Theme: The Invisible Thread

Invisible Thread refers to the unseen connections that link past innovations, ethical considerations, and sustainable growth in technology and entrepreneurship. It represents how history influences modern advancements, how ethical responsibility shapes innovation, and how long-term success is built on sustainable foundations rather than fleeting achievements. This unseen force ties together human values, technological progress, and responsible decision-making, guiding us toward a balanced and impactful future.

CITP Hall, AISSMS COE
No.1 Kennedy Road, Near RTO office, Shivaji Nagar
3rd floor
Pune, Maharashtra, 411001
India

Dr. Munish Jindal

CEO and Founder of HoverRobotix, Director General of LUCR8 Venture

Dr. Munish Jindal is an Indian philanthropist, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker. He is the CEO and founder of HoverRobotix, which deals with personal mobility solutions. He also heads Likraft Adapting Future and established MENTORx Global to promote mentorship globally. Awarded with honors such as the 'Karmaveer Chakra,' he promotes innovation and leadership. His areas of work include technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact. He is an active philanthropist and promotes education and skill development programs.

IAS Pawan Kumar

IAS Delhi, Director of Rural Development

Pawan Kumar of Raghunathpur village, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, achieved an All India Rank of 239 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. His parents, who belonged to an economically backward family, were laborers under the MNREGA scheme. He could do well in his studies despite the economic difficulties, studying at Navodaya Vidyalaya and eventually completing his studies from Allahabad University. With hard work and self-preparation, he cracked UPSC on his third attempt. Pawan attributes all his success to the unstinting support from his family. His rise from poverty to IAS officer status is an exemplar of doggedness and hard work.

Shikha Pachouly

Assistant Professor, Ph.D Scholar, Acclaimed Poet and Speaker

Shikha Pachouly, alias Shikha Awdhesh, is a poet, blogger, and assistant professor at AISSMS College of Engineering in Pune. She has an engineering degree from Madhya Pradesh, an MTech from Sinhgad College, and a PG Diploma from Symbiosis in Pune. She is currently doing a PhD on AI and Machine Learning and takes inspiration from her deceased father, Awdhesh Sharma. She has read on highly acclaimed stages such as Sahitya Aaj Tak, Jashn-e-Adab, and The Kavi Collective by RED FM. She has been seen and heard on television shows such as Waah Bhai Waah and Sau Karod Ka Kavi, as well as Indian and Dubai-based literary festivals.

Udit Goenka

Founder and CEO TinyCheque and FirstSales

Udit Goenka is a SaaS and AI entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of PitchGround, which is a startup-business marketplace. He is also the head of TinyCheque, India's first AI-driven SaaS venture studio, building platforms such as Niyam.ai and QCall.ai. He started entrepreneurship at the age of 18 by launching a WordPress security solution and co-founded Power Up Hosting later on. He has also guided and invested in more than 35 startups based on automation and scalability. A member of the Forbes Business Council, he posts about SaaS growth and digital strategies. His businesses have helped drive more than $14 million in SaaS sales.