SPEakers 2026
Ms. Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia
Actress • Model • Television Personality
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia is an Indian actor and performer whose unconventional journey spans law, theatre, pageantry, television, reality TV, Punjabi cinema, OTT, and Hindi films.
Her transition across diverse fields reflects her confidence, adaptability, and perseverance, with each experience shaping her ability to evolve and reinvent herself.
Nimrit’s journey celebrates curiosity, courage, and the freedom to redefine oneself, proving that growth often comes from exploring beyond conventional boundaries.
Mr. Aniruddh Kothari
Commercial Photographer
Aniruddh Kothari is a photographer and visual storyteller whose unique perspective challenges conventional ways of seeing and creating.
As a colourblind photographer, he approaches photography unconventionally, using composition, creativity, and attention to detail to create distinctive visual narratives.
Over his 13-year journey, curiosity and rebellion have remained his guiding forces, shaping his craft and inspiring him to see the world differently.
Ms. Soundous Moufakir
Model • Entrepreneur
Soundous Moufakir is a Morocco-born actress and public personality, with an MBA in Finance, who has established herself in the Indian entertainment industry. She gained widespread recognition across multiple platforms, including television, theatre, and OTT, becoming a fan favourite, and has since expanded her career across films, music videos, and brand endorsements.
Her journey, however, began far from the spotlight. With a background in MBA in finance and economics, she worked as a financial analyst with multinational companies before choosing to pursue her passion for acting. Taking her entrepreneurial spirit further, Soundous ventured into the startup world, building her own venture in Moroccon Beauty category while continuing her career as an artist. She is also a Brand Endorser and CEO of Moromaa.
Her journey from Morocco to France to India reflects the courage to reinvent oneself, embrace new beginnings, and build a career on her own terms.
Mr. Raghav Sachar
Musician • Singer • Composer • Producer • Entrepreneur
Raghav Sachar is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, music producer, performer, director, entrepreneur, and teacher, known for his remarkable versatility. He plays over 50 instruments across classical, contemporary, and experimental genres.
His career spans Bollywood, playback singing, live performances, music production, and teaching, continually evolving across creative disciplines.
His genre-defying artistry has earned him a strong digital presence, with 3.6M+ Instagram followers, 2.4M+ on Facebook, and 1M+ YouTube subscribers.
Mrs. Seema Singh
Chef • Content Creator • Educator
Mrs. Seema Singh is a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Founder & Chairperson of MeghaShrey, dedicated to building a more inclusive and empowered society.
Her work spans education, women’s empowerment, healthcare awareness, livelihood development, and community welfare, with a focus on creating sustainable opportunities for women, children, farmers, and marginalized communities across India.
Her contributions have earned her recognitions including the Times Power Women Award, ET Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Award, and Champions of Change Award, presented by former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
Through her continued efforts, Mrs. Singh champions compassion, empowerment, and purposeful social change.
Mr. Surya Kant
Entrepreneur • Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Leader
Mr. Surya Kant is an econocrat and entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation ecosystem builder, passionate about empowering the next generation of founders and changemakers.
Through his work with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Atal Incubation Centre, he has supported thousands of entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and helping early-stage ideas evolve into impactful solutions.
He has also played a key role in strengthening entrepreneurship across Tier-II and Tier-III cities, connecting government, industry, academia, investors, startups, and students to build inclusive innovation ecosystems.
At TEDxTCET, Mr. Kant brings valuable insights on entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and turning ideas into meaningful impact.
Mrs. Rupam Sehtya
Chef • Content Creator • Educator
Rupam Sehtya is a chef, content creator, and storyteller whose journey spans teaching, 12 years in the corporate world, and eventually finding her calling in food and content creation.
A mother of twins, she turned her passion for healthy, child-friendly food into a purpose, earning recognition as “Bachon Ki Yummy Aunty.” She began her content creation journey during the COVID-19 lockdown, transforming her long-held idea of sharing recipes into a thriving platform.
Her journey reflects resilience, reinvention, and the courage to embrace change, demonstrating how unexpected turns can become opportunities for meaningful transformation.
Shri Yashasvi Yadav
IPS Officer • Technologist • Public Servant
Shri Yashasvi Yadav is a 2000-batch IPS officer with 27 years of distinguished service and a leading voice in technology-driven policing and cybersecurity. He currently heads Maharashtra Cyber and the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Security Corporation.
He conceptualized India’s Dial 112 emergency response system and Dial 1945 cybercrime helpline, significantly improving emergency response and cybercrime reporting. Under his leadership, Maharashtra Cyber has helped protect citizens from financial fraud exceeding ₹1,100 crore and vulnerable children from online exploitation.
An IIT Roorkee alumnus and MBA graduate, Shri Yadav has represented India on global platforms including the UN Convention Against Cybercrime and World Police Summit. He is also a 5th Dan Taekwondo black belt and international squash player.
Dr. Lochan Jolly
Professor • Researcher • IEEE Senior Member
Dr. Lochan Jolly is a Senior Member of IEEE and Branch Counselor of IEEE TCET since 2013, with over 22 years of teaching experience. She holds a B.E. in Electronics, M.Tech in Microelectronics from IIT Bombay, and a Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
She has published 50+ technical papers, contributed to seven Scilab textbook companions under FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, and specializes in Communication Engineering and Electronic Circuits.
Her recognitions include the Best Employee Award, STEM Initiative Appreciation Award, FOSSEE Appreciation Award, IEI Academic Excellence Recognition, and recognition as an ISRO Space Tutor and IEEE STEM Ambassador. She was also selected for the AICTE-UKERI Leadership Development Program.
