TEDx event

TEDxSunbeam Bhagwanpur Youth

DateOctober 28, 2026
Locationvaranasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
FormatYouth

This event is open to the public.

This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.

Speakers

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

  • DR SARTHAK BAKSHI

    FOUNDER AND CEO OF RISA IVF

    Dr. Saarthak Bakshi is the Founder & CEO of Risaa IVF and NEOS Angels, blending his passion for healthcare innovation with entrepreneurship. His journey has been driven by a mission to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. As a startup mentor and investor, he has guided and supported over 35 startups, helping founders turn their ideas into impactful ventures. He strongly believes in the philosophy of “fail fast and rise early,” which has shaped his approach to both business and life. Through initiatives focused on fertility awareness, social welfare, and healthcare advancement, he remains dedicated to bringing hope and positive change to countless families.

  • KUSHAGRA ARYA

    CONTENT CREATOR AND STORYTELLER

    Kushagra Arya is a BAMS student, content creator, fitness enthusiast, runner, and storyteller. His journey of personal transformation—from improving his health and fitness to discovering the power of discipline, reading, meditation, and self-reflection—has shaped the way he looks at growth and change. Through his content, he shares his experiences and lessons on fitness, personal growth, books, spirituality, and everyday life with a growing community of young people. He believes that meaningful transformation often begins with one small change—and that change can create a ripple far beyond ourselves.

  • PADMARAJ KESHRI

    ENTREPRENEUR

    Padmraj Keshri is a young entrepreneur, speaker and community builder, known for his work at the intersection of business, technology and youth development. He is the Founder of a growing initiative focused on creating opportunities for students and young professionals through innovation, skill-building and impactful projects. With a strong passion for problem-solving and collaboration, he has worked on multiple initiatives in the entrepreneurship and education space, aiming to empower the next generation to think big and take action. Through his work, Padmraj continues to inspire young minds to explore their potential and create meaningful impact in their communities

  • RUDRA HARWANI

    MUSICIAN

    Rudra Harwani is a dynamic multi-percussionist and live rhythm performer with 1000+ live performances. He blends world percussion, electronic rhythms, DJ percussion, and handpan music, creating powerful stage experiences. From high-energy shows to calming sound-healing sessions, Rudra delivers a unique performance for festivals, corporate events, luxury weddings, and wellness retreats.

  • SHUBHAM PAREEK

    CO FOUNDER AND COO AT DEEPCYTES

    Mr. Shubham Pareek is a technology and cyber-intelligence leader working at the intersection of education, cybersecurity, AI and public-sector innovation. He is the Co-Founder & COO at DeepCytes Cyber Labs, an AI-enabled cyber intelligence company operating across India, the UK, US, EU and UAE, leading a 215+ member global team working with governments, enterprises and institutions. He has worked with the Chief Minister's Office, Government of Maharashtra, as part of the COVID War Room, helping drive technology-led initiatives for government school education and pandemic response. Shubham also leads Cyber Titan, a youth cyber-resilience initiative that has empowered 30,000+ young cyber defenders in just 1.5 years. He is widely recognized for his strategic acumen in aligning cybersecurity, AI and business scalability, enabling organizations to build safer, smarter and more resilient digital ecosystems.

  • SHWETA KHANNA

    LIFE COACH

    Shweta Khanna is a seasoned HR & Learning & Development leader with 25+ years of cross-sector experience across consulting, corporate training, K-12, higher education, and corporate ecosystems. She is an accomplished communication coach, life skills facilitator, and design thinking practitioner. A Gold Medalist in HR & Organization Behaviour from the University of Allahabad, she began her career with PwC HR Consulting and The World Bank. She has held academic leadership roles including Delhi University and the University of Bradford. At Centrum Learning, she led large-scale leadership, communication and capability-building initiatives. She has worked with CESE and State Governments, impacting 600+ principals and 5000+ teachers. As Founder of Snowy Owl Global, she leads consulting, training and education transformation initiatives. She is a certified Designing Your Life facilitator and coach.

  • SUBODH SINGH

    PLASTIC SURGEON

    Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh is a renowned plastic surgeon with 30 years of experience specializing in burns and cleft surgeries. His impactful work inspired the Oscar-winning documentary Smile Pinki, Nat Geo's Burned Girl Ragini, and an episode of US TV show The Doctors. He is a former President of ISCLP&CA and an executive member of both APSI and the National Academy of Burns.

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October 28, 2026

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