TEDx Elliots Beach
The Shore Where Inspiring Ideas Meet the World
đź“… August, 28th, 2025Â | đź“ŤIIT Madras Research Park | đź•“ 3 PM – 7 PM
Bringing the Magic of X closer to our City , TEDx Elliots Beach
A glimpse through the inspiring evening at TEDx Elliots Beach.
What is TEDx?
TED is one of the world’s most influential platforms for bold ideas, breakthrough thinking, and transformative stories across science, leadership, culture, and innovation.
TEDx is the locally curated version – bringing the TED spirit to communities across the globe. With over 3,400 events annually and 8B+ video views, TEDx is where global brands, creators, students, scientists, and founders converge to spark action.
Our Chapter. Our City.
TEDx Elliots Beach is born in Chennai – India’s oldest modern city – where tradition meets ambition. Once called Elliots Beach and now affectionately “Bessie,” this coastline has witnessed stories unfold for generations.
We aim to spotlight the thinkers, builders, and quiet heroes who are shaping tomorrow through science, grassroots action, music, food, and culture.
Our theme for 2025 – UNVEIL – celebrates ideas hiding in plain sight that can scale, sustain, and spark systemic change.
Meaningful Partnerships
Partnerships with strong visionary communities and legacy brands like IiTAIIC& TVS and many others In pipeline give us the edge to build a strong community platform that showcases bold ideas , inspiring insights that have the power to transform minds
Visionary Partners
Rising Champions
Ideas Amplifier
Gift Partner
Refreshment Partner
Video Production Partner
EVENT DETAILS
🗓️ Date: August 28th, 2025
🕒 Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
đź“Ś Venue: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
Speakers
TEDx Elliots Beach 2025: Featured Speakers
What everyone must know to thrive in the AI Era ? AI Expert,Scientist & Mathematician Reveals Powerful insight on Growing Minds and Shaping Nations in an AI World
AI & Machine Learning Expert | Former Chairman, Mobile Payment Forum of India (IMPS & UPI) | Chief Scientist, CHAI Lab | Professor, IIT Madras
How Did Music Sound 2000 Years Ago?
Instrument whisperer who brought back the 2500 yr old yazh
Can Ancient Indian Spices Heal the Future?
Researcher on traditional medicine and spice sciences
Dr. Chandan Y S
A Digital Drive Through Your Brain
Neurosurgeon revealing how the brain affects our quality of life
Soul on a Plate
Food as living history – recipes that remember
Are Sacred Spaces Quantum Labs?
Exploring the bridge between science and spirituality
Power of Print in the Pixel Era
Resident Editor, The Times of India
Dr. Madhumala Chattopadhyay
Wisdom of Ancient Humans living today – A unique perspective to environmental conservation
The Braveheart anthropologist – first woman to establish peaceful contact with the world’s oldest indigenous tribes and the most isolated island on earth
Reimagining Carnatic Music
A musical performance blending tradition with today
Book Your Tickets
Be part of a transformative evening with thinkers, makers, and performers – all in one room.
Limited Seats. First come, first served.
- Event Pass – Access to TEDx eliiots beach talks.
- Donor Pass – Includes Tedx Elliots beach Speaker talks + exclusive access to the Speaker Dinner evening with our speakers and invited vip guests+Gratitude mentions
- Patron Pass – Designed for leaders who wish to champion the TEDx movement. Tedx Elliots beach Speaker talks + exclusive access to the Speaker Dinner evening with our speakers and invited vip guests+Gratitude mentions, and a special mention at the dinner in recognition of your support.
- Exclusive Pass IIT AIIC/MRP – Access to TEDx eliiots beach talks in discounted price and entry valid only with valid ticket and IIT AIIC/MRP member /staff ID
- SpeakerDinner PASS (Only for IIT AIIC / MRP members) – exclusive access to the Speaker Dinner evening with our speakers and invited vip guests (valid only with valid ticket and IIT AIIC/MRP member /staff ID)
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