MADness explores the shifting boundaries of what society deems possible, logical, or even sane. Throughout history,
ideas once dismissed as ‘mad’ have evolved into the very cornerstones of progress.
This year’s TEDxColombo embraces that tension between the absurd and the revolutionary, highlighting the creative
energy found in ideas so unconventional that they challenge the way we understand the world. As society evolves, our
definition of ‘madness’ changes too. What was once deemed impossible is now part of everyday life, and it is in this
transformation where true innovation thrives.
MADness is not only about the bold personalities behind the ideas but about the ideas themselves- those that seem so
wildly outside the box that they might just work. It’s about how creativity stays fresh and vibrant across time, shifting
our perception of normality with each breakthrough.
In MADness, we celebrate the ideas that start on the fringes, the ones that provoke disbelief and skepticism, until they
finally become the new normal. After all, every great leap forward begins with an idea so mad, it just might change the
world.
TEDxColombo 2025 is made possible by the generous support of its leading partners. The event proudly acknowledges John Keells IT as the Main Partner.
It also extends its gratitude to Ceccato Colombo, Ilgelato, Illy
Coffee, Titanite, Richardson Outdoor, A&M Cupcakes, Acumen Intelligence, Daily Mirror, Daily FT, Hii Magazine, E-Maan Digital, Ushan Gunasekera Photography, PR Wire, MailChimp, and BoxOffice.lk for their invaluable contributions as media and logistics partners.
