Theme: Building Strong Institutions: Empowering Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development

Building Strong Institutions: Empowering Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development" focuses on the critical role of young leaders in shaping resilient, future-ready institutions. This TEDx talk will explore how empowering youth with leadership skills, knowledge, and opportunities can drive sustainable development and contribute to achieving global goals like the SDGs. By fostering innovation, inclusivity, and social responsibility, today's youth can strengthen governance, promote equity, and create long-lasting positive impacts. The talk will highlight real-world examples, strategies for youth empowerment, and how strong institutions can harness their potential to create a sustainable, thriving future for all.

There are sub themes for the main topic:
1. Youth Empowerment and Education: Building Future-Ready Institutions :
This theme emphasizes the importance of education in empowering young leaders to build strong institutions. It can cover the need for educational reforms that equip youth with the skills and knowledge to lead in diverse sectors, from governance to business, with a focus on sustainable practices.
2. Innovative Leadership: Transforming Communities Through Social Entrepreneurship :
This sub-theme highlights the role of youth in driving social entrepreneurship to solve societal challenges. It can focus on examples of young entrepreneurs developing sustainable business models that address issues like poverty, education, and healthcare while contributing to the larger goal of sustainable development.

AUDITORIUM, JAGANNATH INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, KALKAJI
MOR Pocket 105, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
NEW DELHI, Delhi, 110019
India

Rajneesh Tomar

Visionary Global HR leader

Rajneesh Tomar is a visionary HR leader with nearly two decades of experience in the FMCG and Manufacturing sectors across Indian and international markets. As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, he has consistently driven organizational success through innovative HR practices. Rajneesh is the author of an Amazon bestseller and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including "CHRO of the Year" in 2023 and "HR Leader of the Year" in 2022. His forward-thinking approach to human capital management has earned him a place among the "20 Topmost Impactful HR Leaders" and "101 Top HR Minds (INDIA)." Rajneesh's expertise in HR transformation, performance management, and organizational development has enabled companies to achieve business excellence. As a keynote speaker and thought leader, he continues to shape the future of HR, inspiring professionals to create thriving workplace cultures that foster growth, engagement, and employee well-being.

Sudipti Arora

Research Scientist & Assistant Director Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur

Dr. Sudipti Arora is an Environmental Research Scientist and Assistant Director at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur. She specializes in waste and water management, holding a patent for her innovative vermifiltration technology, a nature-based wastewater treatment solution. Dr. Arora founded the Prakrit Sustainable Integrated Foundation, promoting environmental sustainability through education and solutions aligned with the SDGs. As an ESG Consultant at Advwin Advisory Pvt. Ltd., she guides organizations on integrating ESG principles. With a Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee, she has earned several prestigious awards, including the "Young Water Professional Award" from India's Ministry of Jal Shakti. Her work spans multiple government projects, and as an IWA Grundfos Young Water Fellow, she represents India on international platforms, including the UN Water Conference, advocating for global water management and sustainability.