TEDxWeddington High School Youth

Speakers

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

• Aaryan Sengupta

  Aaryan Sengupta is a student at Weddington High School with a passion for critical thinking, independent learning, and exploring unconventional ideas. He enjoys examining topics from multiple perspectives and questioning assumptions that are often accepted without deeper investigation. In his TEDx talk, Aaryan uses the debate surrounding raw milk as a lens to explore curiosity, personal responsibility, and the importance of thinking for oneself.

• Abhijay Macherla

  Abhijay is a student at Weddington High School with a passion for mathematics, physics, and understanding the fundamental principles that govern the universe. He enjoys exploring complex scientific concepts and finding ways to make them accessible to others through curiosity and critical thinking. In his TEDx talk, Abhijay examines the Principle of Least Action, revealing how a single idea can explain everything from the motion of planets to the behavior of light.

• Khushi Konda

  Khushi Konda is a student at Weddington High School with a passion for neuroscience, psychology, and healthcare. She serves as the organizer of TEDxWeddingtonHighSchoolYouth and the President of the TED-Ed Student Talks Club, where she helps create opportunities for students to share ideas and inspire meaningful conversations. Through research, healthcare experiences, and community involvement, Khushi has developed a deep interest in understanding how the human brain shapes perception, behavior, and connection. In her TEDx talk, she explores how our minds construct reality and what that means for the way we understand ourselves and others.

• Krish Konda

  Krish Konda is a student at Weddington High School with a passion for psychology, neuroscience, and personal development. Drawing inspiration from both scientific research and everyday experiences, he enjoys exploring how people learn, adapt, and overcome challenges. In his TEDx talk, Krish shares why mental friction may not be something to avoid, but one of the most important drivers of resilience, learning, and personal growth.

• Sahithi Sharma

  Sahithi is a student at Weddington High School who is passionate about personal growth, leadership, and helping others reach their full potential. She enjoys exploring the ideas that shape how people define achievement, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Through her TEDx talk, Sahithi challenges conventional definitions of success and encourages audiences to create their own meaningful path forward.

• Uma Fiest

  Uma is a student at Weddington High School with a passion for philosophy, social issues, and exploring big questions about the future of humanity. She enjoys examining different perspectives and challenging conventional ideas to better understand the world around her. In her TEDx talk, Uma explores the concept of utopia and invites audiences to reconsider whether the pursuit of a perfect society is truly the path to a better future.