TEDxInvictus School Amritsar

Speakers

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• Aatef Bham

  Entrepreneur + Modern Marketer

  Aatef Bham is the visionary Co-founder of Togglehead, a leading independent integrated digital agency in India. Under his guidance, the firm quickly evolved from a 7 member digital strategy agency in early 2012 into a powerful 180+ member, full service powerhouse, now recognized as one of the finest independent agencies in the Indian advertising landscape. A true entrepreneur, Aatef co-founded the agency with two friends while still a 21 year old college student. He was instrumental in transforming Togglehead into a 360 degree digital solutions provider, partnering with over 200 brands, including major names like Tata Steel, L'Oréal India, Reliance Brands, Radisson, De Beers, Brookfield Properties, The House of Anita Dongre, and Everest Spices, to craft their digital narratives.

• Gayathri Sasi

  Model + Emerging Fashion Influencer

  Gayathri Sasi is a model and emerging fashion influencer, born and raised in the small village of Cheriyanad in Kerala. Growing up in a modest middle-class family, she often faced comments about her appearance and limitations, yet those early challenges quietly shaped her resilience. After completing her schooling, she moved to Kochi for her B.Tech degree, where new exposure to creativity and fashion began to reshape her identity. While organizing college events, she discovered her natural sense of style and confidence—igniting a passion she could no longer ignore. Though she initially stepped into the professional field she studied, Gayathri felt a deeper calling. With limited resources but unwavering determination, she auditioned for Miss South India and was crowned Fashion Icon, a moment that transformed her life and opened doors into the world of modeling. Today, she uses her journey to inspire others to rise above doubt, embrace authenticity, and pursue their dreams fearlessly.

• Gowri Bansal

  Parent Speaker + Crusader for Emotional Awareness & Intelligence

  Born and raised in Lucknow, a graduate of Lady Shri Ram College, and now settled in Amritsar, Gowri Bansal is a proud wife and mother of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 10. As a dynamic visionary, she began her career as Regional Business Head (North) with Shiamak Davar, India's premier celebrity choreographer, and later served as Project Head at Cineyug Media & Entertainment—India's leading event management company—spearheading events globally. In 2018, she founded the prestigious FICCI FLO Amritsar Chapter as Founder Chair. Currently, as a passionate Crusader for emotional awareness and intelligence, Gowri conducts "Inside-Out" programs for children, parents, and teachers—embracing each day for self-discovery, growth, and profound impact.

• Harkaran Singh Boparai

  Architect + Entrepreneur

  Harkaran Singh Boparai is the intersection of Love for Sikhi, Ambition, and Poetry. A former high school dropout who launched a tech startup at 16, only to return and top his university as an Architecture Gold Medalist, he is the definition of unconventional success. Today, Harkaran is building a global "House of Brands"—spanning HBS (Architecture offices in Dubai, Delhi, & Amritsar), HARKARANBOPARAI (Fashion), and HB Reality. He is best known for revitalizing historic Sikh Architecture for the 21st Century, treating every restoration as an act of service. Driven by a #PunjabFirst ideology, Harkaran operates on the principles of Sangat and Dasvandh, building businesses that exist to benefit the community. With a mission to build the next TATA-scale legacy of India, he is on a path to prove to the Punjabi youth that spiritualism and massive ambition are not just compatible—they are inseparable.

• Himani Arora

  Parent Speaker + Fashion Designer + Entrepreneur + Philanthropic Couturier

  Himani Arora is a fashion designer, social entrepreneur, and philanthropic couturier who works at the intersection of craft, skill development, and social impact. Founder and Creative Director of Studio by Himani Arora (est. 2010), she leads a purpose-driven fashion practice that blends couture with conscience, empowering artisans through skill centres established in prisons and rural communities. She is the Regional Chair – Fashion & Tex Tech Forum at PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) and has served as Chairperson, FICCI FLO Amritsar (2023–24). Himani is also the force behind Craft Forward, an initiative dedicated to reviving traditional crafts of Punjab and Haryana through contemporary design integration. A former biotechnology lecturer, Himani brings a unique interdisciplinary lens to fashion and social development. Recognised nationally for her leadership and impact, she continues to redefine fashion as a powerful tool for empowerment and change.

