In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading”, TEDxXIE hosted its fifth edition of TEDxXIE is curated on 8th February 2020 with the theme “Redefining Reality” to redefine the state of situation that actually exists in order to overcome the difficulties faced in that aspect- to provide a beneficial result that helps the society and mankind
The event was organized by, Rachel Calvin and Alben Antappan, from third year IT department who got their License approved by TED on 23rd October 2019.
The audience witnessed 6 extraordinary speakers with idea’s that had the power to change people’s life, way of thinking and ultimately the world.
Mrs. Sonal Goel is an IAS, all India rank 13, 2008 batch. She firmly believes that passion, patience, perseverance, and positive outlooks are traits that are of utmost importance for all aspirants. Hailing from Panipat Mrs. Goel has served many posts. Currently, she has been posted as CEO GMCBL and addl CEO GMDA. She has been selected in the top 25 women transforming India by NITI Aayog, UN & MYGOV in Sep 2016.
Pragya Saboo is an Product Manager @ Oscar Health, New York • Founder @ PROJECT XXI • Passionate about Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Product • Board Member of Impact NYC and Georgia Tech Women’s Alumni Network. • B.S in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech
Geetika Saigal is an Amazon No.1 Bestselling Author, A big believer in both downtime & ample me-time. She can be found unwinding with travel, food, music. Geetika’s inspirational life journey which has spanned many career paths, global exposure, and bold life decisions, shows us how to live life true to one’s self. Widely acclaimed for her work, she has been called “a breath of fresh air in the literary world” by Deccan Chronicle, “next reckoning in the motivational speaking world” by The Asian Age, “Geetika Saigal is jazzing up the self-help genre” by Yahoo News and many others.
Vaibhav Prabhune is the Founder & CEO, Kikito & Co. India's First Fin- Commerce platform creating livelihood for unprivileged craftsmen, by providing a scalable solution of an integrated Marketplace allowing their products to sell globally & Facilitating Self-Employed Artist Loans for them to manufacture their products. He envisions to create a parallel ecosystem for all such brilliant craftsmen, who once hoped to create a livelihood out of their art.
Mrs. Roshni Chopra is a well-known actor & anchor seen in popular series like ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ & ‘Comedy Circus’ & presenter of various cricket & sports programs. Winner of the reality show ‘Desi Girl’. Founder of clothing brand @rcdcindia
Siddhartha Jadhav is a well-known Marathi Theatre and film actor. In the film industry from the past 20 years. Recently seen in Rohit Shetty's film Simba. Also, a part of Hindi television like Comedy Circus, Naach Baliye and Ba Bahu and Baby. He is a Brand ambassador of anti-Drugs, Liquor, and Smoking for Maharashtra Government.
The credits for organizing such awe- inspiring event go to all the 28 members of the TEDxXIE event. The dedication and mind-set of the team is what led us to unleashing of new ideas to inspire.