Past TEDx event

TEDxChoithram Intl IB World School

voices,visions and the future we create

Took placeApril 22, 20268:00 AM - 12:55 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India
FormatYouth
Voices, Visions, and the Future We Create" is built on a simple but deep truth: the future isn't something that happens to us—it's something we build together. Voices are where it begins. Every movement, every revolution, every leap forward in human history started with someone brave enough to speak up, the voices that challenge assumptions, spark conversations, and prove that change doesn't wait for permission. But voices alone aren't enough. We need vision—the ability to see beyond the horizon, to imagine solutions that don't yet exist, to paint pictures of futures that seem impossible until someone makes them real. Our speakers today carry visions that span technology, sustainability, social justice, creativity, and human connection. And here's the most important part: the future we create. Because the future is a canvas, and every one of us holds a brush. The choices we make today, the conversations we have, the ideas we choose to amplify are the brushstrokes that will shape tomorrow.

Speakers

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

  • Angad Singh Malik

    Chapter Lead at Games for Change India

    Angad Singh Malik works at the intersection of video games, social impact, and public engagement, exploring how games can shape behavior, influence culture, and drive meaningful change. He is the Chapter Lead for Games for Change India, where he is building a national ecosystem for gaming for good through policy, partnerships, and community engagement. He also closely works with UNESCO on the ‘Transforming MEN’talities in and through Video Games’ initiative, contributing to global efforts to address gender norms and social behaviors through interactive media. As an Impact Strategist at Eight Goals One Foundation (8one), he has co-authored ‘The Gender Equality Quest in Video Games’ with UNESCO, launched at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. A recognized expert, he frequently speaks on gaming and social impact with engagements across IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, and YLAC amongst others.

  • Chitralekha Kulkarni

    Educator, Principal Choithram School

    Chitralekha Kulkarni is the Principal of Choithram School, with over 30 years of experience in education. With academic grounding in Mathematics, English Literature, Law, and Education, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her core focus lies in fostering legal awareness, ethical thinking, and the courage to raise one’s voice against injustice among young learners. She believes education must go beyond academics to shape individuals who are informed, aware, and socially responsible. Having taught English and Legal Studies, she strongly advocates the power of communication as a tool for expression, critical thinking, and change. Through her leadership, she strives to create an environment where students are encouraged to question, reflect, and stand up for what is right—preparing them not just for careers, but for life as conscious and empowered citizens.

  • Dr. Lata Tandon

    Chef & Ayurved Expert

    Dr. Lata Tondon is a chef trained in the culinary arts in London, with a hotelier background behind her. Ms. Lata is the first woman to bring a Guinness World Record to India, cooking for an astonishing 88 consecutive hours. She has won multiple awards across London and India, What defines her is freedom—her favorite word, and the philosophy she lives by. She drives fast, savoring the thrill of speed. She travels solo, finding strength in solitude.

  • Dr. Piyush Joshi

    Senior Physician,Internal Medicine

    Dr. Piyush Joshi. For two decades, he has stood at the frontlines of healthcare as a Senior Consulting Physician at Choithram Hospital and Research Centre, Indore. As a PG Teacher, Thesis Guide, and NBE Examiner for Internal Medicine, he is shaping the next generation of doctors teaching them the science of medicine,and the heart of it too. As a Gen X political analyst, media panelist, National Spokesperson, and National Council Member of the Aam Aadmi Party, working for two fundamental rights, the right to education and the right to health.

  • Dushyant Kanungo

    Director, Galaxy UX Studio

    Dushyant Kanungo is a UX leader, author, and public speaker with over two decades of experience in digital product design and strategy. He has led UX and business analysis for organisations such as Rakuten Symphony and Santander UK. Dushyant is a member of AI for Developing Nations Forum hosted at The United Nations, where he advocates about fair usage of AI in the Global South. A passionate mentor, Dushyant has guided hundreds of designers worldwide through platforms like ADPList, advocating ethical, human-centred design and sustainable careers in UX. He is the author of “UX Decoded” and creator of UX-focused content, including the UX Banter podcast. A recurring conference speaker and panelist, he shares practical perspectives on UX, AI, and the business impact of design, inspiring teams to build products that are both useful and humane.

  • Kanishka Vats

    DP2/grade 12 student in CI

    Kanishka Vats is a Grade 12 student at Choithram International. Kanishka is the voice behind a podcast dedicated to mental health and well-being for Gen Z teens. In a world where young people are often told to toughen up and push through, Kanishka creates space for them to pause, reflect, and heal. As a motivational speaker, she's delivered talks that resonate far beyond her years, including "Wanting Nothing Gets You Everything" and "You Make Confidence Talk"—messages that challenge how we think about ambition, self-worth, and the courage to be ourselves. Through her ongoing work with MUSCAN, an NGO supporting the underprivileged, Kanishka helps other NGOs grow, multiply their impact, and reach those who need it most.

Organizing team