In this inspiring TEDx talk, Lead Experience Designer Adriana Magni explores the transformative potential of prototyping and testing as a vital life skill for navigating challenges and achieving goals.With insights drawn from designing interactive experiences for museums and brands, including work for LEGO House, Adriana challenges perspectives and inspires new ways of thinking about prototyping to overcome uncertainty, spark creativity, and move forward with confidence.Whether you're designing an experience or rethinking your career, this talk will shift your perspective on failure, equipping you with a powerful mindset for innovation and personal growth.Watch now and start building your way forward!Adriana is a Lead Experience Designer with a deep passion for creating experiences that resonate, connect and leave a positive imprint. As an Argentinian working internationally, she has sharpened her expertise in designing interactive exhibits for renowned museums and global brands. She has dedicated her work to exploring methods to bridge the gap between users and designers, using empathy and innovation as a foundation to create experiences that truly matter.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 India, we often imagine the power of technology through the lens of shiny IT hubs and elite coders. But as Praveen Srivatsa shows, the real digital revolution is unfolding in unexpected places, temples livestreaming rituals over WhatsApp and UPI, fishermen boosting their incomes with mobile auctions, and rural students learning with AI tutors. These stories reveal how innovation, when made accessible, can radically transform lives.Mr. Praveen Srivatsa at TEDx IIHMRU, Jaipur, shared his vision of “Democratizing Innovation for Social Impact.” He argues that true progress lies not in dependence on big tech providers but in building local capacity, empowering communities to create, adapt, and sustain solutions for themselves. His work with young non-engineering graduates who have developed AI-driven tools for schools, NGOs, and healthcare illustrates that talent and ingenuity exist everywhere, if only given the chance.He imagines a future where micro-innovation centers flourish across India’s 800 districts, bridging startups, CSR initiatives, senior mentors, and grassroots innovators to drive inclusive growth. Learn how democratizing technology can shift innovation from the hands of a few to the power of many.Praveen Srivatsa is the Founder-Director of Thinkar Foundation, a social impact-driven organization fostering open-source platforms and micro-innovation labs across India. He is a technologist, mentor, and thought leader passionate about reimagining how innovation can empower communities. Praveen Srivatsa is a champion of community-driven innovation and a seasoned consultant bridging business, technology, and social impact. As Founder of Thinkar Foundation, he trains rural students in AI/ML and emerging technologies, empowering them to solve challenges in education and local development. Alongside this grassroots work, Praveen mentors startups and enterprises, guiding teams on ideation, product design, go-to-market strategies, and fundraising. On the technology front, he architects intelligent, planet-scale solutions across Cloud, Big Data, DevOps, AI/ML, IoT, and Cognitive Services on Azure, AWS, Google, and IBM Cloud. Over the past decade, he has worked on innovations like robotic medical devices, cognitive video-based assessment systems, and digital health platforms. On the TEDx stage, he shares his vision of using technology as a catalyst for inclusive progress, where rural youth and startups alike co-create resilient, impactful solutions for the future. 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

We often celebrate new medical discoveries and public health breakthroughs, but what happens when proven solutions don’t reach the people who need them most? In her talk, Dr. Piyusha shows how Implementation Research bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, ensuring that lifesaving strategies actually work in real-world contexts.Drawing from her experience with the global STRIPE project on polio eradication and her work training changemakers across Asia and Africa, she highlights the importance of context, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge translation in public health. Her vision is to empower Implementation Research, enabling communities to overcome barriers, achieve faster results, and transform health systems.Dr. Piyusha Majumdar is a global public health leader, educator, and implementation science expert with experience working alongside WHO, Johns Hopkins University, and international partners to promote health equity. