Past TEDx event
TEDxYouth@GIISTokyo
Passion Into Purpose
Took placeFebruary 18, 2025
LocationEdogawa, Tôkyô, Japan
FormatYouth
This year’s TEDx theme, Passion into Purpose, delves into the profound journey from the initial spark of interest to the disciplined pursuit of something greater. It explores how, when harnessed and directed, individual passion can evolve into purposeful action that reshapes both the self and the world. True innovation arises when personal interest is fortified by commitment and rigor—transforming fleeting inspiration into sustained impact. This theme invites us to examine the interplay between passion and purpose, where enduring significance is found not in mere excitement, but in the relentless pursuit of meaning and value.
Organizing team

Manami Rajapakse
Tokyo, Japan
Organizer

Hikaru Hanwellage
Tokyo, Japan
Partnerships/Sponsorship

Yuma Kuwabara
Tokyo, Japan
Operations

Jotham Manoj
Chiba, Japan
Operations

Tharun Suresh
Tokyo, Japan
Operations

Ojiro Yahagi
Edogawa, Japan
Curation

Aaditya Kapil
Tokyo, Japan
Partnerships/Sponsorship

Nathan Santosh
Operations

Ishan Lal
Tokyo, Japan
Curation

Dharane Vasan
Nishikasai, Japan
Operations

Nooria Asadullah
Tokyo, Japan
Marketing/Communications

Shreya Srinivasa Ragavan
Tokyo, Japan
Production

Mahika Pandey
Tokyo, Japan
Marketing/Communications

Sameena Adhikari
Tokyo, Japan
Marketing/Communications

Sonia Mishra
Marketing/Communications

Yuki Yamauchi
Tokyo, Japan
Partnerships/Sponsorship

Ashley Iwanaga
Curation

Ramneek Kaur Sidhu
Tokyo, Japan
Production

Nimran Kaur Ghai
Tokyo, Japan
Curation

Himani Singh
Tokyo, Japan
Curation

Olivia L. Swarts
Tokyo, Japan
Production

Priyaanshi Shinghal
Tokyo, Japan
Production

Ryo Takagi
Tokyo, Japan
Production

Asmi Visal
Tokyo, Japan
Partnerships/Sponsorship

Eimi Kobayashi
Tokyo, Japan
Marketing/Communications

Priti Shanbhag
Tokyo, Japan
Co-organizer