TEDxIITGuwahati

Speakers

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

• Abhijeet Anand

  Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of abCoffee

  Abhijeet Anand is the founder and CEO of abCoffee, a tech-enabled specialty coffee chain making premium grab-and-go coffee accessible and affordable across India. An IIT (ISM) Dhanbad alumnus and former Schlumberger professional, he transitioned from the oil and gas industry to entrepreneurship to transform India’s coffee culture. He also leads the Sarthak Mentoring Foundation, supporting skill development and mentorship for underprivileged youth.

• Bhavna Harchandrai

  Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, Author

  Ms. Bhavna Harchandrai is a Mumbai-based fitness expert and author with nearly 30 years of experience in the wellness industry. Founder of Fitness Fundas, she introduced global trends like Boot Camp and Trampoline Fitness to India and is an internationally certified ACE trainer. She is also the bestselling author of 5 Fingers of Fitness and a TEDx speaker known for her holistic approach to health and well-being.

• Harinie Jeevitha

  Bharatanatyam Dancer, Choreographer

  Harinie Jeevitha is an award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer, and a recipient of the Bal Shree award, India’s highest national honor for young artists. A senior disciple of Dr. Sheela Unnikrishnan and an “A” grade Doordarshan artiste, she is known for her acclaimed choreographic works and contributions to the Melattur style. Alongside her performances, she holds a master’s degree in Bharatanatyam and has published two poetry collections.

• Maitrayee Patar

  Musical Artist, Poet, Sociologist

  Dr. Maitrayee Patar is a musical artist, poet, and sociologist from Assam's Tiwa community, known for blending traditional Assamese folk with contemporary music. A co-founder of Project Baartalaap and a classically trained vocalist, her work has reached global audiences and been featured on major platforms like Rolling Stone India. She also holds a PhD in Sociology and has authored acclaimed poetry exploring themes of identity, nature, and womanhood

• Sairam Atluri

  Physician, Founder of StemCures

  Dr. Sairam Atluri is a globally recognized physician and pioneer in regenerative medicine and interventional pain management, with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of StemCures and Tulsi Therapeutics, advancing stem cell therapies for chronic conditions such as low back pain and liver failure. He has led groundbreaking clinical research in stem cell treatment and is working to expand affordable regenerative healthcare in India.

• Salmaan Ahmed

  Designer, UnrestricTED Winner 2026

  Salmaan Ahmed is an innovative designer and IIT Guwahati student, recognized as the winner of the Unrestricted 2026 competition. This platform highlights student voices and offers winners a chance to speak at TEDxIITGuwahati. His journey reflects the power of creativity and student-led ideas in shaping meaningful conversations on campus and beyond. He represents a new generation of thinkers using design and storytelling to inspire change.

• Sparsh Johari

  Assistant Professor, Researcher

  Dr. Sparsh Johari is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at IIT Guwahati and an adjunct faculty member at its School of Business. His research focuses on construction project management, particularly workforce productivity, skill development, and training models. A Ph.D. graduate from IIT Delhi, he has received accolades including the Amit Garg Memorial Research Award and the Young Researchers Award by InSc.

• Trigunesh Mukherjee

  Retired Army Officer, founder of inme

  A decorated Indian Army veteran and recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Brig. Trigunesh Mukherjee has had a distinguished career spanning military leadership, education, and experiential learning. Commissioned into the 4th Battalion of The Rajputana Rifles in 1966, he held key command and academic roles, including Commandant of the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School and DDG Training of the NCC, while also contributing to the induction of women officers into the Army. After retiring, he transitioned into education and leadership training, co-founding experiential learning initiatives such as Exper Executive Education and Inme Learning, and is also an author of Inside the Indian Army and numerous articles on management, defence, and education.