In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

TedXYouth@JIS
Jl. Terogong Raya No.33, RT.3/RW.6, Cilandak Bar., Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12430
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, 12430
Indonesia

Aarushi Chandwani

Student at Jakarta Intercultural School

Aarushi Chadnwani is a freshman at Jakarta Intercultural school; she has a multicultural background and is passionate about improving lives. In her speech, she will advocate for a holistic approach to education that considers academic achievement and students' mental, emotional, and physical well-being. She believes this approach will lead to better student outcomes and a more supportive and inclusive school environment.

Aditya Chandra

I’ll be talking about my experiences with answering the question “why it’s so hard to be environmentally conscious today”. Looking back at my experiences as a student and projects I’ve done with organizations on sustainability for rural workers, I’ve realized that we aren’t in a position to achieved our goals unless we make some social and economic changes. I want to address these and pose my opinion on how these obstacles have been overcome and the mindset shift needed to get there.

Alvernia Liu

Student at Jakarta Intercultural School

Alvernia Liu is a sophomore at Jakarta Intercultural School who embodies dedication to creating positive change. Other than her love for writing, drawing, and watching movies, she is also a rising author, performer, and public speaker; there is nothing she enjoys more than encapsulating positive energy on stage. Alvernia's speech at TEDXYOUTH JIS will uncover a new perspective on how unpredictable ways, big or small, can easily influence one another.

Cahaya Ratomo

Student at Jakarta Intercultural School

Cahaya is a senior at Jakarta Intercultural School. She enjoys writing about sociopolitical issues and continually strives to widen her perspectives on critical topics. In her speech for TEDxYouth@JIS, she will discuss the importance of voter participation in sustaining free and fair democracies and propose ways in which we can be S.M.A.R.T. voters.

Dakota Hanna

Dakota, a dynamic junior, will speak at this year’s TEDxYouth@JIS event. Inspired by her upbringing and her father’s influence, she is passionate about empowering others through bold ideas, even on controversial topics. Her insights have been featured in the Jakarta Post. This year, she explores whether the ‘woke’ movement is freeing or constraining. Don’t miss her thought-provoking talk!

Jaythaneal Sutrisno

Student at Jakarta Intercultural School

Meet Jaythaneal Skylar Sutrisno, a junior at Jakarta Intercultural School. Besides his love for video games, sushi, and design, Jaythaneal is deeply passionate about films. He will speak about how movies are like time machines, bridging the past and future, and he aims to inspire others to explore this transformative world. For Jaythaneal, the magic of cinema isn't just a hobby; it's a mission to share the profound impact of films as portals into different eras and a wellspring of inspiration.

Katherine Linton

Kate Linton, a senior at JIS, grew up watching TED Talks and dreaming of one day stepping onto the red dot herself. Now, she’s turning that dream into reality with a talk that unpacks the psychology behind fear based decision-making and regret aversion. Known for her habit of writing meticulous pros and cons lists before making most decisions, Kate blends personal insight with a touch of humor as she explores how we can better handle tough decisions with optimism and confidence.

Kavisha Sehgal

Hi! My name is Kavisha, and I am a junior here at JIS and am so excited to be a speaker at this year’s TEDX@Youth@JIS! When I am not busy with schoolwork, I love to read, watch movies, and listen to my favourite Spotify playlists! As a student navigating the peak of high school, I have noticed some common yet overlooked trends in why students face such large amounts of stress in these critical years of their lives. In my talk, I will be exploring how high school students are usually overwhelmed with the gravity of making decisions - often due to the fear that a simple choice can either make or break their future.