Theme: The Idea That Stays

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).

GLA University
NH2
17 km Stone
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281406
India

Aseem Trivedi

Cartoonist

Aseem Trivedi is an Indian politics cartoonist and free speech activist, most famed for his Anti corruption campaign known as Cartoons against corruption. He launched a website www.cartoonsagainstcorruption.com consisting of his sharp anti corruption cartoons targeting corrupt system and the politics. He exhibited his cartoons in the MMRDA ground, Mumbai during the hunger strike of Anna Hazare in 2011. He is also a founder member of a movement against internet censorship famously known as “save your voice”. The movement opposed Information Technology Act of India and demanded democratic rules for the governance of Internet. In 2015, he started ‘Black & White', an online magazine for human rights, as an attempt to use cartoons in the campaigns to support the artist, bloggers, journalists and the HRDs, who are facing injustice and suppression for their work in any part of the world.

Ashish Vidyarthi

Actor

Known for his stupendous roles in Barfi (2012), Haider (2014), Kaho Naa.. Pyar Hai (2000), Ashish Vidyarthi is not only a National award-winning actor who has done more than 200 films in 12 different languages but also an invigorating speaker and thinker, owing to his amazing experiences across varied cultures, languages, geographical locations. Born in June 1962, to a renowned Kathak dancer Reba Vidyarthi, Ashish also founded "Avid Miners" wherein he engages in life conversations thereby spreading positivity amongst school students, colleges and even corporate employees. He often talks about the importance of staying grounded and keeping in touch with reality.

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Celebrity Chef

Host of the very first episode of Khana Khazana and renowned as the "Energy Chef of India", Harpal Singh Sokhi has been redefining cookery shows with his rather exquisitely distinctive style. A celebrity chef, he was awarded as Best Chef of the Year in the year 2016 by National Indo-Australian Cultural by the Victorian Council Australia in October 2014, for promoting Indian food and culture in Australia. Harpal continues to embark on a journey to teach and inspire masses by cooking some delicious mouth-watering desi cuisine on his famous show - "Turban Tadka" which airs on Food Food, his travelogue - "Desh Da Swad" and a program for Punjabi Television Network – "Punjab de Super Chef".

Mohit Srivastava

Co-Founder Startup in Stealth Mode

Mohit Srivastava is a veteran with start up models. He was part of the early founding team at MakeMyTrip (MMYT) and was one of the first recruits. He is also the former Managing Director of Airbnb where he was responsible for launching and growing the Airbnb business in the Indian Sub-Continent and UAE. In his most recent role he was the Vice President at OYO Rooms, where he led the business development and growth portfolio. Mohit has recently Co-Founded another Startup which is operating under stealth mode at the moment. Mohit has over 17 years of extensive experience in building and scaling large e-Commerce ventures and is considered a thought leader in the travel, technology and hospitality space. His areas of expertise include Strategy, Growth, P&L management, Alliances and Partner Management. Mohit is also an angel investor and operates as an advisor and mentor to a few select growth startups. Highly self-motivated, sharp, quick to understand the objective, very focused and with a

Nimisha Verma

Founder - Home For Artists

Founder of the non-profit organization, 'Home for artists', this Jaipur girl challenged the status-quo, left her comfortable home and set out on a journey to not only be an artist but also provide for like-minded creative people who share the same kind of calibre. With an ambition to create a university "where they won't come for a degree but for living art with similar creative souls and away from this bounded education system." , Nimisha, a freelance model for fine arts / conceptualized shooting, travels various places to hold meet ups and unite artists. With a staunch belief in her dreams, she has come a long way from fighting odds to nurturing a community of fellow artists.

Rahul Tyagi

Vice President - Lucideus Tech

Rahul Tyagi is presently the Vice President at Lucideus. He is an expert in cyber security training and has held multiple pieces of training starting from the top leadership of Fortune 500 companies, IT Managers, developers and budding students. He is also an avid speaker and speaks regularly at prestigious platforms like Exhibition India Group, IPPAI, DCD Convergence, Security Watch India, Micro Finance in Asia. Being a cyber space researcher himself, Rahul can claim to have found critical vulnerabilities on websites of Intel, Sony, HP, Discovery Networks, TED and many more. He is also listed in BlackBerry Hall of Fame for his contributions to the organization. He has been covered extensively by the global media and is one of the most followed Indian Information Security Expert on various social media platforms.

Rohit Sethi

Author of “Begin with I” and “Acing the quarter life”

An expert in Telecommunication, an adept in Information and Communication Technologies, an accomplished seasoned program manager across Middle East, Europe and India, an angel, coach and consultant for startups, an IIT Roorkee alumnus, Rohit is a multi-faceted genius passionate in the areas of education, motivation, leadership, coaching, training, and personal development for about 20 years. He has authored two empowerment and self-enrichment books: "Begin with 'I'" (2015) and "Acing the Quarter-life" (2016). He has 7 live courses on Udemy with students from 120+ countries.

Sanchit Jain

Social Servant at Robin Hood Army

From setting up one chapter initially to heading the expansion team - Mr Sanchit Jain, a founding member of the Robin Hood Army has come a long way. He currently heads the expansion team for the RHA and has been instrumental in expanding the organization to 50 cities by setting up chapters both in India and International cities. Sanchit works at his own Tech Startup now after having worked with TCS for 5 years. What was once his passion is now a responsibility.

Virali Modi

Miss Wheelchair Runner Up 2014

Virali Modi, a 25-year-old resident of Pennsylvania, was born in Mumbai. At the tender age of 13, she completed a modeling and acting course from the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in the US. Ten years ago, life almost came to a standstill for ViraliModi after an accident. Virali suffered from respiratory and cardiac arrest and was even declared dead for 7 minutes. She was in a coma and was paralyzed neck down, living off a ventilator. Absolutely no one thought she would trick death and come back to life so beautifully. She inspires a lot of people every day with her fresh thoughts and positive attitude. Her petition on Change.org, demanding that the railways and the ministry for women and child development take disabled-friendly measures has churned a transformation.