Theme: Chase the impossible

TEDxGGI, an independently organized TED event, will take place on August 30, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM IST at the E-block Seminar Hall, Gulzar Group of Institutions (GGI), Khanna, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Open to the public, this University-type event will embody the TED spirit of “ideas worth spreading”, bringing together a diverse lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers to inspire deep discussion and meaningful connections.

In this immersive experience, attendees will witness a blend of live talks and TEDTalks videos, sparking new perspectives across fields like entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, public service, and personal growth. The event is locally self-organized under the official TEDx guidelines, ensuring a globally recognized yet community-rooted platform.

This event promises powerful stories, innovative ideas, and transformative insights for anyone eager to learn, lead, and create impact.

Seminar hall , GGI
Gulzar Group of Institutions (GGI), khanna
E-block Seminar hall
Ludhiana, Punjab, 141421
India

Anamika Yaduvanshi

Women Excellence Award Winner | Life Coach | 15+ yrs of experience

Founder of a coaching platform based in New Delhi. With over a decade (15+ years) of experience, she has guided and transformed the lives of over 1,000 women seeking clarity, purpose, and personal growth

Bhaskarjit Sarmah

Head RQA AI Labs at BlackRock | Gen AI Leader

As a Director and Principal Data Scientist at BlackRock, Bhaskarjit Sarmah leverages advanced machine learning expertise and deep domain knowledge to develop innovative solutions for the world’s largest asset manager. With over a decade of experience in data science across diverse industries—spanning retail, airlines, media, entertainment, and BFSI—he brings a unique blend of technical acumen and business insight to every project. At BlackRock, Bhaskarjit leads the development and deployment of cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to strengthen the liquidity risk analytics framework, identify price-making opportunities in the securities lending market, and design an early warning system using network science to detect regime changes in markets. Additionally, he harnesses expertise in natural language processing and computer vision to extract valuable insights from unstructured data and deliver actionable intelligence.

Gaurav Madaan

Co-founder | Cloud & AI Enthusiast | Public Teacher and Speaker | Industry Representative MRSPTU

With 12+ years of experience, Gaurav is responsible for implementing client software solutions with the highest degree of quality and consistency. He has substantial experience in solving client problems by developing high-performance, maintainable, and reliable solutions and has got the opportunity to develop solutions for the Telecom, Medical, and Insurance industries. Gaurav is passionate about learning new technologies and implementing solutions for business problems. Outside of work, Gaurav runs a meetup group to be able to share his knowledge with the technology professionals and to learn more from them

Jagdeep Singh

Civil Servant | Dept Of Industries & Commerce

Jagdeep Singh is a dedicated civil servant in the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS), currently serving in the Department of Industries and Commerce, Jammu and Kashmir. He has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting industrial development and entrepreneurship in the region. In his role, he has organized interactive sessions on entrepreneurship and government facilitation, engaging with local communities to foster economic growth

Jeena Saharan

Entrepreneur | Beauty Industry Leader | Social Impact Advocate

Jeena Saharan is the founder of one of the city’s leading beauty establishments, where elegance meets innovation to create transformative experiences for clients. Her journey goes beyond building a brand, as she is dedicated to fostering a culture of empathy, trust, and growth within her team. Passionate about giving back, Jeena actively engages in social initiatives and community work. A devoted animal lover, she dedicates her time and resources to the welfare of animals, believing in care beyond boundaries. For her colleagues and team, Jeena is more than just a boss — she is a mentor, a problem solver, and a leader who leads with heart.

Mani Jain

Author | Soulful Leadership Mastery Strategist | Personal Branding| Executive Presence | Communication & Emotional Intelligence Expert | Speaker

Mani Jain helps emerging leaders transition into impactful leadership roles through Soulful Leadership Mastery a unique blend of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and authentic communication. With 22 years of experience in the IT industry, she empowers professionals to overcome self-doubt, build executive presence, and achieve career growth while maintaining balance and purpose. An author of One Notch Up and APEX Secretary at JITO CFE, Mani combines science-backed strategies like NLP, EFT, and mindfulness with proven leadership principles, guiding clients toward confident, respected leadership and lasting impact.

Neha Gupta

Coach I Certified Career Counsellor | Public & Keynote Speaker

NehaGuptaTalks, a platform offering career counselling, psychometric assessments, public speaking coaching, and personal branding workshops.

Supreet Singh

Founder & CEO - Psychocare Health Pvt. Ltd. & Sehatokart.com | Host - The Supreet Singh Show | Convener - RPHW Committee, PHDCCI India Head - Pharma & Healthcare at EACC Positive Influencer at Republic TV

Supreet Singh is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur with a deep passion for innovation and impact in the pharmaceutical and wellness space. As the CEO & Founder of Psychocare Health Pvt. Ltd., and Co-founder of Sehatokart.com and Rudrakyra Productions LLP, he has spent over 12 years building high-performing teams and scaling businesses that truly matter. He also serves as India Head (Pharma & Healthcare) at the Eurasia Afro Chamber of Commerce, Convener at PHDCCI, and SIG Chair at TiE Chandigarh, where he actively contributes to shaping the future of healthcare and entrepreneurship. Recently, he was appointed as a Positive Influencer under the ‘Positive Influencer Programme’ by the national news channel Republic TV.