DAUNT
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Redesigning Fear
Redefining the Future

March 21, 2026

Carmel College of Engineering and Technology

WELCOMETOTED^x CCET 2026

We are thrilled to bring the global spirit of TEDx—a program of local, self-organized events dedicated to "ideas worth spreading"—to the heart of Carmel College of Engineering and Technology. On March 21st, join our community of innovators as we bridge technical excellence with our 2026 theme:DAUNT∅ (Dauntless). By redesigning fear and redefining the future, we invite you to explore ideas that surpass boundaries and recalibrate what lies ahead. Together, we will address the challenges that shape us, proving that through consistency and courage, we can transform our collective vision of tomorrow.

ABOUT US

TED

TED, which expands to Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a nonprofit that shares educational and inspiring ideas with billions of people across the world to inspire change across individuals, communities and organizations.Focusing on `Ideas Worth Spreading` through short, powerful talks. It's a global non-profit media organization known for its popular TED Talks, which feature experts sharing insights from science, business, global issues, and more.

Six Reasons to Attend

Inspiring speakers share transformative ideas that broaden perspectives and motivate meaningful personal growth.

Network with curious minds, innovators and leaders, to build connections that spark collaboration and future opportunities.

Experience diverse topics such as technology, creativity, science and society, delivered through engaging storytelling formats by experts.

Gain fresh insights and practical takeaways you can apply immediately to your studies, career and life.

Be part of a campus event celebrating ideas, curiosity and the power of shared learning.

Get inspired to think boldly, challenge assumptions and create a positive impact within your community.

The Theme

DAUNT
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DAUNT ∅ (Dauntless) symbolizing the journey of redesigning fear and redefining the future. "Daunt," which means fear that holds us back, and "∅" (null), which indicates erasing the limitations and starting from scratch. The combination of these two literals showcases the power to reframe fear and transform it into a force that reshapes the future. symbolizing the journey of redesigning fear and redefining the future.

Fear is a destined phase in everyone's life. DAUNT highlights that fear is not a final thought but rather a transition that has the potential capability to be reset, rewritten and reimagined via courage and clarity. People gain the freedom to invent, innovate, grow and move forward without constraining themselves only by lowering their fear to zero.

The theme DAUNT ∅ encourages an explorative and diverse journey across dimensions, recognizing that growth is slow, iterative and constructed through challenges by undertaking consistency. The key motive is to address the actual fear rather than avoiding it.DAUNT∅ encourages ideas that surpass boundaries and recalibrate what lies ahead. On theTEDxCCET platform, speakers from various fields express their vision under a unified framework for this event. By sharing their thoughts and insights, they help expand our understanding and inspire collective learning.

Speakers