Theme: Rewind the Millennium

Our theme, “Rewind the Millennium” (paradigm shift), is about unwinding evolution through time and connecting it to the present. It expands from living stories to communities, their languages, societies with complex cultures, technologies, Art, movies, etc.

GITAM Univeristy
Rudraram(V), Patancheru(M)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 502329
India

Gautham Vasudev Menon

Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who predominantly works in the Tamil industry. He has also directed Telugu & Hindi films that are either simultaneously of his own Tamil films.

Guatham Vasudev Menon

Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil film industry.[2] He has also directed Telugu and Hindi films that either simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films. Many of his films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, most notably his romantic films Minnale (2001), Vaaranam Aayiram (2008), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010),

Niteesh Kondiparthy

Niteesh Kondiparthy, is a Hyderbad-based guitarist composer & producer. A musician who believes in learning and reinventing his sound- who writes in English & Telugu. He has played countless sessions for everything from movies to advertisements and has shared stage space with celebrated acts like Anuv Jain, Parekh & Singh and many more.

Ravi Kabra

Ravi Kabra, a visionary entrepreneur and the co-founder of Skippi Icepops, has revolutionized the Indian ice pop market with India's first all-natural brand. With a rich background spanning over 17 years in the Food and Beverage sector, Ravi's innovative approach led Skippi to become a highlight of Shark Tank India Season 1, securing deals from all judges. His expertise in import-export, international business, and logistics has been instrumental in Skippi's rapid growth, propelling the brand into over 1500 stores nationwide. Before Skippi, Ravi honed his skills in global markets with roles at Kuehne + Nagel and George Weston Foods in Australia, focusing on commodities and export management. An alumnus of ICFAI University and St. Joseph's Degree College, Ravi is also dedicated to sharing his journey and insights through speaking engagements and mentorship, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Sajjad Shahid

Sajjad shahid, A well known historian and conservator from Hyderabad, India. He is notably recognised for his work with the conservatory team in the preservation of Qutub Shahi Tombs. He has also served as the former convener of the Center for Deccan Studies Hyderabad.

Savitha Sastry

Savitha Shastry, Is an Indian dancer & choreographer best known as an exponent of Bharatnatyam. Her stage & film productions are unique in that they showcase Bharatnatyam via novel stories not based on religion or mythology.