TEDxIITRopar

Speakers

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

• Akshay Singh

  Akshay Singh is a technocrat, defense innovator, and entrepreneur dedicated to strengthening India’s security through indigenous technology. As Managing Director of Evigway Technologies Pvt. Ltd., he spearheads initiatives in data analytics, ICT, forensics, and mechatronics tailored for the Indian defense sector. With early research experiences at ISRO and DRDO, Akshay developed a deep appreciation for rigor, structure, and accountability in high-stakes environments. These lessons shaped his philosophy: success is less about one-time breakthroughs and more about the consistent tracking, review, and refinement that turn vision into reality. At Evigway, he has built systems where bold ideas are carefully measured and refined until they transform into impactful, real-world solutions. In his TED Talk, Akshay will challenge audiences to rethink success—not as a singular achievement, but as the compound effect of disciplined daily reviews and persistent effort. His insights show why consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage in a world that often celebrates only final outcomes.

• Bharulata Kamble

  Bharulata Kamble (Bharulata Patel-Kamble) is an Indian-origin adventurer, cancer survivor, a healthcare leader and social advocate, serving as CEO and founder of a multi-specialty hospital best known for her solo driving expedition from the UK to India in 2016, covering 32 countries and over 32,000 km in 57 days. Her journey aimed to promote girls’ education, women empowerment, and healthcare awareness. Despite surviving a serious road accident in 2007 and later cancer surgery, she continued to take on extreme challenges, including a winter Arctic Circle drive with her children where she hoisted the Indian flag. Celebrated for her resilience and courage, Bharulata inspires many by proving that determination and willpower can break barriers and create meaningful change.

• Dr. Dibyakusum Ray

  Dr. Dibyakusum Ray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Ropar, specializing in literature, cultural studies, and film theory. With a Ph.D. in Commonwealth Literature, his research focuses on Indian urban and folk cultures, postcolonial studies, speculative fiction, and the representation of nature and autonomy in literature and cinema. He has authored significant works, including Postcolonial Indian City-Literature: Policy, Politics and Evolution and co-authored articles exploring cosmic horror and popular Hindi films. Dr. Ray’s scholarship combines rigorous analysis with interdisciplinary perspectives, making him a leading voice in urban narratives, literatures, and cultural studies in India.

• Dr. Munish Jindal

  Munish Jindal is a visionary leader and global changemaker, as the President of Quantia Gravitas FZC LLC, UAE. His mission is to build a dynamic ecosystem that connects billions of people across continents—uniting innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers under one shared purpose: the “Continuum of Growth. Under his transformative leadership, Quantia Gravitas is rapidly emerging as a global hub of innovation - bridging boundaries, driving technological advancement, and nurturing future-ready thinkers. Dr. Jindal envisions a world where progress is continuous, inclusive, and shared - where every breakthrough sparks another, creating a chain reaction of growth that uplifts humanity as a whole.

• Lt Gen SS Mahal

  Lt Gen SS Mahal is a distinguished military leader with nearly 40 years of experience in the Indian Army tenanting various strategic leadership positions in the Operational, HR and Training, Logistics and Administration military domains. He has been awarded thrice by the Honourable President of India for his exemplary military service with the Vishisht Sewa Medal, Ati Vishisht Sewa Medal and the highest Param Vishisht Sewa Medal. The general officer in his capacity as ‘Professor of Practice’ with IIT Ropar is presently helping IIT Ropar steer the “Defence Research and Innovation Foundation”, of which he is the Director, to spearhead civil-military fusion in academia and technological innovation through research & development.

• Purvi Roy

  Purvi Roy is the Co-founder & CEO of Arista Vault, India’s first smart luggage and lifestyle brand founded in 2018. A fashion designer from Pearl Academy with a background in international business, she shifted from design to entrepreneurship to merge style with technology and solve everyday problems of loss, theft, and convenience. At Arista Vault, she has led the creation of smart wallets, anti-theft bags, and the “Follow Me” suitcase, a GPS-enabled innovation that can follow the owner and be tracked through an app. Her focus is on building products that are not only functional and secure but also elegant and user-friendly.

• Saakshar Duggal

  Saakshar Duggal is an advocate at the Delhi High Court and a prominent voice at the intersection of law, emerging technology, and public speaking. A 21-times TEDx speaker, AI governance & law expert, cybercrime lawyer, author, podcaster, and Forbes Communications Council member. Through his roles in academia (including as Advisor, Academic Outreach at Cyberlaw University) and his written work (such as Cybercrimes During Covid-19 & Legal Issues in India), he is positioned as a thought leader advocating for legal awareness in digital transformation and cybersecurity.

• Sonali Sharma

  Sonali Sharma is a prolific author and motivational storyteller whose work spans poetry, prose, scriptwriting, and narrative content. She has published three solo books and co-authored over fifty titles, with her voice featured in leading portals such as The Daily Guardian and Free Press Journal. With an engaged community of over 29,000 followers on Instagram, she blends creative expression with advocacy for personal growth, resilience, and the transformative power of words. Beyond writing, she mentors founders in building digital capital and continues to inspire through her talks and storytelling.