BEYOND WHY

27 February 2026

Venue - Avantika University

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About TEDxAvantika University

"Why" — a simple word that sparks unconventional thinking.

Many ask why, but only a few dare to think beyond it. At TEDxAvantika University, we celebrate these thinkers. Our platform brings together powerful ideas and bold conversations that challenge convention.

With our theme “Beyond Why,” we move past curiosity into courage, encouraging everyone to break limitations and shape the future. It is an experience designed to spark ideas and create meaningful impact.

About TED

TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Starting as a conference 30 years ago, it now supports its mission with multiple initiatives.

The annual TED Conferences invite the world's leading thinkers to speak for 18 minutes or less. Talks are then made available, free, at TED.com.

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Our Speakers

Shivangi Lahoty

Shivangi Lahoty

Founder of DesignerShala, blending creativity with business insight to democratize fashion education. An award-winning NIFT & FIT graduate building a global community of future-ready creative thinkers.

Staila Agarwal

Staila Agarwal

Founder of Chhaya, building youth-led mental health spaces centering collective healing. She bridges grassroots action with policy change to reshape how mental health is understood.

Sanskaar Singh

Sanskaar Singh

AI and coding creator with 1.2M+ followers, known for simplifying complex tech. With 8+ years of experience, he promotes accessible AI knowledge and human–AI collaboration.

Mehul Sen

Mehul Sen

Senior Video Editor and Growth Partner scaling creators to 310M+ views. A B.Des student blending creative design thinking with real-world digital growth strategies.

Vijay Nihalchandani

Vijay Nihalchandani

Shark Tank-featured startup founder from Ujjain with 1M+ followers. He challenges the metro-startup myth, highlighting the power of profit-first ventures from Tier-2 cities.

Munjal Shroff

Munjal Shroff

Award-winning animator with 30+ years of experience. Creator of Krish, Trish and Baltiboy, recognized by PM Modi for making Indian heritage accessible to children through storytelling.

Dr. Pooja Dubey Pandey

Dr. Pooja Dubey Pandey

Biotechnologist and founder of BETi, bridging lab research with grassroots innovation. Associated with NITI Aayog, she transforms waste into wealth through science-led impact.

Prakash Solanki

Prakash Solanki

Entrepreneur and angel investor with 1.2M+ followers. He simplifies startup execution into actionable insights, on a mission to empower 100,000 aspiring founders.

Jaisingh Chavhan

Jaisingh Chavhan

MD of Ranjana Group and disability rights advocate. Living with 87% disability, he transforms resilience into action, driving inclusive growth and youth development across India.

Ramesh Parmar

Padma shri Ramesh Parmar and Shanti Parmar

Master artisans from Jhabua specializing in traditional tribal doll-making. Through their craft, they have empowered local women and preserved the vibrant cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh for over 30 years.

Our Sponsors

Special thanks to our partners for making this event possible.

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Curation

Jinaal Daga

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Design

Aaditya Namdev

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Logistics

Haamedraza Ansari

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Sponsorship

Sudhanshu Singh Solanki

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Marketing

Archi Solanki

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Production

Avni Nigade

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Event Head, Organizer & Licensee

Shailesh Bhokare

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