TEDxRPGIS Youth

Speakers

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• Amitava Sengupta

  President and Chief Digital Officer, RPSG Group

  A digital transformation leader who is passionate about delivering business outcomes by leveraging core and emerging digital technologies across industries. As the President and Group Chief Digital Officer at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, he plans, designs, and enables digital transformation strategy and initiatives across the group companies, focusing on the four primary pillars of digital transformation - cybersecurity, cloud, data & analytics, and technology modernization. Prior to joining RPSG Group, he held various leadership roles at HCL Technologies and at TATA Consultancy Services, where he led a team of experienced professionals who provided advisory and solutions on digital strategy, enterprise and consumer digital transformation, process automation, and business-IT alignment for global organizations. His interest areas include enterprise architecture, new age program management processes, and data engineering and science.

• Anannmay Daga

  Student at RP Goenka International School

  Annanmay is a Grade 9 student who brings focus, curiosity, and a sense of purpose to everything he undertakes. A dedicated and hands-on learner, he has been practicing Taekwondo for over 10 years. As a black belt, he has represented India at international tournaments and has brought home a gold at the Asian Championship. He designed and led a self-defense program for underprivileged girls, helping them build confidence and safety awareness. This initiative earned him the Best Passion Project award at RPGIS. Academically, Annanmay has received excellence Awards in Science and Maths, He has also expressed his creativity and communication skills through creative writing contests, Hindi elocutions, and participation in the Harvard Debate League. Beyond the classroom, Annanmay continues to explore his wide-ranging interests. He interned at a bookstore in Delhi, driven purely by his love for reading, and spent a summer learning AI tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio.

• Avni Jain

  Student at RP Goenka International School

  Avni Jain is a Student Council President at RPGIS, known for her thoughtful leadership and strong voice in Debates and MUN , including HMUN, India. With Excellence awards in English, Math and Social Sciences , she is also a published writer whose short story featured in a literary anthology. Driven and empathetic, Avni uses both words and action to spark change.

• Chaitali Moitra

  Regional Director at Turnitin

  Ms Chaitali Moitra is a seasoned education leader with a strong track record in driving academic integrity and innovation across South Asia. Currently serving as the Regional Director at Turnitin, she leads efforts to introduce and localize global academic integrity tools across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Her work focuses on promoting originality, transparency, and ethical practices in education. Before joining Turnitin, Chaitali held leadership roles at HarperCollins, where she played a key role in shaping educational publishing strategies, blending content development with a deep understanding of evolving learner needs. Her background in business development and educational technology enables her to operate at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and academic excellence.

• Eshani Lohia

  Student at RP Goenka International School

  Eshani Lohia is a national - level footballer, competitive equestrian, and passionate public speaker. She’s led her team for back to back CISCE regional titles, represented RPGIS at HMUN India and even published research on gravitational waves. Whether on the field, or at a podium or in the lab, Eshani brings resilience and curiosity to everything she does.

• Mishkaa Choudhary

  Student at RP Goenka International School

  Mishkaa is a Grade 9 student who is bold, sharp, and a natural leader. Whether she’s delivering a speech, captaining a team, or directing a short film, she brings the kind of energy that fills the room with clarity and a deep sense of purpose. She is the Vice Captain of Phoenix House and captain of the girls’ basketball team. Her skillful public speaking earned her the Best Speaker during the Harvard Debate League at RPGIS. She also co-led SeasonShield India, a health-focused project that earned national recognition through the Harvard Impact Initiative. A passionate filmmaker, Mishkaa directed Food for Thought, a short documentary exploring Bengal’s disappearing food traditions, featuring interviews with chefs, nutritionists, and local vendors. Academically, Mishkaa has earned Excellence Awards in English, Art, Hindi, and Global Perspectives. She has served as a Class Representative, participated in HMUN India, and secured second place in a city-wide knockout debate tournament.

• Somrita Urni Ganguly

  Professor

  Dr. Somrita Urni Ganguly is a professor, and award-winning poet and literary translator. She was a Fulbright Doctoral Research Fellow at Brown University, and is an alumna of the University of East Anglia’s International Literary Translation and Creative Writing Summer School. Somrita served as a judge for the PEN America Translation Prize, and the Kamala Das Poetry Awards, and an Expert Reader for the English PEN Translation Grant, the National Endowment for the Arts Translation Grant offered by the U.S. federal government, and the National Translation Award (U.S.). She has worked on literary translation projects with Room to Read, USA, and the National Centre for Writing, UK, and is also a recipient of a U.S. Federal Assistance Award (under the Fulbright-Hays grants offered by the U.S. Department of State).

• Sunil Bhandari

  Executive Director at RPSG Group

  Mr Sunil Bhandari is professionally a chartered accountant and has been in leadership position in industry for more than three decades. He is a Certified Leadership Development Coach (by CFI), EQi (Emotional Quotient Intelligence) Coach, and Platinum-rated Development Centre Assessor. He is also a poet and has written the Amazon bestseller book of poetry "of love and other abandonments ". His second book was "Of Journeys & Other Ways To Get Lost". His poetry podcast "Uncut Poetry", is massively successful, and is heard in almost 70 countries! His second podcast 'Red River Sessions' features interviews with exciting poets. His cultural newsletter ‘The Uncuts’ is a weekly sundrop of grace and mull with almost 3K dedicated subscribers. He is also a committed philanthropist and is Calcutta Chair of Social Venture Partners (SVP), Kolkata.

• Vivaan Goenka

  Student at RP Goenka International School

  Vivaan is a Grade 9 student who doesn’t just lead with volume, but also with quiet presence and thoughtfulness. He listens attentively, responds thoughtfully and consistently follows through on his commitments, earning the trust and respect of his peers and mentors alike. At RPGIS, he serves as the Vice Captain of Lion House and advocates for student voices, ensuring that they are both heard and valued. He represented the school at HMUN India and co-led SeasonShield India, a community health project that was selected among the top 40 at the Harvard Impact Initiative. Vivaan is also a published author. His psychological thriller, which sold over 200 copies, reflects his creativity and his commitment to bringing ambitious ideas to life.