Theme: Winds of change

Sometimes in the Winds of Change, we find our true direction

At TEDxGodaPark we showcase an electric mix of engaging speakers talking about Ideas that are big and powerful.

From latest technology and Cutting edge science to beautiful artwork and psychology, our speakers think grand, they predict and shape the future of technology, creating and implementing ingenious solutions, and innovating in technology, business, science, design and arts.

Our speakers are diverse, they are people who have something remarkable to share in a remarkable way. Our TEDx event also aims at giving a platform to Ideas, that are impactful but would otherwise not have a stage.

We aim towards being one of the most innovative TEDx events in the world.

At our first TEDx event on 17th September 2017, we plan to have Explorers, storytellers, photographers, scientific pioneers, visionaries and provocateurs from our local community and all parts of the globe.

We believe in creating a powerful and informed community dedicated to lifelong learning. By conducting TEDx events, we wish to push our community towards a brighter future.

The Grand Ballroom
4th Floor, City Center Mall
Untawadi
Nashik, Maharashtra, 422009
India

Anant Tambade

Anant Tambade, is a User Experience designer with more than 15 years of global experience in various fields of design and usability. He has worked in the past with Tata Consultancy Services, Human Factors International, Samsonite and LG electronics. Currently, he is Director, Amdocs Design at Amdocs in India. He has a keen interest in exploring the impact of design on the masses and how it can bring value to businesses.

Anuj Kale

Anuj Kale is an Architect and Urban Designer based in Nashik. He has been working as a web comic artist for the past 3 years and has been making Web-Comics about Architecture, Sustainability and Urban Design to create awareness about the particular field.

Gauri Sawant

Born as Ganesh Suresh Sawant, she was born and raised in a conservative family in Pune. At a very early age of 9, after her mother's demise, Gauri realised that she is different from others. Gauri promotes safe sex and provides counselling to transgenders from the Mumbai suburbs. She is also the petitioner of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) judgement that was passed in 2013. Three years after the Supreme Court recognised transgenders as a third gender, her community is still striving for basic civic rights.

Greeshma Unnikrishnan

Greeshma is a Bachelor of engineering from the Waljat college of applied science, Muscat. She is a Master of Technology from IIT Bombay. She also interned at Institute of health sciences, Sultanate of Oman. While her peers were drifting into IT and Managerial jobs, Greeshma was doggedly determined to use her knowledge for the good of society. Greeshma aims at creating a Strong network of microscope users, with sharing of images and expertise, smart microscopes that will relieve pathologists of mundane tasks and perform basic tests automatically, telepathology which brings the expertise of pathologists across the world to even the remotest villages.

Mahesh Zagade

Mr Mahesh Zagade has led a wonderful and enriching journey of of 37 years in Government and with a multinational company. He has gathered insights into diverse subjects ranging from research and development, Public & Corporate Administration, Revenue, Agriculture, Rural Development, Urbanization and Urban Development, Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation, Sustainability & Environment Protection, Education, Medicines, Health Sector, Food, Water and Soil Conservation, Agri-processing, Finance, Transport etc to name a few. Apart from this, it has been a passion for him to motivate young minds through series of lectures on futuristic innovations, confidence building, disruptive Innovations, general motivation for success and happiness and plethora of other subjects.

Mohammed Dilawar

Mohammed Dilawar is a name that has become synonymous with sparrow conservation, he has done some phenomenal work in the field of conservation. He started sparrow conservation 10 years ago while he was teaching in a college. Starting out as a volunteer at the grassroots level conducting surveys and creating awareness about conservation. He joined the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) project in 2006, and started the project "Safeguarding Key IBA sites of India". He headed the Project "Decline of House Sparrows in the Urban Sub-Habitats of India" and worked on the report submitted to the MoEF on "Impacts of Cell Phone Towers on Wildlife and Bees". He is presently working on the Common Bird Monitoring of India Program which will help in the monitoring 18 common bird species of India.

Nipa Asharam

After having worked for some of the most renowned global companies such as Ogilvy Mather, Times of India and STAR India Pvt. Ltd. for the last 15 years, Nipa Asharam decided to follow her purpose - as a certified life, health and results coach. Her love to unfold human emotional layers led to her passion to shape lives. As a full time practicing life coach, corporate mentor and women's empowerment Activist – Nipa is attempting to build a platform for wellness and entrepreneurs in India through journalism and focused consultancy.

Pooja Joshi Samant

Pooja is a French literature graduate with major in psychotherapy. She works with underprivileged kids from municipal schools with learning disabilities. She feels that there is a need for change in the ecosystem of municipal schools, to make them more Inclusive.

Rahul Vinchurkar

Rahul Vinchurkar is a self-taught educator. He lost the function in his lower body at the tender age of 10, making it impossible for him to go to school due to his physical and financial conditions. He started reading books at home, taught himself English, and now teaches hundreds of underprivileged children.

Snehal Tambulwadikar

A Freelance art writer, an Art critic and Art historian, Snehal Tambulwadikar-Khedkar, is currently working as a Visiting Faculty of Art History and Aesthetics at J. J. School of Arts, Mumbai, and as a Program Coordinator at Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation, Mumbai. Presently in India, Snehal is working on a project named Heritage Tours with the objective to create awareness and respect for the heritage of arts and culture in different parts of the country.