A showcase of stimulating ideas and spectacular performances at this event

The fourth edition of TEDxPanaji, an independently organized TED event ended on a high note with an audience packed auditorium. Held at Kala Academy in Panaji, the event showcased a powerful line up of stimulating speakers who presented their unique concepts, thought processes and ideas. There was an awe-inspiring rhythmic gymnast performance and an experimental music concert of traditional Goan folk music.An impactful special session was also held during the event, where a few selected attendees got the chance to share their unique idea with the audience in a time-limited format.
The theme for this year’s TEDxPanaji was Rush, signifying the emotional unrest that precedes powerful action. 10 speakers took to the stage and shared their story, encapsulating the emotions that led them to their achievements. The talks covered the spheres of music, technology, science, medicine, art, self-empowerment, fitness, sports and waste management. Incidentally, the ideas shared by speakers, let to a groundswell of discussion between participants and speakers, during the various breaks of the event.
Speakers included Ruby Ahluwalia (a bureaucrat and author), Saipranav Gandhi (the 10-year-old LEGO robotics prodigy), Karishma Parker (professional female bodybuilder), Varsha Upadhyay (India’s first female coach to judge Commonwealth Games), DJ Ignatius Camilo and Baadal Nanjundaswamy (the artist behind the viral video of the astronaut walking) among others.