About TEDxPune

TEDxPune is the premier platform for the elevation of Pune's ideas, creativity, and innovation to the rest of the world.

TED

TED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.

TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, but today it spans a multitude of worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. In addition to the TED Talks curated from our annual conferences and published on TED.com, we produce original podcasts, short video series, animated educational lessons (TED-Ed) and TV programs that are translated into more than 100 languages and distributed via partnerships around the world.

TEDx events are planned and coordinated independently, under a free license granted by TED.

TEDxPune

Our History

TEDxPune is an independently organised event licensed from TED and run by the TEDxPune team and our incredible volunteers. Established in 2009 under the license of Dr. Ashwin Naik, TEDxPune is one of India's longest-running TEDx communities. Over the years, we have hosted 100+ speakers, welcomed 5,000+ live audience members, and reached millions through digital platforms, hosting innovative and ground-breaking live experiences elevating ideas to meet the moment.

TEDxPune Today

For over 15 years, TEDxPune has served the community by delivering on its mission to provide a high quality and global platform for Pune's stories, creativity, and innovation. Over these years, TEDxPune has become one of India's leading ideas forums, producing talks and performances that inspire change across disciplines.

We aim to create and foster a sense of community amongst the people and organisations who have gathered around our events; and to provide a cultural focus and impetus for conversation and debate.

We look forward to welcoming you.