TEDxHyderabad

TEDxHyderabad The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. TEDx is an independently organised licensed TED event. Since 2015, we have been organising these events to engage and inspire our attendee community through various TEDx event formats and social initiatives. We successfully organised 27 different events so far, that have led us to creating social impact for our local community. In its first year TEDxHyderabad was chosen to be part of the TEDx Anchor Program in India, TEDxHyderabad Salons were described as one of the most interesting and innovative TEDx conferences from across the globe, and our time lapse videos are played every year at TED Fest in NYC


We are back with our seventh edition of TEDxHyderabad 2022 - an independently organised TED event on September 18, 2022 in Hyderabad. The theme of our event this year is "Rising". We invite speakers/performers both Indian and International representing diverse backgrounds to share their stories and ideas with you. Our events are not for profit and attendees can join us only after undergoing the process of curation. TEDxHyderabad 2022 is a ticketed event.

As everything around us becomes smarter, more connected, and increasingly autonomous, one question matters more than eve...
15/07/2026

As everything around us becomes smarter, more connected, and increasingly autonomous, one question matters more than ever: can we trust it?

Krishna Sastry Pendyala argues that cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a technical afterthought. In a world of connected hospitals, intelligent transportation, AI systems, and smart cities, cybersecurity is becoming the infrastructure that underpins trust itself.

The future will not belong to the most advanced technologies. It will belong to the technologies we can trust without hesitation



NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal vie...

We often think growth comes from a single brave decision. But more often, it comes from repeatedly choosing uncertainty ...
25/06/2026

We often think growth comes from a single brave decision. But more often, it comes from repeatedly choosing uncertainty over comfort. From building a successful career in finance to finding her voice on radio and later starting over as an entrepreneur, Shezzi M has learned that every new chapter demands the courage to leave behind a version of yourself that once worked

At TEDxHyderabad's , she explores why the greatest risk isn't failure, it is staying attached to an identity you have already outgrown. Through personal stories of reinvention, self-doubt, persistence, and self-trust, she offers a powerful reminder that becoming is not a destination. It is a choice we make, again and again



We often think growth comes from a single brave decision. But more ...

Conflict is part of life. Families, communities, nations, and civilisations cannot avoid it. But Rajni Bakshi argues tha...
25/06/2026

Conflict is part of life. Families, communities, nations, and civilisations cannot avoid it. But Rajni Bakshi argues that violence and conflict are not the same thing.

Through stories of courage, self-restraint, and moral imagination, she challenges the belief that human beings are inherently violent and explores what history, science, and lived experience can teach us about peace.

At a time when outrage often appears stronger than empathy, this talk offers a compelling alternative vision of power and possibility.



Conflict is part of life. Families, communities, nations, and civil...

What if the crisis in our democracies is not a failure of systems, but a failure of self-awareness? After years of worki...
25/06/2026

What if the crisis in our democracies is not a failure of systems, but a failure of self-awareness? After years of working across NGOs, public policy, and grassroots leadership, Hemakshi Meghani arrived at a surprising realisation: lasting change requires more than fixing institutions. It requires transforming the people who lead them

Through stories of grassroots change makers, reflections on leadership, and lessons from around the world, this TEDxHyderabad talk explores how politics can become a path to human growth, collective responsibility, and deeper democracy.

is often seen as a call to action. This talk asks a more fundamental question: who must we become before we can build the world we want?



What if the crisis in our democracies is not a failure of systems, ...

What happens when a generation grows up without seeing itself reflected in the stories it consumes?Rajiv Chilaka explore...
25/06/2026

What happens when a generation grows up without seeing itself reflected in the stories it consumes?

Rajiv Chilaka explores the power of original storytelling, the importance of cultural representation, and the responsibility of creating heroes that children can truly connect with

From building Green Gold Animation to taking Indian characters to audiences around the world, he reveals how stories quietly shape identity, aspiration, and belonging. The narratives we create today will influence how future generations think, dream, and imagine what is possible



What happens when a generation grows up without seeing itself refle...

Fear does not disappear because someone tells us to be brave. It changes when we discover what we're capable of. Growin...
23/06/2026



Fear does not disappear because someone tells us to be brave. It changes when we discover what we're capable of. Growing up amid poverty, instability, and loss, Ritesh Tiwari learned firsthand how fear can shape a child's future

A chance introduction to karate became more than a sport, it became a pathway to confidence, resilience, and purpose. What began as a personal journey eventually grew into a mission that has empowered tens of thousands of children, especially girls, through self-defence and self-belief

At TEDxHyderabad's , Ritesh shares how the smallest spark of confidence can alter the course of a life and why helping children find their inner strength may be one of the most powerful investments we can make in the future.



Fear does not disappear because someone tells us to be brave. It ch...

What happens when a person cannot see or hear the world around them? More importantly, what happens when society is desi...
22/06/2026

What happens when a person cannot see or hear the world around them? More importantly, what happens when society is designed as though everyone can?

Drawing from over two decades of working with persons with deafblindness, Uttam Kumar shares stories of isolation, resilience, dignity, and possibility

From children hidden away from society to young adults creating livelihoods and employment, this talk challenges us to rethink who is truly excluded and why

At TEDxHyderabad's , this talk invites us to ignite something deeper than awareness: a willingness to redesign our world so that everyone belongs



What happens when a person cannot see or hear the world around them...

We spend decades preparing for life. Careers. Families. Legacies. But what about the one journey every one of us will ev...
22/06/2026

We spend decades preparing for life. Careers. Families. Legacies. But what about the one journey every one of us will eventually take? After witnessing a farewell stripped of dignity, Srikanth Badiga began asking a question most of us avoid: what does a society's treatment of death reveal about how it values life?

Drawing lessons from global practices, personal experiences, and the transformation of Mahaprasthanam into a model for dignified farewells, this talk challenges us to rethink progress itself, not as what we build, but as how we care.

At TEDxHyderabad's , this talk ignites a conversation rarely spoken aloud, yet relevant to every human life: how dignity, compassion, and humanity should accompany us until the very end.



We spend decades preparing for life. Careers. Families. Legacies. B...

A tree that saved 150 lives. A tree that sheltered robbers. A tree worth ₹100 crore. A tree that inspired strangers acro...
22/06/2026

A tree that saved 150 lives. A tree that sheltered robbers. A tree worth ₹100 crore. A tree that inspired strangers across the world to come together and protect it

Over 40,000 kilometres and 150 remarkable trees later, Uday Krishna discovered something unexpected: the story of trees is ultimately the story of us. Through The Big Tree Quest, he uncovers living witnesses to history that have survived empires, shaped communities, and quietly protected humanity for centuries

At TEDxHyderabad's , this talk sparks a different kind of urgency not to admire trees from a distance, but to notice what we stand to lose before it's gone.



A tree that saved 150 lives. A tree that sheltered robbers. A tree ...

Healthcare breakthroughs change the world only when they reach the people who need them most. Drawing from decades of ex...
22/06/2026

Healthcare breakthroughs change the world only when they reach the people who need them most. Drawing from decades of experience as a physician, innovator, and institution builder, Dr. Somaraju explores how affordability, accessibility, political will, and technological progress must work together to create meaningful change

From pioneering medical innovations to leveraging telemedicine and AI, he offers a compelling vision for the future of healthcare

is often associated with big ideas. This talk asks a deeper question: what happens when those ideas are guided by responsibility?



Healthcare breakthroughs change the world only when they reach the ...

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