Theme: Navigating Uncharted Waters

In the spirit of intrepid sailors embarking on uncharted waters, TEDx MNNIT proudly unveils its grand theme: Navigating Uncharted Waters. Just as these valiant explorers faced relentless seas, we too must venture into the unknown, confronting unprecedented threats to emerge triumphant. Our event cherishes the ethos of exploration, pushing conventional boundaries, and redefining the limits of human potential. Join us in celebrating the audacity to tread unexplored territories as we welcome esteemed personalities who've defied the odds and triumphed against all challenges. Let's embark on this extraordinary journey together, embracing the thrill of the unknown and emerging stronger than ever before.

Institute Seminar Hall
MNNIT, Allahabad
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 211004
India

Anshul Rustaggi

Founder and Metaverse Expert

Meet Anshul Rustaggi, a trailblazer in the world of virtual gaming and blockchain technology. He is the genius mind behind ZionVerse, a groundbreaking decentralised metaverse gaming system that’s redefining the gaming experience. With a journey in blockchain dating back to 2011, Anshul has been at the vanguard of innovation, exploring the possibilities of combining blockchain tech with his gaming enthusiasm. Beyond the world of gaming, he is a strong supporter of Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Decentralised Finance (DeFi). As an active NFT investor, he believes that this is the future of investing and is happy to share his thoughts. TEDx MNNIT welcomes Anshul Rustaggi, a visionary, a gamer, and a TEDx speaker who’s about to ignite the stage with his ideas and experiences on 19th November. See you all there!

Dr. Mohit Gupta

Author and Professor of Cardiology

Dr. Mohit Gupta, an illustrious Intervention Cardiologist hailing from Delhi, born in 1974. With a strong academic foundation from the University College of Medical Science and further specialization from Maulana Azad Medical College, he has earned over 18 gold medals and 5 silver medals during his remarkable medical career. With a portfolio of over 150 publications, Dr. Gupta has received numerous national and state-level awards, including the National Best Innovation award in Cardiology (2021) and the Eminent Teacher Award by the Delhi Medical Association (2022).

Dr. Vijender Chauhan

Associate Professor and Public Speaker

Mr. Vijender Chauhan, the recipient of the Bharatendu Harishchandra Award, is a renowned personality in the field of civil services and public speaking. Countless dedicated minds follow his teachings through his mock interviews at Drishti IAS coaching center or through his social media handles. He also goes by the name Masijeevi and is an accomplished interviewer, communicator, and personality evaluator, advocating the importance of soft skills for personality development.

Geetika Mehta

Co Founder and COO at Atypical Advantage

Geetika Mehta, Co-founder & COO at Atypical Advantage, a start up that secured 30 lacs on Shark Tank. Navigating a journey from an engineering degree at MNNIT Allahabad to an MBA at IIM Bangalore, she holds 13+ years of experience in engineering and leadership roles across India and the States. Her story takes an even more inspiring turn as she embraces the profound joy of giving back to the community. Leaving a lucrative job in the US, Geetika returned to India with a mission to contribute significantly to society and nation-building.

Lt Cdr Pravin Tulpule

Naval Veteran and Medical Clown

Lt Cdr Pravin Tulpule, a Pune University alumnus, honourably served the nation as a Naval officer for 17 years before meeting a terminally ill child in the year 2000, who wished to meet a Joker from a circus. This served as a pivot point in the life of this President’s Gold Medalist and he decided to opt for early retirement, sacrificing his lifelong pension and medical benefits, to take up the role of Happy Uncle - a clown with a mission to ease the stress and agony of cancer patients, senior citizens and orphans. Apart from dedicating more than 22 years to mitigating the stress of innumerable patients, parents, doctors and nurses in hospitals and hospices, Mr Tulpule also visits schools, colleges and corporate offices for stress-busting, raising awareness about social/environmental issues, tackling superstitions and developing a scientific temper amongst students.