• Hiten Noonwal

  Multidisciplinary Artist + Designer + Performer

  Hiten Noonwal is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, performer, and motivational speaker known for blending visual storytelling with fearless self-expression. They hold a BFA from the College of Art and an M.Des from the National Institute of Design (NID), and have worked with leading fashion houses including Ritu Kumar, Raw Mango, and NUN, enriching their design practice with craft, culture, and contemporary identity. With over 500 awards in art and design—including recognition in pattachitra, rangoli, and cosplay—Hiten’s work has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Grazia, Times of India, Hindustan Times, NDTV, and other national platforms. From navigating early struggles in school and society for being “different” to becoming a celebrated creator, Hiten stands as a reminder that authenticity is strength— and that living boldly, without apology, can be its own form of art.

• Karen Sahdev

  Student Speaker

  Karen Sahdev is a diligent and academically focused student who approaches learning with curiosity, consistency, and quiet dedication. She serves as the Model United Nations Captain of her school, contributing to structured discussion, research, and collaborative leadership, and as Peer Mentoring Captain, where she supports a culture of guidance and responsibility. Karen is also the founder of Project Rooh, an initiative dedicated to supporting individuals affected by leprosy through awareness efforts and the provision of essential medical equipment. Her engagement in Model United Nations has been recognized with Best Delegate awards at the Ivy League Model United Nations India and the IB Festival of Hope MUN. She is known for her composed leadership and thoughtful participation.

• Neeru Saini

  Educator + Digital Creator

  Neeru Saini is an educator, currently serving as a Science Mistress at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh. Her approach to teaching transcends the traditional curriculum; she is deeply committed to equipping her students with a fusion of scientific inquiry and the essential life skills she has garnered through her own rich experiences. Beyond her professional life, Neeru is defined by a vibrant energy that she channels into a disciplined commitment to fitness and a passion for dance. An avid adventurer at heart, Neeru seeks spiritual peace and intellectual expansion through travel. Whether navigating open waters by ship or exploring rugged terrains on her motorcycle, she treats every journey as a way to broaden her vision.

• Rabaani Mehra

  Student Speaker

  Rabaani Mehra is the kind of student who treats a 600‑page novel and a thick science textbook with the same dangerous level of enthusiasm. Ever since her first year at Invictus, walking in with the now‑familiar “Rabaani special” two plaits, she has made her presence known with a raised eyebrow, a neatly‑tabbed notebook, and the kind of question that derails the entire lesson—in the best way. Now Deputy Head Girl, a consistent academic high‑scorer, and someone who has represented India for debate at some of the world’s top universities, she remains quiet in most rooms but unapologetically loud about one thing: making sure every Punjabi girl in STEM, and every woman and patient she works with, is heard in spaces that usually speak over them.

• Suman Jalaf

  International Brow Artist + Entrepreneur + Mentor

  Suman Jalaf is a world-renowned, London-based brow artist and founder of Brows by Suman, celebrated for natural, bespoke brow transformations for global celebrities like Kate Moss and Deepika Padukone, blending fine art with precision beauty treatments (microblading, lamination, etc.) in Mayfair and globally, training artists, and hosting the prestigious OSCARS online competition. She's known for creating "fluffy brows" and championing natural beauty, transforming brows into framed, purposeful features.

• Vikram Grewal

  Indian Foreign Services Officer+ Writer-Diplomat

  Vikram Grewal is a writer-diplomat currently serving as Regional Passport Officer Amritsar. He has written 3 books including 'The Initiative', 'Essays PTO' and 'Shark Chutney'. He runs a popular blog titled 'Besan Ka Halwa' and has created multilingual online series '20 Bisous' and 'Moh Maya Mahe' based in France and Seychelles. He loves watching and reviewing films and traveling.