Theme: Ideas as Catalyst of Change.

TEDxYouth at SVIS
Our ex-head boy, Manas Kapur, organised the first TEDxYouth event in West Delhi in August 2022. The 2022 TEDx summit was a resounding success. Following in the footsteps of our previous organiser, our Head Girl, Ridhima Garg is organising this year’s TEDxYouth event on the theme “Ideas for Catalyst of Change”. SVIS promises to uphold this tradition and continue this legacy in the years to come.
Our theme
A "catalyst of change" refers to a person, idea, event, or element that initiates or accelerates a significant transformation or shift in a particular situation, system, or society. Through today’s event, our speakers will be sharing their diverse-ranging ideas that will provide as catalysts for change. Being a catalyst of change involves several steps and qualities that contribute to making a meaningful impact such as Self-Education, Raising Awareness. Leading by Example, Collaboration and Engaging in Dialogue.

Sri Venkteshwar International School
Sector 18, Sector 18A Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, 110075
New delhi, Delhi, 110075
India

Manas Kapur

Incoming Freshman at University of Manchester

Manas Kapur is an incoming freshman at the University of Manchester and was the Headboy of the esteemed Sri Venkateshwar International School (Batch of 2023), he was accepted into 4 prestigious Russell Group universities in the United Kingdom. He organized the first TEDxYouth event in West Delhi in August 2022 and has trained over 300 students in debate and public speaking. He has also been featured in numerous prestigious newspapers like the Times of India and the Hindustan Times.

Meeankshi Jha

Student at Lady Shri Ram

Meenakshi Jha is a first-year English Major at the Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, and was the Head Girl of the esteemed Sri Venkateshwar International School (Batch of 2023). She currently serves as a staff writer for The Teen Magazine, having been featured by notable publications like the Cathartic Youth Literary Magazine as well. With a keen interest in politics, music and debating, she aspires to become someone who can represent the unrepresented in the coming years through her endeavors as a journalist.

Mimansa Bharti

Student of political science and history at St. Stephen’s College.

Mimansa Bharti is a student of political science and history at St. Stephen’s College. Owing to her interests in public policy and civil services, she has recently concluded an internship with the Capacity Building Commission, Govt. Of India. She is deeply passionate about issues of social justice, particularly gender and sexuality studies. In terms of future prospects, she aspires to work at the grassroots level with emphasis on the South Asian context in similar fields.

Om Pathak

entrepreneur

Om Pathak has been on a path marked by success and innovation. With a determined focus on innovation and quality, he has successfully developed and launched over 5 products in the last 6 months, solidifying their positions in various domains. Previously contributing to two prominent early-stage startups, Pathak now collaborates with one of the UK's leading private banking companies to build financial products and services. He completed his B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, from NSUT Delhi.

Venayak Singh

Student

Venayak is an innovator, researcher, orator, business enthusiast, and environmental activist. He has achieved many prestigious awards like the Inspire Manak award from DST Govt. of India, the Youth Impact Award, the global kids achiever award, the Child Prodigy Award, the bal pratibha sman, Litroma Junior Star Award. He completed his Jr. MBA and got a chance to work as an internee in numerous renowned companies like Samsonite, BMW Infiniti car, IPL team Rajasthan Royals, and E cell of IIT Kharagpur, IIT-Roorkie.