TEDxWisdom World School Amanora

Speakers

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• Hemang Upadhyay

  Hemang Upadhyay is a strategic Product and AI leader with over 16 years of experience transforming complex ideas into scalable products, digital platforms, and meaningful customer experiences. His work spans enterprise AI, digital commerce, customer experience, product data, and business transformation. An industry speaker, published author, advisor, mentor, and judge for global technology and innovation programs, Hemang helps organizations move beyond AI experimentation toward responsible and measurable implementation. He is passionate about helping people overcome the fear of change, develop an adaptive leadership mindset, and recognize technology as a tool to expand human potential rather than replace it.

• Ishita Iyer

  Ishita Iyer is a high school student at Wisdom World School with a keen interest in psychology, human behaviour, and understanding how people support and influence one another. Through her ideas and experiences, she hopes to explore empathy, independence, and the ways we can help others grow.

• Mitu Samarnath Jha

  Mitu Samarnath Jha is the CEO of Eminence Strategy Consulting and a Maharashtra-based strategic communication and reputation advisor with over two decades of experience across diverse sectors. Having worked with leading organisations including CRISIL, Standard & Poor’s, Aditya Birla Capital, ICICI Prudential AMC and Great Eastern Shipping, she has witnessed the evolution of businesses and industries across Maharashtra and beyond. Today, she advises organisations and leaders on building reputation through meaningful stakeholder engagement and serves as an independent director on the boards of Times Internet, Equirus Capital, Shree Digvijay Cement and Peninsula Land.

• Prateek N. Kumar

  Prateek N. Kumar is the Founder & CEO of NeoNiche Integrated Solutions, an award-winning experiential marketing company. An entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker, he is passionate about helping people think differently, embrace change, and turn ideas into impact. Through his work with startups, business leaders, and young entrepreneurs, he encourages innovation, resilience, and lifelong learning, believing that meaningful transformation begins with the courage to challenge conventional thinking. He has also supported and mentored numerous local and early-stage startups, helping young founders turn their ideas into viable ventures and navigate the challenges of building a business.

• Rhea Joseph

  Rhea Joseph is a high school student with a keen interest in psychology, human behaviour, and the small choices that shape who we become. She is passionate about exploring how young people can build stronger mindsets, habits, and character through everyday actions.

• Shraddha Pagire

  Shraddha Pagire is a high school student with a keen interest in law, communication, and understanding the ideas that shape young people's choices and aspirations. She is passionate about using the power of words to question conventional thinking and inspire others to pursue their own path.

• Tanmay Taneja

  Tanmay Taneja is a high school student with a keen interest in science, technology, and exploring innovative solutions to real-world challenges. He is curious about how emerging ideas can shape a more sustainable future and enjoys learning about the possibilities at the intersection of science and society.

• Varun Anand

  Varun Anand is the Founder of EduHubSpot and a project management educator who has helped over 100000 professionals across the world build future ready careers. With a Master of Science from the University of Maryland and certifications including PfMP and PMP he is passionate about making professional education practical accessible and industry relevant. His work focuses on bridging the gap between learning and real world execution while helping professionals adapt to emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence.

• Vijay S

  Vijay is a technology professional, entrepreneur and avid admirer of Urdu poetry and shayari. He has a deep appreciation for the timeless wisdom, emotions and simplicity found in poetry, and enjoys exploring how a few carefully chosen words can offer perspective on life, its challenges and the moments we often struggle to express.

• Vilas Shewale

  Vilas Shewale is a Principal Specialist in Cybersecurity & Enterprise Infrastructure at Energy Transfer, where he oversees security architecture for critical infrastructure. With over 25 years of experience, he has led Zero Trust implementation across 20,000+ endpoints and multiple IT/OT environments, while developing frameworks for SCADA security, supply chain risk, and AI-driven anomaly detection. An independent researcher and author, Vilas has published peer-reviewed research on SCADA security, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust architecture, and has authored three books on cybersecurity and energy systems. He is also a continuing judge for the Globee and Edison Awards and a featured speaker at international conferences.

• Wg Cdr Megha Punia (retd)

  A former Indian Air Force professional with 20+ years of leadership experience across defence and the corporate sector, and currently residing in Pune. She has built high-performing teams and developed future-ready talent across IT, BFSI, and global enterprises. As the Founder of Skillecta AI, she empowers students and professionals with AI-driven career transformation, leadership, and behavioural skills, helping them thrive in an evolving world of work.