In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

The International School Bangalore
NAFL Valley Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Circle, near Dommasandra
Bangalore, Karnataka, 562125
India

Aarav Amit Jain

Aarav Jain is a 10th-grade student at The International School Bangalore with a deep-rooted passion for Economics and a growing fascination with how behavioral economics and the “invisible hand” shape our everyday decisions. Though still in high school, Aarav’s curiosity led him to independently explore nudge theory—its origins, real-world applications, and presence in his own life. In his TEDx talk, Aarav doesn’t just explain the concept—he invites the audience to notice. Through thoughtful examples and sharp insights, he illustrates how subtle cues influence our choices, often without our awareness. His unique perspective combines wonder and inquiry, offering a fresh, accessible take on one of economics’ most quietly powerful ideas.

Abhishek Gupta

Abhishek Gupta is the Cheif Financial Officer of Myntra, a reputed Indian Fashion e-commerce platforms. Leading a life filled with person struggles, Beyond his impressive corporate portfolio, his personal journey is a testament to resilience and quiet strength. Losing his father at a young age, Abhishek faced the weight of responsibility early on. Years later, life tested him again when his wife suffered a rare and severe brain stroke. With unwavering commitment, both of them found their way to recovery — an experience that not only brought them closer, but also inspired his wife to go on and lead an organization dedicated to brain stroke awareness and support. Throughout these deeply personal trials, Abhishek remained a steadfast leader, rising through the ranks in the demanding world of finance and technology. Today, his story stands as a powerful reminder that excellence in leadership is often forged not just in boardrooms — but through perseverance, empathy, and lived experience.

Apoorva Agarwal

Apoorva is curious about many things: tennis, stargazing, drumming, and especially astrophysics. She believes learning should be hands-on and shared, particularly in government schools across India. As School Captain at TISB, she hopes to lead by example, within her school and in the wider community. Through her project Hatke History, she’s been rediscovering the overlooked stories of her hometown and encouraging others to do the same.

Chetan Agarwal

Mr. Chetan Agarwal is the founder and director of Positex, a leading Indian manufacturer of high-performance activewear fabrics. With an engineering background from IIT, he combines innovation and sustainability to deliver advanced textile solutions. Under his leadership, Positex has grown into a global supplier known for quality, functionality, and eco-conscious production. He is widely recognized for pushing India’s role in the global activewear market.

Kaina Jain

Kaina Jain is an 11th-grade student at The International School Bangalore with a deep-rooted passion for music and a strong belief in its transformative power. Entirely self-taught on the piano and driven by curiosity rather than formal training, she has spent years exploring the emotional and narrative depth that music can hold. From researching how subtle shifts in melody and harmony can alter a story’s meaning, to understanding the psychology of sound, Kaina brings both heart and insight to her exploration of music as a storytelling tool. In her TEDx talk, she invites the audience not just to hear music — but to truly listen — illustrating how a simple arrangement of notes can move, shape, and even rewrite the stories we carry within us.

Pooja Singh

Pooja Singh is the Founder and Chief Coach at Constellor, a school that blends communication coaching using theatre, & social-emotional learning. Through tailor-made programs, she empowers children, young adults, and adults to become confident, expressive, and fearless speakers. Please welcome to the stage—a coach, a storyteller, and a true believer in the power of joyful learning

Saanvi Khetan

Saanvi is a 9th grader at The International School Bangalore with a deep-rooted passion for the environment and a belief that change begins with awareness. This commitment has driven her to build a personal carbon-footprint tracking app and explore how everyday decisions impact the planet. In her TED Talk, she brings this vision to life, proposing a bold system to make sustainability visible and measurable. Beyond her environmental work, she’s an avid reader and writer, a theatre performer who has directed and acted in several productions, and the co-host of a podcast. She has a deep curiosity for the intersection of AI, technology, finance and business, and has interned at the fintech firm, Kristal AI

Veena G R

Miss Veena G R is the Head of the Mathematics Department at The International School Bangalore and first began her teaching career in the Karnataka hill station. While pursuing her Master’s, she moved to Bangalore, where she continued teaching first in a college, while simultaneously pursuing a M.Phil, PGDHE and PGDDE, while writing books, articles, and attending various conferences and presenting papers. Having over 30 years of teaching experience, she realised that “I realised intelligence lies not in imitation but in making further connections and extrapolations”. In this talk, she reflects on how in newly introfuced courses in Bangalore University had subjects that required multiple textbooks, and in the end after realising the necessity, she was the one who published a textbook on this matter.

Veruschka Pandey

Veruschka Pandey is a public health advocate, bestselling poet, and founder of MedCon, India’s first student-led medical conference and competition. In 2023, she became the youngest speaker to have a documentary—The Heart is a Vessel—made on her and presented at the United Nations Youth Summit. A competitive debater and MUN awardee, Veruschka is known for merging scientific temperament with policy insight, empathy, and social impact. She leads Suryanayak, a national CPR initiative that has trained over 100,000 ASHA workers across India. Through storytelling and reform, she continues to bridge the worlds of medicine, advocacy, and human connection.