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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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).

Caux Palace
Rue du Panorama 2
Caux, Vaud (fr), 1824
Switzerland

Meharvaan Singh Anand

Born and raised in Nagpur, India, and guided by Sikh values of service and resilience, always passionate about learning and seeking knowledge. Currently Pursuing Bachelor’s in Hospitality & Events Management (SHMS). Interned at Marriott Zurich as Night Audit. With certifications in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), Inside LVMH, and WSET Level-2 Wines, alongside a Diploma from Harvard Business School, Meharvaan is committed to continuous learning, self-development, and inspiring change.

Oleg Maslov

Oleg Maslov is a young entrepreneur helping businesses succeed in the Attention Economy. By turning attention into lasting connections, he shows entrepreneurs how to stand out and grow in today’s competitive digital world. In his TED Talk, "Thriving in the Attention Economy: What Every Young Entrepreneur Needs to Know," Oleg reveals practical strategies for capturing attention and building lasting success.

Sarah Noble

Sarah Noble is a Canadian-born peace advocate based in Geneva, Switzerland. She has over 20 years of experience in global organizations focused on peacebuilding, humanitarian issues, and non-profit public interest media. Sarah is the Head of Global Engagement at the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation where she works on inner development and the linkages between arts and peace. She is also co-founder of the PeaceTalks at Interpeace, a storytelling platform to showcase inspirational stories of peace. Passionate about storytelling as a tool for healing and social change, Sarah believes in its power to address global challenges. She is the mom of 2 small kids and is motivated by a desire to be a good ancestor.

Yannick Bouyidou

Yannick Bouyidou is a hospitality expert and entrepreneur based in Lausanne, Switzerland. With nearly 15 years at The Ritz-Carlton across four continents, he led initiatives in guest experience, employee training, and service excellence. He later founded BY Excellence Sàrl, advising companies and governments—most notably contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism project. Yannick is also a lecturer at institutions like César Ritz Colleges and Business School Lausanne, where he teaches luxury and customer loyalty. In 2025, he spoke at TEDxSHMS on “The Art of Customer First,” sharing insights on transforming customer frustration into loyalty through service innovation.