TEDxVIIT 2019 - Press Play
The theme for the first TEDxVIIT was "Press Play" which encourages taking action, learning from failures and setbacks, and excelling through hardships. It urges not to quit or take a break but to hit out of the park when life throws a curveball.
TEDxVIIT was a successful event held on March 25, 2019, thanks to the hardworking team, excellent speakers, and a receptive audience. The team secured sponsorship from Phoenix and worked hard to secure the TED license. The event was held at Phoenix Marketcity's Liberty Square and featured speakers from various backgrounds.
Our Speakers
Tanya Khanijow
Travel vlogger and filmmaker, Tanya quit her 9-5 job in order to pursue her passion for traveling. Her videos have her exploring different parts of India and the world, along with practical advice for people who want to follow in her footsteps. Her blog posts not only provide a detailed itinerary for traveling but also elaborate on the logistics involved in travel vlogging.
Her talk gives us an insight into how to deal with the daily fears of leaving our jobs and following our passion and it definitely encourages that creative spirit to be bold and live our lives. Tanya’s talk could be centered around debunking “wanderlust”- she could talk about the practicalities involved in traveling, as well as how to travel to different places in a manner that respects other cultures and communities.
Suswar Ganu
Often, there is a misconception that technology is an end goal- in reality, Suswar Ganu believes that it is more of a means to a goal.
Suswar Ganu, who is currently Director, Technology at Deutsche Bank, is a multifaceted technologist who has worked in the investment banking industry for over 19 years. Throughout his career, he has learned that the best way to work with Information Technology is to experience it, and through his talk, highlights three defining moments of his life and career that help bring perspective to this belief.
Subhash Talekar
Subhash's talk is a hoard of inspiration, talking about the journey of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association to become a tough competition to any six sigma multinational company without the conventional rules of an MNC.
Amninder Sandhu
Food, like a loving touch or a glimpse of divine power, has that ability to comfort. We all have our comfort memories connected to food.
Chef Amninder Sandhu is the pride of India and an inspiration to women around the globe. She stands strong in a male-dominated arena and aims at preserving traditional Indian cuisine.
Dedeepya Reddy
Founder of Chal Rang De and Co-Founder of Fruitbowl Digital, Dedeepya has been one of the driving forces behind the agency’s growth from a small startup to a Social Media Agency of The Year 2017. Her talk centered around how the idea of Inclusion could bring a change in the society we live, with the living example of Asalpha, which was painted with colors of compassion and instilled a sense of responsibility in the community.
Erika Abrams
Erika Abrams, 63, is co-founder of Animal Aid Unlimited, one of India's busiest street animal rescue centers, located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, treating mainly injured or ill cows, donkeys, bulls, and dogs.
Instilling a sense of compassion towards the mute animals and creating an awareness of animals' suffering and their desperate need of our help, Erika believes and has delivered it in the best way possible that enlists paths to ensure a secure future for the animals of our Nation.
Abhishek Mohurlay
Abhishek Mohurley is a global goodwill ambassador, a published author, and an Entrepreneur. This talk focuses on the delicate issue of Naxalism in India. Naxalites have always been on the other side and have never been heard. Here Mr. Abhishek tries to bridge this gap and give a profound message.
Our Performers
Vivek Patil
The finalist of India's Got Talent season 5, Vivek holds expertise in Sand Art, Speed painting and is also India’s Only Light Painter. Narrating an emotional story that moved the audience to tears and highlighting an important social awareness, Vivek's standard was a visual treat and a testimonial to his brilliant talent.
