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).

Ishanya Auditorium, Viman Nagar
Symbiosis International School
Pune, Maharashtra, 411014
India

BISHAL SARKAR

Author, and trainer

Known as "The King of Confidence," Bishal Sarkar is a corporate speaker, author, and trainer. Creator of the "Rock the Stage" program, he mentors CEOs and professionals in public speaking and leadership. Featured in *Times of India* and *Deccan Herald,* Bishal empowers individuals to overcome stage fear and achieve confidence through unique subconscious techniques.

BRIGADIER NEIL JOHN, SM

Military

Brigadier Neil John, honored with 6 awards including the Sena Medal for gallantry, has 32 years of military experience. He has killed 36 Terrorists while safeguarding our country India. After serving in challenging terrains, he transitioned to the corporate world as Chief of Security for ADANI’s Dharavi project. A sought-after speaker at IIMs and business forums, Neil shares insights on leadership, security, risk management, and team building.

DR. SOCRATES

Health Insurance Expert

Sr. Manager— A Public Speaker | Storyteller | Health Insurance Expert | Corporate Trainer. With 16 years of experience across hotel management, retail, and insurance, his sessions inspire personal and professional growth, helping individuals achieve their goals faster and easier.

DR. ISHINNA SADANA

Parenting Expert

Dr. Ishinna B. Sadana, a Parenting Expert with over 13 Lakh followers, holds a Ph.D. in Human Development. She runs New Insights, offering personal sessions and workshops for parents. Author of the national bestseller *Power to the Parent*, she has helped over 25,000 parents and mentors professionals through her Positive Parenting Coach course.

DR. PRATIK MUNGEKAR

Author, scientist & professor

Prof. Dr. Pratik Rajan Mungekar, a globally recognized scientist, professor, counselor, and author, has taught 30,000+ students, career-guided 50,000+, and trained 5,000+ educators. He holds 950+ awards, 9 patents, and 18 world records. Author of 10 books, Dr. Mungekar is the Honorary Chancellor of Wisdom University, Nigeria, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London.

HRUITVIK AMBEKAR

Athlete

Hruitvik Ambekar, an international badminton player and two-time TEDx speaker, ranked among the top 140 globally, has represented India at prestigious tournaments, including the World Tour Superseries. Founder of Tribus Movement for tribal welfare and The Tug of Words debating forum, he blends sports, scholarship, and social impact, inspiring change with passion and purpose. He is working at Kharadi in a reputed company. The Punekar and now KharadiKAR

KARL MASCARENHAS

Founder and Director DIVA Pageants

Founder and Director of DIVA Pageants, Karl empowers married women through glamour and grooming. Since 2016, DIVA Pageants has celebrated over 600 queens across Mrs India, Mrs West India, and Mrs Maharashtra. Karl, author of *Beginning... Is Everything*, inspires women with his catchline: “Get Groomed & Command the Room,” transforming lives through self-discovery and empowerment.

KIRTIE BAJAJ

Linguist and Mentor

Kirtie S. Bajaj, founder of Flamingo Learnings, is a certified soft skills trainer with 13+ years of experience and 7 certifications. She specializes in experiential learning and outbound training, transforming traditional methods to drive lasting change across industries like IT, finance, and manufacturing, ensuring participants apply skills for tangible results.

Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha

A Gallantry Awardee & Battle Injured Soldier. Speaker, Writer, Influencer, Actor & Poet.

Gallantry awardee and battle-injured soldier, an inspirational speaker, writer, and influencer. He earned a Sena Medal for bravery in counter-terrorism. Shot through the face in action, he retired to inspire through talks, ads, and corporate training. Featured in a Gillette ad, he continues to serve Bharat by inspiring patriotism and youth empowerment.

MAHESH DESHPANDE

Innovator & transformational leader

Mahesh is a digital transformation leader and mentorship program innovator, leading PMI’s top mentorship program in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 15 years of consulting experience, he’s helped over 200 professionals annually transition careers, pivot to leadership, and rebuild confidence. A passionate data storyteller, Mahesh hosts the "Mentorship Masterminds" podcast and has earned multiple leadership awards.

MAYANK NAIDU

Leadership Coach, Business Storyteller

Smedley Distinguished District Director, TI, with 20 years of experience as a Leadership Coach, Business Storyteller, Strategist, and IT Technocrat. Featured in *The Times of India*. Honored at the Hall of Fame Awards for exceptional leadership, leading 100+ clubs and 5200+ individuals in Toastmasters International across diverse professional and academic backgrounds.

POONAM JAIN

Professional Coach

Poonam Jain is an ICF Professional Coach, NLP Master Coach, and Mentor to Energy Healers, impacting 50,000+ individuals across 12+ countries. A best-selling author of *Corporate Chemistry* and *Purple*, she's recognized among the top 10 prolific authors. With 24 years of experience in corporate IT, coaching, and energy healing, she empowers individuals toward personal growth and success.

RACHANA SINGH

Social impact advocate

Rachana, a corporate leader and social impact advocate with 23+ years of experience, specializes in building high-performing teams and fostering client synergy. As a C3 Coach (Clarity, Courage, Connection), motivational speaker, and author, she’s empowered 500+ professionals. A Master Certified Leadership Coach, she inspires individuals and organizations to lead with courage, care, and purpose.

RAHUL DONGRE

Founder & Spiritual Leader

More Than 10 years of Industry Experience in sales & Business Development Profile for various Mulinational Company. The social Influencer Award 2024 winner, Founder of C Square Media, Monkhood Pvt Ltd & Believeprenure . Belongs to a Humble family from a small city “Gondia” In Maharashtra. Young & dynamic personality with mission to help people to Transform within & uplift the marginally Backward community Socially, spiritually & Financially.

SADHIKA MAJETI

HR Professional

"Working as HR in one of the Reputed Organizations Published three articles till now and recently one of the article was published in Economic Times Gave Poster Presentation in International Conference in IIT Bombay Gold Medalist in National level championship in Karate. Served at Mentor in Research and Development club in National Institute of Construction management and research."

SAGARIKA BANERJEE

Educationist

Educationist and certified art therapist, Sagarika is the founder of Blooming Tan Man, promoting mental health awareness among children through school sessions on emotional well-being and stress management. With expertise in art-based therapy, she conducts transformative workshops for women, children, and students, inspiring self-discovery, personal growth, and inner peace.

SARTHAK SANGARE

Young Researcher

Sarthak, 17, is an independent researcher passionate about STEM, entrepreneurship, and community service. He won IIM Rohtak’s Innovation E-Summit, interned with Samsonite and Infinity Cars, and founded 'The Sunday Club'. He has published research on cybersecurity, developed initiatives for underprivileged children, and completed courses at Harvard and Stanford. He’s also active in community service and debates.

SAVINDER PURI

savinderpuri@gmail.com

Software professional and spiritual alchemist. In tech, a recognized DevOps leader, Global Ambassador with DevOps Institute and Continuous Delivery Foundation, and author of *How do I build a career in DevOps?*. In spirituality, Reiki Grandmaster, Angelic Healer, and author of *Spirituality & Success*. Mission: help people achieve 100x success in both personal and professional life. A youtuber with 35K followers helping the Software Engineer through his knowledge. He working in a reputed company at Kharadi.

VISHAL SHEVLE

Author and Consultant

Vishal is an Author, Interview Skill Coach, and Business Consultant with 19+ years of experience at companies like Emerson and TCS. A certified trainer in NLP, Six Sigma, and Sports Nutrition, he holds an EMBA and IIM Ahmedabad credentials. Founder of CVtosuccess.com, he empowers professionals and students through workshops on NLP, interview skills, and operations management.