Theme: IDEAS Worth Spreading

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Xavier Institute of Engineering
Mahim Causeway, Opposite Raheja Hospital
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400016
India

Aastha Kacha

Architectural Concept developer at Mars Society of Canada | Aspiring Astronaut Trainee at NASA | Philanthropist at V-Nergy

A multi-talented personality, she is a Leading Space Architectural Designer at marssociety.ca, an Aspiring Astronaut Trainee at NASA, a Philanthropist at V-Nergy, Public Speaker, and an enthusiastic Athlete! She has been appreciated for her contributions in the industry with awards like "Global Icon Award as India's youngest icon in Space Architecture", "Lunar Base Award", and other International and National accolades in design. A quote that tries to encapsulate her inspirational personality- “The Universe resides within us and we are capable of achieving a substantial purpose, so we must thrive to inhabit Mars” – Aastha Kacha

Abhinav Agrawal

Product Designer

An excellent Product Designer determined to solve human problems. His sheer passion to design drives him to create experiences that last. Set on the path to being an Engineer, his motivation towards Photoshop and Designing while designing for college events drew him towards being a Product Designer. Currently a successful Sr. Product Designer at Airtel India, he has designed lasting experiences for Times Internet, Genpact and Appinventiv. He is struck by the intention to install design thinking in brands looking to create a digital presence.

Alex Ambrose

Former International Footballer | Assistant Coach to Women's World Cup Team

Former international footballer, played for over 14 years of professional football in india. Currently is a National team Assistant Coach for the Indian under 17 women’s World Cup team, and holds a Asian Football Confederation (A) license certificate as a coach.

Konkana Bakshi

Grooming and Etiquette expert

Former Miss Elegance World, Konkana Bakshi is a well-known face in India. She is trained and licensed to offer the highly sophisticated and advanced business etiquette curriculum, by the prestigious Emily Post Institute, Vermont, USA as well as at the reputed London Image Institute. Founder and Director of the Savoir Faire Academie, Konkana brings to the fore, her well-deserved reputation as the only Indian to have won the ‘Miss Elegance’ title. She is a dedicated humanitarian, actively involved in pertinent philanthropic causes and she’s closely involved with “ Habitat of Humanity”.

Pawni Pandey

Indian Playback Singer

She is a Passionate Indian singer who Started Very Young. She Participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs and Was Adjudged as the 'Best Female Singer' as well as a finalist too. Her Contribution is Widely Known Through a number of songs in Bollywood. Her first major breakthrough came when she sung for the movie Raees as the voice behind the Evergreen Hit 'Laila Main Laila'. She has also been the voice behind hit songs like Sweety Tera Drama from Bareilly Ki Barfi, Sahiba from Phillauri, Bewafa Beauty from Blackmail & many more. Apart from being a playback singer, she is also an independent artist & an entrepreneur who runs her record label "Blue Karma Music". Her independent songs like Khumaar, Meherbaan, Nazdeekiyaan, etc are winning hearts across the world.

Vijay Vikram Singh

Actor | Voice-Over Artist

A Voice-Over Artist and an Actor. Started his Voiceover career with Dance India Dance. He is the Narrator's voice behind the famous Indian Reality Show BIGG BOSS. An MBA by qualification, he has made his acting debut with THE FAMILY MAN in 2019 with Manoj Bajpayee and has acted in various other shows like Mirzapur 2 and Breathe 2. He has also worked in many plays including playing Chanakya in an English Play titled "ALEXANDER VS CHANAKYA".