Theme: Creativity and Spontaneity

Promotes Fresh, Creativity and Instant but productive Decision Making among youth in Peradeniya. See More about TEDxYouth@Peradeniya on Flickr

Grand Kandyan Hotel
89/10
Lady Gordon`s Drive
Kandy, Madhyama paḷāta, 20000
Sri Lanka

Adhitya Shankar

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A student from Colombo International School Kandy. A young Techie. He talks about practical solutions of " IoT"

Dinuli & Dihein Devasurendra

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Students from Colombo International School Kandy. Colombo bred young singers, songwriters. Dinuli and her brother Dihein have been singing since the age of 2. Music is unavoidable for Dinuli and Dhiein.

Gihanie Peiris

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A student from Mahamaya College Kandy Sri Lanka. Has a keen interest in performing on stage and tries to deliver a message to her generation about the importance of perseverance.

Hirushi Liyanagedara and Gimhani Koongasthuduwa

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Hirushi is a student from Colombo International School Kandy Sri Lanka and Gimhani from Gateway College Kandy Sri Lanka. Together they speak about Inattentional blindness.

Inandi and Thevan Rathnatilleke

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Inandi is a student from Mahamaya Girls' College Kandy Sri Lanka and her brother Thevan from Trinity College Kandy Sri Lanka. The Brother -Sister duo believe the way to change peoples minds is, by continuing to make music.They believe music can change the misconceptions in the society.

Kavya Bandaranayake

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A student from Good Shepard Convent Kandy. Kavya Uses the stage to express her thoughts on peace and humanity. She is the self proclaimed "Drama Queen" of TEDXYouth@Peradeniya.

Michelee Kuruppuarachchi

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A student from Gateway College Kandy. A future pianist.

Nehalie & Samadhie Gunawardhane

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From Hillwood College Kandy. The Sister Duo is very concerned about the usage of plastic and it's impact on Kandy.

Nelushi Dodantenna

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A student from Colombo International School Kandy, Sri Lanka. Like her sister she is a young activist on climate change. Her presentation is thought provoking and gives a deep message.

Nemsara & Himeth Ranasinghe

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From Dharamaraja college. Brothers who conquered the field in the arena of rugby and football for their alma mater. Shares the same interest in humanity and sustainability. Attempts to deliver a positive message to digital generation in Sri Lanka through TED platform

Nethara Weerakoon

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Student from Good Shepard Convent Kandy Sri Lanka.She writes stories about kids who live with passionate commitment to their world. She is just 10 years old but her narrative skills are exceptional a great young writer of books for young people

Oshini Dodantenne

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A student from Good Shepherd Convent Kandy, Sri Lanka. A digital activist. She speaks about the impact of Blockchain on Sri Lanka.

Rashmitha & Puneeth Silva

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Rashmitha, is a student from Colombo International School Kandy Sri Lanka and his little brother is from Trinity College Kandy Sri Lanka. Rash and Puni are the perfect example of how sometimes, following your dreams and believing in where your passion will take you, is going to be one of the best decisions in your life. Hip-hop and rap in general ,has always been looked down on, and it's nice to see young minds like this brother duo, promoting hip-hop and rap in their community is inspiring.

Sarah Suraj

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A student from Colombo International School Kandy Sri Lanka. Short in stature smart in character.

Saranya Jayasinghe

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A student from Hillwood College Kandy Sri Lanka. A big fan of " My little Pony" and she promotes practical solutions for elephant conflict in Sri Lanka.

Savith Ratnaweera

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Student from Trinity College Kandy Sri Lanka.Talk about creativity and wonder, he explains why kids are the ideal readers of literary fiction.

Senali Ekanayake

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A student from Hillwood College Kandy Sri Lanka. Is an eight year old, guru of wellness and wellbeing.

Senith Seneviratne

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Senith is from Trinity College Kandy Srilanka. He is one out of the two youngest speakers at TEDxYouth@Peradeniya. Senith will speak about what adults can learn from kids about imagination and the willing suspension of disbelief.

Sethumi Niyangoda

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A student from Hillwood College Kandy Sri . Adventurous.

Shamaya Sayandhan

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Student from Hillwood College Kandy Sri Lanka. Aspiring Photographer. Shamaya with her brother seeks to uncover the stories behind the landscape of Sri Lanka, not just create a pretty picture.

Sunehri Hettiarachchi

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A student from Girls' Hight School Kandy Sri Lanka. Sunehri Dreams up her own Universe without Air pollution.

Tharush & Hirushi Liyanagedara

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Tharush, a student from Gateway College Kandy Sri Lanka, and Hirushi from Colombo International School Kandy Sri Lanka. Brother Sister Duo love talking about the unspoken. Their speech creates an out-of body experience for listeners and is sure to leave you in a day dream.

Udantha Jayasinghe

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A student from Trinity College Kandy Sri Lanka. Big fan of Stephen Hawking and a repository of "Big Bang Theory".

Yenara Bandaranayake

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A student from Good Shepherd Convent Kandy Sri Lanka. Her guilty pleasure is Marshmallows.