Past TEDx event

TEDxPCTE Ludhiana

Above & Beyond 4.0

Took placeNovember 7, 20259:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationLudhiana, Punjab, India
FormatUniversity
Topics: • Art of Inception • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion • The Ripple Effect: How Small Student Actions Create Big Social Change • How Young Minds Are Redefining Civic Responsibility

Speakers

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

  • Anmoldep Salam

    Student, PCTE

    Anmoldeep Salam, a top-performing BHMCT student at PCTE, is a self-taught creative with nine years of freelance experience in music production, video editing, and cinematography, known for blending artistic vision with academic excellence.

  • Chaahat Angrish

    Student, PCTE

    Chaahat holds a Bachelor’s in Textile and Fashion Designing, Jalandhar and is currently in the final year of her MBA in International Business.

  • Col. Neeraj Bakshi

    Col (Retd.) Indian Army, Sena Medal (Gallantry) Awardee, UN Peacekeeper & Defence Analyst

    Colonel Neeraj Bakhshi (Retd.) is a highly accomplished officer of the Indian Army and a recipient of the Sena Medal (Gallantry). With over three decades of distinguished military service, he has held key command positions in critical border regions and served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force, earning wide respect for his leadership and strategic insight. A seasoned Defence Analyst and UN Peacekeeper, Colonel Bakhshi exemplifies valor, discipline, and integrity — inspiring generations through his unwavering commitment to the nation and his indomitable spirit as a soldier.

  • Dr Suchitra

    Gynaecologist, Changemaker, Relationship Visionary

    Dr. Suchitra, a gynecologist turned global relationship mentor, empowers people to transform pain into purpose.An MD, MRCOG (UK) and WHO advisor, she founded RelationSHIFT and PowerMD to redefine relationships and leadership.A bestselling author and India’s first Conscious Uncoupling Coach, she blends science, empathy, and humour to inspire healing and growth.

  • Flt Lt Renu Lamba

    Kargil Veteran, Former IAF Officer, Asst. Prof- UBS, Founder- Edurize India

    Flt Lt Renu Lamba, a Kargil Veteran and former IAF officer, is now an Assistant Professor at UBS, Panjab University. Founder of Edurize India Foundation, she empowers underprivileged women and children through education. A Ph.D. in Management and NIT Raipur alumna, she embodies leadership, learning, and service.

  • Geetika Saigal

    Founder- Beeja House, 4x Bestselling author, 6x TEDx Speaker

    Geetika Saigal, 4x bestselling author, 6x TEDx speaker, and founder of Beeja House—India’s only mentored publishing platform—mentors leaders to build authentic authority. A former global CXO, her work has been recognized by PM Modi, the Dalai Lama, and featured on Times Square. Through Trstable™️ - The Authority OS, she’s redefining leadership and reputation.

  • Nitin Verma

    Student, PCTE

    A consistent academic topper and active research presenter, I’ve won multiple presentation competitions while honing strong communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills through debates and extempore events.

  • Nokwanda Mabuza

    Student, PCTE

    Meet Nokwanda Mabuza, an MLS student at PCTE whose journey is a living example of determination, discipline, and self-belief. Her story teaches us that with the right mindset, no challenge is too big and no dream too distant.

  • Prashant Narang

    Founder- Erito Ventures, Angel Investor, Author "Four Bucket Cash Flow"

    Prashant Narang, CA and Founder of Erito Ventures, has 25+ years of experience scaling startups and SMEs. An Angel Investor and author of Four Bucket Cash Flow, he leads The Alternative Board in Gurugram and Bangalore, mentoring entrepreneurs toward financial success.

  • Rachna Mimani

    ICF PCC- certified coach, Founder PeaceTwogether

    Rachna Mimani is an ICF PCC-certified coach and Founder & CEO of PeaceTwogether, an AI-driven mental wellness platform that merges psychology and technology. With a focus on clarity, courage, and calm, she has empowered 500+ individuals and 100+ women entrepreneurs to lead with authenticity and resilience.

  • Rohit Manchanda

    Founder- Mandate Consulting, Brand Strategist

    Rohit Manchanda, Founder of Mandate Consulting, is a marketing strategist with 27+ years of experience. He has led campaigns for 300+ brands, worked with icons like Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, hosted TV shows, and trained over 15,000 professionals in communication and branding.

  • Swati Goyal

    Founder- SwaGo, Serial Entrepreneur, EdTech Innovator

    Swati Goyal is a serial entrepreneur and MBA graduate with ventures across EdTech, e-commerce, and Web3. A cultural ambassador who represented India in Bharatanatyam, she bridges tradition and technology. Through SwaGo, she’s making learning engaging, inclusive, and future-ready.

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