Theme: Carpe Diem

At TEDxSIBMBengaluru, we envision that our live speakers, talks, videos and interactions shall combine to spark profound discussions and inspire minds to usher in a world of possibilities. The driving force behind us is an amalgamation of the incessant intellectual curiosity and creative bend of the mind coupled with the ingenuous spirit of innovation.

In a world full of uncertainties, Carpe Diem is not just a philosophy; it is about living in the moment, taking that leap of faith, indulging your quirks and swaying with the rhythm. Seize the day, so that when you look back, you smile with satisfaction.

Carpe Diem is a call to embark upon a quest. It whispers into one’s ears about the possibilities unknown and not letting the worry of the future spoil your present. It is a beckoning to weave your story into the tapestry of the present. It is about today being the day, now being the moment.

TEDxSIBMBengaluru, entreats you to hold that thought; in your mind and in your heart. Pause: The world is in your hands. Ponder: You can and you will. Plunge: Reach out and take the plunge.

Because you only live once, make it count.

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Electronics City Phase 1
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560100
India

Ameen Haque

Storyteller, story coach and consultant - Ameen Haque is the founder of The Storywallahs, a company that trains people in ‘How to Tell a Story’. He believes stories are wisdom disguised as entertainment. For they teach without preaching. As per Ameen, in today’s world, no matter what you do, you need to be a good storyteller. He has coached leaders, teachers and children in storytelling.

Balakrishnan V.

V. Balakrishnan is an alumnus of Sri Ram Centre for Performing Arts and the prestigious National School of Drama (1998). Balakrishnan founded Theatre Nisha in the year 2000 with the aim to deal with scripts that reflect society and bring to stage what the social construct stands for. They focus on any theatre which is about pursuance and persistence. His performances and productions have been staged in over 15 national and international theatre festivals including Bharat Rang Mahotsav and Edinburgh Fringe.

Charukesi Ramadurai

It is like in Charukesi Ramadurai’s favourite poem by Walt Whitman – Song of the open road. Every chance she gets, she takes to the open road, healthy, free, the world before her. When she is not actually travelling, she is writing and blogging about her travels or planning her next trip. Her recent book, Everything you wanted to know about freelance journalism (but didn’t know whom to ask), has been called “a bible for freelance writers everywhere” by a popular reviewer.

Divya Prakash Dubey

Divya Prakash Dubey (popularly known as DP) is India’s first ‘Hinglish’ writer. Author of two best-sellers, “Terms and conditions apply” & “Masala Chai”, he also has few poems, radio stories and screenplays to his credit. He belongs to a new line of Hindi authors who are rewriting the rules of the game.

Elena Kazan

Born in Moscow, the ravishingly beautiful Elena Kazan has announced herself on the silver screen. She delivered powerful and memorable performances in John Day and Prague and a short cameo role in Agent Vinod. A passionate and daring traveller, she has travelled to almost every state in India. Not only does she know different languages but she is also an accomplished dancer and photographer.

Gulshan Devaiah

A performer, born in the Silicon Valley of India, Gulshan Devaiah pursued a lucrative career in the glitzy fashion industry as he designed for brands like MTV, Levi’s and others. But, stubborn and determined, Devaiah kept pursuing till he appeared in “That Girl in Yellow Boots” and from there on, it has all been magic for him.

Prateek Sharma

Assc. Prof. Prateek Sharma is an Astrophysicist and faculty member at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IISc). He works on accretion of matter around astrophysical black holes and on galaxy formation.

Rajaraman K.S.

Rajaraman K.S. is a dynamic professional with nearly eight years of rich experience in Business Analysis, Consulting, Risk Analytics & Management, Project Execution, Quality Control, Process Management and Team Management. Currently, he is running a website (www.vedicaptitude.com) catering to students for competitive exams. He is a thinker, keen listener, good observer, powerful speaker and also a student counselor.

Sidharth Rajeev

Sidharth Rajeev is a Post Graduate Student at Kerala University. He is on a two year sabbatical from Tata Consultancy Services. He is working on Seventh Sense Technology and Robotics by taking the world of sixth sense one step ahead.

Urvashi Patole

The proud owner of a Royal Enfield Classic 500, Urvashi Patole was bestowed the “Female Biker of the Year” award by Castrol. Urvashi started motorcycling when she was 14 years old. For her, biking isn't just a passion or hobby, it’s also her profession.

V. Balakrishnan

V. Balakrishnan is an alumnus of Sri Ram Centre for Performing Arts and the prestigious National School of Drama (1998). Balakrishnan founded Theatre Nisha in the year 2000 with the aim to deal with scripts that reflect society and bring to stage what the social construct stands for. They focus on any theatre which is about pursuance and persistence. His performances and productions have been staged in over 15 national and international theatre festivals including Bharat Rang Mahotsav and Edinburgh Fringe.

Vasu Dixit

Vasu Dixit is the band Swarathma’s inspired composer. Swarathma is a Bengaluru based contemporary folk fusion band that represents the sound of today’s India: rooted in tradition, yet with sights set firmly on the world. Vasu’s lyrics speak of his sensitive engagement with life, while his stage act speaks of the natural showman he is.

Vishwas Mudagal

A resolute and enthusiastic Vishwas Mudagal started Infovision Computer Academy at the age of eighteen and thus began an inspiring journey – the journey of a successful serial entrepreneur, a visionary and a master storyteller. Mr. Mudagal currently serves as the Co-founder and CEO of GoodWorkLabs and has announced himself in the field of literature with his bestseller –‘Losing My Religion’.

Vraj Patel

Remember KBC’s first crorepati? No, we are not talking about him. We are talking about his phone-a-friend for the One Crore question – Vraj Patel. Vraj Patel is a Superintendent of Service Tax, Mumbai. He writes the career guidance column in Janmabhoomi and other Gujarati, Hindi and English papers and is also a career counselor. What makes Vraj unique is his library of more than 1,00,000 books in Educational Guidance.