Theme: XDGE - Xplore, Discover, Grow & Evolve

Presenting to you, the theme of TEDxBMSCE 2022 - 'XDGE'
This theme has been picked following the fast-paced world around us.
Xplore evolves around discussing ideas that go beyond the standard norm, to look for the ‘X’ factor.
Discover primarily identifies the ideas which seem unidentifiable.
Grow emphasises giving the idea a strong foundation and iterating it to accommodate the ever-evolving industries.
Evolve fosters the development of the ideas brought to the table.

B.M.S. College of Engineering
Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560019
India

Bindu Subramaniam

Entrepreneur, singer/songwriter, educator and author

Dr Bindu Subramaniam is a singer, songwriter, music educator, entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of SaPa (Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts). She has been named an icon of South India 2021-22 by Femina magazine and won the 2022 Women Who Lead National Award for CEO of the Year – Art & Music. In 2021, Bindu received four awards: she was named among Business World’s 40 under 40, Business World Disrupt’s top women achievers, AdGully’s top women disruptors, and the Indian Achiever’s Club’s 40 under 40, and was named among GQ’s 25 most influential young Indians.

Disha Madan

Actress, dancer and social media influencer

Mrs. Disha Madan was inclined towards dancing from a very young age and started learning Bharatanatyam when she was just three years old and excelled in this grandeur classical art form. She has attended various prestigious events such as 'Karnataka Vaibhav' in Singapore and 'Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishad' in 2012. Later on, she made her acting debut on 'Kulvadhu', a Kannada soap opera and won the season title on 'Dancing stars'. In 2020, she starred in the movie French Biriyani and is now the most happening influencer in the social media space.

Mahesh S Rao

Pracademician and international businessman

Mr Mahesh S Rao is an energetic leader who has spent 20 years in the corporate sector. Business development, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, Consulting, Corporate Management etc are some of the subjects where he's made a severe impact by means of pioneering the management education field in our country. His strong interpersonal skills, business knowledge and sense of humour have earned him a respectable position across 45 markets in the European Union, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Ninaad The Indian Music Club of BMSCE

A haven for musicians of all Indian genres, Ninaad - the Indian Music Club, takes pride in being one of the most happening cultural clubs at BMSCE. It is a group of enthusiastic folks comprising both severe students of Carnatic, Hindustani and Light Music and those who consider music their medium of inner expression. You will find a bunch of flautists, vocalists, guitarists, percussionists and whatnot, at Ninaad. At Ninaad, we try to tastefully bring together our Nation's rich, ancient tradition of music and today's contemporary music to our best capabilities.

Shivanshi Verma

Entrepreneur and influencer

Shivanshi Verma is the co-founder of Yoboshu Cares, one of the most promising apps in the healthcare and wellness sector. She graduated from IIT Ropar and is skilled in various fields such as Business Planning, Management and Development, and Computer-related Fields. She is an ardent speaker, a diligent worker and a motivated learner.

Varun C Prasad

Entrepreneur, teacher and musician

Varun C Prasad is the Founder of FAST-For A Smarter Tomorrow. He has done his PGDM in Human Resource Management from the Foundation for Liberal and Management Education, Pune, and is an undergraduate in Telecommunication Engineering from PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He is a Passionate teacher, a soulful musician, a travelling enthusiast, and a best friend to each of his students.