Theme: Passion. Purpose. Progress

TEDxGSMC is a beacon of innovation and a crucible for transformative ideas. Our platform is a distinguished arena where visionary thought leaders converge to shape the future. At TEDxGSMC, we are committed to the profound belief that ideas have the power to revolutionize perspectives, transform lives, and catalyze global change.

Our independently organized TEDx event upholds TED’s esteemed mission of "ideas worth spreading." We curate an elite lineup of speakers, each a pioneer in their field. These thought leaders present cutting-edge insights and bold visions, driving forward the frontiers of knowledge and innovation.

TEDxGSMC is not just an event; it is a movement. It is an invitation to engage with groundbreaking ideas that challenge the status quo and inspire proactive change.
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TEDxGSMC
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400095
India

Divay Agarwal

Content Creator, Media Entrepreneur

Divay Agarwal is a media entrepreneur, storyteller, content creator and a podcaster. He is the creator and voice of Khooni Monday - India number 1 YouTube channel in storytelling with over 4.6 Million subscribers and currently runs one of the top podcasts on Spotify called "The Horror Show by Khooni Monday". He is also the founder of TMV - a branding and content creation agency which is working with top brands like Krafton, Zivame, Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar, Casio, HDFC, Winzo, Audible, Spotify, etc. Having worked in the entertainment & media industry over the last 10 years for companies like Lionsgate, JioTV and JioCinema, Hindustan Times, he has a deep understanding of how and what things workout when it comes to 'content' in the digital world.

Dr. Aditya Gupta

Pediatric Oncologist, youtuber

Presenting Dr. Aditya Gupta, paediatric oncologist who has pursued his career from one of the most primier institutes of the country - AIIMS, New Delhi. He has always been a meritorious student since his UG days, securing the top 10 All India Ranks in AIPMT, AIIMS and JIPMER 2012. He has been awarded gold medal in Biochemistry and secured distinctions in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology and Microbiology. Maintaining his consistency throughout, he has achieved an AIR 17 in AIIMS PG 2018 and an AIR 2 in INI SS. Not only is he academically brilliant, he is a passionate YouTuber as well with a whopping 394k subscribers inspiring and guiding pre medical and medical students to strategise and crack their entrance exams.

Dr. Agni Kumar Bose

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr. Agni Kumar is a Consultant Dermatologist. Before he started private practice, he was associated with the government sector for many years and is former Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatosurgery at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He combined his passion for teaching with his medical expertise to establish himself as a well-known content creator with a large audience across social media platforms. He strongly believes in empowering people through knowledge about health and wellness and his content simplifies healthcare, making it easy for people – including those with limited means – to access information that can educate them to live healthier. An avid athlete, you can find him at a sports arena in his leisure time. He participates in several marathons and fitness challenges, and has been a National level bronze medalist in competitive swimming. He enjoys reading books and watching informational videos about science, history and mythology.

Dr. Kajal Singh

Doctor, Social Media Strategist

Dr. Kajal is a dynamic professional who transitioned from the hustle of RML and Safdarjung hospitals to a digital nomad in the hills. She is celebrated for her innovative and unconventional career path. Dr. Kajal is an avid solo traveler, dedicated NGO worker, and passionate about public health. Her work includes educational campaigns for students, women and underprivileged communities. Having 161k followers on Instagram she seamlessly manages to blend her medical expertise with an essence of relatability in her content about life of a Chikitsak (a doctor). Dr. Kajal shares her informative insights on preventive healthcare, mental health & work life balance and offers a unique perspective on sewing all of these various passions into a gratifying career.

Dr. Neena Sawant

Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Dr. Neena Sawant is the Professor and Head of Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Seth G.S.M.C & K.E.M Hospital, Mumbai. She is a committed teacher and researcher since last 30 years. Her areas of interest include child psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and sexual medicine. She has authored five books on problems in children and parenting in vernacular language for general public. She is an invited expert at several programs in schools, colleges and community on various aspects of mental health and how to stay positive. She has received several awards at National Conferences and has also received Atharva Women Achiever’s Award 2024 for Outstanding Contribution in Health & Medical sciences. She has been the Editor of Annals of Indian Psychiatry with more than 100 national and international journals. She has served as the Chair on various Committees of the Indian Psychiatric Society and Indian Psychiatric Society Western Zonal Branch. She devised Saksham Mental Wellness App for the public.

