Theme: Flicker to Flame

Founded in 2013, at the Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore, the TEDxGCT club serves as a dynamic platform to promote freedom of speech and create a non-judgmental space for sharing our points of view, learning new things, and discussing important topics, all under one roof.
As an independently organised TED event, TEDxGCT brings speakers from diverse fields to inspire students, faculty, and the local community through engaging talks and discussions.

Main Auditorium
Government College of Technology, COimbatore
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641013
India

Athappa Manickam

Chairman MAK Industries Inc

An entrepreneur who pioneered aerospace power solutions and now champions sustainable farming and environmental conservation

Dr. Bakthavathsalam G

Chairman & Managing Trustee, KG Group & Medical Trust

Renowned Indian surgeon and Padma Shri awardee, dedicated to advancing healthcare through KG Hospital, Coimbatore.

Dr. Karthikeyan R

Founder - Aatrupadai Foundation [Activist]

Founder and Managing Trustee of Aatrupadai Foundation, an initiative striving to make medical education accessible. Through free NEET coaching, his foundation has supported aspiring doctors in their journey, giving them the guidance they need to pursue their dreams.

Sinchu Raju

Founder and CMO SR Coaching and Consulting & Swasin Digital

A passionate Digital Marketer with over 13+ years of experience in various industries. I founded the Growth Marketing Mastermind in 2022 to help business owners and coaches to faster their businesses through Growth Hacking DFY Autopilot Framework.

Sivaguru Prabakaran I.A.S.

Corporation Commissioner of Coimbatore

A dedicated Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Tamil Nadu, renowned for his inspiring journey from working in a sawmill to achieving an All India Rank of 101 in the 2017 UPSC Civil Services Examination. Despite facing significant financial hardships, he pursued higher education, earning a master's degree from IIT Madras, and currently serves as the Commissioner of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation.

Sreekanth Hariharan

Singer/ Musician

Sreekanth Hariharan is an Indian vocalist and playback singer renowned for his contributions to the Tamil film industry His notable songs include "Unakaga" from the movie "Bigil," "Sofia" from "99 Songs," and "Osarattum Pathu Thala" from "Pathu Thala."

Veena Ramagopalan

Inroads Leadership Development

An ex-Naval officer, Sr program manager in Philips IT Applications, and Co-founder and Director of Inroads Leadership Development (an alumnus of GCT).

Vishal Chandrashekhar

Composer/ Music Director

A celebrated music director known for his exceptional work in films like Sita Ramam, Oh Manapenne, Jil Jung Juk, and many more. With his unique compositions and deep passion for music, he has carved a distinct space in the industry.