Theme: Ad Astra Per Aspera

TEDx PURC Ludhiana is the maiden TEDx event being organized as an university event by Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana.
The aim of the event is to uncover new ideas and to share the latest research in the local area to spark conversation and to promote food for thought in the community at the grassroot level.

Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan Mini Auditorium
Guru Nanak Bhawan C/o Shri Guru Nanak Dev Quin Centenary Celebration Committee Adjoining Mini Secretariat, Bharat Nagar Chowk, Ludhiana - 141001
Ludhiana, Punjab, 141001
India

Adv. Suvir Sidhu

Advocate

Chairman of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana

Dr. Shobha Koser

Indian Classical Dancer

Shobha Koser is an Indian Kathak dancer, writer and teacher. Koser hails from the Jaipur Gharana and is the proud recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Dr. Vijendra Singh Chauhan

Assistant Professor

He is an associate professor of Hindi at DU. He is an educator and a member of the mock interview panel at Drishti IAS.

Mr. Anmol Kwatra

Social Worker

Youth icon of Punjab and a dedicated social worker

Mr. Manish Gupta

ISRO Scientist

He is an ISRO Scientist, who was a part of the team of both moon missions of India, Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3.

Mr. Vivek Atray

Former IAS Officer & Motivational Speaker

Vivek Atray is an ex-IAS and a motivational speaker. He’s also a UPSC mentor. He is the author of four books, a columnist and a visiting professor.

Ms. Shubhkiranpal Kaur Brar

Rally Racer

She made her debut as navigator in INRC 2016 where she was navigator for Dr Bani Yadav. She has accrued lots of experience in cross-country events over the years. She takes decisions quickly, backed by knowledge and experience. She was part of a 2019 Mahindra Expedition to Leh-Ladakh under guidance of rally veteran Hari Singh, which taught her how to drive in snow conditions.

Mx. Dhananjay Chauhan

Transgender Social Activist

They are a transgender activist from Chandigarh. They are also the President of Saksham Prakriti Welfare Society Chandigarh and a member of Chandigarh Transgender Welfare Board.