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Ideas Worth Spreading

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What's TEDxNITC 2026?

One Day. Eight Voices.
Infinite Ideas.

"Ideas worth spreading aren't just those that comfort us — they're the ones that disturb us just enough to make us grow."

On 18th March 2026, National Institute of Technology will open its doors to an extraordinary gathering of thinkers, innovators, and storytellers. TEDxNITC 2026 brings together voices from AI and climate tech to neuroscience and social entrepreneurship — all under one roof.

18 March 2026Kozhikode, KeralaNITC Campus

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Voices That Matter

Meet the Speakers

Six extraordinary minds. One stage. Ideas that will challenge the way you see the world.

Ramees Ali

Founder of CRAV and Interval Learning. A BBA LL.B (Hons) graduate from Government Law College Kozhikode and an EPGM alumnus of IIM Indore, he built Interval Learning from a tier-4 town into a global edtech platform operating in 65+ countries with a 500-member core team, 12,000+ part-time employees, and over $10M ARR. He has represented India at the Talent Boost program by the City of Tampere, Finland, and Kerala at Elevate III by the Consulate General of India, Dubai. Ramees has been featured in Brands of Tomorrow on Jio Hotstar and recognized with multiple honors including Startup Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 (TiE Kerala) and 2024 (AIMA), while Interval was named among India’s Top EdTech startups by Entrepreneur India.

Ramees Ali

Founder, CRAV & Interval Learning | EdTech Entrepreneur

RJ Lishna

RJ Lishna is a popular radio jockey in Kozhikode, known for her show 'Kozhikode Superfast'. Her ability to connect with the audience through her voice and storytelling has made her a household name in the region.

RJ Lishna

Popular Radio Jockey (Kozhikode Superfast)

Prakash P Gopinath

Popularly known as “Cycle Prakash,” is a cycling activist and urban mobility advocate from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He serves as the Bicycle Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram in the global network initiated by BYCS and is the founder of the Indus Cycling Embassy. He is also a co-founder of the SheCycling initiative, a nationwide bicycle literacy movement empowering women and girls through cycling. Through grassroots campaigns, bicycle literacy programs, and community cycling clubs, he promotes cycling as a tool for sustainable mobility, public health, gender equality, and climate-friendly cities.

Prakash P Gopinath

Bicycle Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram | Cycling Activist & Urban Mobility Advocate

Sunil J Mathew

A social entrepreneur who has been working voluntarily for over two decades in the rehabilitation and empowerment of the visually impaired. He is closely associated with the Society for Rehabilitation of the Visually Challenged (SRVC) in Kochi, where he has helped create employment, training, and skill-development opportunities for visually impaired individuals. He has also played a pioneering role in developing blind football in India and mentoring visually impaired athletes to represent the country internationally. Alongside his social work, he leads technology initiatives through Systica Systems and Sightica Solutions, focusing on accessible digital tools and employment pathways for persons with visual disabilities.

Sunil J Mathew

Social Entrepreneur & Disability Inclusion Advocate | Coach of the Indian Blind Football Team

Prajith Jayapal

A disability rights activist and motivational figure from Kozhikode, Kerala, who became a quadriplegic after a spinal cord injury in a 2011 road accident. Refusing to let disability define his life, he went on to drive a modified car across India on a 75-day “Drive to Delhi” journey to advocate for accessibility, employment opportunities, and dignity for persons with disabilities. He later founded the Divyang Foundation Trust to support spinal cord injury patients and promote inclusion. Through campaigns, talks, and ambitious initiatives such as global advocacy drives, Prajith continues to inspire society by proving that determination can transform disability into ability.

Prajith Jayapal

Noted disability rights activist from Kerala who heads the NGO Divyang Foundation Trust

Arun Natarajan

An undergraduate student from NIT Calicut who has been exploring the intersection of urban planning, technology, and community-driven design. Through projects, hackathons, and research, he has been working on building solutions that address urban challenges and improve the quality of life in cities. His talk will explore how emerging technologies and innovative approaches can help us design and build cities for the future.

Arun Natarajan

Upcoming software engineer building urban planning solutions

Timeline

Event Schedule

A full day of inspiration, networking, and transformative ideas. Plan your day with our comprehensive event timeline.

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Event Introduction

Bhaskara Hall

Welcome to TEDxNITC 2026! Join us for an inspiring afternoon of ideas worth spreading.

02:30 PM - 02:55 PM

Sunil J Matthew

Bhaskara Hall

Speaker session featuring Sunil J Matthew.

02:55 PM - 03:05 PM

Swiggy Trivia Break

Bhaskara Hall

A quick trivia break sponsored by Swiggy.

03:05 PM - 03:30 PM

Ramees Ali

Bhaskara Hall

Speaker session featuring Ramees Ali.

03:30 PM - 03:40 PM

Swiggy Trivia Break

Bhaskara Hall

Another exciting trivia break sponsored by Swiggy.

3:40 PM - 04:05 PM

Arun Nats

Bhaskara Hall

Speaker session featuring Arun Nats.

04:05 PM - 04:15 PM

Swiggy Trivia Break

Bhaskara Hall

Another exciting trivia break sponsored by Swiggy.

04:15 PM - 04:40 PM

Prakash P Gopinath

Bhaskara Hall

Speaker session featuring Prakash P Gopinath.

04:45 PM - 05:05 PM

Music Club

Bhaskara Hall

A musical performance by the Music Club.

5:10 PM - 05:35 PM

RJ Lishna

Bhaskara Hall

Speaker session featuring RJ Lishna.

05:35 PM - 05:45 PM

Swiggy Trivia Break

Bhaskara Hall

Another exciting trivia break sponsored by Swiggy.

05:45 PM - 06:10 PM

Prajith Jayapal

Bhaskara Hall

Speaker session featuring Prajith Jayapal.