TEDxXavier International School Youth

Speakers

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

• Aaron Bhandari

  Aaron Bhandari is an A-Level student at Xavier International College and a dynamic young individual with diverse interests and accomplishments. A competitive swimmer who has represented Nepal internationally, Aaron is also a musician, an enthusiastic public speaker, and the former Student Council President of Xavier International School. His journey reflects a strong blend of discipline, creativity, confidence, and youth leadership.

• Anupam Rana Magar Rana Magar

  Anupam Rana Magar is an MYP Year 3 student and a dynamic young individual known for his eloquence, musical talent, and quick wit. An accomplished public speaker and event host, Anup is also a World Scholar’s Cup Global Qualifier and a participant in the 2026 FLAME University MUN and Knowledge Festival. Beyond his academic and public-speaking pursuits, he is a gifted flautist who brings creativity and expression to his music. His journey reflects a unique blend of confidence, versatility, talent, and engaging personality.

• Pallavi Dhakal

  Strategic communications and knowledge-management professional with extensive experience in development-sector communication. Her work has covered issues including climate change, health, gender equality, WASH, financial inclusion and organisational storytelling.

• Palmo Sherpa

  Creative, outgoing, and effortlessly approachable, this New Delhi native is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business Management while actively exploring a wide range of interests. A national-level Muay Thai champion and former Sports Captain, they blend physical discipline and resilience with a cheerful, welcoming demeanor that naturally brings people together. Their diverse background spans event hosting, public speaking, and community service. Deeply expressive and curious, they find inspiration in sports, music, writing, and daily journaling.

• Prachi Thapa

  A creative and articulate young individual whose strengths lie at the intersection of visual art, communication, and critical thinking. Through her participation in Model UN and the World Scholar’s Cup, she has developed the confidence to express her ideas clearly, engage in discussions, and think on her feet. Her passion for character art and doodling adds a strong visual perspective to her approach to problem-solving. With a growing interest in architecture, she enjoys exploring spatial structures and understanding how things work. Her journey reflects curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and a constant desire to learn and question the world around her.

• Sapphire Shakya

  Young Nepali writer, orator and performer. She has gained public visibility through TheSpeaking Titan And Poet Idol platform and reached the voting stages of the poetry reality competition, reflecting her strong interest in spoken word, performance and creative expression.

• Saurya Pandey

  Clear-thinking, articulate, and poised, Saurya brings both athleticism and sharp communication to every role she takes on. Serving as House Vice Captain, she leads by example—demonstrating resilience and drive whether steering house initiatives or competing as a accomplished swimmer. Marked by her strong command of the English language and her outspoken nature, Saury is a persuasive speaker who effortlessly presents well-reasoned arguments and inspires those around her.

• Smarika Poudel

  A curious, articulate, and thoughtful young individual with a passion for psychology, human behaviour, the cosmos, and life’s unanswered questions. She is a natural communicator who enjoys turning curiosity into meaningful conversations and making others feel understood. A strong leader and accomplished speaker, she has served as School Captain, Vice Captain, A-Level Club President, and Deputy Secretary General of XIMUN 8.0. Her achievements include Valedictorian, Best Speaker, multiple debate and quiz wins, MUN recognitions, and national-level participation, reflecting her confidence, curiosity, and leadership.

• Sunny Das

  An outspoken, dynamic leader with a natural flair for public speaking and debate, Sunny leads his class with confidence, vitality, and clear conviction. Driven by a deep enthusiasm for global perspectives and debate, he is a World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Global Qualifier and a recognized orator who thrives on the big stage. Whether guiding his peers in the classroom or commanding the room during a presentation, Sunny consistently turns ideas into engaging, impactful dialogue.