TEDxMACE

Speakers

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

• Abhinav Krishna N

  Abhinav Krishna N is a final-year Electronics and Communication Engineering student and a dedicated "maker" who believes engineering is about the responsibility to solve real-world problems rather than just achieving high grades. He advocates for using technology not for competitions or awards, but to address the actual suffering in local villages and communities. His journey is defined by "stubborn optimism," proving that geography does not define potential. His relentless curiosity and humanitarian efforts have earned him prestigious honors, including the IEEE IAS CMD Humanitarian Award 2025 and the IEEE Kerala Section Award. His global reach is further highlighted by his role as a Seed Studio Ranger and his selection to represent India at an international TinyML conference in China. At TEDxMACE'26, Abhinav Krishna unveils the missing narrative — the story of how a single stubborn decision to build and belong can bridge the gap between being a student and becoming a global problem solver. He shares how relentless curiosity and the courage to apply can turn simple engineering into significant social impact.

• Amrutha K Francis

  Amrutha Francis is a life coach and educator whose work centres on human connection, self-awareness, and inner clarity. Her journey began in engineering and academia, but listening to people and holding space for their unspoken questions came naturally long before any title. Motherhood became a turning point, drawing her into the worlds of child development, emotions. relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. What started as curiosity grew into deep study and a clear shift toward coaching, which she stepped into full-time in 2019. Today. Amrutha works across life coaching. parenting support, relationship and intimacy guidance, sexuality health education, behavioural coaching rooted in positive psychology. CBT and somatic awareness. Guided by the belief that people already carry their answers within them, she helps individuals and families listen inward and move through change with intention.

• Anna Raphy

  Graphic Designer

  A graphic illustrator and animator from Kerala, Anna Raphy has captured hearts on Instagram with animated reels that feel deeply personal, spontaneous, and emotionally alive. What began as a childhood habit of drawing on anything she could find slowly evolved into a powerful creative voice. Though she initially chose architecture as a “logical” career path, Anna soon realised her heart lay elsewhere. She took the leap into animation, armed with just a mouse, Photoshop, and an unshakeable determination to make things move. Her instinctive, unplanned creative process has led to some of her most loved works, including her tribute to Aavesham, Illuminati and the widely shared Naadan Parindey reel, pieces that resonated because they felt honest, playful, and deeply human. Anna’s work stands out not for perfection, but for emotion. Each reel carries a piece of her story, proof that when art is personal, it finds its people.

• Arunima Jayan

  For Arunima Jayan, the path from writing code to claiming the crown of Miss Kerala 2025 was not a change of direction, but a masterclass in versatility. A software engineer and a professional model, she is a trailblazer in the pageantry world who has consistently defied the "either-or" logic. Arunima proves that technical precision and creative grace belong in the same room. Her victory was more than a personal milestone. It was the culmination of a rigorous journey where she emerged as a standout among hundreds. Beyond the titles of Miss Kerala and Miss Elegant. Arunima has utilized her platform to bridge the gap between different worlds. She shows that leadership is about more than just presence; it is about perspective. As the Youth Speaker for TEDxMACE 26. Arunima steps into the circle to represent the modern multi-hyphenate. She brings a unique clarity to the stage. She speaks for a generation that refuses to be defined by a single label or a traditional career path. Arunima's influence lies in her ability to find the human pulse within structured systems. She stands as a symbol of new-age ambition that is bold, analytical, and deeply aware of the stories that often get sidelined in the pursuit of perfection. Stepping onto the TEDxMACE'26 stage. Arunima Jayan uncovers 'The Missing Narrative' by exploring the silent blueprints of our identity that dictate who we are long before we find the language to explain it.

• Jeena Joy

  In the classroom, Jeena Joy is a dedicated educator calm, composed, and committed to shaping young minds. On the racetrack, she transforms into a focused rider, embracing speed, precision, and the thrill of challenge. Her journey into motorsports is rooted in embracing speed, discipline, and the courage to challenge limits. Competing in rallies and races, she has proven that determination can take you further than doubt ever could. But beyond achievements, what truly defines her is her mindset. She believes growth begins where comfort ends. Whether on the racetrack or in life, she lives by one rule: don't let hesitation decide your limits.

• Kunjila Mascillamani

  Kunjila Mascillamani is an independent filmmaker and writer whose work challenges conventions and foregrounds voices often left unheard. With a strong commitment to authenticity and lived experience, her storytelling reflects a deeply personal yet socially conscious perspective. Through her films, Kunjila explores themes of identity, resistance, and everyday realities with honesty and courage, carving a distinct space for herself in contemporary Malayalam cinema. Her journey stands as a testament to choosing one's own voice, embracing discomfort, and telling stories that matter, even when they exist outside the mainstream. Believing in the power of personal narratives to spark meaningful conversations, she continues to push creative boundaries and redefine how stories are told and received

• Raiza Salam

  Raiza Salam is an independent filmmaker and storyteller who finds meaning in moments often left unnoticed. She began creating films at a very young age, and they often feel like miniature movies- intimate and evocative. She has directed two official music videos, Baaton Baaton Mein and Marap. Her video Moving to Finland won First Place at the Fujifilm Vlog Challenge, organized by India Film Project. A cancer survivor at the age of 23, Raiza brings narratives to the screen that are profoundly personal and unmistakably unique. Her work reflects resilience, healing, and an intentional appreciation of life's smallest moments- an ethos that is beautifully woven into her visual storytelling. A graduate in design research from Aalto University, specialising in social sustainability and human justice-driven problem solving, she carries these values into her work and writing, using them to inform the stories she chooses to tell. At TEDxMACE'26, Raiza Salam presents The Missing Narrative, shaped by her own journey of artistic expression- where lived moments slowly find their voice through storytelling.