Theme: UNKNOWN FRONTIER

Unknown Frontier encourages participants to embark on a journey of exploration, challenging them to rethink existing norms and pursue new possibilities in both their personal and shared experiences. This theme inspires reflection on both individual and societal stories, motivating people to make thoughtful choices and create a better future based on their past experiences. Join us as we discover the pathways embedded in our collective memories and experiences, guiding us toward a hopeful future.

JEPPIAAR UNIVERSITY
RAJIV GANDHI SALAI, JEPPIAAR NAGAR
CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, 600119
India

Dr.Regeena Jeppiaar Murali

Educationalist, Enterpreneur

Dr. Regeena J. Murli is a leading educationalist, industrialist and philanthropist, and as a Chairman & Managing Director, she leads and governs Jeppiaar Group of Institutions which comprises of Jeppiaar Engineering College, Jeppiaar SRR Engineering College, Jeppiaar CBSE School and Jeppiaar Matriculation School.Under her leadership, Jeppiaar Group of Institutions has remarkably changed and is becoming a leader in academic excellence in Technical and Management Education.She received Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in the Field of Education, from President of India.She received EduIcons Award for Best Sports Promotion & Encouragement from Honourable Governor of Tamilnadu, Mr. Banwarilal Purohit.During the 7th Kerala State Business Convention Awards 2018, she received Business Women of the Year Award from Padma Bhushan Dr. A Sivathanu Pillai (ISRO & DRDO Scientist) & Shri. K V Thomas Member of Parliament).

Gayathri Thygarajan

CEO, Kynhood Technologies and Founder of KYN

Gayathri Thyagarajan, CEO, Kynhood Technologies and Founder of KYN – a neighbourhood discovery and connectivity platform, has over two decades of versatile experience in financial services and technology firms in London, New York, Zurich, Singapore and India. She has held senior positions in various verticals like business strategy and leadership, data, technology, operations and finance. As a senior management professional, she has effectively partnered with C-suite leaders. In less than a year of its launch, KYN app has been downloaded by more than 7 lakh people. KYN - is not just fostering communities but is also working towards establishing self-sustaining micro market economies. Some of the major corporates that she has worked for include Standard Chartered Bank, Caltex, Credit Suisse and Phoenix Group.

Kaarthekeyen S

Co Founder/CEO/Producer, Stone Bench Films

An engineering graduate by training, Kaarthekeyen S embarked on a dynamic career journey that ultimately led him to his true passion—film production.With over eight years of experience made a bold transition into the world of cinema. In 2014, he co-founded Stone Bench Films, stepping into the role of CEO and setting the stage for a production house that explored a diverse range of genres—comedy, socio-political thrillers, horror, action dramas, and beyond—continuously pushing creative boundaries. To date, Kaarthekeyen has produced 15 feature films, 4 web series, and 4 anthology films, with individual project values ranging from under a million dollars to $15 million. Through Stone Bench Films, he has introduced six promising directors and numerous skilled technicians, enriching the industry with fresh perspectives and innovative storytelling driven by a vision to take South Indian cinema to a global stage.

Krishna Mcenzie

Founder, Solitude Farm Cafe, Auroville

Krishna’s journey into farming community and sustainability was inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka the founder of “Natural Farming”. Krishna started Solitude Farm at Auroville in 1996, making it a centre for natural farming and permaculture, creating a food forest with over two hundred edible plants. With a hugely successful °farm-to plate° restaurant, Solitude Farm has become an example of valuing local foods and exploring cultural nutritional heritage, feeding and teaching people from far and wide. Krishna maintains that nature has no concept, opinions, belief etc. Mother nature is benevolent and has so much to share. Our incredible cultures have emerged with language, arts, music, architecture and philosophy due to the simple fact that societies had access to foods that grew around them easily.

Major General M Indrabalan

Former Chief of Staff at HQ Dakshin Bharat Area

Maj Gen M Indrabalan retired as former Chief of Staff at HQ Dakshin Bharat Area, has a distinguished military career spanning 37 years. The General officer was active in Kargil War 1999, counter insurgency operations in J&K, High Alititude area of Ladhak, Thar deserts of Rajasthan and moutains of of NE regions and jungles of Africa. He holds BSc, B.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and an M.Phil degree and is alumnus of the National Defence Academy Kadakvasala and IIT Kharagpur. He is ardent sportsman and adventure lover, and was a member of an around the world off shore sailing expedition in 1989. In his new avatar, he is a social entrepreneur, tech developer, start-up investor, theatre curator and motivational speaker. Currently, as Chairman Aeronero Solutions he is developing emerging technology to generate potable water from atmosphere. He also advises two leading Indian Drone companies on letal and non-lethal military applications

Vanitha Venugopal

CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (ITNT)

Vanitha Venugopal, the CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (ITNT), has a decorated career spanning over 25 years, and a stellar academic background in institutions of high repute, Globally. She pursued a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, complemented by a master’s degree in engineering from Ohio and an Executive MBA from Stanford. Vanitha has accumulated experience working with renowned Fortune 50 companies. Her corporate experience includes close to a decade with DELL Technologies, where she was the Director for Business Architecture & Transformation, Prior to shouldering the responsibility as the CEO of iTNT Hub she was the Head Incubation at Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (StartupTN).In her earlier role as the Chief Strategic Advisor to the Chief Minister's flagship program, Naan Mudhalvan She was also the Chief Business Officer of Tamil Nadu Drone Corporation. She is also the Skilling Head at FICCI FLO.