Theme: Navigating Tomorrow

As the world races towards innovating and making breakthrough discoveries in the field of science, technology, commerce, and the arts, the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai also finds it important to expose its students to the ever-changing world around them. TEDxICTMumbai is an event that is organized independently by the students of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai operated by an official license obtained by TED. The main purpose of conducting this event is to propagate new ideas, innovations, and inventions. With this TEDxICTMumbai endeavor, ICT plans to inculcate the spirit of sharing ideas, discovering new ways of looking at the way things happen, and promoting the path of innovation among the students. The world is a global village and ICT intends on making sure that its students are citizens of this new world!

With the Eighth edition of TEDxICTMumbai, we are preparing to shine light on what's known, what can be done and how to be done. The life post pandemic is full of uncertainties and has made us choose all our moment and options wisely. We at TEDxICTMumbai would like to bring about talks that would help our viewers to 'Navigate Tomorrow'. As we are still in the phase of a recovery transition from two and a half years of confinement in light of protecting ourselves from the pandemic which had mercilessly decimated millions of lives and ruined even larger numbers. Now, the future looks uncertain, for an individual from all walks of life, which includes students who are now daunted by the prospects of the future. By inviting speakers from diverse strata of professions and having them share the hardships and challenges they face, we aim to keep up the morale of our audience and give them the courage to face the uncertainties as they come head-on. Having them showcase their talents would help our audience to unwind for the evening and get into the TED spirit!

K.V .auditorium ,Institute of Chemical Technology
Puranmal Singhani Road, Nathalal parekh Marg
Matunga East, Opp. Khalsa College, Near Don Bosco
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400019
India

Anuj Ruia

Founder of Beco

Mr. Anuj Ruia is the Co-founder of Beco which offers chemical free and sustainable alternatives to everyday consumables such as detergents, floor cleaners, bamboo tissues, and a lot more. He thrives to make eco-friendly and easy choice and was highlighted in Forbes 30 under 30 list of 2022.

Chandni Bhabhda

Mimicry Artist

Chandni Bhabhda, famously known as Chandni Mimic is an Indian mimicry artist, lawyer, actor, emcee, host, video jockey, voice-over artist, dancer, and digital creator, who is best known for mimicking Indian actress Alia Bhatt. Be it Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut, Daya Ben from TMKOC, or your mohalle ka malishwala, this 21-year-old powerhouse of talent can mimic many! She often drops rib-tickling videos on social media, mostly on Alia’s quirks that are a sheer delight to watch. Her videos will make you laugh, and her talent will make you say wow, but there’s a lot more to learn from Chandni Mimic and her journey of becoming a digital creator!

Devesh Mirchandani

Dancer

Devesh Mirchandani, a gifted dancer with immense talent and traditional dancing moves made him one of India’s largest dancing idols. Dancing is low-key underestimated when it comes to looking for ways to inspire ourselves and Devesh took an off-beat path to make it big in dance with his classical renditions of Bollywood songs. His content is a mixture of creative dance challenges and hype performances.

Dr. Manan Vora

Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist

An Orthopedic Surgeon and a Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Manan also specializes in Human anatomy, and fitness, and aims at building a health-conscious community. He practiced as a venue doctor at the IFCS climbing world cup in 2016, Hero Intercontinental Football Cup(organized by the All India Football Federation) in 2018, and Badminton Premier League, amongst several others. He is actively involved in research and has also presented and edited multiple Orthopedic journals across the world.

Kavyal Sedanni

Mental Health Advocate

A counselor, therapist, Kavyal Sedanni refers to herself as a “mental health soldier”(and rightly-so!). She has over 12 years of experience practicing medicine, and specializes in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Career Counselling, and corporate training, counseling and therapy center, which has mentally and emotionally healed several. Motivated by the cause to help the people around her, she’s always strived to positively-impact children, relationships, individuals and families, and hopes you can also one day, do the same!

Mahesh Raghvan

Musician

Mahesh Raghvan, is a vibrant Carnatic Music Fusion artist who zealously explores the different avenues of experimenting with Indian Classical Music. He has been pursuing his passion of Carnatic Vocal Music and Keyboards for more than 15 years. His musical compositions have garnered millions of views on YouTube and streams on Spotify and have been featured by many influential media publishers. He runs a YouTube Fusion project called FLAIR - Carnatic Music 2.0 where he has expertly created a harmonious symphony. His app GeoShred is an award-winning and a fluidly expressive musical instrument. He is the Creative director of Indian Raga, a US based organization promoting Indian Classical arts. He aspires to present Indian Classical Music through innovative means and is always experimenting.

Prof. M M Sharma

Chemical Engineer

Professor Sharma is a recipient of a number of prestigious academic honors and awards including the Padma Vibhushan (2001), and Padma Bhushan (1987) by the President of India. Prof. Sharma has made monumental contributions in the world of chemical engineering science and technology. He has contributed extensively on the role of microphases in multiple reactions which he pioneered. He also became an independent Editor of Chemical Engineering Science at a young age. He taught different subjects in chemical engineering and encouraged his doctoral students, from the very beginning, to publish independently their work in renowned journals. He mentored numerous PhD students and is an active consultant to industry.