TEDxGADVASU

Speakers

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• Adv. Heena Khurana Nagpal

  Founder & Managing Partner - HK Associates

  With over a decade of experience, Adv. Heena Khurana Nagpal has emerged as one of India’s leading voices in creating safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces. Honoured with the prestigious Inspiring Women Award for her transformative work in the field of POSH, she has guided numerous organisations in building cultures rooted in trust and dignity. Her expertise spans compliance, training, and legal advisory, blending deep legal knowledge with a human approach that inspires lasting change. Passionate about challenging outdated mindsets, Heena works across industries and geographies to turn workplace safety from a mere legal requirement into a powerful driver of innovation, productivity, and organisational growth.

• Anil Sharma

  Chief Supply Chain Officer - Genus Power Infrastructure Limited

  Anil Sharma has been a transformational leader for last two decades. Working at Top positions in Corporate he has been instrumental in transforming organisations through People, Process and Operational interventions. Working in India and worldwide Anil has cut across countries, cultures and mentored hundreds of people in the journey and created value by creating Global Supply Chains. His mission in life is to bring joy and prosperity to lives of people he touches and in turn enable people to do so for themselves and millions of other people. An Engineer and MBA by background Anil has worked with Large Multinationals and Indian organisations and travelled around the world in his journey.

• Anoushka Atri

  Student, B.V.Sc. & A.H - College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU

  Anoushka Atri, is a passionate student of B.V.Sc. & A.H at the College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU. She believes in creating opportunities rather than waiting for them, and her journey reflects courage, passion, and self-belief. With a vision to inspire others, she emphasizes action over perfection, reminding us that true growth comes from diving into our passions and learning along the way.

• Avirat Jain

  CEO – BizAlchemy

  Avirat Jain, the CEO of BizAlchemy, is a trailblazer in redefining how traditional businesses embrace modernization. With a vision to bridge the gap between legacy practices and cutting-edge innovations, he has been instrumental in empowering enterprises to adapt, grow, and thrive in today’s fast-evolving economy. Under his leadership, BizAlchemy has become synonymous with transformation—helping organizations reimagine operations, adopt digital tools, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Avirat’s journey reflects a rare blend of entrepreneurial spirit, strategic foresight, and a passion for empowering business ecosystems. His work continues to inspire enterprises to move confidently from tradition to transformation.

• Dishha Dhhaka

  Founder - AskDishaa

  Dishha Dhhaka is a Transformation and Divination Expert, and Reiki GrandMaster, known for merging ancient mystical sciences with practical frameworks for modern living. An MBA by education, she began her career in the corporate world before finding her deeper purpose in Tarot, Numerology, and Astrology. She is the founder of AskDishaa and the Vedika Mystical Sciences Institute, and the creator of The Dishha Reset Program: The Inner CEO Mastery, a system that empowers individuals to reprogram subconscious patterns and realign life across career, relationships, wealth, health, and self. Through her programs, Dishha has guided thousands of clients and trained hundreds of students worldwide to achieve meaningful, sustainable transformation.

• Dr. Arvind Dhingra

  Executive Director – Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park - GNDEC, Ludhiana

  Dr Arvind Dhingra is a seasoned professional having over 27 years of industrial and academia experience. He graduated from MREC now MNIT, Jaipur, did his MBA from IGNOU and M.Tech from PTU followed by Ph.D. from NIT, Kurukshetra. He has published over 95 papers in various journals. He is a certified Energy Auditor. He has been confered with International Adroit Thinker award. He is an active member of Institution of Engineers(India), Indian Society for Technical Education, Indian Institution of Industrial Engineers, Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers. He is holding the charge of Executive Director, STEP GNDEC since 2018 and has mentored several successful startups.

• Dr. Arvind Kumar

  Director & Consultant Medical Oncologist - Buddha Cancer Centre, Patna

  He is the Director & Consultant Medical Oncologist at Buddha Cancer Centre, Patna with more than 16 years experience. He is also the President of a Charitable Trust through which he has treated many Cancer patients completely free of cost.

• Dr. Nancy Juneja

  Dir. Gen. - Lucr8 Ventures

  Dr. Nancy Juneja serves as the Director General of Lucr8 Ventures, a global venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating high-growth startups with strategic funding, mentorship, and global connectivity. Under her leadership, Lucr8 Ventures has emerged as a trusted partner for disruptive entrepreneurs, offering not just capital but also guidance in scaling, innovation, and sustainable business practices. She has been instrumental in building a strong international investor network and fostering ventures that combine profitability with impact. With her visionary approach, Dr. Nancy is driving Lucr8 Ventures to empower founders worldwide, modernize industries, and unlock opportunities that shape the future of business and innovation.

