TEDxCITBengaluru

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Ambika J

  Director of AI - Finastra

  Ambika J is a distinguished technologist with over two decades of experience in the tech industry, currently serving as Director of AI and Solution Architect at Finastra, Bengaluru. An Executive MBA graduate from IIM Bangalore, she has previously contributed to global organizations such as Yahoo! and has led the delivery of 300+ product releases across Development, Quality, and Release Engineering. Ambika is also the founder of NextStep – Idea Platform, an initiative that has supported emerging entrepreneurs and was recognized among the Top 50 at the NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore) boot camp. Her expertise spans Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Generative AI. An IEEE Senior Member and part of the IEEE Computer Society Bangalore Chapter, she actively promotes technology leadership and mentors young women through initiatives like the GirlGeeks program. Through her work, leadership, and thought contributions, Ambika continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.

• Dr. Mayank D. Chauhan

  Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist

  Twenty-two years ago, Dr. Mayank D. Chauhan lived through a slipped disc. The setbacks, the doubts, the confusion, and the desperate attempts to get back to life. That journey transformed his dream of becoming a surgeon into becoming someone who could treat it with conservative methods. That experience became his purpose. He went on to study Osteopathy, Sports Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, and Manual Therapy, and today as a Gold Medalist, MPT (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine), he helps patients navigate the same road he once walked, back to the life they love.

• Lt. Gen. C. Bansi Ponnappa

  Former Adjutant General & Deputy Chief, Indian Army

  A former Adjutant General and Deputy Chief of the Indian Army, he brings nearly four decades of service across key operational and strategic roles, including counterinsurgency operations and United Nations missions. Having commanded at every level, he has played key leadership roles during the Galwan crisis, along the LoC in J&K, counter terrorism operations including Manipur. He has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) amongst other awards.

• P.S. Shravan Kumar

  Mural Artist

  P.S. Shravan Kumar holds a Doctorate in Fine Arts with an accomplished career with an outstanding 1,600 awards. He isn't just an ordinary wall artist and entrepreneur; his work transforms the ordinary spaces into powerful visual narratives, beautifully blending creativity, culture and storytelling through wall art across India and the UAE.

• Sabrina Mariah

  Singer

  Sabrina Mariah, a Trainer, Coach and Growth Mindset Evangelist. That's what she is known for, helping people find the right words and communicate with ease. But today, she's doing the opposite. She believes life needs three things - good conversations, good energy and good music and she's bringing all three by letting the music do the talking.

• Sarah Sufi Sheikh

  Stand-Up Comedian

  Sarah Sufi Sheikh is a Bangalore-based comedian who blends sharp observations with playful storytelling across India's top lineups including Late Night Sexy Jokes, Ladies Log, and Queer Rated Comedy with thrilling performances across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa. Opening for international acts, her hilarious perspective beautifully maps the unpredictable, relatable points of our daily lives.

• Sukriti Dua

  Trauma Informed Psychologist and Dance Movement Therapy Facilitator

  Sukriti Dua is an expressive arts and dance/movement therapy practitioner who bridges the gap between psychology and somatic healing, helping individuals decode their inner dialogue and regulate their nervous systems. A trauma informed psychologist with 9+ years of experience, she brings mind-body work to the forefront as a dance movement therapy facilitator, leading "Mentally Yours" by supporting individuals, couples and groups; along with training and supervising mental health practitioners.

• The Last Scene

  Music band

  They don't just play music; they transform raw sound into an electrifying journey of creation and mending. Hailing from MSRIT, The Last Scene is powerhouse squad who collectively blends rhythms with boundless energy to redefine live performances, where every tune is a celebration of culture, connection, and creativity.

• Vinod Naidu

  Founder-Partner, Nustart Ventures

  Vinod Naidu is a seasoned force in sports management and media, with over 25 years of shaping some of India’s most influential sporting narratives. From building powerful brand alliances to managing iconic athletes like Sachin Tendulkar, his journey reflects the unseen strategy behind the spotlight. He has also been instrumental in shaping sponsorships, media rights, and the business of sport across major platforms, including the Indian Premier League (IPL)