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Theme: EMBRACE THE NEXT

This event occurred on
February 15, 2025
9:00am - 4:30pm IST
(UTC +5.5hrs)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
India

"Embrace the Next" invites us to see life’s transitions not as interruptions, but as gateways to transformation, offering opportunities to grow, adapt, and uncover new horizons. These moments encourage us to step beyond the familiar, opening pathways to fresh perspectives and deeper insights. Whether reimagining plans, confronting challenges, or welcoming the unknown, transitions prompt us to reflect on how we approach change. They ask us to consider how qualities like trust, adaptability, and curiosity shape our journeys and reveal possibilities we may never have anticipated. Much like nature’s cycles, each shift becomes part of a greater story—an unfolding process where persistence meets openness, leading to unexpected growth and fulfillment. By embracing these turning points, we not only shape ourselves but contribute to the broader evolution of the world around us, finding purpose and connection in the flow of life.

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management , Bengaluru - Auditorium
95/1, 95/2, Electronics City Phase 1, Hosur Road, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560100
India
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Speakers

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Anjana Rajagopalan

Music Composer
Anjana Rajagopalan is a trailblazing Music Composer, Producer, Opera & Multigenre singer, Writer and Voice therapist — blending genres & shaping soundscapes from films to global stages, where tradition meets innovation with fearless artistry.

Anurag Kulkarni

Playback Singer
Anurag Kulkarni captivates audiences with his versatile renditions, delivering chartbusters like Sirivennela, Pilla Raa, and Ramulo Ramula. His impact spans Telugu and Tamil music, collaborating with legends like AR Rahman, Amit Trivedi, and Thaman S.

Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey

Robotics and AI Scientist
Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey (PhD) is a renowned Robotics and AI scientist, technologist, and visionary thought leader. As a strong believer of technology for humanity, he is heavily contributing and co-creating robotics and AI ecosystem in Europe and India, and solutions for societal applications, including healthcare, education, power and space sectors. Currently, he serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Space Robotics and AI at Rovial Space, France. Previously, he held key leadership roles in Humanoid Robotics industry, including President and CTO of Hanson Robotics, the company which created the iconic Sophia Robot, and Chief Scientist at SoftBank Robotics Europe, the company which created the mass-produced humanoid robot, Pepper.

Dr. Ishinna Sadana

Author & Educator
Dr. Ishinna B. Sadana is a Parenting Expert with a Ph.D in Human Development. She is an author of the book "POWER TO THE PARENT" which is a National Best Seller. She runs her centre under the name New Insights. She takes personal sessions for parents and conducts workshops and runs a certified Parent Coach Programme. She has more than 1.2 million parents following her on her Instagram handle. She has helped and guided 25000+ parents with amazing results in their journey.

Lt. Col. Sunil Kumar

Indian Army Veteran
Lt Col Sunil is an Indian Army Veteran and he has served as an Aeronautical Engineer and as a paratrooper. He served the nation with honour for 14 years from 2010 to 2024. During his service, the officer was posted to a challenging assignments like Siachen(twice), Kashmir Valley, Para Special forces and also at the Army Headquarters.

Sahil Baweja

Entrepreneur
Sahil, an INSEAD alumnus, is a serial entrepreneur, who ran a media startup in LA at 17 and has been behind numerous successful hospitality ventures in India, including Chica Loca by Sunny Leone, Boombox Cafe and Roadies Koffeehouz.

Sahithi Mannar

Mental Health Advocate
Sahithi Mannar is a passionate mental health professional, advocate, and educator with over 4 years of experience and 5,120+ counseling hours. As the Founder of Sama Jeeva Foundation, she has impacted over 40,000 individuals through education and advocacy against child sexual abuse. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Ph.D. scholar, Sahithi combines evidence-based therapies with a focus on resilience and post-traumatic growth. A 4X TEDx speaker, she inspires change through mental health and community initiatives.

Shubhajeet Dey

Illustrator
Shubhajeet Dey is the creative mind behind Calmchor Cartoons, crafting quirky, humor-filled illustrations that elevate brand storytelling by capturing life’s everyday quirks in a fun, relatable, and engaging way.

Sravya Shivani

International Tennis Player
Sravya Shivani Chilakalapudi is a professional tennis player, and has represented India for over 10 years in international tennis. She is a South Asian games gold and silver medalist(2019) and was also the national champion in doubles in 2022 as well as a silver medalist in the national games 2024. She was Asia’s representative in the ITF player panel, and helped improve the tour for the players and has been playing tennis for about 18 years and also ranked top 5 in women’s doubles category in India.

Taha Shah Badussha

Bollywood Actor
Taha Shah Badussha is a versatile Indian actor, rising to fame with Luv Ka The End (2011). He stars in films and web series like Taj: Divided by Blood and Netflix’s Heeramandi, earning global recognition and acclaim.

Organizing team

Surya Abhishek
Bharadwaj

Bengaluru, India
Organizer

Kousani
Das

Bengaluru, India
Co-organizer