Theme: Floating Fire

Floating Fire, a paradox in itself, wishes to bring about a revolution where different ideas and thought processes are discussed under one roof with an equal acceptance of each idea, no matter how radical it might be. TEDxVashi believes that we live in a world full of paradoxes and it is the right time to uncover a few of them.

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Plot No. 67, Palm Beach Road, Sector 19, Vashi
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400705
India

Akshay Laxman

Mentalist + Illusionist + Captivating

He is a man who will read your mind even before you know whats on it. Having performed all over the world, he has shown his capability. He is the man, who debunks your myth, if you have something in your head, chances are he already knows it before you say it. A Bollywood favorite, catch him captivate you with his performances.

Arokiaswamy Velumani

CEO + disruptive entrepreneur + preventive healthcare flagbearer

A man from a poor family who the society never believed would make it.. but boy, he made it and he made it in style, he proved to the world that limitations only exist in our minds. He took it upon himself to revolutionize the ever-changing medicine & pharmaceutical industry making preventive health-care accessible to every Indian.

Raghvendra Singh

Halwai + acclaimed chef + dreamer

Did you ever think that someone would want to be a halwai voluntarily in their life? Raghvendra Singh went against all odds choosing to become one, and didn't he do it in style? He boasts experience in major hotels and he currently works for Marriott as the Head Halwai!

Sanjana Ganesan

Sports journalist + Miss India 2014 finalist + engineer

How many of us have dreamed of breaking the monotony? This lady not only dreamed but she also made her dream come true. She was an engineer by choice, but she realized that there's so much more she can do. She was a participant in Miss India 2014 and is currently a sports journalist working for Star Sports.

Shagun Sharma

Environmentalist + Impact maker + College student

A college student who wants to be a doctor but doesn't have the patience to wait for 12 years before she gets to give back to the world. She is an advocate of climate change and aims to see a world where animals are treated as equals.

Shveta Raina

CEO + experienced educationalist + youth workforce proponent

She's a pioneer for change. Founder of Talerang, which is an effort to develop an effective workforce in India and a former director for Teach for India (TFI). She has redefined education as we know it and is on her way to revolutionize the Indian workforce.

Victor Manickam

Life Coach + Teacher + Young at heart

Asking questions & seeking answers - he is a person who can make anyone think & go beyond their capabilities, he is someone who makes everyone feel special about themselves. He is a counselor & a teacher for all. He is a support system for some, a friend for some, a motivational speaker for some, but an inspiration for all. Join us as he talks about what he understands best... life.

Vinny Lohan

CEO + Founder of new-age startups + Passionately curious

Named as 1 of 3 upcoming entrepreneurs in the world under 30 years by General Electric (GE), he is the founder and CEO of OneBeep - a company that aims to educate children in the rural areas by innovative use of basic technology. He is also the founder and CEO of WhiteShark. Although his achievements may seem daunting, he is a person who we all will relate to. He just wanted to make a change and he did it in style.