Theme: Aimpact- Ideation, Enactment, Impact

Ideas are like sparks—small, fleeting, yet filled with the potential to blaze into something extraordinary. But too often, fear of failure and the weight of complexity become the winds that extinguish these sparks. This theme challenges the notion that success must begin with grand plans or flawless execution. Instead, it celebrates the transformative power of simple ideas to drive meaningful change in society. A compass of clarity, a backpack of persistence, and the courage to face unknown terrain are all it takes to move forward.

In today’s high-pressure world, especially for young dreamers, ambition often feels like an uphill battle against overwhelming expectations and the fear of stumbling. This event is here to remind you that you are not alone. Success isn’t about having a detailed map; it’s about starting the journey with steady steps, embracing the twists and turns, and learning to adapt along the way.

Through captivating stories and powerful insights, we’ll explore how to rise above the fog of doubt and turn setbacks into stepping stones. Fear of failure doesn’t have to paralyze; it can be the fuel that propels you forward. Complexity isn’t a barrier; it’s a puzzle to be solved piece by piece. The key is a clear mindset, an imperfect yet intentional action plan, and the relentless belief that your spark can ignite a lasting flame.

This message is crucial for today’s youth, who are bursting with creativity and ambition but often find themselves caught in the storm of societal expectations. We want to show them that every impactful journey begins with a single bold decision: to try.

Join us as we fan the sparks of inspiration, confront the shadows of fear, and illuminate the path from ideas to legacies. It’s time to unleash your potential and turn your dreams into a beacon for change.

Amity International School Sector 46
Sector 46
Gurgaon, Haryana, 122001
India

Aakash Nidhi Jha

With a decade of transformative experience in the design industry, Aakash is a creative visionary whose expertise seamlessly bridges storytelling, visual art, architecture, furniture and interior design, conservation, restoration, and renovation. Guided by an unwavering eye for detail, a commitment to material sensitivity, and a passion for experimentation, he ensures uncompromising quality in every endeavor. Aakash’s body of work is both diverse and impactful. He has crafted bespoke furniture, millwork, and artworks, while restoring cultural landmarks like the Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bikaner and the Registry Building in Chandernagar. His creative ingenuity shines through projects like the conceptualization of memorials such as the 1965 Sardar Post War Memorial and Shaurya Van for CRPF soldiers, which honor heritage and valor. Dedicated to cultural preservation, Aakash has collaborated on projects emphasizing the use of local materials, upcycling, and exploring craft techniques that celebrate traditional artistry. His comprehensive training in design, fluency in local languages, and exposure to rich cultural heritage equip him with a globally informed and deeply empathetic design perspective. Beyond his professional achievements, Aakash is a traveler, adventure enthusiast, and an artist at heart. Influenced by his military lineage and upbringing, his ventures into photography, travel, sketches, and writing showcase his ethos of pushing boundaries and evoking profound emotional connections. Recognized for his contributions, he has been honored with the prestigious Director General CRPF’s Commendation Card for his work on the 1965 Sardar Post War Memorial and three DIGP Commendation Cards. As a proud TEDx speaker, Aakash believes in the transformative power of exploration and inspiration. His talks delve into the intersection of art, design, and heritage, emphasizing cultural preservation, innovation, and the storytelling that shapes human experiences.

Madhu B. Sharma

Madhu Bala Sharma brings with her over 21 years of experience in the space of leadership development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She has been living with 100% Blindness since birth, and she strives to find solutions for 'Independent living'! In order to motivate the society to think about the 'Abilities beyond Disabilities' for people with disabilities and not consider them just inspirational, and encourage many like her, as a keynote speaker, a panellist, she has presented her thoughts in national and international forums including a paper titled 'Disability, does it hamper Ability' at the 32nd CSUN conference, and ‘Accessibility and disability – a view from APAC region’ at Disability:in 2023 conference. She is also the face of a TV commercial 'Savlon Braille'. Amongst many awards and accolades, Madhu is a recipient of 'Role Model' award felicitated by the president of India, PWD corporate icon 2023 by BW people and Ask Insights.

