Theme: What dreams are made of

The most innovative and ingenious ideas are often borne of our dreams. Over our lifespan, they have many changing meanings and purposes. This theme explores what our dreams are made of, what visions we have at our calmest state and what we strive to achieve. Dreams could be idealistic, romantic, material, career-oriented or even daydreams, but they all give us purpose and propel us forward. This succession of images, emotions and sensations often holds some sort of meaning and motivates us to go somewhere or look for something. Every individual has certain goals in their life and there always is a story behind them. There is a prism of possibilities for the speakers to talk about on this theme. They may further delve into topics relating to what inspires them, where their ideas bloomed and how their dreams were fulfilled, amongst many others. In essence, “What Dreams Are Made Of” will offer the stage for the audience to experience new perspectives on ideas from inception to fruition and on the dreams that we have.

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune
Survey # 231, Near Lunkad Gold Coast, Viman Nagar
Pune, Maharashtra, 411014
India

Aanchal Dhara

Photographer, Founder- The Audacious Project

A photographer by profession, Aanchal undertook an extraordinary journey last year-a 582 km walk from Andheri (Mumbai) to Morjim (Goa). Named ‘Two Feet & A Dream’, Aanchal completed the journey in just 26 days. Prior to this trip, as practice, she walked from Mumbai to Pune. The incredible walk was a part of the ‘The Audacious Project’-a project launched by her and her husband to promote dreams and passions by undertaking a series of events to create, as their Facebook page states, “life-changing experiences that take us far out of our comfort zone and right along the edge of ‘Whoa!’” With this project they want to invite people to join them and experience what it feels like to act on one’s dreams. Through this experience she’s learnt a lot about from the people she met along the way and the different ways in which one can look at their own lives.

Arthur Carmazzi

Author, Founder- Directive Communication Psychology

Arthur Carmazzi, coming all the way from Indonesia is a World Top 10 Leadership & Culture Professional, Bestselling Author and Founder of Directive Communication Psychology. A top global guru, he has spoken to 53 countries in Asia, almost all of Middle East and many more. He has 25 years-experience, is a renowned leadership keynote speaker and trainer and has advanced Corporate Trainings with innovative techniques that have been acknowledged by some of the world's greatest organizations. Mr Carmazzi is looking forward to sharing why our brain can get in the way of a greater more passionate life, work and relationships and the brain hacks that will help us overcome it, at our TEDx event.

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Neha Pardeshi

Captain, Indian Women's National Rugby Team

A computer science graduate and now the Captain of the Indian Women's National Rugby Sevens team, she took an unconventional path to prove that each time you get tackled down, you need to get back up to go again. Neha and her team were appreciated by the Prime Minister in his show 'Mann Ki Baat' in 2017. She is vastly talented, has brought many laurels for the country and is a source of inspiration for young women.

Shrirang Upasani

Music Therapist

Dr. Shrirang Upasani is a graduate in Homeopathy from the University of Pune, known for his research, and has presented his work in India and abroad, but that’s not where his expertise ends! Music runs in his blood-his great grandfather was a renowned Kirtankaar and Dr Upasani is the lead singer of a Pune based musical group. He has has synergized this interest in music together with his medical background for research and practice of Music Therapy – based on the principles of Raagas together with Ayurveda and Yoga. In this he uses both Indian classical alone and in fusion with Western music. Through Music Therapy, Dr. Upasani has helped people overcome physical and psychological ailments, and to experience higher states of spiritual bliss.

Sonia Konjeti

Founder, PULA Pune Ladies

Sonia Konjeti needs no introduction in Pune, founder of Pune's largest ladies group on Facebook, called PULA Pune Ladies. This revolution started in July 2015 with 300 ladies, has now reached 190k + and is growing every single day. Sonia has also been appointed as the Star Ambassador of Maharashtra by Hon Maneka Gandhiji for Nirmal Raksha Abhiyan which helps in Awareness of complete menstrual hygiene. Her most recent achievement is being recognised by Facebook as a Pune Lead for Community Leadership Circles and she was invited to a Global Meet in Berlin, Germany in December 2018, where she also represented PULA. She was 1 amongst 103 leaders from across the globe making Pune and India proud.

Terence Lewis

Dancer, Choreographer

Terence Lewis is India's most respected, eloquent and popular celebrity on Television, the Chummeshwari judge from Dance India Dance, Nach Baliye and more recently "So You Think You Can Dance, India. He has been a part of the entertainment industry for the last 20 years, setting bench marks in quality entertainment.A charming performer who sets the stage on fire and has a natural ability to connect with his audiences. A 3 times Guinness Book of World Records holder in dance, he has won several awards internationally for his work. He choreographed Disney India's first pioneering Stage musical “Beauty and the Beast” and is critically acclaimed for his choreographies in cinema and television. He is loved by the masses and classes and has represented India at several world platforms. A well-known Brand for Dance who bought respectability and credibility by raising the standards of dance & quality entertainment in the country we look forward to seeing him at our TEDx event!

Zayed Khan

Actor, Producer

Zayed Khan is a well known actor-producer in Bollywood. He graduated in Business management from the Montgomery college and studied Film making at the London film school. He made his acting debut in 'Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne' in 2003. He is remembered for his roles in popular films like “Main Hoon Na”, “Yuvraj”, “Anjaana Anjaani”, “Blue”, “Shabd” and “Fight Club” to name a few.