TEDx Surat 2025: Where Ideas, Innovation, and Community Connect

Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 18: The city is gearing up to host TEDx Surat 2025, a much-awaited celebration of ideas, innovation, and inspiration. Organised annually since 2015 under the banner of TED, the renowned US-based not-for-profit, the conference seeks to spark fresh thinking and drive positive change in society. This year’s edition will be held on September 20 at the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium, Pal.

The platform will bring together 10 distinguished speakers from diverse fields, each presenting their unique stories, insights, and perspectives. In addition to hearing these thought leaders, participants will also have the chance to engage with them directly and take part in meaningful discussions.

Key Speakers

Among the headline speakers are:

• Mohinder Pratap Singh, former IFS officer

• Prof. KN Vyas, former President, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

• Uma Mani, climate champion

• Manish Khare, agriculture expert

• Sanaya Gurnamal, personal coach from the Philippines, who will speak on self-love

Other notable speakers include Yash Vasant (National Director, Corporate Connections), poet and thinker Vipul Rikhi, community development leaders Saachi and Nisha from Surat, and renowned architect and interior designer Bhakti Loonawat.

Curator’s Note

Speaking about the event, Saurabh Pacheriwal, Curator of TEDx Surat 2025, said:

“Conferences like TEDxSurat offer new ideas, fresh perspectives, and valuable exposure. We believe such events play a key role in elevating the overall level of ideas and innovation within our community.”

Cultural Showcase

Fountainhead School students will also have a special performance, adding cultural diversity to the conference and making it unique. All who want to learn new concepts, think critically, and seek inspiration are welcome to participate, with particular advantage to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community stakeholders.

Special Session on September 21

Apart from the main conference, a special session will also be conducted on September 21 at WorkSpace, Citylight where participants will be able to mingle more closely with some of the chosen speakers. It is where participants who want to have more in-depth conversations, debates, and exchange of ideas can do so.

About TEDx Surat

TEDxSurat is an independent TED event committed to spreading ideas within the community. Since 2015, it has been a non-profit organization where learning, innovation, and inspiration come together.