ABOUT TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. The two annual TED Conferences invite the world's leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes or less. Many of these talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Bono and Paul Simon, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Stephen Hawking, Shah Rukh Khan, Bil Clinton and Elon Musk.
The annual TED Conference takes place each spring in Vancouver, British Columbia. TED's media initiatives include TED.com, TED Translators and the educational initiative TED-Ed. TED has established The Audacious Project, TEDx, and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
ABOUT TEDx
TEDx, x = independently organized event
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, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. 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.)
ABOUT TEDxJMC
Jesus and Mary College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. JMC is a premier institution providing education to women. The Congregation of Jesus and Mary established it in 1968. Jesus and Mary College organized its first edition of an independently organized TED event, TEDxJMC in 2019. Under this banner, TEDxJMC has brought together supremely talented speakers over the years and has undertaken activities, performances, and whatnot, covering wide-ranging issues and topics.
ABOUT THE THEME
Disha - Reversing your compass is about exploring the unexplored and discovering the possibilities it can hold.
We have been all been told to find our own sense of direction in life, but what does it really mean? What does it mean to turn the concept around and uncover something new?
From the spirit of creativity to taking risks, from discovering different perspectives to chartering the uncharted courses in life- the theme encompasses everything.
We learn, unlearn and relearn.
With this, we hope to spark new conversations and ignite brilliant ideas!