TEDxVIIT

Speakers

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

• DJ SMOKEY

  DJ, Music Producer, Teacher, Social Worker

  Smokey is a Mumbai-based DJ, music producer, electronic live act, and educator whose high-energy performances have taken her across India and around the globe, including Australia, Indonesia, Tanzania, Qatar, China, and Nepal. She has graced the stages of major festivals such as Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Sunburn Festival, Life In Color with Diplo, Ziro Festival, and India Bike Week, sharing line-ups with artists like Wiz Khalifa, Nucleya, Divine, and Ritviz. Featured on BBC Asian Network, Rolling Stone India, Vh1 India, and Boxout FM, Smokey is also a faculty member at Audioqube Academy, where she trains the next generation of DJs and music producers. Known for her ability to blend underground bass sounds with dynamic stage presence, she continues to inspire audiences and students alike with her dedication to music and performance.

• Dr. Farzan Ghadially

  Founder and CEO of VER Multi- Family Office (Vighanharta Eternal Resources Multi- Family Office)

  Dr. Farzan Ghadially is the Founder & CEO of VER Multi-Family Office (Vighanharta Eternal Resources), a pioneering boutique financial advisory firm serving ultra-high-net-worth families across India and overseas. He also serves as Senator – India at the World Business Angel Forum (WBAF), fostering global opportunities for startups and SMEs, and is a Professional Faculty member at SPJIMR. With a career spanning wealth management, investment banking, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Ghadially is committed to building trust, creating value, and promoting sustainable growth. His work bridges the worlds of finance, innovation, and education — inspiring transformative ideas and action.

• Dr. Prashant Khankhoje

  Managing Director of A2Z Energies

  Dr. Prashant Khankhoje is the Managing Director of A2Z Energies, with over 38 years of leadership in conventional and renewable energy. An ambassador for smart and efficient energy, he has spearheaded wind and solar projects across India and advises on ESG, sustainability, and climate change. A PCC–ICF certified Life & Business Transformation Coach, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer, Dr. Khankhoje empowers people and organizations to achieve lasting growth using globally proven coaching techniques. Recipient of numerous honors including Lifetime Achievement in Renewable Energy and Top 10 Promising Business Coaches 2023, he continues to inspire through his mission of harnessing energy, emotion, and ESG for a better future.

• Hruitvik Ambekar

  Indian International Badminton Player

  Hruitvik Ambekar is an Indian international badminton player and TEDx speaker. He has represented India in various Super Series tournaments and achieved a career-high world ranking of 264. He is also a founding ambassador for ACT (a non-profit organization) and a private wealth associate at AllianceBernstein. Additionally, he is a three-time TEDx speaker. He's also the founder of The Tug of Words & Tribus Organisation. He has achieved a world ranking of #140 in badminton and has been recognized as one of "20 Brilliant Indians in their 20s".

• Kamal Jeswani

  India’s First Internationally Certified Financial Success Coach (CFPCM)

  Kamal Jeswani is India’s first internationally certified Financial Success Coach (CFPCM) and an international speaker, passionate about transforming financial literacy in the corporate and personal space. With over 21 years in leading organizations like Nissan and IBM, he has trained and guided more than 1,10,000 participants through his Financial Super Success seminars, Crorepati Mastermind sessions, and corporate workshops. A TEDx speaker at IIT Guwahati on his PNG Model for Financial Freedom, Kamal has worked with elite companies including Times of India, Tata, Ford, Meesho, and Wipro, helping employees master money management, boost satisfaction, and reduce attrition. Founder of the Magic Within You and Parenting Experts communities, he continues to empower individuals to build secure wealth without sacrificing their lifestyle.

• Mr. Amol Nitave

  founder of EvolvingX

  Mr. Amol Nitave is a social entrepreneur, innovation enthusiast, and founder of EvolvingX, dedicated to empowering millions of youth through employability, entrepreneurship, and life-skills training. A software engineer turned social catalyst, he has led large-scale CSR and skilling initiatives with organizations like RPG Foundation, Zensar Technologies, and Amdocs, impacting thousands across India. A TEDx speaker, startup mentor, and emerging author, Amol has delivered keynotes on entrepreneurship, innovation, design thinking, and youth empowerment at leading institutions. His work has earned multiple recognitions for innovation and social impact, including empowering over 10,000 youth with life-skills training in a single month during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a vision to build a generation of skilled, empathetic, and socially responsible leaders, he continues to inspire change through education, technology, and community action.