TEDxSunbeam Lahartara Youth

Speakers

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• Mr. Homith Bakshi

  Sr. Communications Manager, Linkedin Homith Bakshi is a seasoned communications professional with over a decade of experience in media and communications. Bakshi's expertise includes executive communications, stakeholder engagement, integrated PR strategies, and data-driven storytelling. Current Role and Focus Bakshi currently holds the title of Senior Communications Manager at LinkedIn, a role he started in October 2025 in Mumbai. He previously served as a Corporate Communications Manager at LinkedIn from January 2022 to October 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.His current focus is on Communications Strategy and Writing. While at LinkedIn, Bakshi has specialized in public relations and data storytelling. He has driven high-impact campaigns, such as leading LinkedIn's "Back to Basics" campaign—an India-first initiative that grew into a playbook for APAC markets—and building thought leadership on local workforce trends. His work involves securing media opportunities, transforming executive profiles into high-engagement platforms, and helping position brands and leaders as authorities on AI, workforce transformation, and tech innovation.

• Mr. Keshav Gupta

  Founder, The Dais | Global SDG Advocate A changemaker with a vision beyond borders, Mr. Keshav Gupta embodies the spirit of youth leadership and global citizenship. As the Founder of The Dais, he is on a mission to transform awareness into action, empowering young people to reimagine a sustainable and equitable world through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A recipient of the Global Green Schools Award at the UNGA Climate Action Week in New York City and the REX Karmaveer Chakra Award conferred in association with the United Nations, Mr. Gupta has emerged as a leading voice for inclusive global policy and education reform. He has mentored and advised Model UN programs at leading institutions such as IIT Delhi, IIM Bangalore, the Government of Delhi, and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, inspiring students to engage with real-world diplomacy and civic responsibility. On the global front, his collaborations span France, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, and Afghanistan, alongside partnerships with UNDP, UNESCO, NITI Aayog, Stanford University, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, and the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. An alumnus of DPS R.K. Puram, Hans Raj College, and the University of Delhi, Mr. Gupta continues to light the way for youth leaders worldwide — reminding us that sustainable change begins when courage meets compassion.

• Mr. Sushil Reddy

  Energy Engineer, Sustainability Advocate & Founder – The SunPedal Ride

  An engineer by education and an environmentalist by conviction, Mr. Sushil Reddy is on an extraordinary journey, quite literally — to spread the light of sustainability across the world.As the Founder of The SunPedal Ride, he has cycled and driven across thousands of kilometres to ignite conversations on clean energy and electric mobility. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and HEC Paris, where he earned his Master’s in Sustainability and Social Innovation, Mr. Reddy masterfully fuses engineering with empathy, science with social purpose.He holds a Guinness World Record for the longest journey on a solar-powered electric bicycle in India (2016) and an India Book of Records title for the longest electric car journey by an individual. His incredible 8,850 km journey along India’s Golden Quadrilateral wasn’t just a test of endurance — it was a statement of faith in renewable energy and human resolve.

• Mr. Tejas Kumar Jain

  A visionary entrepreneur, ISB Hyderabad ivi Valedictorian, IAF Young Entrepreneur Awardee, and TEDx Speaker, Mr. Tejas K. Jain is redefining how young minds perceive opportunity. Through the MU20 School of Opportunity, he has empowered over 50,000 students globally, fostering innovation, leadership, and real-world learning. From organizing Asia’s biggest high school career summit to collaborating with Harvard, Oxford, and Startup India, his initiatives are shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

• Mr. Vishal Kumar

  A visionary leader with a heart rooted in sustainability, Mr. Vishal Kumar stands at the forefront of India’s waste management revolution. As the CEO of Waste Warriors Society, a decade-old non-profit creating systemic change in the Indian Himalayan Region, he has transformed environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation and empowerment.An alumnus of IIT (BHU), Varanasi, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Materials Science and Technology, Mr. Kumar brings over eight years of expertise in sustainability and waste management. His leadership has seen Waste Warriors grow fourfold in both scale and impact between 2020 and 2024 — a testament to his belief in purposeful action and collaborative change.His efforts led the organisation to international acclaim, including the Keeling Curve Prize 2023, which honours global pioneers combatting climate change. Prior to his current role, he worked with Saahas, shaping state-level waste policies and spearheading Renew Oceans in India, an initiative tackling ocean plastic pollution. Through every milestone, Mr. Vishal Kumar has proven that true leadership is not just about managing waste — but about reimagining our relationship with the planet.

• Ms. Urvashi Mohinani

  Assistant Professor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam Grace, intellect, and creativity converge in Ms. Urvashi Mohinani — an artist-scholar who bridges the sacred rhythms of tradition with the expressive pulse of contemporary movement. A Bharatanatyam practitioner, contemporary dancer, researcher, and educator, she brings a rare depth to the world of Indian performing arts. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, Ms. Mohinani mentors aspiring performers and curates interdisciplinary programs that celebrate the evolving language of dance. A certified Dance and Movement Therapist, she believes in the transformative power of movement to heal, connect, and express. Her creative repertoire includes three original productions — Milaap, Darpana, and Sati Daha — each exploring the delicate interplay between heritage, identity, and contemporary thought. She has performed on acclaimed national and international stages, including as a TEDx performer, leaving audiences enthralled by her poise and purpose. As a researcher, she contributes to academic journals, book chapters, and international conferences, weaving a dialogue between art, scholarship, and well-being. For Ms. Mohinani, dance is not merely performance — it is a form of storytelling, reflection, and quiet revolution.