Kashmir’s Voices Prepare for Global Stage as TEDxDalLake Planning Accelerates
Themed Change makers of Kashmir, TEDxDalLake 2025 will highlight individuals driving transformation through innovation, education, entrepreneurship, activism, and creative expression.
STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05 (STC): In a major step toward positioning Kashmir on the global ideas landscape, TEDxDalLake today convened a high level strategic meeting with its organising team, prominent content creators, intellectual voices, and emerging youth leaders from colleges and universities across the Valley. The session focused on building a creative community in Kashmir that meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to international conversations on innovation and social change.
The meeting was led by the core organisers of TEDxDalLake, Irfan Attari, Rj Umar Nisar, and Dr Amit Wanchoo. Their combined experience in social development, broadcasting, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation shaped the strategic direction of the event. Speaking about the event’s vision, Irfan Attari said, “TEDxDalLake will showcase voices that represent the evolving strength of Kashmir. We want to build a platform that connects our local thinkers with global audiences and global ideas.”
The core team underlined that TEDxDalLake is envisioned not only as a stage for ideas but as a long term movement to redefine global perceptions of Kashmir through credible, thoughtful, and impactful storytelling.
Dr Amit Wanchoo while interacting with youngsters stated, “Our focus is on building a community where knowledge, culture, innovation, and youth energy come together. TEDxDalLake will reflect the forward momentum of Kashmir’s creative ecosystem and showcasing their real potential.”
Young creators and digital voices from various colleges and universities played a central role in the discussion. They shared insights on how Kashmir’s youth are reshaping narrative building through digital platforms and how TEDxDalLake can become a gateway for them to participate in global dialogue. They expressed strong interest in contributing to an international standard platform and building a creative ecosystem where young minds collaborate, produce, and learn together.
Rj Umar Nisar further added, “This is a defining time for Kashmir’s youth. TEDxDalLake will give young creators, students, and innovators a stage that matches global standards and allows them to share their work with the world.”
Senior creators and professionals discussed how TEDxDalLake can integrate young talent into core processes such as curation, production, design, research, and communication. Their inputs highlighted a growing expectation for platforms in Kashmir to be youth inclusive, future oriented, and globally connected. The meeting reflected a collective belief that the Valley’s young generation holds the potential to build a creative economy that aligns with global trends.
Academics, educators, and entrepreneurs added perspectives on speaker selection, thematic structure, and the importance of representing Kashmir’s social, cultural, and academic achievements. They stressed that while TEDxDalLake must adhere to TED’s international standards, the event should also reflect the unique identity and intellectual depth of the region.
The organisers noted that TEDxDalLake 2025, themed Changemakers of Kashmir, will highlight individuals driving transformation through innovation, education, entrepreneurship, activism, and creative expression. The aim is to ensure that the stories emerging from Kashmir reach global audiences seeking grounded narratives of resilience and progress.
The meeting concluded with a strong sense of purpose and readiness. Participants expressed commitment to shaping TEDxDalLake into one of the most influential intellectual events in the region, with long term benefits for youth engagement and creative development.
With preparations accelerating, TEDxDalLake is positioned to become a transformative platform that celebrates the essence of Kashmir through its people, ideas, and changemakers. The initiative aims to build a globally linked creative community and to ensure that the Valley’s voices contribute meaningfully to international conversations on innovation, leadership, and social impact.
(Straight Talk Communications)
