Past TEDx event

TEDxJGIS Youth

The Space In Between-Where Growth Actually Happens

Took placeOctober 10, 20264:00 PM - 8:30 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
FormatYouth
The Space Between- Where Growth Actually Happens We often celebrate destinations—the achievement, the breakthrough, the success story. Yet, the most profound growth rarely happens at the finish line. It happens in the spaces between. The Space Between is an exploration of the moments that shape us but often go unnoticed: the pause between dreaming and doing, the uncertainty between failure and success, the transition between who we are and who we are becoming. For young people especially, life is full of these in-between spaces. Between childhood and adulthood. Between certainty and curiosity. Between comfort and courage. These are the moments where identities are formed, perspectives are challenged, and possibilities begin to emerge. This theme invites speakers to share ideas, experiences, and discoveries that reveal the power of transition, transformation, and reflection. Whether it is a scientific breakthrough born from uncertainty, a personal journey through adversity, an innovation bridging two worlds, or a quiet moment that changed a life, every story reminds us that growth is rarely linear. At TEDx JGIS Youth, The Space Between celebrates the beauty of becoming—because sometimes the most important part of the journey is not where we start or where we end, but the space in between.

Speakers

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

  • Dr. Prerna Singh

    Infrastructure Resilience | Climate Adaptation Specialist

    Dr. Prerna Singh is an infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation specialist whose work bridges research, policy and real-world implementation. With an academic background in Civil Engineering, including a PhD and MS from Georgia Institute of Technology and a BTech from IIT Gandhinagar, she has worked across academia, international development and resilience-focused organisations. Her professional journey includes work connected with UNDP, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and the Adaptation Research Alliance Infrastructure, along with leadership in climate-adaptation learning and research. Her expertise centres on strengthening infrastructure and communities against climate and disaster risks, locally led adaptation, systems thinking and long-term resilience. She is passionate about translating rigorous research into practical approaches that enable communities and institutions to navigate uncertainty and build more resilient futures.

  • Dr. Sudipti Arora

    Environmental Research Scientist | Sustainability Leader

    Dr. Sudipti Arora is an Environmental Research Scientist, sustainability leader and entrepreneur working at the intersection of science, climate action and societal impact. A PhD in Environmental Engineering from IIT Roorkee, she is Director–Research & Innovation at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology and Founder-Director of Prakrit Sustainable Integrated Foundation and Prakrit Innovations. Her work spans water and wastewater management, circular economy, zero-waste and net-zero models, climate resilience and ESG. She has led nationally funded rural transformation initiatives, including the Aandhi Zero-Waste Village model, translating research into scalable community solutions. A Chevening CRISP Fellow at the University of Oxford, she is also Chairwoman, CII-IWN Rajasthan (2026–27). Her work is driven by one belief: science creates its greatest impact when it moves beyond laboratories to transform people, communities and systems.

  • Mr. Abhinav Singh Kaurav

    Singer | Composer | Storyteller | Speaker | IT professional | Content Creator

    Abhinav Singh Kaurav is a singer-songwriter, composer, storyteller, writer, speaker, content creator and IT professional who blends creativity and technology. A Civil Engineering graduate, he works as a Lead Database Administrator while pursuing music and storytelling. He created “Abhi Ki Duniya,” a houseful musical storytelling show combining narrative theatre, original live music and visuals. His debut album, “Pehal,” features his original compositions. He has performed at several prestigious institutions and platforms, including TEDx events, college festivals, concerts and independent shows. Recognised as Young Achiever 2025, he has also opened for established artists. He has been featured on several prominent radio shows, including Akashwani, My FM, Red FM and more. His journey reflects the courage to pursue multiple passions and create an identity beyond conventional boundaries.

  • Mr. Sapan Joshi

    Mentalist | Illusionist | Psychological Entertainer

    Sapan Joshi is a mentalist, illusionist and psychological entertainer with over 20 years of experience creating experiences that explore perception, psychology and the mysteries of the human mind. His performances blend psychology, observation and suggestion with sophisticated entertainment, inviting audiences to question how they perceive, decide and interpret reality. Over his career, Sapan has performed at 1,500+ events across 10+ countries, entertaining audiences in India and internationally. His work has also taken him to events for organisations and brands including Google, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Samsung, Audi, BMW, Jio and the Adani Group. Rather than presenting his craft as supernatural, Sapan describes it as an interplay of psychological techniques and performance. Through interaction, curiosity and surprise, he creates memorable experiences that challenge assumptions and reveal how fascinating the human mind can be.

  • Ms. Uma Oza

    Educator-Leadership | Transformational Facilitator

    Uma Oza is a thought leader in education and human development with over four decades of experience transforming how individuals and institutions learn, lead and evolve. Her work integrates Nonviolent Communication into leadership and learning, fostering cultures rooted in trust, empathy and conscious responsibility. She has pursued advanced studies in Teaching for Understanding and Coaching for Understanding at Harvard University and is a certified facilitator of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Theatre of the Oppressed. She also holds an international certification in Theme-Centred Interaction from the Ruth Cohn Institute, Berlin. Currently Vice President at the Competitiveness Mindset Institute, USA, Uma is also visiting faculty at IITGN-X, Institute of Design and Nirma University. Her work is anchored in nurturing conscious leaders and compassionate systems that move beyond performance to purpose and create meaningful, sustainable change.

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