• Dr. Reshma Khan

  Psychotherapist - H3-Holistic Healing Healthcare

  Dr. Reshma Khan is a renowned Psychotherapist, Author, and International Mind-Body Therapist dedicated to transforming lives. Known as Mumbai’s first stressed mind healer, she specializes in eliminating stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma without medication. She empowers children, youth, and adults to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and inner peace. Having helped hundreds of families overcome emotional struggles, Dr. Khan’s mission is to make mental wellbeing non-negotiable in everyday life. Her practical blend of psychotherapy, NLP, and holistic mind-body therapies has created lasting impact across diverse communities.

• Geetanjali Sial Khurana

  CEO - Geetanjali’s Success Academy

  Geetanjali Sial Khurana is a distinguished English teacher, and counsellor with over 22 years of experience in shaping young minds. Holding advanced degrees in English Literature, M.Phil. in English, and Mass Communication, she blends academic depth with modern teaching strategies enriched by international research in London. She has mentored students across CBSE, ICSE, ISC, IGCSE, and IB curricula, guiding learners from prestigious schools like Doon, TISB, Mayo, and Welham. Many of her students have published works and secured admissions to top global universities. She is deeply respected for her innovative teaching and personalized mentoring.

• Poonam Budhiraja

  HOD Social Science - Manav Rachna International School

  Poonam Budhiraja is a teacher who has studied the hearts and minds of children of various age groups for last 30 years. She has faced life with a lot of courage and grit. She believes that "Emotions are what make us human and different from other species of the world. We cannot be eternal but we can control our emotions and bring peace and happiness in the world. Feelings for another human is natural and she has learned it the hard way." She shares her experience with you in this humble attempt.

• Riya

  Life & Business Mentor - Divapreneur by Passion

  Riya is a Life & Business Mentor, Author, and Founder of Divapreneur by Passion. She is NLP Practitioner, Brain Mastery & Personality Profiling Expert. She helps people design or redesign their lives with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Riya also helps people to start and grow their online mentoring business around their passion, skills, or experience—right from the comfort of home. Her mission is to guide individuals in achieving financial freedom, harmony, personal growth, and lasting success through conscious living.

• Sanjeev Garg

  Founder - Evolv Life Coaching

  Sanjeev Garg is Graphology Mentor and Signature Transformation Expert who blends science and intuition to help people unlock their potential. A former Mechanical Engineer turned full-time "People Engineer," he has dedicated over 32 years to studying, guiding, and inspiring human behaviour with curiosity and warmth. Known as a myth breaker and unconventional thinker, Sanjeev combines intellect, humour, and thought-provoking simplicity in his approach. His insights contribute to dissolving old limiting patterns and create fresh possibilities, sparking change from within. His philosophy fosters not just success, but fulfilled and grounded human beings.

• Sayali Bhagat

  CoFounder - Altawon Media House | Former Miss India-Actor

  Sayali Bhagat is a versatile Indian actress, former model. She won the Femina Miss India World title in 2004 and went on to pursue a successful acting career in Bollywood and regional films. Apart from her film work, Sayali is known for her social activism, and has collaborated with various organizations. With a background in management studies, she has also ventured into entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder of Altawon Media House.

• Srishti Sharma

  Student, B.V.Sc. & A.H. - GADVASU

  Srishti Sharma is a fourth year veterinary student from GADVASU with a strong passion for animal health and welfare. Serving as the Vice President of IVSA Ludhiana, she has organised many events for the organisation and has constantly been using her skills for helping the voiceless. Beyond her academic pursuits she is an exemplary writer and poet. Also an avid reader, Srishti started writing at eleven and has never looked back since then. Already having two books to her credit, she wishes to contribute great work to the literary field.

• Sunny Nagpal

  Brain & Business Expert - Align N Thrive Tribe

  Sunny Nagpal is a Fingerprint-Based Brain Profiling Expert, Zestful, Enthusiastic, and Nurturing Mentor. An International NLP Trainer certified by the American Board of NLP and Treacle Academy, UK, he decodes the brain’s unique wiring—our personality, talents, and learning styles. A school topper with the heart of a child, he has authored four books, created 1,500+ happiness videos during COVID that inspired 60,000 people, and interviewed over 650 educators. With 20+ years in the NGO sector, including working with Chinmaya Schools, he has impacted over 1 lakh students. Today, as Co-Founder of Align & Thrive, he helps people discover the diamond within.