Past TEDx event

TEDxYouth@PSBS

Beneath the Silicon

Took placeNovember 28, 20259:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+5:30)
LocationBangalore, Karnataka, India
FormatYouth
In a fast-paced world, where technology defined success and screens shaped identities, the quiet essence of life often faded into the background. The pulse of progress grew louder, yet the heartbeat of humanity grew faint. It was in this contrast that our search for meaning began. "Beneath the Silicon" explored the layers of humanity hidden beneath our tech-driven world. While cities like Bengaluru were celebrated for their towering tech parks and digital innovation, there lay another story — the laughter of the elderly echoing through lush gardens, the aroma of filter coffee at dawn, and the quiet warmth of community life. As AI and digital progress reshaped our lives, this event sought to remind the younger generation that beyond every screen and algorithm lay the timeless essence of human spirit — rich, simple and, most notably, profoundly real.

Speakers

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

  • Bhoomika Ananth

    Medical Student + Mural Artist

    Dr. Bhoomika Ananth is a mural artist, medical student, and the founder of Creatibeeti, an initiative that transforms public spaces through participatory art. She has led over 300 murals and 100 workshops, involving more than 4,000 participants across schools, cafés, and corporate environments. Her flagship initiative, Wall as Your Canvas, encourages communities—from children in government schools to corporate teams—to paint their own spaces, fostering creativity and ownership. Among her notable works is the state’s largest rendition of Van Gogh’s Starry Night at Airlines Hotel, along with collaborations with Amazon, TVS, Cocoblu, and Ather Energy. Combining her medical training with her artistic vision, Bhoomika explores art as a tool for healing and emotional expression. Her murals are crafted to reflect their surroundings, telling stories that are both meaningful and deeply rooted in community experience.

  • Bitasta Das

    Author + Educator

    Dr. Bitasta Das is an author and educator who has taught and coordinated the humanities curriculum at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, for over fifteen years, and also serves as Visiting Faculty at Assam Downtown University. Her work explores the intersections of folk wisdom, science, and technology, reflected in publications such as ArtingScience and Jal, Jungle, Zameen in the Age of Science and Technology. She has lectured and led workshops at national and international platforms, including the Global Impact Conference and NASA International Space Apps Challenge, and has spoken at podcasts and TEDx events. At IISc, she oversees IIScPress and contributes to Connect magazine. She is also a member of the State Planning Commission of Chhattisgarh, with research interests spanning folk art, ethnic studies, Northeast India, and ethnography.

  • Gagan Sreekumar

    Student + Aspiring Author + Tech Enthusiast

    Gagan Sreekumar is a 10th grade student studying in Presidency School Bangalore South. He is an avid reader, and takes interest in MUN conferences, quizzes and sports like chess and basketball. He has taken part in the 14th biennial Lake Conference hosted by IISc, where he presented ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the school. As an aspiring author and tech enthusiast, he is concerned about the rising dependence of humans on AI, and proposes solutions to preserve and strengthen one’s critical and creative thinking abilities in the age of AI.

  • Nafeesa Ahmed

    Educator + Innovator + Changemaker

    Dr. Nafeesa Ahmed is an educator, innovator, and changemaker devoted to transforming early childhood and school education. She has shaped a seamless curriculum from Early Years through High School, ensuring academic continuity and high quality. Her pioneering work includes introducing synthetic phonics, guided reading and writing, and storytelling-based learning to boost language skills and creativity. She reimagines teaching with inquiry-based, experiential learning and has built professional development frameworks that empower educators. Under her leadership, schools have adopted technology-driven classrooms, digital learning platforms, and formative assessments focused on deeper learning outcomes. She also leads curriculum audits, content creation, and teacher mentoring programs, establishing new benchmarks in excellence. Recognized for her visionary, results-driven approach, Dr Ahmed continues to drive innovation, inclusivity, and lifelong learning in education.

  • Ravindra Chandrashekariah

    Self Awareness Catalyst + Teacher + Coach

    He has been in the sales and marketing operations since 2001 spanning across support education sector, integrated marketing services, gaming industry. He currently works for a civil society organization as a strategic partnership manager accountable for partnerships and fund raising. He has always been keen about the conversation that happens “between the ears” and has developed deep interests in human behaviour, psychology, mythology over the years. He is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) graduate from Neoway Learning, Bangalore, and actively pursues his passion as both a student and a coach in NLP. He is a teacher, a lifelong student, a story teller, a coach, a son, a husband, a brother and a DAD to two lovely kids - all rolled into one. His 'me time' is while he drinks tea alone in the neighboring tea shop. He also loves having 'chai with his kids' on Sundays in the same neighboring tea shop.

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