TEDxOIST

Speakers

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

• Naman Vidhyabhanu

  Tech Mentor

  Backbencher to Builder: How Failed Marksheets Made a Successful Founder • Career influencer and mentor helping students land dream jobs with practical strategies. • Built a strong community of 1M+ followers on Instagram and a growing audience on LinkedIn, sharing hiring updates, internships, and career insights. • Catalysing Dreams & Beyond Pvt Ltd, building more than just a coding school. • Engineer turned entrepreneur, simplifying the journey from college to corporate life. • Has guided thousands in resume building, interview preparation, and off-campus placements. • Actively shares actionable advice to make career growth simple and achievable.

• Pulkit Khandelwal

  StoryTeller

  When Life Gives You Prompts. • A unique comedian and storyteller, known for blending humor with immersive, narrative-driven performances. • Creator of the storytelling special “Baba Suresh”, performed across cities like Delhi, Pune, Indore, and Chandigarh. • His style goes beyond stand-up, delivering relatable stories with humor, emotion, and depth. • Works as an Associate Creative Director at Ogilvy, bringing strong creative storytelling into his performances. • Built a strong digital presence with 170K+ followers on Instagram (@pulkitistic_approach). • Known for turning everyday experiences into memorable, laughter-filled stories.

• Sunny Hindustani

  Singer

  The Journey Behind the Music: From Passion to Profession • Sunny Hindustani is the soulful winner of Indian Idol 11, known for his powerful voice and emotional depth in music. • He is widely recognized for his Sufi and Qawwali style, often drawing comparisons to the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. • Coming from humble beginnings, Sunny’s journey from struggle to success is truly inspiring. • He made his Bollywood debut with “Rom Rom” from The Body, showcasing his talent on a national stage. • Sunny continues to captivate audiences through live performances, music releases, and heartfelt singing. • His story reflects passion, perseverance, and the power of dreams, inspiring millions across the country.

• Swaraj Puri

  Ex-DGP of Madhya Pradesh & Ex-IPS

  Against All Odds: A Story of Determination and Service to the nation • A distinguished IPS officer (1973 batch) who served as the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh. • Played a key role as SP Bhopal during the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, handling one of India’s most critical crises. • Brings vast experience in law enforcement, crisis management, and public administration. • Post-retirement, served as Chairman of MP Private University Regulatory Commission (PURC). • Currently active as an advisor, arbitrator, and independent director, contributing his expertise across sectors. • Holds a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi and an MBA, combining academic excellence with real-world leadership.

• Vikas Choudhary

  Relationship coach & EI Expert

  Relationship coach and emotional intelligence expert, helping individuals build stronger relationships and better life clarity. • Founder of MASTERCOACH, having trained 350+ coaches globally in personal growth and EI. • Built a strong community of 700K+ followers on Instagram, sharing insights on relationships, mindset, and self-development. • Simplifies topics like toxic relationships, emotional awareness, and personal transformation. • A dynamic public speaker, conducting seminars, workshops, and impactful sessions. • Focused on empowering individuals to become more emotionally strong, confident, and self-aware.