TEDxBITBangalore

Speakers

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• Dr. Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam

  Architect, Samsung R&D

  From Tamil Nadu to the cutting-edge labs of South Korea, Dr. Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam has mastered the impossible. As a Software Architect at Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore, a leading AI-wireless researcher, author, owner of 145+ patents and a PhD holder, he delivered blazing 1 Gbps speeds to millions of Indian phones through his groundbreaking Giga-LTE technology Discover how the right questions, deep knowledge, and powerful ideas helped him stand out in the AI era and create breakthrough technologies.

• Dr. Sharan Srinivasan

  Neurosurgeon

  Dr. Sharan Srinivasan is a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in functional neurosurgery, neuro-modulation, and neurorehabilitation. A graduate of Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute and Karnataka’s first DNB Neurosurgery candidate, he has performed over 8,000 major brain and spine surgeries. Internationally recognized for performing dystonia surgery while the patient played guitar, his work also explores the use of AI and AR/VR technologies in neuroscience and rehabilitation.

• Jimmy Xavier

  Radio Jockey

  With over two decades in radio, Jimmy Xavier has built a career around stories, conversations, and human connection. Known for his, engaging presence, and thoughtful approach to communication, he has connected with audiences across both radio and podcasting through conversations that go beyond the surface. Through years behind the microphone, Jimmy has developed a unique perspective on creativity, curiosity, and the way powerful ideas take shape. Now, he explores the anatomy of an idea and what transforms an ordinary thought into something unforgettable.

• Kirti Chalam

  AI Strategist | Endurance Athlete

  Kirti Chalam, is an AI strategist, mountaineer, cyclist, swimmer, and a proud mother. She is living proof that it’s never too late to chase bold dreams, no matter your age or background. At a stage when most people settle into routine life, Kirti embarked on an extraordinary journey into endurance sports. Join us as she shares her inspiring story of courage, resilience, and breaking barriers, a powerful reminder that adventure and growth have no expiry date.

• Prashant Issar

  Restaurateur

  Prashant Issar is an entrepreneur and restaurateur known for founding Ishara, a restaurant chain built around inclusive employment and human connection. Through Ishara, he has created opportunities for people who are hard of hearing or hard of speaking, redefining hospitality with empathy and purpose. His work goes beyond food and business, highlighting how accessibility and dignity can be integrated into everyday experiences. Prashant’s vision demonstrates how socially conscious entrepreneurship can create meaningful impact while building a successful and widely appreciated brand.

• Prateek Sharma

  Entrepreneur

  From turning a childhood passion into a movement beneath the stars, Prateek Sharma has been at the forefront of astro-tourism in Ranthambore. Through dark-sky advocacy, astrophotography, STEM outreach, and collaborations with government initiatives, he's helping people reconnect with a night sky slowly fading beneath artificial light. Featured by renowned platforms like National Geographic and Travelers, his work reminds us that sometimes, all it takes is looking up.

• Samriddhi Vij

  Geopolitical Analyst

  Samriddhi Vij is a geopolitical analyst, economist, and author specializing in Middle East affairs and global diplomacy. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, she currently serves as an Associate Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation Middle East. Through her research, public speaking, and digital platforms, she is widely recognized for making complex global issues accessible, engaging, and relevant to modern audiences.

• Sangeetha Kadur

  Wildlife Illustrator

  There are those who tell stories in words, but only a few who tells them through the wild. Wildlife artist and conservation storyteller, Sangeetha, has spent years bringing nature closer to home with illustrations, field observations and stories that make people stop and look closer. Her work is motivated by curiosity, patience and a quiet love of the natural world. She doesn't just create art, she creates connection, reminding us that the forests, the animals, the ecosystems that surround us are not distant realities but living stories we are a part of. Sangeetha Kadur at TEDxBITBangalore offers a perspective where creativity and conservation converge in the most beautiful way possible.

• Sohan Rai

  Tech Content Creator

  Known for turning curiosity into creation, Sohan Rai built Zikiguy, a platform dedicated to experimentation, rapid execution, and unconventional thinking. From robotics and filmmaking to aeromodelling and creative media, he has spent years exploring diverse fields and transforming each experience into something bigger than the last. By embracing chaos instead of resisting it, Sohan built a career around the very trait people once called a weakness. Join him as he shares his journey of creativity, consistency, and building beyond conventional paths.