Partho Sengupta

Partho Sengupta, the National Creative head of the Times of India. Playing Advertising, Media and Marketing Roles since 1993. 26 years of mainstream advertising and integrated business platforms, shelling out successful campaigns across all media’s and channels. Created innumerable films, Radio ideas and print campaigns.Dabbled in Integrated ideas and intellectual properties. Social Humorist and a TOI cartoonist too. Have worked on beautiful partnerships with many blue chip clients. Most of them are my life long friends and associates now.

Rahul Kapoor

Dr. Rahul Kapoor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work, Gautam Buddha University. He has also worked as an Assistant Professor in the renowned Madras School of Social Work. He is a European Parliament Sakharov Fellow, a skillful academician and a human rights defender who is determined to stand with the poor, marginalized and down trodden. He has been awarded a gold medal in Masters in Social Work from University of Delhi and holds an MPhil degree and a PhD degree from Jamia Millia Islamia. He is the author of the books, 'Women and Work: The Sky is Full of Sexism' and 'Feminist and Ferocious: Women Student Activists in Contemporary India'. He has written several research articles in National and International Journals of repute like the Helpage India Research and Development Journal, Journal of Exclusion Studies, Psychiatry and Mental Health.

Shubham Raj

ounder & CEO of Zeber & The Startup Club India | President of Startup Sphere (MAIT) | TEDx Speaker | Business Consultant | Marketing Specialist | Mentor to 50+ Startups | YouTuber As a visionary entrepreneur and dynamic leader, I have consistently driven innovation and inspired change. Through Zeber, I’ve built an EdTech platform empowering entrepreneurs, and as President of Startup Sphere, I’ve fostered a thriving ecosystem for aspiring innovators. With a knack for marketing and strategy, I’ve successfully mentored over 50 startups, guiding them to achieve their goals. In addition to my entrepreneurial ventures, I’m a content creator , sharing insights with BTech students and young professionals. My expertise spans business consulting, leadership, and community building, all while staying committed to creating impact-driven solutions.

Surabhi Agrawal

Surabhi Agrawal is a product manager by profession. She completed her BTech in computer science and engineering from SRMIST in Chennai and then went on to do her MBA at NMIMS Mumbai having ranked top of her batch bagging 2 gold medals and a best student award. She has worked in prestigious organisations such as MakeMyTrip, PhonePe, Titan, ITC, Marico, Deloitte to name a few and is also a published researcher. Through her passion project, Surabhispeaks she continues to inspire people through her words and writings to help train students and young working professionals cracking their dream job and preparing them for interviews and group discussions. By using her creativity and charisma to propel in her endeavours she believes in the power of being a lifelong learner and shares life lessons and stories of her experiences on LinkedIn. With a zest for living life while creating an impact on people around her she often finds herself frequenting quaint cafes to enjoy a cup of joe with a book in hand.

Suren Saini

Suren has over 30 years of experience in Business Development, Team Management, Training and Business Consulting. Suren has successfully travelled the journey of a Corporate Professional from Frontline to Lead while working with few leading organisations and serving varied industries. As a trainer & coach he has been recognised for creating stimulating and interactive learning environments, encouraging participation and individual creativity. His Sales Expertise is based on his own practical experience of having worked in Sales for nearly 2 decades with organisations like Godrej Appliances, Intex Mobile Phones, BILT & Nippon Audiotronix Ltd. Such exposure helps him delivers customised & highly experiential learning interventions suiting to meet the business objectives, which has proven to deliver excellent results for clients. Suren conducts learning workshops in India, Singapore, Bangladesh & Nepal. He has also been a visiting faculty to SRM University, SRCC College and JIMS Institutes in India. As an actor Suren has worked in Web Series, Bollywood Films, Short Films, TV Ads and Print Ad.

Varun Goyal

Financial exec with broad experience in all aspects of selling financial products in wholesale and consumer banking, leading teams, macro-economic analysis and structuring derivatives. Direct experience on mortgages sales through teams, large corporate financial analysis and sales & structuring of derivatives. Interested in early-stage startups or other out of the box exciting opportunities.Specialties: Sales, Relationship Management, Macro-Economic Analysis and Financial Analysis