Dr. Shraddha More

Assistant Professor, General Medicine

Dr. Shraddha More is an Assistant Professor in General Medicine at Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital. She's a hardcore bedside physician, who believes in teaching to her students through unconventional ways. Along with being a passionate doctor with a knack for teaching, she's a micromanager, who gets unbelievable things done within her 24 hour schdeule. She is best known for being the inventor of Medgames, a cool and unique way of learning medicine for the Undergraduates. Through her incredible connect with the Undergraduate students, she not only inspires them to learn medicine in a unique fashion but also to live their life to the fullest.

Harsh Gupta

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer Harsh Gupta is the founder of luxury wear brand “HARSH HARSH” which has earned popularity amongst his clients for its glamorous, chic and classic styles. Harsh Gupta is a recipient of Gold medal in Design by then President of India Dr Abdul Kalam in the year 2005 at NIFT convocation ceremony, and has been listed by Vogue India magazine (year 2015 issue) as one of the top 20 most promising creative design-forces to watch out for. He believes, his brand & work is a testament of his loyal-clientele’s love. Today his brand is worn across the globe and is endorsed by illustrious list of bollywood stalwarts like Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Madhuri Dixit Meera Kapoor, Tabu and many more. His brand is size, shape and age inclusive that follows his core design philosophy of “Inclusivity to be celebrated”

Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair (Retd)

Lieutenant Commander (Retd), Long Distance Runner

Lt. Cdr Bijay Nair (retd), a commissioned Naval Officer from Naval Academy, has served 10 years serving as a Lieutenant Commander, with many medals and accolades. He has been a part of Operation Talwar in 1999 (famously known as the Operation Vijay or Kargil War) and was awarded Ops Vijay Star and Vijay Medal. He is a passionate Ultra distance runner and finisher of prestigious Comrades Marathon (89km) in year 2019 and 2023 in South Africa. Further, he has won 40+ Full marathons and 120+ Half marathons. He is founder of NavRun and 7 Island Run. Currently, he works as an Associate President, National Ship Classification Society in their Promoted Organisation and Heads Quality, Compliance and Audits. He is Postgraduate in Marine Engineering and Weapon Controls from the Navy, an MBA from JBIMS and a Defense Program from NMIMS. He is also a Fit India Ambassador appointed by Ministry of youth and sports.

Prof. Vinita Puri

Professor and Head, Plastic Surgery and Burns

Prof. Vinita Puri is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at Seth GSMC & KEMH. She has been honored with the Acharya Sushruta Award in Dec 2022 for extraordinary work in field of medical science, Mrs. Phoolan Devi Gupta- NABI Lifetime achievement Award for Outstanding Work in Burns 2020-2021, Donald R. Laub Humanitarian Award 2016 by ReSurge International. She has been a recipient of the Kilner award and the N H Antia award of Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI). She was awarded the Safdarjung Professorship 2016-17 by National Academy of Burn India (NABI), was also Visiting Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford in 2015 and the APSI visiting Professor of Plastic Surgery for the year 2013-2014. She was Editor of the Indian Journal of Burns from 2011-17 and Volume Editor of the 5th Volume of Agrawal’s Textbook of Plastic Surgery. She has many publications in international and national books and journals.

Sparsh Khandelwal

Entrepreneur

Sparsh Khandelwal, a first generation entrepreneur, and an active orator, stands at the helm of India's fastest growing B2B SaaS flex workspace platform. Armed with CS degree, he started his first venture called Cubes at the age of 19in space modular architecture. In his formative years, Sparsh had a visionary epiphany. He pursued this vision by narrowing down his focus on a nested loop fashion, which is also reflected in Stylework's logo. However, sparsh's vision extended beyond mere connectivity. Through his relentless pursuit, the 30 under 30 founder propelled Stylework to the forefront of the industry. Today, Stylework is known as India's leading coworking space aggregator platform, driving transformative change and inspiring a new era of work dynamics. Sparsh has also been awarded as the 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' for 2020-2021.