Past TEDx event

TEDxYouth@AUS

Empowering Voices

Took placeNovember 9, 20259:00 AM - 3:00 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationNashik, Maharashtra, India
FormatYouth
At TEDxYouth@AUS Season 5, young minds and trailblazing thinkers come together to explore ideas that challenge perspectives, ignite curiosity, and inspire change. From technology innovators and social entrepreneurs to artists, scientists, and environmental leaders, this year’s lineup celebrates the spirit of innovation and the power of youth to shape a better tomorrow. Hosted at Ashoka Universal School, Nashik, the event brings together voices that are redefining their fields — proving that vision, creativity, and courage know no age. Each talk is a spark — an invitation to think deeper, dream bigger, and take flight toward a more connected, conscious, and inspired world.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Jigar Soni

    From promoting authentic Garba to performing across 16 countries and 62 cities, Jigar Soni has devoted his life to preserving and celebrating the essence of India’s vibrant folk traditions. A true believer in “express, not impress,” Jigar’s journey goes beyond dance — it’s a story of identity, authenticity, and the rhythm that connects us all. At TEDxYouth@AUS Season 5, Jigar will share how dance can become a powerful expression of culture, community, and self.

  • Kanak Nanda

    Kanak Nanda — an artist, designer, psychologist, and color & texture consultant — has lent her creative vision to spaces across India and beyond. From painting live for global brands and films like Marvel’s Endgame and Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan to crafting art that fuses emotion, color, and psychology, Kanak’s journey is as inspiring and multidimensional as her work.

  • Nikhil Rajput

    Co-founder & CEO of NxtQube, Nikhil Rajput from Nashik is redefining the future of the skies. His deep-tech startup is building Agentic Pilotless Drone Docking Systems — enabling drones to operate 24x7 without human intervention. 🤖 A mechanical product designer at heart, Nikhil’s journey has truly taken flight — from designing Formula-style racing cars in college to engineering cutting-edge hardware and software platforms that power the next wave of industrial innovation. At TEDxYouth@AUS Season 5, Nikhil will share a thought that’s bound to make you see the sky, technology, and innovation in a whole new light.

  • Sarayu Kamat

    From the corporate corridors to the canvas, and now to the forests, Sarayu Kamat has journeyed across worlds with one mission — to heal the Earth and empower communities. 💚 A former senior banking professional with 27 years of leadership experience, Sarayu transitioned to visual arts, donating the proceeds from her artwork to charity, before finding her true calling in ecological restoration. As the leader of ReGreen Nation at Raah Foundation, she has restored over 3,000 acres of degraded landscapes in the Western Ghats, including extensive work in Nashik, planted more than 300,000 native species, and empowered local communities to protect and nurture biodiversity. 🌱 At TEDxYouth@AUS Season 5, Sarayu will share her journey and vision — inspiring us to see how nature conservation and community empowerment can truly go hand in hand. 🌏

  • Shubhangi Gupta

    Shubhangi Gupta, Co-Founder of SportVot — a platform transforming the world of grassroots sports. An entrepreneur with over eight years of experience in building impactful ventures, Shubhangi thrives at the intersection of innovation and purpose. As a mentor for underprivileged women and an advisor at Women in Sports India, she continues to champion empowerment both on and off the field. At TEDxYouth@AUS Season 5, Shubhangi will share how technology, inclusion, and determination can come together to rewrite the future of sports.

  • Swapathyatri .

    Founder of Rhythm Moves World and a passionate Rhythm Facilitator, Swapathyatri believes in the power of beats to bring people together. Through drumming, dancing, and pure sound energy, he creates spaces where people can truly let go — finding joy, connection, and community in rhythm.

  • Tanay Kulkarni, Om Zaparde and Rushil Kulkarni .

    Tanay Kulkarni — an educator, mentor, and career coach with over 12 years of experience — is a guide who believes that true learning begins with the right questions. Joining him are his Grade 10 students from Ashoka Universal School, Om Zaparde, a budding biotechnology researcher with a quiet, analytical mind, and Rushil Kulkarni, a young scientist, academic achiever, and Head Boy of the school. Together, they will share a story of research, exploration, and innovation — where science meets purpose and learning transforms into creation.

  • Vasav Trehan

    At just 16 years old, Vasav Trehan is already creating ripples in the world of technology and education. Founder of @technifyedofficial, Vasav is on a mission to bridge the tech education gap — helping students upskill through zero-price courses, certifications, internships, and scholarships that empower them to build brighter, more equitable futures. A grant awardee and a passionate advocate for accessible learning, Vasav believes that technology can be the great equalizer — when placed in the right hands. At TEDxYouth@AUS Season 5, Vasav will inspire you to see how youth-driven innovation can truly reshape the future of learning.

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