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at IIHMR University, Jaipur. Dr. Piyusha Majumdar, Associate Professor at IIHMR University’s SD Gupta School of Public Health, believes research should drive real change for communities. With over a decade of experience in consultancy, development management, marketing research, and public health, she brings a unique perspective to solving critical health challenges. Beyond academia, she builds bridges between global research and grassroots outcomes, co-leading projects with Johns Hopkins, partnering with WHO/TDR, and serving as Co-Principal Investigator for the STRIPE Project. At IIHMR, she leads the Center for Implementation Science (CCIS), mentoring students to design practical, evidence-based solutions. Her expertise spans maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, gerontology, and emergency services. On the TEDx stage, she shares her vision of turning science into action—showing how evidence, rooted in empathy, can transform health outcomes and empower lives. 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 powerful talk, the Jas Kalra shares the stark reality of caring for abandoned senior citizens. Many of these parents, once respected professionals, are left behind by their own children—sometimes tied to shelter gates or abandoned in ambulances. The stories are heart-breaking: frail bodies, untreated wounds, and children who refuse even to claim their parents’ ashes. Jas recounts his personal journey—how he inherited the responsibility of running a shelter after his father’s passing. With no government aid or foreign support, he and his team now care for over 1,400 abandoned parents, guided not by passion but by duty, which he calls the highest human honour. His message is clear: service is not about grand gestures, but small acts of compassion—visiting an elder, helping a neighbour, or simply calling your parents. Through shared responsibility, he believes we can create a society rooted in compassion. Jas Kalra joined The Earth Saviours Foundation as Vice President in August 2021 at just 21 years old, working under the inspiring leadership of his father, the organisation’s President. Tragically, only four months later, in December 2021, his father passed away, leaving Jas to shoulder the immense responsibility of caring for 450 people. Despite this sudden loss, Jas committed himself wholeheartedly to the Foundation’s mission. Under his leadership, the organisation now provides care for over 1,400 abandoned senior citizens, mentally disabled individuals, and deprived women—whom he describes as “super-privileged” for their remarkable resilience. In honour of his father’s vision, Jas is spearheading the construction of what will be the world’s largest free-of-cost shelter home, designed to accommodate 5,000 residents. Supported by a tireless team and the blessings of well-wishers, his dedication ensures the Foundation’s mission of selfless service continues to grow stronger each day. 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 her speech, Rani Maheshwari speaks of her incredible journey from a small, conservative city to becoming an Ironman finisher. She recalls how life seemed to confine her to the roles of wife and mother at the young age of 20, yet she refused to let that define her limits. Step by step, she ventured into running, cycling, and endurance sports, finally completing her first Half-Ironman in Dubai. But her path was far from smooth—three back-to-back DNFs tested her spirit. Instead of quitting, she embraced failure as a stepping stone, reminding us that “failure is the tuition fee for success.” Rani’s triumph in the Bahrain Half-Ironman and later in the full Ironman at Hamburg showed how persistence, consistency, and courage can transform setbacks into victories. Her story beautifully illustrates the philosophy of success: it is not a destination, but a journey of resilience, learning, and unwavering determination. Passion is what makes life meaningful, it ignites the soul, fuels the mind, and pushes boundaries. True leadership lies in inspiring others to dream, learn, and achieve more, and she embodies that spirit in every role she takes on. A dynamic personality, she is a Lawyer managing her husband’s legal firm in Gurgaon, a Model featured in print, advertisements, and videos, an Actress and Theatre Artist who has performed across stages including playing Sita in Ramleela before 10,000+ people live on TV. Her creativity flows as an Artist through oil paintings, while her adventurous side shines as a Trekker conquering Everest Base Camp and Kedarkanth peak. She is also a Runner, completing various marathons and half marathons. Above all, she is an Ironman, having conquered Ironman Hamburg in 15 hours and multiple 70.3 races including Dubai and Bahrain, proving her endurance with 3.8 km swims, 180 km rides, and a 42 km marathon. 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

