How to Make an Idea Land | Mumbai | TED Idea Search

One speaker wins spot at TED Vancouver main conference

Nine global TEDx events feed into this search, with Mumbai's winner gaining access to an audience of thousands in person and millions online, potentially leading to book deals and funding.

Judging criteria balance idea strength with delivery power

The panel evaluates talks based on the strength of the central idea, storytelling ability, stage presence, and potential to perform well on YouTube beyond the live event.

Mumbai represents India's opportunity to shift global perspectives

Organizer Yash Akashi emphasizes the need for speakers who represent 'new India' and change international perspectives about the country's capabilities beyond traditional stereotypes.

Graphic designer digitizes vanishing crafts into usable typefaces

Ashan Kosla creates digital fonts based on tribal tattoos and embroideries to serve as living archives that connect global audiences to South Asian craft traditions.

Fashion researcher argues India is a global style superpower

Sukriti reframes Indian fashion history as the country's true cultural superpower, highlighting how ancient textile traditions have influenced global trade for centuries.

Pediatrician links child survival directly to maternal health

Dr. Radhika Batra shares her clinical experience that healthy children require healthy mothers, challenging healthcare systems to prioritize women's wellbeing.

Rock balancing artist teaches mindfulness through gravity-defying stones

Gautum Vishnau demonstrates how balancing rocks pulls people away from screens and into a flow state, using billion-year-old stones to teach patience and presence.

Expert coaching focuses on making ideas land authentically

Curator Kelly Stoetzel emphasizes that speakers must connect emotionally with the room, while Kelly Shu advises crafting concise, visually appealing narratives for digital audiences.

Rehearsals reveal technical and performance challenges

Speakers struggle with slide synchronization, pacing, and managing the six-minute timer, with coaches advising against crutches like 'what if I told you' and encouraging natural energy.

Personal vulnerability transforms into universal storytelling

Spoken word poet Peavey and others translate intimate family histories and professional failures into relatable narratives that resonate across cultural boundaries.