TEDxColombo

TEDxColombo was formed by a group of young individuals to help spread awareness and allow our leaders and thinkers to have a stage to speak out their ideas.

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MADness: where the wildest ideas become our new reality.
In just 1 week, TEDxColombo takes the stage—celebrating the bold, the bizarre, and the brilliantly unconventional.

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Stress is only a symptom, and trying to manage or suppress it is not the correct solution. Today's chronic stress is universal and not situational either.

Watch Vickum Nawagamuwage TEDx talk on YouTube today - https://t.co/T8niM0H5MW

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Yevan David shares his journey of winning 25 of the 528 races he has taken part in his career, emphasising that the true lessons came not from victory but from setbacks.

Watch his @TEDx talk at https://t.co/sIqdFQ5Nv2

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In "Sri Lanka as a global digital technology leader: Madness?", @sanjiva critically examines Sri Lanka's current digital industry, proposing that the nation can achieve global recognition by moving beyond services to focus on product creation.
Watch here: https://t.co/reQFhChqrJ

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In his @TEDx talk, " Why your next cup of chai might change your life,” Kevin Wilson shares three ingredients from the world of tea that form a recipe for a culture-rich, meaning-forward, service-focused life in a mad world.
Watch his talk on YouTube now: https://t.co/KchydOPrOm

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Colombo’s wetlands, once overlooked, are now recognized as crucial for flood control, shaping the city’s history and protecting it during extreme weather events.
Watch Anya Ratnayaka's full TEDx talk out on youtube
https://t.co/VzaxXTia2t

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@CharithHapuara1 @Chathurangaab Everyone is the same at TEDx

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Powerful ideas and remarkable life stories left a lasting impression.

Ashok ferry opened the event perfectly was a great host

Jason Rajasinghe, once a YouTube content creator making waves globally as a film maker, brought a powerful message about the power of visualization. Beyond his own achievements, he highlighted how visualizing your future can manifest it into reality. He drew compelling parallels with Arthur C. Clarke’s futuristic imagination and how Steven Spielberg once chose Sri Lanka as a filming location. His core message: Sri Lanka has immense potential to go global in the film industry.

Vickum Nawagamuwage introduced a thought-provoking perspective on stress. He traced its roots back to sorrow and offered a simple yet profound idea—learning to say, “It’s okay, this is life.” He shed light on how we often overlook mental health, and why it’s time we take it seriously. His talk was a much-needed wake-up call, encouraging us to better understand and care for our own emotional well-being.

Anya Ratnayake, a passionate environmentalist, captivated the audience with her talk on the fishing cats of Colombo and the rich biodiversity of our wetlands. She explained how these wetlands absorb 40% of rainwater and play a key role in cooling the city. Her message was clear: protecting our natural ecosystems should go beyond policy—it should become a personal responsibility.

Yevan David, the young Formula 1 prodigy, surprised everyone. His talk wasn’t about racing but about courage, patience, learning from failure, and the importance of timing. What stood out most was his insight into the power of meditation. He drew a parallel between a Formula 1 cockpit and the calmness gained through meditation—an extraordinary level of maturity from someone so young.

@sanjiva shared his dream for Sri Lanka’s tech industry. Using cricket as a metaphor, he reminded us of how we once lived and breathed the game—and how just 11 players could take on the world. So, why not do the same in technology? His call was to focus on building products rather than just providing services.
Sonali was among the bravest voices of the day. She spoke about one of Sri Lanka’s most taboo topics—abortion. She addressed the harsh reality: although it’s illegal, around 250,000 abortions occur annually, most of them unsafe. Her message went beyond the legal debate—she called on those who care about justice to break the silence and speak out, regardless of social stigma.

Kevin Wilson closed with a masterclass in public speaking. His storytelling was mesmerizing, but it was really his father’s story he shared. He spoke about the history of Chai Tea, using it as a metaphor for life—its character, curiosity, and how those qualities shape who we become. It was deeply inspirational.

I only wish more people across Sri Lanka could experience such inspiration.

A big hats off to the organizers—they’ve kept this volunteer-run initiative going for 15 years
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Thank you to everyone who brought the MADNESS to life at TEDxColombo — our bold speakers, curious participants, dedicated volunteers, supportive partners and sponsors, and the unstoppable crew. You made the madness meaningful, the ideas powerful, and the experience unforgettable.

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Was forced by my co founders and I'm here. @TEDxColombo

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Super excited to be attending TEDx Colombo this year!
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A Sunday evening well spent representing @Coin_Ceylon at @TEDxColombo 2025. The panel of speakers had some interesting insight on their respective fields and on top of that I had the opportunity to connect with some amazing individuals at the end.

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@h_rrish Hope you didn’t regret it

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Tickets for today’s event can only be purchased through our official website. They are strictly non-transferable.

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Today is the day we unleash MAD ideals in Colombo!

We can’t wait to welcome you. See you at 3:00 PM sharp!

Parking is available inside Nelum Pokuna, so come early, get comfortable, and get ready to embrace the MADness!

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It would be MADness to miss out on this year’s line up of speakers at TEDxColombo!

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@stanlyyaa Hi Harsha, TEDxColombo is happening on the 1st of June 2025 at Nelum Pokuna, and registration will begin at 3pm.

More details below.

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6 more days for the MADness!

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