TEDxAhmedabadIntlSchool

Speakers

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• Devang Nanavati

  Devang Nanavati is a distinguished Senior Advocate of the Gujarat High Court, renowned for his expertise in complex litigation and arbitration. With over 25 years of experience, he has appeared before the Supreme Court of India, multiple High Courts, and international arbitral tribunals including ICC, SIAC, and LCIA. Formerly the Managing Partner of Nanavati & Nanavati Advocates, he specializes in commercial disputes, indirect taxation, maritime law, and intellectual property. He has represented leading corporations and government entities in high-stakes matters and also serves as an arbitrator, academic contributor, and industry panelist, consistently recognized for his strategic legal acumen and leadership.

• Nirav Shah

  Nirav Shah is a Partner with PwC India’s Responsible Development Services – One Consulting practice and has over 20 years of experience in both private sector and public sector. His expertise is in conceptualizing and delivering large scale transformation projects across industry domains. Nirav has led and delivered several Smart City, emerging technology, urban mobility, data monetization, IT strategy, technology led digital transformation projects. Nirav has been instrumental in delivering value to citizens for several schemes of national relevance like safe cities, smart cities, digital India etc. Nirav is also the Office Markets Leader for PwC in Gujarat and is responsible for driving firm wide services across the various client segments in Gujarat region. Nirav has a diverse global work experience in India, Middle East, United Kingdom, US, Japan & Philippines

• Radhika Bhandari

  Radhika Bhandari is a young aviation enthusiast at Indus University. She holds a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and a postgraduate qualification in Management from Warwick Business School, UK. She serves as the Dean of Aviation at Indus University and is the Director of Western India Institute of Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. (WIIA) — India’s only women-led Aircraft Maintenance Engineering institute. Passionate about empowering women in aviation, she actively works to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of Aircraft maintenance, Aeronautics, Aerospace, and Defense Aerospace. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, rifle shooter, and horse rider, Ms. Bhandari draws on these varied interests to cultivate discipline, creativity, and a balanced approach in her personal and professional life. She is deeply inspired by India’s intellectual heritage and strongly believes in restoring and integrating traditional knowledge systems into mainstream education to make it more holistic, globally relevant, and rooted in India’s civilizational values.

• Rohit Purohit

  Rohit is a technology leader and entrepreneur who believes life is about more than just success, it’s about balance. His work is guided by Purushartha, the four goals of life: doing what’s right (Dharma), building a good life (Artha), enjoying what you love (Kama), and growing as a person (Moksha). He creates technology that helps people and the planet, reminding us that we’re here not just to take, but to contribute. No matter your age, you can live with purpose, make smart choices, enjoy the journey, and make a difference.

• Saumya Joshi

  Saumya joshi playwright poet director. Written and directed celebrated plays like welcome zindagi, 102 not out, United States of padani pol, oh womaniya . Collection of Poems Greenroom ma . Lyrics and dialogues for the national award winning film hellaro. Lyricist of the internationally popular coke studio song khalasi (gotilo) . Writer of the ott show fadu released on Sony liv . Writer of the film 102 not out starring Amitabh bachchan and Rishi Kapoor

• Sohini Shah

  Sohini Shah is a revered RDN (Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist ~Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - USA). She has graduated with a degree in Food Sciences and Human Nutrition with a specialization in Dietetics from the University of Florida, USA. Sohini has gained extensive clinical experience working in the dietetics department at one of the finest medical centers, Loyola University Medical Centre at Chicago, USA. She has been actively practicing in Ahmedabad since 2010 and has counseled more than 10,000 individuals worldwide in their quest for health and fitness. Her patient profile ranges from working mothers, CEO’s, students, professionals and celebrities. She offers online consultations to patients staying in the US, UAE, New Zealand and Europe. She regularly consults individuals for weight management, medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, dyslipidemia, sports nutrition and many more. Sohini has conducted several educational school workshops for children and parents. She has helped design menus for school children as well as corporate houses. Her nutrition expertise is often seen in curating healthy menus according to different age groups and balancing them for their nutrition requirements.

• Sudhir Naik

  Mr. Sudhir Naik: is a seasoned professional and a pioneer in the technology sector. As one of the founder members of Einfochips and Hi-Rel Electronics, he brings over four decades of expertise in the Semiconductor and Electronics System Design (ESDM) industries, as well as in the manufacturing segment. He serves on the Board of Directors at the Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and leads chapters in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. With extensive experience spanning the USA, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, Mr. Naik is well-connected with experts in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing globally. His strong ties with the Government of India, Government of Gujarat, and the Gujarat State Electronics Mission reflect his deep commitment to fostering strategic partnerships, particularly in Industry-Academia collaboration. Recently he founded Ncubesemicon pvt ltd to assist semiconductor manufacturing organization He has been aptly branded by industries and media as “Semiconductor man of Gujarat “ He serves many semiconductor design and manufacturing organization on advisory board in India and USA