TEDxOakridgeGachibowli

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Archana Suresh

  Director of Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG) and TEDx speaker, Archana Suresh brings over 19 years of experience in government, IT, and banking. She founded the NGO Bring A Smile Foundation in 2012, with expertise in CSR, communications, program management, and branding.

• Arjun Gadi

  Arjun Gadi is an energetic, passionate student with a love for food and the culinary arts. As a true foodie and cook, he enjoys experimenting with flavors, as he believes the kitchen is not just a place to prepare food but also to innovate. His experiments make their way into the sciences, as he explores fascinating fields in physics with real-world impact. Along with his culinary passion, he is an avid public speaker, having participated in many MUNs and spoken on various stages. As an open-minded individual, he embraces new opportunities, especially those that take him out of his comfort zone. Beyond this, he finds balance through endurance running and swimming, channeling his energy into pursuits that challenge both mind and body. At TEDx, he hopes to bring a new perspective that inspires and creates a lasting impact on the audience.

• Ishanvi Tupili

  Ishanvi Tupili is a spirited and thoughtful student with a deep love for fashion and sustainability. She sees clothing not just as fabric, but as a medium for storytelling and change, leading initiatives like upcycling sarees into modern designs that bridge heritage and conscious living. Her curiosity extends into psychology, where she explores the ways people think, feel, and connect, fueling her interest in human behavior and empathy. Beyond her academic and creative pursuits, she is an accomplished horse rider, finding freedom and discipline in the sport. Always open to new challenges, she thrives in spaces that allow her to combine creativity with purpose. At TEDx, she hopes to share a vision of fashion that redefines abundance and inspires meaningful change.

• Namrata Nanduru

  Namrata Nanduru is a student passionate about storytelling and its power to shape perspectives. She sees creativity as a way to explore important questions and bring people together, and always emphasises authenticity, hard work, and meaning in everything she does.

• Rohan Arya Gondi

  An Oakridge alumnus (CBSE 2024) and national-level squash champion, Rohan Gondi achieved a No.1 national ranking in the under-19 category. He now pursues biochemical engineering at Yale University while continuing his passion for squash.

• Suhaani Chopra

  Suhaani Chopra is an 11th-grade student with a deep passion for learning and exploring new ideas. She has a strong love for science and math and enjoys diving into how these subjects help make sense of the world. Beyond the classroom, Suhaani is a national-level gymnast and an avid public speaker who thrives on sharing perspectives that spark meaningful conversations. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, creating art, watching shows, and spending time with her friends. With a love for both intellectual and creative pursuits, she seeks to connect with people across diverse experiences. Through TEDx, Suhaani hopes to inspire others, start important dialogues, and use this platform to share her ideas with the world.

• Vinay Varma

  A passionate theatre artist and founder of Sutradhar, Vinay Varma has made his mark in both Telugu and Hindi cinema with films like Drishyam and Terror. Since 1999, he has trained over 100 talents, including Vijay Varma, Vijay Deverakonda, and Aditi Sharma, in acting, voice, and body language. His acclaimed solo act Main Rahi Masoom, based on Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza’s life, has had around 60 shows in India and abroad.