About TEDxChipledhunga

TEDxChipledhunga 2026 takes place on Monday, 12 October 2026 at Gandaki Pragya Pratisthan Hall.

TEDxChipledhunga brings together thinkers, makers and performers from Pokhara and beyond for one day of short, powerful talks. Expect ideas you haven't heard before, live music between sessions and plenty of time to meet the people around you.

This year's theme

Evolving Perspectives

From the ridge of Machhapuchhre to the boats on Phewa, Pokhara looks different depending on where you stand. Evolving Perspectives is about that shift: the moment a new vantage point changes what you thought you knew.

Our speakers and performers bring stories from science, business, art and community life that ask us to look again, at our city, our work and each other.

What is TEDx?

x = independently organized TED event

In the spirit of discovering and spreading ideas, 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.)

Our event is called TEDxChipledhunga. Speakers never pay to join a TEDx event. Consideration, speaker coaching and event participation along with attendance are all provided free of charge.

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