Theme: Prisms of Perception

In the 5th Edition of TEDxIITPatna, we proudly present a platform for thought-provoking discourse centred around the theme “Prisms of Perception” with an unwavering mission to challenge conventional norms, explore uncharted territories, and question deep-seated assumptions. Our event catalyses transformative ideas, embodying the innate human inclination to venture into unexplored frontiers, sparking conversations that resonate with the very essence of our collective yearning for knowledge and exploration.

Central Lecture Hall
CLH, IIT Patna, Bihta, Patna, Bihar, India
Patna, Bihar, 801106
India

Anish Malpani

Anish Malpani is a social entrepreneur and a spoken word artist who is the founder of Ashaya, a start-up that transforms multi- layered plastic waste into high-quality products. He left his lucrative job in the US and returned to India to work with waste pickers for a social cause. He has a ВВА degree from the University of Texas and has over 9 years of experience in finance, operations, data and the social impact space across three continents. He launched Ashaya in 2021 and developed a patent-pending technology to extract materials from multi-layered plastic waste, such as chips packets.

Deepti Asthana

Deepti Asthana is an independent photographer, film-maker, educator and National Geographic Explorer. Her work focuses on gender and environmental issues in traditional societies of India. Her keen interest in slow and long form documentary photography allows her in-depth access into the lives of the people she photographs. Deepti’s work is both tender and strong, bringing in the emotional and social balance required to tell the truest version of these hard-hitting experiences. In the year 2020, Deepti was awarded by World Press Photo under their Global Talent 6*6 program. Deepti is currently documenting the water crisis in Western Himalayas and how it impacts the lives of young women. Her project is supported by The National Geographic Society.

Shikhar Goel

Shikhar Goel is the Chief Technology Officer of GeeksforGeeks, one of the largest online platforms for computer science students and coding enthusiasts. A self-taught programmer, Shikhar's passion for technology led him to join GeeksforGeeks in 2016. Shikhar advocates for democratizing technical education and empowering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. His TED talk explores his journey of discovering technology and its potential to bridge social gaps and empower society as a whole.

Shradha Khapra

Shradha Khapra is a young and popular educator, content creator, coding teacher, Youtuber, and social media star from Haryana, India. She is known for being one of the best coding educators in the country. She left her job at Microsoft to help Indian students learn to code. She joined Microsoft as a full-time employee in Hyderabad but later quit her job to pursue her passion for teaching coding. She collaborated with Aman Dhattarwal and started giving online coding classes on YouTube and other platforms. She is also an entrepreneur and runs her own company called Apna College, which provides online courses and guidance for engineering students.

Shreyasi Singh

Shreyasi Singh is an Indian shooter and politician. She competes in the double trap event. She won a gold medal in the Shooting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia - Women's double trap and a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. In 2020, she joined India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and is a Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly from Jamui constituency.