Theme: Prespective 2.0

The theme for this season is "Perspective 2.0". This theme explores the transformative power of adapting different ideas and thoughts. The "2.0" in this theme represents the need for evolution in a person's perspective and an introspection of one's underlying beliefs. The talks on this theme would enable participants to inspect the world around them with an infinite variety of lenses and question their beliefs, leading to a shift in their perceptions of the world around them. In this TEDx event we have invited speakers to present thought-provoking ideas on several topics belonging to the fields of art, education, science and technology that have the potential to change people's perspectives and challenge convention

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
survey No. 288, Nizampet-Bachupally Road, Bachupally, Kukatpally,Telangana
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500090
India

Anup Yama

Sports Athlete

Commencing his roller skating journey at the tender age of four, meticulously guided by his father, Veeresh Yama, an accomplished skater himself, has laid the cornerstone to many accomplishments. Notably culminating in the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2015 and many more championships

Anuradha Thota

CEO-Blackbucks Engineers

With over 25 years of experience at MNCs such as Microsoft, Wipro, and Satyam, Anuradha is an ISB graduate, entrepreneur, speaker, mentor, and education advocate. Her passion for education accessibility led her to contribute to India's innovation policy, serve on seven university boards, become President of WICCI (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh), and head the AI Center of Excellence. She currently holds the position of CEO at Blackbuck Engineers.

Deepthi Ravula

CEO-We Hub

India's 1st and only state-led initiative to promote and foster Women's Entrepreneurship. She was born and brought up in Hyderabad, Telangana. She has done her engineering from Hyderabad and has attended graduate school at CSU, San Diego.

Dr. Ahmed Ashfaq

Food Blogger

Hyderabadi dentist turns 'Dr Foodie' on Instagram. This orthodontist from Hyderabad has gained thousands of followers on Instagram by reviewing the city's restaurants - not in Hindi or English but in proper Hyderabadi.

Hemachandra Vedala

Indian Playback Singer

-Vedala Hemachandra is an Indian independent artist, playback singer, and music director who works in the Telugu film industry. He initiated his career with his performances for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in Zee TV where he was the 2nd Runner-up in the competition. He is well known for his contributions in RRR, liger, fidaa, oohalu gusagusalade ,Billa. He won the Filmfare award for best male playback singer-Telugu. He also works as a voice artist to many famous male actors in the film industry -Madhavan – Savyasachi, Vijay Antony – Bicchagadu , Mahesh Manjrekar – Saaho and many more. He is the first ever South Indian to become the finalist of a national-level reality show.

Nikhil Vijayendra Simha

Youtuber

He is a popular name among the netizens and digital audience. Started his career as a YouTuber, within no time Nikhil got wide popularity with a celebrity talk show titled, Kaasko Nikhil. As the show turned out to be a huge success, Nikhil's popularity increased by leaps and bounds.

Ratnavali Kottapalli

Vice President of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society, India

Mrs. Ratnavali Kottapalli is the Vice President of the Thalassimia and Sickle Cell Society, India. She has been pursuing her ambitious goal of freeing India from Thalassemia by spreading awareness and providing exemplary facilities like free consultations, blood donation camps, counselling and financial aid, making such resources easier to access in times of turmoil.

Uma Sudhir

Journalist

An accomplished Indian journalist, currently holds the esteemed position of Executive Editor of NDTV's South Indian division. Her remarkable career has garnered recognition through prestigious awards, including the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award and the Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediapersons.