The first edition of TEDxKMCT was held on 25 October 2025 with the theme “Quiet Steps, Bold Journeys.” It brought together eminent personalities from different fields who took the TEDxKMCT stage to talk about their journeys, experiences and ideas.
The first season comprised of eight speakers, including media personality and anchor Ms. Rekha Menon, Vice Chancellor of Digital University Kerala, Dr. Saji Gopinath, sports physiotherapist Ms. Poornima Raman Ngomdir, academician and researcher Dr. Achuthsankar S. Nair, food vlogger Mr. Abdul Basim Nalakath (Basim’s Plate), and international cyclist and global peace ambassador Mr. Fayis Asraf Ali.
The stage also had two familiar faces from the KMCT community, Dr. Hana Abdul Kareem and Dr. Hiba Abdul Raoof. Sharing their own journeys, dreams and experiences, they brought a personal touch to the event. For the KMCT community, seeing their own students on the TEDx stage was a particularly proud moment.
The event was not only about talks. Theatre artist Dr. Arif Kandoth and handpan artist Mr. Chirag Vaitheeswaran added their own performances, making the first edition a mix of stories, ideas and art.