In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

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Aili Seghetti

Aili is a sex, dating and intimacy coach, a relationship reinvention specialist and The Intimacy Curator. Her organization promotes self discovery through emotional and sexual wellbeing. She is trained in the Somatica method, a unique experiential learning done through touch, cuddling and intimacy role play.

Chitresh Sinha

Chitresh Sinha is the founder of The Plated Project, a social enterprise that uses art to combat hunger by transforming decorative objects into storytelling pieces. Each purchase funds a meal, and the venture has provided over 750,000 meals to date. Prior to this, Chitresh spent 15 years at Chlorophyll, leading global branding projects and founding an Innovation Lab. His approach, which balances creativity, impact, and profitability, has earned recognition on Shark Tank India Season 2 and features in The Guardian and The New York Times.

Harshveer Jain

Harshveer is an IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta alum who has worked with Leo Burnett, Housing.com and Bain & Company. He has found great success with his startup in content marketing. His writing is driven by passion and people have deeply resonated with it. In his words, he tells stories he likes to experience, and everything else somehow falls in place. At the moment, he's working with the Government of Madhya Pradesh while working on his book with Penguin India among other things. He also has a strong presence on Instagram, where he is well-known as 'storysellercomics'.

Ira Khan

Ira is a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeping Instructor and a HAP counsellor. She runs a startup called Agatsu, where she leads sessions on Emotional Hygiene, their primary proposal to society. She is also on the Steering Council of IMHA. Ira is a passionate advocate of mental wellbeing, furthering the cause through talks, panel discussions and podcasts. She recognizes that human beings themselves are humanity’s greatest enemies when they are busying themselves not being its champions. Her work is her invitation to everyone to confront the unknown within and find their own truth.

Niyati Rao

Chef Niyati Rao, trained at the prestigious Taj Group and having worked at iconic establishments like Wasabi by Morimoto and Noma Copenhagen, is now revolutionizing Mumbai's dining scene with her acclaimed restaurant Ekaa, featuring on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. Through her ventures Ekaa, KMC Bar & Bistro, and Bombay Daak, she's pioneering an 'ingredient-first' approach that celebrates India's rich biodiversity while championing sustainability and local communities.

Pragnya Mohan

Pragnya Mohan is the reigning Indian Triathlon Champion and the only Indian with an international triathlon ranking. She has won multiple national and South Asian titles and represented India at the Commonwealth Games and Triathlon World Cup. A TEDx speaker, she actively promotes gender equality and sustainability in sports. She has been recognized with the Eklavya Award and BBC Green Award nominations. Currently training in the UK, she continues to inspire through sports and advocacy.

Pranav Kapoor

Pranav Kapoor is on a mission to revolutionize how the world experiences perfume. He aspires to put his 3,000-year-old hometown of Kannauj—India's ancient perfume capital—back on the global map. Having transformed his family's legacy into a pioneering Perfume Tourism venture, he is not just preserving an ancient art form but reinventing an entire city's future. He offers hands-on perfume making, fragrance-paired meals, and cultural immersion experiences. His vision includes developing a nationwide fragrance trail to promote India's perfume heritage and support local artisans.

Shivangi Desai

Shivangi Desai is India's leading health and nutrition coach, The Founder of Fit Bharat Mission and Director of RHN Supplements. A certified expert in lifestyle, weight management, gut, and hormone health, Shivangi has transformed the lives of millions of people, helping them reverse conditions like diabetes, hypertension, PCOD and many others. With over 3.5 million social media followers, she's an international best-selling author & a licensed skydiver, Zumba instructor, Reiki and Pranic healer, and a clinical hypnotherapist. She believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health.