Alieza Singh’s deeply personal talk redefines success, emphasizing resilience and self-growth over perfection and universal approval. She candidly recounts her teenage struggles with bullying, isolation, and the pressure to fit in, painting a vivid picture of the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence. A pivotal conversation with her father helped her realize that nothing stood between her and her ideal self except her own fears. This shift empowered her to stop chasing validation and start investing in academics, extracurriculars, and self-improvement. Even when she ran for student council and narrowly lost, Alieza found strength in failure, reframing it as a necessary part of growth. With maturity and vulnerability, she shares how setbacks have built her confidence, resilience, and perspective. Her central lesson—that success is “becoming better than who you were yesterday”—offers an inspiring reminder that failure isn’t the end but a stepping stone to strength, courage, and future triumphs. Alieza Singh is a versatile student and performer who combines academic curiosity with a passion for creative expression. Currently pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, she is deeply interested in understanding people, cultures, and ideas through subjects such as Economics, Psychology, and the Arts. Outside the classroom, Alieza has explored multiple forms of dance and music, which have shaped her identity as both an artist and a leader. She believes in the power of creativity to build connections, foster inclusion, and inspire change. With a strong balance of discipline and imagination, she aims to use her voice and platform to encourage others to embrace self-expression and discover confidence in their individuality. 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

Happiness, the speaker contends, is not an emotion dictated by external conditions, but a concept we define for ourselves.During his travels, he encountered villagers living in material poverty, yet radiating with calm, genuine smiles. This sparked a powerful question: Who is truly unhappy? Further deepening this inquiry was a striking fact from psychology: “happiness” does not appear on Plutchik’s renowned Wheel of Emotions.These insights gave rise to a new educational framework—JF Education (Joy & Fulfillment)—designed to redefine how we understand happiness.In this talk, the speaker invites us to shift focus from what we lack to the value already within our reach.Happiness is not something to be granted by others, but something we awaken to ourselves. Each of us holds the power to elevate our own happiness—and that of those around us. That is the heart of this talk. “Happiness is not something to be found, but something to be created.” — An educator who lives by this belief. Ryu Julius Iwano is the founder of the R. Julius Educational Foundation and the creator of JF Education®, a philosophy-based educational system that empowers individuals to create their own happiness and live fulfilling lives. At the age of 12, Julius was introduced to a Jewish family when his sister married into their lineage. There, he encountered generations-old wisdom centered around the idea that “happiness is cultivated through meaning.” Inspired by these teachings, he went on to develop a unique educational framework that combines neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and cognitive psychology. At the heart of JF Education® are four core values: Love, Contribution, Gratitude, and Happiness. Through free schools in developing countries and corporate training programs, Julius is spreading a ripple effect of well-being—from individuals to society—through transformative education. 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 speaker claims that true self-love comes from connecting with your own soul, leading to personal happiness and benefiting society. Self-love, she argues, is not merely a self-centered attitude; rather, it is cultivated through three steps: observing your emotions, recognizing what you truly desire, and trusting your intuition. In doing so, she emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and letting go of any emotions or thought patterns you may have been suppressing unconsciously.She warns that ignoring the voice of your soul in favor of logic or profit alone leads you away from your true self. However, once genuine self-love is established, you can extend kindness to those around you and gain the power to realize your dreams. Client experiences support the speaker’s claim, with real stories of transformation, such as, “I was able to forgive myself” and “I’ve learned to accept myself as I am.” Ultimately, the message concludes that if self-love continues to grow, it can fill the entire world with love. Representative Director, Quantum Leap Inc.Born in 1984 and raised in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Concerned about her tomboyish personality, her parents encouraged her to sit for elementary school entrance exams, leading her to enroll in the private Tokyo Jogakkan. However, she struggled to fit in and began rebelling around fourth grade, repeatedly running away from home.At sixteen, she moved to the United States on her own. Starting with almost no English skills, she graduated from a local high school with straight A’s, then went on to major in Spanish. She returned to Japan at age twenty.She began her career at the NOVA English conversation school. Within ten months, she became the top salesperson in her area and was promoted to store manager. Over the next fifteen years, she accumulated extensive sales experience in advertising agencies, modeling agencies, and local magazines. After having children, she started working as a remote sales agent and has now been teleworking for eleven years.Finding it too difficult to raise three children in Tokyo, she relocated at age