TEDxNITKSurathkal

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IGNITE MINDS

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TEDxNITKSurathkal brings TED Talks and live speakers together to inspire ideas and conversations. Our event creates a space for meaningful discussions and connections.

DATE 6:00 PM, 15th Feb, 2025

SPEAKERS 8

LOCATION SJA, NITK Surathkal

ALCHEMY NITK

2025

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THE EXPERIENCE

Fostered by the vision of bringing innovative and inspiring ideas to the student community, TEDxNITKSurathkal began at NITK in 2011. With successful editions in 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, the event continues to grow each year. Our upcoming annual edition aims to push boundaries, spark curiosity, and encourage people to rethink what's possible.

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LOCATION

Hugging the Arabian sea along its length, our venue is a welcoming retreat for sparking up conversations about things that matter.

COMMUNITY STRENGTH

Standing 6000+ strong, our community comprises of curious individuals with an ever-increasing appetite for learning.

LEGACY

Ranking amongst the top educational institutes in India, our university adds a key ingredient in realising our vision.

IMPACTFUL IDEAS

We strive to bring forward powerful ideas that challenge the norms and carry the potential to transform lives.

OUR SPEAKERS

Prepare to be inspired by a curated lineup of brilliant thinkers, innovators, and storytellers.

Meet The Minds Shaping Our Future

The full speaker lineup is coming soon. Get ready to explore groundbreaking ideas and fresh perspectives.

PAST SPEAKERS

What is TEDx?

A TEDx event is a local gathering where live TED-like talks and performances are shared with the community. These events are independently organized by volunteers, but they operate under a free license from TED, following the same spirit of "ideas worth spreading."

Our event, TEDxNITKSurathkal, brings together brilliant speakers and thought-provoking video content to spark deep discussion and create lasting connections right here in our community.

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A TRIBUTE

The TEDxNITKSurathkal team takes this moment to grieve the demise of Govind Jeevan, a bright student of NITK and one of its long-time proponents. Our deepest condolences go to his family and friends for the loss of a dear one.

Govind was an active member of the TEDxNITKSurathkal core team and community, with his impact spanning several editions of the event. He led the way in discovering and propagating ideas worth spreading.

Our team fondly remembers him for his ability to spot the challenges faced by the NITK community and his drive to explore and highlight feasible solutions for them. We will greatly miss his presence and the unique perspectives he brought to the table.

As has been seen with numerous events and initiatives on campus, Govind had an inspiring effect on the people he worked with, through his work and interactions with fellow students. At TEDxNITKSurathkal, his contributions ranged from Speaker Curation, Event Website Management, Merchandise, and Creative Design in the 2019 edition to leading an entire team for organising the 2020 edition themed ‘Mirrors and Windows’.

He saw worth in reflecting upon the events’ impact on the NITK community and kept brainstorming ways in which we could derive more value for the community. In one such instance, he facilitated interactions of students with TEDx speakers beyond the ideas that were shared on-stage. This quality of going above and beyond to create better outcomes will continue to inspire our efforts. We greatly valued his guidance even during COVID times as he helped the 2021 team figure things out.

We would like to express our sincerest thanks to Govind for all of his contributions to TEDxNITKSurathkal and the rest of NITK, and are mindful of the legacy he leaves behind.

May he rest in peace.

Team TEDxNITKSurathkal