Manav Rachna University hosts first TEDx MRU; over 200 attendees participate

NEW DELHI: Manav Rachna University (MRU) hosted its first TEDx MRU event, “From Bureaucrats to Bytes - Reinventing Leadership for Tomorrow”. As per the institute, over 200 people including professionals from industry, academia, and higher education institutions attended the event.

The event was attended by NC Wadhwa, director general, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI); Rajiv Kapoor, managing director and CEO, MREI; Deependra Kumar Jha, vice chancellor, MRU; Sangita Banga, pro vice-chancellor, MRU; and Ramesh Nair, registrar, MRU.

As per the institute, a varied lineup of speakers shared their perspectives during the event. Amit Pandey, CEO of Orient Cables, discussed the balance between professional success and personal happiness. Sarthak Mittal, chairman of Mittal Alliance, talked about his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of perseverance.

Himanshu Saxena, Growth Lead at DevDynamics AI, focused on storytelling in communication and trust-building. Mahima Bakshi, maternal child coach, emphasised the significance of leadership qualities like collaboration, curiosity, and courage.

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Sharing his views during the event, KK Bhagchandani, founder and CEO of KKB Works and Empyrian LifeSciences Inc., connected ancient wisdom with modern leadership principles. Sheena Singhania, founder of ProjectCakebySheena, encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to turn passion into profitable ventures.

Angad Talwar, Co-Founder of CosIQ, spoke on stepping out of one’s comfort zone to achieve success. Commander Gaurav Saini, an Indian Navy Veteran and cybersecurity professional at American Express, compared military and corporate leadership, emphasising trust and resilience. Anila Bansal, CEO and founder of Pehchan Media Group and Pehchan NGO, shared her journey of transformation and empowering others.

Vice-chancellor of MRU, Deependra Kumar Jha, stated, "Platforms like TEDx MRU are important as they spark curiosity, inspire innovation, and encourage critical thinking. By engaging with diverse perspectives, participants gain insights that empower them to lead and drive meaningful change in the digital era."

Adding to the insights, Rajiv Kapoor, shared, "Interacting with the new generation of leaders was truly inspiring. The energy and wisdom shared will leave a lasting impact, shaping new paradigms of leadership. The event was a testament to how experiential learning and knowledge-sharing can redefine the future of leadership."

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