Theme: Dare To Think Different

TEDxDAIICT brings together bold ideas and inspiring voices under the theme “Dare to Think Different.” This event celebrates thinkers, dreamers, and changemakers who challenge the usual and spark new perspectives. From breakthrough innovations to personal stories of courage, our speakers come from diverse fields with one thing in common, the courage to think differently. Set in the heart of a tech-driven campus, TEDxDAIICT creates a space where creativity meets action. It’s a day of powerful talks, thought-provoking performances, and conversations that stay with you long after the event ends. Whether you're passionate about technology, society, art, or change itself, this event is for you. Join us as we explore ideas that question the norm, reshape thinking, and inspire bold action. TEDxDAIICT is more than an event, it’s a movement to see the world differently and act on it. Be there. Be inspired. Dare to think different.

LT-1, DA-IICT
Near Indroda Circle
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382010
India

Akshetha Maithri Ashok

Legal‑tech innovator & Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 honoree

Making justice faster, simpler, and accessible to all through Sama’s ODR platform. Transforming conflict resolution with technology. Believes justice should be a right, not a privilege.

Dr. Ramya Rangnathan

Organizational behavior expert and inspirational author

Helping people find joy and purpose in their work. Renowned for transforming careers from stressful to fulfilling with practical, heartfelt guidance. Believes work should be a space for self‑discovery and authentic growth beyond paychecks.

Krishna McKenzie

Natural farming advocate & community educator

Changing lives by reconnecting communities with sustainable food systems. Founder of Solitude Farm & Café, inspiring hands‑on education through joyful, local farming. Believes growing food is a powerful way to heal ourselves and the planet.

Monica Pesswani

Education changemaker & founder of The Apprentice Project

Equipping children with critical 21st‑century skills to thrive and lead. Bringing creativity and leadership training to underserved students. Believes education should unlock every child’s potential to dream big and create lasting impact.

Raghu Ananthanarayanan

Yoga pioneer & behavioral science integrator

Fusing ancient wisdom with modern behavioral science to unlock personal transformation. Founder of Ritambhara, guiding people toward authentic leadership and self‑awareness. Believes yoga is a path to true self‑understanding and conscious living.

Shrenik Shah

Cancer warrior & motivational speaker

Turned silence into strength after losing his voice to cancer, now inspiring thousands with a prosthetic voice. A global keynote speaker proving that presence, purpose, and power need no vocal cords. Believes the human spirit speaks loudest when it refuses to be silenced.