TEDxGVAGrad is YOUR platform to re-envision the future.

Student Corner

The Student Corner is an integral part of the main conference which allows students at the Geneva Graduate Institute to raise their voice on a global platform by giving short talks in a TED format. The Student Corner is an open space for sharing advanced knowledge, exchanging great ideas, and exploring possibilities for our common future.

Why apply?

  • Improve or develop your public speaking skills in an expert-led workshop for chosen student speakers

  • Participate in the spread of knowledge with your TED talk featured on the international TEDx YouTube Channel

  • Network with participating organisations and students

Please notice that there is a time limit of 5-8 minutes per talk. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email at gisa.tedx@graduateinstitute.ch. You must log in to the application form using your Geneva Graduate Institute email.

Get inspired by our 2022 student speakers

  • Yannik Gräf

    Stepping Out of Your Bubble - Experiences as a Paramedic

  • Zachariah Jambo

    Everyone's Problem - Addressing the Refugee Crisis

  • Manuel León

    A Case of Transforming Violence in Venezuela

  • Shefali Nandhra

    Harnessing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's Future

Creative Corner

The Creative Corner is a parallel event which allows students at the Geneva Graduate Institute to exhibit their art works in the Creative sessions. The Creative Corner is an open space to encourage the sharing of inspirational art created by the student body. This year, the conference will harmonize discussions around re-envisioning the future and deconstructing knowledge, which will be echoed within Creative Corner.

Creative work can be in any format including performance art (dance, music, and theatre), literary art (poetry, prose, drama) as well as visual art (painting, photography, drawing, sculpting, ceramics, etc).

Why apply?

  • Exhibit your art and creative talents for a global audience

  • Performances will be featured on the international TEDx YouTube Channel

Please notice that there is a time limit of 5-8 minutes per performance. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email at gisa.tedx@graduateinstitute.ch. You must log in to the application form using your Geneva Graduate Institute email.