TEDxCITBengaluru

TEDxCITBengaluru
A Drift in the Unknown
ARC: The Wayfarer's Map
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27th March 2026  ·  11 AM  ·  Cambridge Institute of Technology
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Theme — 2026

The
Waypoints.

Five stages of transformation. The map is not the territory — it is the journey itself, lived one arc at a time.

01

GENESIS

The Origin Point

02

VISTA

The Broad Horizon

03

FORGE

The Crucible

04

OBSCURA

The Unknown Depths

05

KINTSUGI

The Golden Repair

Speakers — 2026

The Voices.

AN EXECUTIVE MBA GRADUATE FROM IIM BANGALORE, SHE BRINGS 25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN TECH, LEADING 300+ PRODUCT RELEASES AND CONTRIBUTING TO ORGANIZATIONS LIKE YAHOO AND AS A SOLUTION ARCHITECT AT FINASTRA. CURRENTLY SERVING AS THE DIRECTOR OF AI, FINASTRA BENGALURU.

Speaker

Ambika J

Director of AI, Finastra

A trauma informed psychologist with 9+ years of experience, she brings mind-body work to the forefront as a dance movement therapy facilitator, leading "Mentally Yours" by supporting individuals, couples, and groups; along with training and supervising mental health practitioners.

Speaker

Sukriti Dua

Trauma Informed Psychologist

A former Adjutant General and Deputy Chief of the Indian Army, he brings nearly four decades of service across key operational and strategic roles, including counterinsurgency operations and United Nations missions. Having commanded at every level, he has played key leadership roles during the Galwan crisis, along the LoC in J&K, counter terrorism operations including Manipur. He has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) amongst other awards.

Speaker

Lt. Gen C. Bansi Ponnappa

Former Adjutant General, Indian Army

Vinod is a seasoned force in sports management and media, with over 25 years of shaping some of India’s most influential sporting narratives. From building powerful brand alliances to managing iconic athletes like Sachin Tendulkar, his journey reflects the unseen strategy behind the spotlight. He has also been instrumental in shaping sponsorships, media rights, and the business of sport across major platforms, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Speaker

Vinod Naidu

Founder, Nustart Ventures

Twenty-two years ago, Dr. Mayank D. Chauhan lived through a slipped disc. The setbacks, the doubts, the confusion, and the desperate attempts to get back to life. That journey transformed his dream of becoming a surgeon into becoming someone who could treat it with conservative methods. That experience became his purpose. He went on to study Osteopathy, Sports Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, and Manual Therapy, and today as a Gold Medalist, MPT (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine), he helps patients navigate the same road he once walked, back to the life they love.

Speaker

Dr. Mayank D. Chauhan

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

Performers — 2026

The Artists.

4 Acts

P.S. Shravan Kumar

Mural Artist

He holds a Doctorate in Fine Arts with an accomplished career with an outstanding 1,600 awards. He isn't just an ordinary wall artist and entrepreneur; his work transforms the ordinary spaces into powerful visual narratives, beautifully blending creativity, culture and storytelling through wall art across India and the UAE.

The Last Scene

Music Band

They don't just play music; they transform raw sound into an electrifying journey of creation and mending. Hailing from MSRIT, this powerhouse squad collectively blends rhythms with boundless energy to redefine live performances, where every tune is a celebration of culture, connection and creativity.

Sarah Sufi Sheikh

Stand-up Comedian

This Bangalore-based comedian blends sharp observations with playful storytelling across India's top lineups including Late Night Sexy Jokes, Ladies Log and Queer Rated Comedy with thrilling performances across Bangalore, Mumbai and Goa. She just has one question for the audience: If given infinite time and money, would you attend her stand-up shows?

Sabrina Mariah

Singer

A Trainer, Coach and Growth Mindset Evangelist. That's what she is known for, helping people find the right words and communicate with ease. But today, she's doing the opposite. She believes life needs three things: good conversations, good energy and good music and she's bringing all three by letting the music do the talking.

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EMPOWERING MINDS TO
SHAPE TOMORROW

WHO WE ARE ?

TED is a global platform devoted to sharing ideas that matter, through short, powerful talks that spark reflection and inspire change. TEDx, an initiative by TED, brings this spirit to local communities worldwide, where independently organized events create spaces for ideas to be shared, challenged, and celebrated.

At TEDxCITBengaluru, we bring this opportunity to our campus. Our goal is to uncover voices and ideas emerging from our community—stories that are original, thought-provoking, and capable of creating real impact.

We uncover voices and ideas that emerge from within our own community, stories that are original, thought-provoking, and capable of creating real impact.

Through every event we host, we aim to ignite curiosity, start meaningful conversations, and connect people who believe in shaping a better tomorrow through the power of ideas.

Connect with like-minded individuals and build your network.

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What if your next step
defined the stage?
Step up!!

We are the heart and hustle of TEDxCITBengaluru, a dedicated collective bringing 'ideas worth spreading' to life in the city.

If you're looking for an extraordinary hands-on experience that challenges you, connects you with thinkers, and amplifies your impact, then step up!!

we're waiting for you.