TEDxIntlSchoolDüsseldorf

Speakers

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• Chinmay Krishna

  Student

  Chinmay Krishna is an IB student at the International School of Düsseldorf with a passion for AI, marketing and entrepreneurship. His business initiative helped leading coaches/creators on Instagram scale to 7 figures in revenue. He has competed at state and national-level badminton tournaments, such as the German Ruhr U17 International and the S.Oliver Globus Cup. He has also been in the European Youth Parliament, advancing to national and international conferences. Chinmay shares how sports transform life: from being overlooked on the badminton court to building the discipline that built his journey. After losing 15kg in 2 months, he discovered that discipline was the key to turning ideas into impact. That mindset took him from personal transformation to helping businesses and creators achieve extraordinary growth. His story challenges the idea that young people need to wait for the perfect moment to succeed, and shows that observing reality and discipline make any idea unstoppable

• Dániel Szontagh

  Student

  I’m Dániel Szontagh, a current 12th grade student at the International School of Düsseldorf. Originally from Hungary, I have been in international schools my whole life, exploring and finding my passions. I have met new amazing people along the way that have inspired me to create, share, and express my ideas. I have a strong passion for everything technology related. Recently, as of 2021, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, and is at the core of one of my big passions. That's why for TEDx I plan to share and showcase some new and interesting ways of harnessing this technology for use in our daily lives, from studying to working on a project, whether it be a small task or a big one, AI is there to help! Possibilities with AI are ever expanding and are already changing the world in many ways. Join me and AI as we step into the future together — and explore practical AI solutions that turn ideas into impact.

• Klaus Hoffmeister

  Consultant

  I'm the kind of person who gets way too excited about solving puzzles, whether it's a messy process at work or figuring out why my coffee machine has decided to go on strike. I like getting to know people, and turning a problem into an opportunity. I think a good laugh can solve almost as much as a good plan – and best of all, you get both! I'm curious by nature, I'm resilient by practice, and I'm always a little restless if there's nothing to improve. We like to think of ourselves as rational and logical, carefully considering all the pros and cons before making a decision. But here's the thing: most of the time, your subconscious has already decided to go for it. In this talk, I'll take you on a fast, funny ride through the sneaky world of your inner autopilot, the part of your brain that decides in a heartbeat whether you trust someone, like a brand, or think pineapple belongs on pizza. Sometimes it's your best friend, sometimes it's your worst enemy, but it's always in charge.

• Manish Sansare

  Mechanical Engineer

  I am Manish Sansare, a Mechanical Engineer from India with a diploma in Marketing, with 23 years of working experience in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Presently I am working with Henkel, and heading marketing activation globally for one of their business units. I have worked in different roles ranging from sales, business development, strategy and now marketing. On the personal side, living in Germany for past 3 years with wife and 2 boys. I love adventure, speed and travelling, have been to 18 countries, done bungee jumping, sky diving. I will be speaking about the frugal innovation mindset and how constraints can be looked at differently and converted into opportunities through several real examples from around the world, in the hope that it enables to inspire young minds, to think different!

• Michelle Goddard

  Licensed Psychologist and Mental Health & Well-Being Counsellor

  Dr. Michelle Goddard, Ph.D., is a doctoral-level licensed clinical psychologist (USA) with over 18 years of experience supporting the mental health and resilience of adolescents and children. She currently serves as the Head of Counselling for Mental Health and Well-Being at the International School of Düsseldorf. Her clinical background includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and neurocognitive conditions, as well as the use of evidence-based approaches such as brief cognitive and behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and crisis stabilization. She is dedicated to fostering environments where young people can overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive.