A Historic Debut
Amrita
Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri
Hosting TEDx for the very first time. Ideas worth spreading, arriving at the heart of Amritapuri.
About TEDx Amrita University Amritapuri
Beyond the
Visible
TEDx Amrita University Amritapuri is an independently organized TED event hosted at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Bringing together visionaries, innovators, and changemakers, we aim to spark powerful conversations that challenge perspectives and inspire meaningful action.
From technology and science to art, leadership, and social impact, TEDxAmritapuri creates a platform where bold ideas meet passionate minds. This is more than an event — it's the beginning of a movement.
Our Speakers
P Vishnuraj
IAS
Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
Astronaut
Lenaa
Actress
Adv Hariraj Madhav Rajendran
Advocate
Sreejith Panickar
Content Strategist
Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar
Dean, Amrita School of Engineering
Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
Astronaut
Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. In 2019, he was one of four selected for India's human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. In 2026, he was decorated with the Kirti Chakra.
Lenaa
Actress
Acclaimed actress, author, and screenwriter known for powerful roles in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, celebrated for her versatility, depth, and storytelling in contemporary Indian arts.
Sreejith Panickar
Content Strategist
Indian political analyst, researcher, and social commentator from Kerala, founding member of Mission Netaji, known for advocating the declassification of files on Subhas Chandra Bose.
P Vishnuraj
IAS
He is an IAS officer serving the Government of Kerala, currently leading the Department of Industries & Commerce and Sports & Youth Affairs, with prior roles in Tourism and KSIDC.
Adv Hariraj Madhav Rajendran
Advocate
Senior Advocate at the High Court of Kerala with 20+ years of expertise in service, administration, constitutional, and Intellectual Property Law, respected for integrity, clarity, and academic mentorship.
Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar
Dean, Amrita School of Engineering
Dean School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and Director, Center for Flexible Electronics and Advanced Materials, global researcher, UT Austin PhD, innovator in advanced materials and technology.