TEDxIITHyderabad

Speakers

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• Adaa Khan

  Actor & Performer

  Widely recognized for her leading roles in Indian television series like Naagin and Amrit Manthan, Adaa Khan has built a career defined by versatility. At TEDxIITHyderabad, she shares her journey of navigating the entertainment industry, balancing personal growth with the demands of public identity.

• Dinakara Nagalla

  AI Innovator & Tech Entrepreneur

  Dinakara is a leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence, specifically focusing on its application in transforming global aviation systems. His work explores how invisible layers of technology are quietly reshaping the world's infrastructure and our daily lives

• Dr. P. M. Nair

  Former Director General, NDRF & IPS (Retd)

  A retired Indian Police Service officer with 35 years of service, Dr. P. M. Nair is a renowned expert in anti-human trafficking and disaster management. He served as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and held key positions in the CBI and NHRC. His investigative work into the Nambi Narayanan case, famously depicted in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, highlights his lifelong commitment to truth and justice.

• Hruitvik Ambekar

  International Badminton Player

  Currently ranked among the top badminton players globally, Hruitvik serves as an APAC–ACT Regional Ambassador. His story focuses on the intersection of peak athletic performance and the mental discipline required to excel in high-stakes environments.

• Mihir Ahuja

  Actor + Musician + Performer

  Mihir Ahuja is a rising Indian actor best known for his role as Jughead Jones in Netflix’s The Archies (2023). After debuting in Super 30 (2019), he gained acclaim for his work in major streaming series like Made in Heaven, Bard of Blood, and the film Vijay 69. Beyond acting, he is a trained beatboxer and model.

• Pulkit Kochar

  Comedian + Influencer

  Pulkit Kochar is a popular Indian digital creator, entertainer, and social media personality known for his witty observational comedy and pop-culture sketches. He rose to prominence through his relatable content on Instagram and YouTube, often satirizing everyday Indian situations and Bollywood tropes