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Thapar University Auditorium
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Bhadson Road, Adarsh Nagar
Patiala, Punjab, 147004
India

Ankita Sood

Public Speaker and Writer

A creative writer by profession and a storyteller by passion, Ankita Sood has been in the entertainment industry since she was just 19. An influential speaker and a female icon in the field of spoken expression, she believes that communication has the power to change the world. With her heartfelt stories of risk and bravery, she defeats the gender stereotypes along the way and proves that struggles are meant to be overcome.

Divya Gupta

CEO Momzjoy

Divya Gupta, the co-founder of ‘MOMZJOY’ is an avid entrepreneur. Being a computer science graduate from TIET, Patiala, she forced her fortunes to give up a well settled job and pursue her ambition of providing a platform for expecting and new mothers to ‘Own Their Confidence’ via innovative and soft fabrics that would help them boost their self-confidence. She managed a full-time start-up with her family duties as a wife, and is thus, an inspiration to working women all around the globe.

Eshan Hilal

Artist and First Male Belly Dancer of India

Confines are for boxes, not humans. Eshan Hilal, India's first male belly dancer, stands testament to this fact. Having faced discrimination most of his life, his rise from the rubble is truly inspiring. He walked the 2017 NIFT runway and has given numerous performances across the country. He has changed the way people talked about art, gender and talent.

MJ 5

Professional Dance Crew, Guinness Book of World Record holder for 26 different variations of moonwalk

Team MJ5 is an all male dance crew best known for their unique dance style, inspired by Michael Jackson. They are world record holders for 26 variations of moonwalk and were named Moonwalk Magicians. From being the ultimate winners of India's Dancing Superstar 2013 to choreographing songs for many Bollywood stars, their journey is an inspiration. Inspite of being the top dance group of the country at present, these boys have kept themselves stuck to their roots and aspire to start their own dancing academy in the coming years to teach the needy for free.

Priyanka Karunakaran

Super model and Actor, Featured Kingfisher calender model 2018

Priyanka Karunakaran is an acclaimed model and an Indian classical dancer from Mumbai. She has modelled for some top brands and designers, has been featured in the notable Kingfisher calendar in 2018 and has appeared in various TV commercials for brands like Jabong, Nykaa, Ford, Garnier, Bhima jewellers to name a few.

Sanjeev Seth

CEO India Power Corporation Limited

Revolutionising industries, turning hefty profits and producing clean energy are all a day's work for Sanjeev Seth, CEO of IPCL. Curating and mitigating green ways of power supply are a result of smart business and superior intellect, making him a frontrunner in the energy production sector.