Theme: Blank Slate

The interesting thing about blank slate is the sheer amount of possibilities of learning the new. At first it might seem like a daunting task to identify the boundaries, to define the start and the end points. But to not know is a challenge. To not know is empowering. It gives you the liberty to explore, reimagine and begin a journey. The ability to ask the most fundamental questions is necessary. A beginner is the most powerful one of the lot because an open mind, free thought process and a boundless possibility is critical for innovation. When there are no set rules and systems to work under, we are forced to make them on our own. Set the opportunities and limitations.

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) , Range Hills Road , Khadki
Pune, Maharashtra, 411020
India

Aditi Bhosale Walunj

Founder of Repos Energy India Pvt. Ltd.

She is the person who spearheaded the development of the first mobile application that facilitates the industrial analysis and optimization of diesel consumption. This application has also facilitated users I'm buying diesel online.

Ambi Parameswaran

Brand Coach and Strategist

Formmer CEO of FCB Ulka advertising, Mr. Ambi MG Parmeswaran, has served as the president of Advertising Agencies Association of India and the president of Ad Club Bombay. He was inducted into the board of Governors of IIM- Calcutta in 2007.

Amit Hans

Corporate Trainer and Founder of EduCorp

Top corporate trainer and entrepreneur, Amit Hans has used his valuable experience and knowledge of the industry to establish EduCorp Consultancy Services and EduCorp Trainings, that has been hailed by numerous leading corporates and institutions.

Dr. Smriti Joshi

Psycology

A pioneer in telemental health in Asia and an eminent speaker in the field of psychology, Dr. Smriti Joshi is the lead for psychotherapeutic interventions as a lead psychotherapist for world's first mental health chat bot Wysa.

Girish Narayandass

Head Writer & Director at AIB

He started his career as a Mechanical Engineer, but life had other plans and he took the road less travelled. Today, he is the Head Writer and Director at All India Bakchod and has been behind some of their most popular videos such Honest Campus Placements, The Demonetisation Circus and Harassment Through The Ages.

H. E. Veena Sikri

IFS (Retd.), Vice Chairperson South Asia Foundation (India)

She has represented India at several International committees including UNESCO, UNGA, ECOSOC, SAARC. A former High -Commissioner of India to Bangladesh and Malaysia, she is the current Vice- Chairperson of South Asia Foundation (SAF), India.

Rajeev Kher

CEO Saraplast Pvt. Ltd. and Founder 3S India

An esteemed alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, he is a specialist for sanitation and BOP initiatives in India. A person truly working towards #SwacchBharat on a daily basis. He is amongst the top 50 Social Innovators and is the man behind the concept of portable toilets in India.

Sayli Udas-Mankikar

Senior Fellow at observer Research Foundation (ORF)

A senior fellow at ORF, Mumbai, Sayli Udas works on governance and urban policy. She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award (2009) and the Savitribai Phule Award (2010). Also, she is a 2013 Kiplinger Fellow, and received the Reuters Foundation Fellowship in 2015 to cover the UN⎯IFAD Assembly at Rome.

Shiven Jain

Author and Student

When he was 8, Shiven released his debut book ," Look who's Talking - Parenting from a child's perspective" . He is currently working on the biography of India's former Prime Minister, Mr. Moraji Desai.

Shreyas Talpade

Marathi and Bollywood Actor

A man known for his role in movies such as Iqbal, Golmaal, Dil Dosti etc, and many more and loved in Marathi serials and cinema, he has been winning national awards since 2006. In that year he won the Critics Award for best actor for his role in Iqbal.

Urvashi Dholakia

Indian Television Actress

An Indian TV actress, she is best known for her role as Komolika Basu in Kasautii Zindagi Kay and also known for the television reality show Bigg Boss 6, where she was the winner.