Theme: AAKHYAN

Aakhyan—Stories That Shapes Us
a theme that breathes life into untold stories, where reality dissolves into myth, and every voice shapes a new legend. This TEDxAAFT journey invites you to step into a realm where ideas transcend time, blurring the line between history and imagination.

AAFT
Noida Film City, Uttar Pradesh, India
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301
India

Bhushan Garware

AI Consultant at Google

Bhushan Garware, Ph.D., is an AI Consultant at Google with a distinguished background in data science and cloud migration. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Data Scientist at Persistent Systems, where he led the Deep Vision Group for Medical Imaging, focusing on digital healthcare solutions.

Dahekk Official

Singer & Poet

Dahekk is a singer and poet based in Mumbai, India. He is known for his soulful performances and expressive lyrics, often blending Sufi influences into his music. Active on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) since 2010, Dahekk has built a following through his live shows and heartfelt themes, such as resilience and hope in the face of challenges like illness

Kena Shree

Storyteller | Author | Spoken Word Artist

Kena Shree is an accomplished storyteller, celebrated writer, spoken word artist, and sought-after speaker. With her versatile expertise, she has made a significant impact across corporate and literary spheres, earning accolades and recognition along the way.

Kompal Matta Kapoor

Content Creator | Fashion & Lifestyle

Kompal Matta Kapoor is an Indian fashion influencer and stylist known for her contributions to the fashion and lifestyle sectors. She began her academic journey in commerce, focusing on economics, but later pursued her passion for fashion by obtaining a degree in Fashion Styling from Pearl Academy in Delhi.

Mukul Chhabra

Founder & CEO of ScrapUncle

Mukul Chhabra is the Founder and CEO of ScrapUncle, an on-demand recycling platform that facilitates hassle-free doorstep pickups for various recyclable materials, including paper, metals, plastics, and electronic waste. He graduated with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) in 2020.

Samriddhi Uniyal

Animation Film Design Student | Artist & Storyteller

Samriddhi Uniyal is a fourth-year Animation Film Design student at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. With a passion for storytelling, movement, and character design, she combines strong artistic skills with a keen eye for visual narrative. Samriddhi has conducted masterclasses on sketching and storytelling and previously worked with Amura Health, exploring design applications in the wellness space. She ranked 13th in NID 2020 (B.Des) and 51st in NIFT 2020, reflecting her dedication and talent in the design field. Outside of academics, she shares her creative journey through art and lifestyle content on Instagram.

Vegaas Singh

bodybuilder, fitness coach, and public speaker with a background in medicine

Vegaas Singh is a natural bodybuilder, fitness model, and coach, known for his bodybuilding achievements and experiences, including multiple national bodybuilding championships in China and his work as a basketball and athletics coach. He is also a sponsored athlete and has experience in fitness modeling and recreation.