakers and Reply Speakers in 2022, and clinching the title of National Champion in 2023. Devipriya's talents extend well beyond debate. She has hosted several prestigious events including the School Annual Day, ICC and SDC programs, and has earned accolades in various Intra & inter-school and independent speaking competitions.She has also won STEM exhibition awards and passionately leads projects and initiatives within and beyond school. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer since the age of five, with international certification from the International Dance Council – Paris, France and a diploma Black Belt holder in martial arts. Devipriya continues to pursue her interest with dedication and versatility. Devipriya Chandhirahasan, 17 years old, and the Headgirl of Birla Public School, is a dynamic and multi-talented individual with a deep-rooted passion for public speaking and leadership. A seasoned debater, she has represented the school on the QatarDebate QPSDL team for three consecutive years, emerging as the League Runner-up and one of the Top 4 Best Speakers and Reply Speakers in 2022, and clinching the title of National Champion in 2023. Devipriya's talents extend well beyond debate. She has hosted several prestigious events including the School Annual Day, ICC and SDC programs, and has earned accolades in various Intra & inter-school and independent speaking competitions.She has also won STEM exhibition awards and passionately leads projects and initiatives within and beyond school. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer since the age of five, with international certification from the International Dance Council – Paris, France and a diploma Black Belt holder in martial arts. 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

Dr. Shaheema Hameed is a Learning and Development Specialist and researcher who believes that the way we care for ourselves shapes the way we raise the next generation. In her TEDx talk, My Healing, Their Growth, she shares how her own journey of self-care and healing became the foundation for raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children. Blending personal experiences with insights from her professional work, she highlights why parental well-being is not a side note, but a cornerstone of strong families and thriving communities. With honesty and reflection, she shows that when parents heal and prioritize their own growth, children don’t just watch—they flourish. This talk is an invitation to rethink parenting through the lens of self-care, reminding us that nurturing ourselves is the first step in nurturing resilient futures. Dr. Shaheema Hameed is a Learning and Development Specialist and researcher who believes that the way we care for ourselves shapes the way we raise the next generation. In her TEDx talk, My Healing, Their Growth, she shares how her own journey of self-care and healing became the foundation for raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children. Blending personal experiences with insights from her professional work, she highlights why parental well-being is not a side note, but a cornerstone of strong families and thriving communities. With honesty and reflection, she shows that when parents heal and prioritize their own growth, children don’t just watch—they flourish. This talk is an invitation to rethink parenting through the lens of self-care, reminding us that nurturing ourselves is the first step in nurturing resilient futures. 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 if the skills forged in chaos aren’t flaws to fix, but the strengths our brittle systems need?Art Wilson knows chaos intimately. He’s lived through homelessness, addiction, and incarceration—and discovered something most leaders miss: excellence doesn’t live in the safe center. It’s born at the edge of chaos, where complexity scientists say we're most adaptive.Through raw, lived stories, Art reveals how chaos trains the skills most organizations and communities desperately need: rapid trust-building, instant threat assessment, and finding resources where others see nothing. He explores the “edge of chaos”, that fertile zone between order and disorder where innovation and resilience emerge.This talk challenges everything we believe about stability and success. Why do systems built for perfect order shatter under pressure, while those built for the edge bend, adapt, and grow stronger? Art Wilson brings lived experience from both sides of this edge, from years of homelessness, addiction and incarceration to an MBA and leadership in nonprofits and business. Drawing on work in shelters, prisons and reentry programs, he offers a clear systems lens for staying adaptive without losing structure. He is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan. 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 deeply moving and introspective talk, a decorated police officer and former enforcement chief shares lessons from real moments of chaos, criticism, and courage — from leading the Batla House encounter to transforming national institutions. Through gripping stories of integrity under fire, reform born of truth, and compassion in leadership, he explores how three anchors — Grit, Grace, and Guiding Principles — can steady us when life unravels. Grit teaches persistence with purpose; Grace keeps strength humane; and Guiding Principles ensure we stay true amid pressure and praise alike. Blending personal experiences, moral reflections, and timeless wisdom, this talk inspires audiences to lead with courage, act with empathy, and stand firm on values — even when the storm rages hardest. I belong to the 1984 batch of the Indian Police Service and superannuated in October 2018 after a distinguished career of over three decades. An engineer turned investigator, administrator, author, and mentor, I now serve as Managing Partner at Circle of Counsels, focusing on financial crimes and regulatory matters. I am on the Governing Body of the Institute of Cyber Security & Law, University of Delhi, and President of Grameen Yuva Kendra, mentoring rural youth. An alumnus of DCE, IIT Kanpur, FMS, and Salgaokar Law College, I held key positions including Director, Enforcement Directorate; DG Police, Mizoram; and Joint CP, Special Cell. I led landmark investigations such as 2G, Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Ishrat Jahan SIT. Recipient of the Satyendra Dube Award, President’s Police Medal, and sports honours, I continue contributing to law, academia, and social work with a commitment to ethics, excellence, and nation-building. 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