EVENT SCHEDULE

The•Main•Day
9:30 – 10:00 AM30 min

Auditorium Entry & Photo ID Check

10:00 – 10:05 AM5 min

Curtain Raiser: Official TEDx Introductory Screening

10:05 – 10:20 AM15 min

Inaugural Address & Welcoming the Visionaries

10:20 – 10:48 AM28 min

Speaker Session I: Inspiring Perspectives

10:48 – 11:08 AM20 min

Networking & Refreshments Interlude

11:08 – 11:36 AM28 min

Speaker Session II: Challenging the Status Quo

11:36 – 11:51 AM15 min

Cultural Interlude: Live Musical Performance

11:51 AM – 12:19 PM28 min

Speaker Session III: Ideas Worth Spreading

12:19 – 12:47 PM28 min

Speaker Session IV: Future Frontiers

12:47 – 1:15 PM28 min

Global Showcase: Official TED Talk Screening

1:15 – 2:15 PM60 min

Luncheon & Community Networking

2:15 – 2:43 PM28 min

Speaker Session V: Bridging the Divide

2:43 – 2:58 PM15 min

Artistic Expression: Spoken Word & Instrumental

2:58 – 3:26 PM28 min

Speaker Session VI: Catalyst for Change

3:26 – 4:00 PM34 min

Final TED Screening & Closing Remarks

── THE VOICES

Speakers

Sucheta Deb Burman
Speaker

Sucheta Deb Burman

  • •Ultramarathon swimmer and Aquawoman of India.
  • •Successfully completed a two-way crossing of the Palk Strait.
  • •Founder of the Open Water Swimmers' Foundation.
Dr Rahul Devraj
Speaker

Dr Rahul Devraj

  • •Dedicated medical professional recognized as the '50 Rupees Doctor' for his philanthropic service.
  • •World record holder for utilizing music therapy in COVID-19 patient care.
  • •Founder of the Sankalpa Trust, empowering government schools in rural areas.
Maj Gen V P S Bhakuni
Speaker

Maj Gen V P S Bhakuni

  • •Distinguished military career, rising from Jawan to General Officer.
  • •Commanded infantry units and led critical counter-insurgency operations.
  • •Recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal from the President of India for exceptional devotion to duty.
Bhaskar Rao
Speaker

Bhaskar Rao

  • •Former Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City (IPS, 1990 batch).
  • •Over three decades of distinguished service in law enforcement and public safety.
  • •Vice President of the Indian Red Cross Society, Karnataka State Branch.
Reena D'Souza
Speaker

Reena D'Souza

  • •Acclaimed sports presenter on Star Sports, anchoring IPL, PKL, ISL and ICC World Cup coverage.
  • •Hosted over 1,000 stage and television shows across multiple countries.
  • •Mrs. India Earth Talented 2016 and multilingual media personality.
Kiran Poojary
Speaker

Kiran Poojary

  • •Co-founder and CTO of Simple Energy, a leading Indian electric vehicle startup.
  • •Pioneered indigenous EV technology with over 90% of the tech stack built in-house.
  • •Featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for sustainable mobility innovation.
── THE PERFORMANCE

Performers

Arnold A
Performer

Arnold A

Guitar

Rohit Sundar
Performer

Rohit Sundar

Keys

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