thirty-five to Yamanashi and later to Ehime, both blessed with abundant nature. Wanting to support others who, like herself, struggled with a sense of unease or difficulty in life, she studied psychology, NLP, and counseling and decided to pursue a career in mental health. Through online consultations, she has offered counseling and coaching to over 500 people—those who say they don’t know what “being true to oneself” means, who want to live more freely, or who wish to achieve their dreams—all from her home.At thirty-eight, prompted by divorce, she reassessed her life and moved with her children to her beloved Okinawa. She is currently involved in organizational coaching, executive coaching, and corporate retreats, aiming to help business leaders restore their innate brilliance by balancing mind, heart, and body, thereby working toward a peaceful society filled with smiles.In 2023, she published her first book, Jiai ga 10-Wari (lit. Self-Love is Everything). questioning what it truly means to live authentically. The book reached No.1 in three categories on Amazon. She has also appeared in numerous media outlets, including Tokyo FM, TV Ehime, the Ehime Shimbun, and the magazine *Turns*. She was featured in a two-day, close-up segment on Nippon TV’s *Sukkiri* and had a discussion with Hiroyuki on AbemaTV.Continuing her pursuit of love and adventure in undiscovered corners of the world, she travels globally, drawing inspiration from her experiences and sharing her insights wherever she goes. 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

Ashka Sunil Goyal shares her inspiring life journey through “Blindness Wasn’t My End. It Was My Beginning,” where she transforms challenges into strength and turns adversity into a new path of purpose. Ashka Suniil Goyal is a passionate changemaker who believes that blindness is not a limitation but a symbol of courage and resilience. Her vision is to redefine perspectives — turning what many see as pity into a source of inspiration. Currently pursuing her BA (Hons) in Fashion Management at the prestigious London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, Ashka is determined to carve her path in the global fashion industry. She has been honored with the Invincible Spirit Award, presented by cricket legend Kapil Dev, in recognition of her extraordinary determination and spirit. Ashka has also gained professional exposure through projects with Pernia’s Pop-Up and has earned certifications in areas such as starting a fashion business, promoting fashion brands, and developing iconic style. With her dream college as her platform and a clear vision for the future, Ashka aspires to inspire countless others while making her mark as a leader in fashion and beyond. 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

This talk explores how quiet, everyday microaggressions slowly chip away at identity. Using the metaphor of paper and foil, the speaker shares her experience growing up as “different” in Japan and the moment she found language to describe her pain. Her message: we’re not fragile—we’re resilient. Through small, intentional affirmations, we can ease each other’s wounds and build a kinder, more curious world. Born in Nagoya, Japan, and holding French-British nationality, Lykke Yuki-Alexandra Lafaye is a researcher, speaker, and advocate deeply committed to fostering understanding around identity, culture, and diversity. After completing her undergraduate studies at Sophia University in Tokyo, she continued into the Graduate Program in Global Studies, focusing on complex societal issues such as prejudice, discrimination, and intersectionality in modern Japan. Her insightful analysis and poignant storytelling led her to become a highly valued teaching assistant in courses addressing these critical topics. Lykke's journey is uniquely personal. Raised between cultures and navigating multilingual environments from childhood, she experienced firsthand the subtle yet profound impact of microaggressions and cultural dissonance. These experiences became foundational to her academic and professional pursuits, inspiring her to actively bridge divides through education and open dialogue. Beyond academia, Lykke is also a seasoned public speaker and has notably taken the stage at TEDx events, illuminating the nuanced ways microaggressions affect individual identity and resilience. Using innovative analogies—such as comparing emotional resilience to the process of smoothing crumpled aluminum foil—she passionately communicates strategies for empowerment and healing. Alongside her research and teaching roles, Lykke is actively involved in translation and cross-cultural communication, utilizing her bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English to enhance global dialogues on diversity and inclusion. She has also contributed to various seminars, workshops, and academic publications dedicated to promoting deeper intercultural understanding. Currently residing in Tokyo, Lykke continues to engage audiences worldwide, championing empathy, inclusivity, and mutual respect as essential tools for fostering meaningful human connections. 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