Speakers:
Nityanand Jayaraman | Writer & Social Activist: An engineer turned journalist and activist, Nityanand describes himself as a solidarity worker who generates city-based support for community struggles against corporate crime and solidarity against government high-handedness in dealing with such struggles.
Suriya Prabha | Independent Teacher: Suriya Prabha takes seemingly complicated topics where they are presumed unreachable. Using Play-Way teaching method, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, among other topics, to middle school children in underprivileged rural towns.
Madley Blues | Music Composers: Creation, collaboration and easy listening - These are the ideas that led to the making of Madley Blues. It is a contemporary band that collaborates to deliver soulful musical journeys accompanied by acoustic richness and energy.
Arun Vijai Mathavan | Photographer: A Kanyakumari based, engineer-turned-photographer, Arun Vijai Mathavan is working on environmental issues and social documentary. He is particularly interested in exploring issues of spaces with its relation to the environment and urbanization.
Gautham Vasudev Menon | Film Director: Known for his exemplary plots and directorial device, Gautham Vasudev Menon explores the narrative of romance, action, and grief in his films with poise, subtlety and grace.
Kalpana K | Conservation Architecht: Kalpana has worked extensively in the field of building conservation and architectural education. She oversaw the conservation of the Senate House of the University of Madras.
Dr. Kim Ramasamy | Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital: The Director of Information Technology & Systems at Aravind Eye Care System, Dr. Kim is currently working with Google to develop an artificial intelligence-based screening for diabetic retinopathy.
Pallavi Barnwal | Sex educator & author-columnist: Through her nation-wide offline initiative "Tongue Tied," Pallavi brings men and women in a safe, compassionate space for a fluid and honest discussion about personal sexuality and intimacy.
Venkatesh Ramakrishnan | Novelist, historian & columnist: Venkatesh founded the Cooum Cultural Mapping Project to understand the history and culture of a river turned into a sewer. He also conducts heritage walks and gives lectures on the madras of the 1940’s.
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A day of ideas and connections. TEDxNapierBridge 2019 will truly be a day to remember. Here is what we have in store for you :
- Watch 8+ speakers deliver TED’s famous under-18-minute talks LIVE. TEDxNapierBridge speakers are experts in fields like technology, environment, architecture, medicine, history and much more.
- Network with 500+ attendees in our audience. Meet the changemakers who are shaping Chennai and India. We bring together leading thinkers, innovative leaders, and enthusiasts across Chennai.
- From speaker dinner* to inspired conversations over evening coffee, make connections over food, drinks and more.
- Get the TEDxNapierBridge gift bag, specially handpicked and curated by the TEDxNapierBridge dream team and our partners.
- Experience things like never before, with jaw-dropping installations and breakouts.
Join us for what is certain to be a thought-provoking experience. We hope this will be the start of something special. Our intention is that the entire experience of TEDxNapierBridge will inspire change and growth, for you to take back into your lives and communities
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About Event
Who would have thought that a falling apple would have led Sir Isaac Newton to discover gravity? How could a boycott movement end a two-hundred-year British rule in India? How did a few hundred apolitical youth, demonstrating at Chennai's Marina Beach, spark off the historic Pro-Jallikattu protests?
Throughout history, a single thought has often been the spark that drives a seemingly insignificant act, which has the potential to become a revolution. This year, TEDxNapierBridge focuses its spotlight on the atomic sparks that spawn the incredible changes that our community is witnessing and their origins. We aim to showcase how cause leads to an effect, how thought transforms into action via TEDxNapierBridge2019's theme: Think, become.
Welcome to TEDxNapierBridge 2019 where we will seek to challenge and reshape our core beliefs about today's reality through thinkers, dreamers, and mavericks who offer bold new perspectives.
We believe that ideas get traction only when communities and families are personally involved and ideas are made real and accessible. That is why we invite you to the famous Egmore Museum Theatre on August 11 to access the people and ideas that make Chennai so dynamic. You are inviTED!
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For those who have attended previous TEDxNapierBridge events, you will know that the moments outside of the talks are just as impactful - a time to share ideas and our curated experiences with a like-minded community. A wonderful opportunity to connect with people who share your passions.
Join us for what is certain to be a thought-provoking experience. We hope this will be the start of something special. Our intention is that the entire experience will inspire change and growth, for you to take back into your lives and communities. Join us in amplifying the ideas worth sharing.
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About Us
TEDxNapierBridge is a platform that hosts inclusive TEDx conferences inspired by TED’s commitment to “ideas worth spreading.” Established in 2014, TEDxNapierBridge imbues the progressive spirit found in the city of Chennai and is one of the most established of the independently organized TEDx communities in India. It is a conference for minds of all kinds. Our goal is to create an extraordinary event of ideas, to foster game-changing dialogue, and to inspire action that implements real change in Chennai
Why our TEDx is named after Napier Bridge?
The Iconic bridge which connects Fort. St.George with marina beach is a symbol of Madras(Chennai). Likewise, Our TEDx event represents all class of people & ideas in Chennai. We are committed to TED's mission - Ideas Worth Spreading.
About TED
TED is a non-profit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or fewer) delivered by today's leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED's annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, and made available, free, on TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.
TED's open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed; the annual million-dollar Prize, which funds exceptional individuals with a "wish," or idea, to create change in the world; TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
About TEDx
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, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. 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.
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