Theme: Next is Now

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Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium
14, Hazira Rd, Behind Rajhans Theater, Adajan Gam, Pal Gam
Surat, Gujarat, 395009
India

Anand & Anita Vaidya

Parenting Enthusiasts

Anand & Anita Vaidya have been nature lover, adventure enthusiasts and thoughtful parents. They have lived a life very close to nature and have been involved in various expeditions and explorations. Their mantra to life is to explore to the fullest and enjoy life one day at a time. Their parenting journey has been rewarding and they have been proud parents of two amazingly achiever daughters - Aditi & Anuja.

Anil Bhardwaj

Space Scientist

Prof. Anil Bhardwaj is a Planetary and Space Scientist and is currently serving as the Director of Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) which is a unit of the Department of Space of Government of India. He has been the principal investigator on various experiments on multiple Indian space missions, including the famous Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), and have led experiments on highly celebrated Chandrayaan-3 Lander-Rover Mission and solar mission Aditya-L1.

Anushka Rathod

Finance Creator

Anushka Rathod is India’s first female finance creator, captivating millions with her unique storytelling. Featured in Forbes 30 under 30, she has gained popularity among people for offering solutions on everyday finance. She is a people’s person and has helped several individuals for their personal brands as well as authored some interesting finance books as well.

Barkat Arora

Performing Prodigy

Barkat Arora became an internet sensation when her mother decided to share her dance videos on social media. A passionate performer and prodigy, she believes in the power of expression through dance. At just 8 years of age, Barkat owns the stage and believes that everyone has a dance within them—they just need to discover it.

Divanshu Kumar

Social Innovator

Divanshu is an inventor and serial entrepreneur focused on solving complex social problems through “First Principle Thinking.” He is an inventor who works actively in the water and sanitation space, focusing on reducing pipeline water losses, improving safety in enclosed infrastructure, and eliminating manual scavenging. Divanshu has a passion for creating and supporting entrepreneurs to solve social problems by leveraging technology. He has been the recipient of many awards for his outstanding work.

Dr Bhavin Patel

Ophthalmologist

Dr Bhavin is a doctor who has treated more than 1.5 lac vitero retinal patients. In his journey, he realised the importance of finding one’s purpose of life and started seeking for it. He is a thought provoker and strongly believes in the ‘power of questions’. He is highly inclined towards the community and is an altruistic doctor.

Dr Vinit Banga

Interventional Neurologist

Dr. Vinit Banga’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Despite not receiving formal schooling during his early education, he overcame significant challenges to pursue a career in medicine. He earned his postgraduate degree in medicine (MD) and further specialized with a superspecialization in neurology (DM). His pursuit of excellence continued with advanced training in Stroke and Neurointervention at renowned institutions in Australia and Europe. Dr. Banga is now celebrated as the youngest Interventional Neurologist in the country and the only one to hold dual fellowships in his field. Having worked in some of the most prestigious medical establishments worldwide, he exemplifies dedication and expertise in his domain.

Jecky Khelaiya and Natasha's Reverence

Dance Troupe

Natasha has been operating a ballet class in Surat for over five years. Ballet is a style of dancing that tells a story with music but without words. Jecky has been teaching Garba to a lot of students for over two decades now. Garba is a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, India that is performed during the Hindu festival of Navratri. It is a ritualistic dance that is characterized by a circular pattern of movement, singing, and hand clapping.

Jigna Vora

Investigative Journalist

Jigna Vora was an investigative journalist for a large part of her career and was fundamental in unearthing and covering major criminal incidents in India during 2004 to 2011. She was imprisoned in 2011 on murder charges and spent 9 months in jail, eventually got acquitted by the High Court in 2018.

Rahul Jain

Business Coach

Rahul Jain is a Business Coach and Mentor specializing in coaching business owners and their families for over 19 years. He has an in-depth understanding of how businesses operate and the key challenges that prevent them from doubling their profits every year. Rahul advocates a frugal working method and trains people to manage their operations in just one day a week—a technique he has successfully implemented with over 10,000 business owners.

Saurabh Agarwal`

Empowering Farmers

Saurabh Agarwal is an active entrepreneur who has built many businesses across various industries. He diversified and chose the opportunity to build products and empower farmers by making their practices better. He has been doing this for a few years and has helped several farmers achieve increased profits from their produce. Saurabh believes that farming as a practice needs a lot of evolution and innovation in order to make it more sustainable and economically viable for farmers as well as society.

Vaidehi Murthy

Word Citizen

Vaidehi Murthy is a habitual explorer of life, whose journey spans continents and diverse professions, including technology, teaching, writing, and strategy. Driven by an insatiable passion for learning, teaching, and fostering meaningful connections, she has made a profound impact across the globe. From shaping young minds at Ladakh’s renowned eco-school SECMOL to empowering tribal communities in Vietnam, Vaidehi has transitioned from an engineer to a brand strategist with purpose and creativity. A storyteller at heart, she has contributed compelling pieces to Humans of Bombay, spearheaded impactful campaigns at Dunzo, and shared her insights on prestigious platforms. Though her professional path has been nomadic, Vaidehi embraces the philosophy of turning every station into a destination, finding joy and fulfillment in every chapter of her remarkable journey.