TEDxMahindraUniversity: Beyond Boundaries – Interdisciplinary Solutions for Global Challenges

Mahindra University hosted the second edition of its TEDx event on Saturday, March 23rd, under the theme “Beyond Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Solutions for Global Challenges.” The independently organized event, licensed by TED, brought together a diverse range of speakers and attendees to explore innovative approaches to pressing global issues.

Speakers at TEDxMahindraUniversity who shared their expertise across diverse topics

The theme, “Beyond Boundaries,” reflects the dynamic nature of our world, where traditional solutions demand re-evaluation. It emphasizes the need for collaboration across disciplines to address complex challenges such as climate change, technological disruption, and socio-economic inequalities. TEDxMahindraUniversity served as a platform for thinkers, dreamers, leaders, and innovators from various fields to share their perspectives. The event fostered an environment where the exchange of diverse insights could spark the creation of groundbreaking solutions.

The event featured a lineup of inspiring speakers, including Dr. Anita Sharma, Founder, Drive On My Own Foundation, Dr. Ankit Dwivedi, Storyteller, Developer of Teacher Telling Tales, Mr. Ashwani Kumar Prithviwasi, Founder, Principal, and Managing Director, Delhi Collage of Art, Dr. Avinash Jhangiani, Founder, Play2Transform Group & Curator, India’s Book of Dreams, Mr. Pulkit Ahuja, Serial Entrepreneur, Author and Inventor, Proxgy.  Mr. Rajesh Dhuddu, Senior Vice President – Emerging Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Ms. Richa Singh, CEO & Founder, YourDOST and Ms. Sruthi Manthena, Full Stack Blockchain Developer and Founder, ForgeWize. These speakers shared their expertise on a wide range of topics, from education to art, storytelling, innovation, mental health, and blockchain technology.

Launched in 2009, TEDx is a program of locally organized events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe.