TEDxHyderabad IGNITE 2023 – A Day to Spark Your Intellect
8 months ago Rituka M- TEDx Hyderabad – IGNITE
- September 17, 2023
- Venue: Pradhan Conv
- entions, Financial District, Nanakaramguda, 500032
- Register through the link above to reserve your spot!
“Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights your way.” –Ryan Blair
Since its inception, TEDx has been a platform to birth new ideas, share them, and build an open knowledge community of thinkers, enablers, and doers. Themed “IGNITE”, this year’s TEDx Hyderabad is all set to reignite the fire in your bellies to achieve greater things and explore, inspire, and discover.
To reignite the flame of our passion and ambitions, this theme is pertinent in so many ways. With technology transforming our lives at such a rapid pace, it is pivotal to reignite our curiosities and our drive to learn to be able to grow, adapt, and create. As rightly put by the GOAT, Michael Jordan, “Purpose is the reason you are here. Passion is what makes you stay.” Through TEDx Hyderabad’s event “IGNITE”, we call upon the Hyderabad startup community to reignite your passion and fuel the flames of progress and change.
The biggest event of the year, TEDx Hyderabad “IGNITE” 2023 is scheduled on 17th September, 2023 at Pradhan Conventions, Financial District, Hyderabad. Join us on a day to IGNITE minds, IGNITE conversations, and IGNITE the future.
The event boasts a wide range of speakers with unique backgrounds and stories and we promise you this year is going to be bigger and better than ever before. So far we have the following speakers with inspiring stories and ideas to reignite your imagination and motivation.
Prolific Speakers at TEDx Hyderabad IGNITE 2023
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso
Kalpana Ramesh, the founder & CEO of ‘The Rainwater Project‘ is an astute example of ‘where there is a will, there is a way.’ Believing in making a change in our fight towards sustainability, she has revolutionized the world of water conservation and Lake & Stepwell revival. Her passion to make a difference has already resulted in the restoration of 13 historic stepwells in Telangana saving thousands of borewells through rainwater harvesting and the planting of 600+ trees around bodies of water. Crafting the perfect amalgamation of her passion, career, and environmental goals, Ms. Kalpana is the perfect example of a true TED (Thinker, Enabler, and Doer) innovator.
Kamal Shah, co-founder of ‘NephroPlus’, having been on dialysis himself for the last 26 years, took inspiration from his situation to build a solution for everyone who suffers from kidney dysfunctions. NephroPlus, India’s largest dialysis center network aims to help everyone realize the endless potential even after diagnosis. His never give up attitude is surely an inspiration to everyone who is going through a bad patch in their lives. Moreover, he also stands as the benchmark to realize ‘a bad time is not the end of your life, maybe a beginning.’
Pawan Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, India’s top National Award-winning space-technology company, is known for its proficiency in developing and building space launch vehicles. An IIT-Khargpur alumnus, Pawan was named one of India Today’s next 100 young achievers and included in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. Launching their privately made rocket, Vikram-S, from Sriharikota, Skyroot Aerospace became the first commercial enterprise in India and South Asia to have successfully done so. With a vision to make space accessible to all, they are revolutionizing the Indian Private Space Industry.
Aishwarya Pillai, a rehabilitation counselor, 3D blind artist, and visually challenged filmmaker is an extraordinary inspiration defying every limitation set by society. Her resilience, creativity, and unwavering spirit are proof that a disability cannot overpower your life. Her one-of-a-kind artistic style and innovative approach redefine the boundaries of the visual arts, making them accessible to the visually impaired. A true inspiration for everyone to realize that your life is in your control, despite any challenges that come your way.
“The purpose of life is to find your voice and inspire others to find theirs.” – Stephen Covey
Brigadier P. Ganesham, founder of Palle Srujana, a voluntary group formed to promote knowledge-based activity at the grassroots level in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Having over 35 years of exemplary military service and pioneering the multi-role weapon platform “Windy”, Brig. Ganesham brought home the first-ever patent for the Indian Army. Moreover, through the platform of Palle Srujana, he has identified and documented over 500 innovators and more than 2,000 traditional knowledge practices. Many of these grassroots innovators have received recognition from national and international governments and organizations. A recipient of the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for his distinguished services; Brigadier Ganesham’s mission is to highlight the significance of grassroots creativity for the equitable growth of our nation.
Elsa Marie D’Silva, the Founder of Red Dot Foundation (India) and President of Red Dot Foundation Global (USA), created Safecity, the largest crowd map globally on the issue of personal experiences of sexual violence and abuse in public. Widely recognized by various organizations and governments including the United Nations, NITI Aayog, and MeiTY for her work; she always yearned to make a difference and inspire others through her actions. Making a shift from a long aviation career to focus on empowering women and youth using technology, she has penned articles and books for publications including CNN and Huffington Post.
Surabhi Yadav is the founder and CEO of Sajhe Sapne, a nonprofit that empowers women from low-income communities to become coders, project associates, and math teachers. Also, a creator of Project Basanti: Women at Leisure; a unique initiative that transforms the way we think about leisure and its role in the empowerment of women, Ms. Surabhi is determined to shift the narrative about rural women from their pain and problems to their potential and possibilities. Bringing a fresh outlook on how rural women are perceived, she aims to build a Sapna center in every village to help women realize their dreams.
Kat Alano, a Filipino British artist, former show-business personality, and MTV VJ turned advocate, has taken the issue of rape culture in the industry and the Philippines head-on. Being a survivor of sexual assault, she uses her voice to create a safer world for victims by changing cultural dogmas and stigmas concerning the truth about rape. She has been a key speaker at events in partnership with institutions such as the Swedish and UK embassies; The Philippine Senate, The Office of the Vice President, and UN Women. Kat extends her advocacy through her creativity in filmmaking, where she tackles cultural issues. She writes, produces, and will soon be directing her first pilot.
Malavath Poorna, the youngest Indian female to conquer Mount Everest at the age of 13 years and 11 months in 2014 is the personification of the ‘go-getter’ attitude. Upon conquering the world’s highest peak, she fearlessly climbed the Seven Summits; including Mount Kilimanjaro, leaving an indelible mark on the mountaineering world. Additionally, she has been recognized for her remarkable achievements, including the Amazing Indians Awards from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also promotes girl-child education and inspires a shift away from child marriages in rural and tribal communities. Having her on the speakers’ panel will surely reignite and inspire the younger generations to work relentlessly toward their dreams and never give up.
Sreemoyee Piu Kundu is a bestselling author of six books, including India’s first feminist erotica, Sita’s Curse. She is a leading columnist on gender and sexuality. She is also the founder of India’s first and only community for urban single women, Status Single. What began as a Facebook community group is now an offline women’s collective spanning seven Indian cities and encompassing 6000+ women. Sreemoyee is a leading DEI consultant, a prolific speaker, and the face of primetime debates on women and gender. Sreemoyee’s work with single women has been widely covered in BBC, Vice, LA Times, and Guardian, amongst others.
