Insights from industry leaders and academic pioneers who are shaping the future.

Dr. Rekha Raju is a renowned Indian classical dancer and teacher from Bengaluru, specializing in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam. With years of dedication to preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage, she combines tradition with storytelling, inspiring audiences through her graceful performances and commitment to nurturing the next generation of classical artists.

Mohan Savarkar, Vice President of Product Line at Tata Motors, is a visionary leader behind many of India's most iconic car designs. With decades of experience in automotive innovation, he has championed safety, sustainability, and technology-driven transformation in India's mobility landscape.

Vivek Agarwal, Country Director for India at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, is a policy expert and technology strategist with experience across four continents. He has led transformative initiatives at the intersection of governance, innovation, and sustainability, shaping forward-thinking policies that drive inclusive growth and technology-enabled development worldwide.

Sudipto Das, an author, musician, and social thinker, is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus and co-founder of two startups. Known for his acclaimed novels The Ekkos Clan and The Aryabhata Clan, he is also a trained violinist and composer whose work blends history, culture, and art to explore the deeper harmonies of human experience.

Sankhojyoti Halder, aka Sankho Kun, is the co-founder of AdKo — a 360° content-first marketing agency that's collaborated with brands like Google, Audi, and KFC. An IIT Hyderabad alumnus and former Microsoft intern, he's also a digital creator with 250K+ followers, blending creativity and strategy to build impactful, performance-driven campaigns.

Prof. B. Ravi, Director of NITK Surathkal and founder of BETIC, E-Foundry, and OrthoCAD at IIT Bombay, is a pioneering innovator and educator. With 60+ medical devices, 20+ startups, and transformative research in design and manufacturing, his work has improved healthcare access, inspired entrepreneurship, and benefited over a million patients across India.