TEDxICEAS

WHAT SHAPES US?

ON 10
AUG
2026

TEDxICEAS

WHAT SHAPES US?

ON 10
AUG
2026

TEDxICEAS is a dynamic platform where the brightest minds come together to share ideas that have the power to inspire meaningful change.

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Echoes of ’26

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Huda Thamanna

Content Creator

About

Huda Thamanna is a content creator whose journey is rooted in authenticity, creativity, and connection. By transforming everyday moments into meaningful stories, she has cultivated a community that values honesty, growth, and self-expression. At TEDxICEAS, she brings her perspective on navigating life while staying true to oneself.

Arun Prasanna

Hospitality Business Leader & Entrepreneur

About

A hospitality business leader with over a decade of experience in building, operating, and scaling premium restaurant and dining brands. Driven by empathy and purpose, he shares how seemingly ordinary people and moments in our lives profoundly shape who we become.

Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban

Founder & CEO, Paywint | Forbes Council Member

About

Doctor, entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Paywint, Fichecks, and Gasdeck, and a member of the Forbes Business Council. His journey spans healthcare, technology, fintech innovation, and entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights on leadership, resilience, and creating impact.

Fazlur Rahman Khan

Technical Trainer, Linux Foundation | Kubestronaut

About

Technical Trainer at The Linux Foundation with 20+ years of experience across enterprise database architecture, cloud-native infrastructure, and technical education. India's first Technical Trainer, Course Maintainer, Author, and Kubestronaut holding all five active CNCF Kubernetes certifications.

Dr. Ghazala Ahmed Shafi

Chief Dental Surgeon | Laser Specialist of the Year

About

Head and Chief Dental Surgeon at Dr. Ghazala’s Dental, Implant and Laser Centre with 17+ years of clinical and academic expertise. MDS in Periodontology, Laser Specialist of the Year 2022, and Top 100 Doctors in Doctors’ Choice Awards 2019, pioneering phototherapy in patient care.

Neole Anna Cornelio

International Sprinter | Gold Medalist & Record Holder

About

International sprinter who has represented India in the 4×100m relay at the Asian U20, World Athletics U20, and South Asian Junior Athletics Championships (gold medalist & national record holder). HYROX Women's Relay medalist and WWE tryout qualifier, dedicated to inspiring young athletes.

Sanjay R

Community Manager | District Rotaract Representative | RI District 3192

About

Community builder, entrepreneur, and youth leader. MBA in Marketing with 5+ years in community growth. Serves as Community Manager at Google for Developers and Youngest District Rotaract Representative of Rotary International District 3192 (2026-27), having inspired 5,000+ young professionals.

Shweta Vohra

Architecture Leader, Booking.com | Author & Inventor

About

Technology leader, author, inventor, and speaker with 24+ years of experience building cloud, platform, and AI systems across global enterprises. Architecture leader at Booking.com and author of Decoding Platform Engineering Patterns and Dear Software and AI Architect.

Dr. Lokesh B

Senior Consultant in Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital

About

Senior Consultant in Neurology at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore with MBBS, MD, and DM in Neurology. Specializes in diagnosing and treating complex disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

Manish Kankaria

Founder, Bombay Kulfi | Entrepreneur & CA

About

Founder of Bombay Kulfi Ice Creams, transforming traditional Indian desserts into a 100+ outlet national brand with international presence in Singapore. Chartered Accountant combining business acumen with authentic innovation.

Dr. Paul Mathulla

Chairman of the Governing Council, Impact Group of Institutions | M.E., Ph.D.

About

Dr. Paul Mathulla (M.E., Ph.D.) serves as the Chairman of the Governing Council at Impact Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, where he oversees the academic and administrative growth of the organization. Rejecting narrow specialization, his educational philosophy focuses on delivering a flexible, interdisciplinary learning environment that equips students with versatile problem-solving skills, maintaining high academic standards closely aligned with technological advances and dynamic industry demands.

Kapil Ahuja

CTO of Ventures & Studios, Nagarro | Author & Architect

About

CTO of Ventures and Studios at Nagarro and writer at HowToArchitect.io. Dedicated to architecting tech systems, leading high-performing teams, and exploring principles that shape human-centered innovation and leadership.

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What Shapes Us

Ideas. Perspectives. Actions. That Shape Our World.

09:30 AM• 5 mins

Welcome + Introduction

09:35 AM• 5 mins

Lighting the Lamp

09:40 AM• 18 mins

Introduction to TEDx

09:58 AM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Dr. Paul Mathulla

Speaker: Dr. Paul Mathulla

10:16 AM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Shwetha Vohra

Speaker: Shwetha Vohra

10:34 AM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Dr. Lokesh

Speaker: Dr. Lokesh

10:52 AM• 10 mins

Game: TEDx Bingo Cards

11:02 AM• 10 minsSponsored Break

Monster Energy Break

High Energy Refreshment Session

11:12 AM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Kapil Ahuja

Speaker: Kapil Ahuja

11:30 AM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Dr. Ghazala Ahmed Shafi

Speaker: Dr. Ghazala Ahmed Shafi

11:48 AM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Sanjay R

Speaker: Sanjay R

12:06 PM• 8 mins

Dance Performance

Performers: Ankitha, Gowri, Anushka

12:14 PM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Arun Prasanna

Speaker: Arun Prasanna

12:32 PM• 88 mins

Lunch Break

Networking & Culinary Experience

02:00 PM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Manish Kankaria

Speaker: Manish Kankaria

02:18 PM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban

Speaker: Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban

02:36 PM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Neole Anna Cornelio

Speaker: Neole Anna Cornelio

02:54 PM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Fazlur Rahman Khan

Speaker: Fazlur Rahman Khan

03:12 PM• 18 minsKeynote Talk

Talk by Huda Thamanna

Speaker: Huda Thamanna

03:30 PM• 20 mins

Snack Break

Evening Tea & Snacks

03:50 PM• 30 mins

Music Performance

Performers: Karthik Boon

Our Journey

Threads of Change

2025

TEDxICEAS 2025: Threads of Change weaves together stories of transformation, resilience, and innovation. Each speaker brought a unique thread — a perspective that challenges the norm, inspires action, and creates ripples of meaningful change. From redefining success to pioneering new frontiers, this inaugural edition celebrated the power of ideas to reshape our world.

Our Journey

Threads of Change

2025