sahil sekhri

Brainstormer, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Event planner, Explorer

As the Chief Program Head of TEDxNMIMS Indore,I am a strategist and curator of ideas with a global perspective. With a background in business and a long history in logistics and transportation, I offer a special fusion of creative vision and operational insight to the TEDx platform. My job is to create emotionally stirring, intellectually stimulating experiences that highlight the voices of people bringing about change in a variety of fields, cultures, and industries. I lead with purpose, selecting speakers and topics that have both local and global resonance, also I am a strong believer in the ability of storytelling to influence systems and subvert norms. My approach to programming is based on audience empathy, strategic alignment, and a dedication to presenting concepts that inspire change.My long-term goal is to create a globally scalable logistics company that is enabled by technology and reimagines supply chains' resilience, efficiency, and connectedness. My path is characterized by independent thinking, entrepreneurial ambition, and a desire to become a thought leader in the field, even as I honor my family's transportation legacy. Sahil uses TEDxNMIMS Indore to put his love of ideas into practice by establishing a platform where fearless thinkers, subdued disruptors, and outspoken voices come together to motivate the next generation of change agents.

I am passionate about transforming global supply chains into intelligent, resilient ecosystems that drive both economic growth and social equity. I believe logistics isn’t just about moving goods,it’s about moving ideas, opportunities, and futures. My drive stems from a desire to bridge academic insight with real-world execution, modernize legacy systems, and build ventures that redefine how the world connects.

Supply Chain Sovereignty—The New Pillar of National Power Premise: In a world shaped by pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and climate disruptions, supply chains are no longer just business infrastructure,they are instruments of sovereignty. This idea reframes supply chain resilience as a strategic imperative for nations, not just corporations. - Geo-Strategic Logistics: Nations must treat supply chains like energy or defense investing in redundancy, agility, and regional alliances to secure access to critical goods. - From Efficiency to Adaptability: The obsession with lean, just-in-time models has left economies brittle. It’s time to prioritize modularity, local sourcing, and digital twins. - Trade as Trust: Global trade isn’t just about tariffs,t’s about trust networks. Countries must build transparent, ethical, and interoperable systems to ensure continuity. - AI + Human Judgment: Intelligent supply chains should blend predictive analytics with human intuition, especially in crisis scenarios.

I come from a family rooted in transportation;a world of trucks, terminals, and timetables. Growing up, I saw supply chains not as abstract systems, but as living networks that moved more than goods,they moved livelihoods, possibilities, and entire economies. But I didn’t want to just inherit a legacy. I wanted to reinvent it. So I chose a path of strategic education, diving deep into business, supply chain management, and global trade. I interned, I researched, I questioned everything from why urban logistics fail to how international policy shapes the flow of commerce. I realized that the future of supply chains isn’t just faster delivery it’s smarter design, ethical sourcing, and digital resilience. My TED idea is simple but urgent: Supply chains are the invisible architecture of civilization. If we redesign them with intelligence and empathy, we don’t just optimize business;we uplift humanity. I envision a world where logistics are tech-enabled, globally scalable, and locally adaptive. Where entrepreneurs don’t just chase margins,they build systems that withstand crises and empower communities. My story is about bridging legacy with innovation, and turning movement into meaning.

People don't know I'm good at connecting abstract strategy with ground-level execution. I can take a complex supply chain model or global trade theory and translate it into actionable steps that improve real-world operations. I don’t just think big,I build smart.