THE THEME:
The future used to seem far away. It was something we planned for, dreamed about, and imagined from a safe distance. But today, the future is right here, unfolding in the moment we live in. Right now is all about recognizing that the breakthroughs, ideas, and innovations we thought would come tomorrow are already shaping our lives today.
We’re at a turning point in human history. Artificial intelligence, new technologies, and social change are changing the way we think, create, and connect. What once felt like science fiction is now part of our everyday reality. Questions about how we work, how we learn, and even what it means to be human aren’t just theoretical anymore — they’re being answered in real time. And those answers are coming not just from experts in labs or boardrooms, but from young thinkers, makers, and dreamers all over the world.
Right now is a call to action for all of us — especially the next generation — to embrace this fast-paced era with creativity, courage, and responsibility. It’s about realizing that our actions today shape the world we’ll inherit tomorrow. The ‘next’ isn’t some distant destination waiting for us; it’s a space we’re already building, moment by moment, decision by decision, right now.
This TEDxYouth event invites you to step into that space, share bold visions, and reimagine what’s possible. Because the future isn’t coming — it’s here. And it’s ours to create.
About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to spreading ideas. It 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. It is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. It is built on the belief in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and, ultimately, the world. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events to help share ideas in communities around the world. TEDx, x = independently organized event in the spirit of ideas worth spreading, 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.
For more on TED, please see TED.com
What is TEDx
TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community. The TEDx program started in 2009 and has held nearly 15000 events worldwide. It recently touched a new milestone: 1 Billion views of TEDx Talks.
For more on TEDx, please see https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program
About TEDxYouth@NMS
TEDxYouth event. Children ages fourteen through eighteen from our community have shared their personal journeys, captivating stories, and ideas that inspire an audience of all ages.
Since 2015, TEDxYouth@NMS has been an exhilarating TEDxYouth event organised annually by Neerja Modi School. It is aimed at igniting thoughts, sparking conversations, and broadening the horizons of not only the youth at NMS or India but the world as a whole. Through the years we have explored the themes of Rising to Challenges, The Next Chapter, Academia and Creativity, and we hope to continue inspiring as we invite eloquent voices to speak about Nurturing Wonders this year.