Visionaries Ignite Ideas, Inspire Change at TEDx IIM Sambalpur

IIM Sambalpur Hosts Transformative TEDx Talks, Igniting Young Minds
Sambalpur, 24th February 2025: IIM Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management institutes, continues to foster intellectual curiosity and inspire young professionals by organizing an extraordinary TEDx event on campus. Under the theme ANAGAT: The Unmanifested Future, the event brought together an impressive lineup of thought leaders from diverse fields, sharing insights that encouraged students to embrace innovation, resilience, and meaningful growth.
The event featured distinguished speakers, including Maharaj Kunwarani Sahiba Nivritti Kumari, Founder of Vottary Mewar, Udaipur; Litisha Mangat Panda, Head of Business Digital at Odisha Television Group; Ella D Verma, First runner-up of Miss Trans Queen 2023; Mohini Sharma, Founder of Mrs India Inc and Femme International Mrs India World 2016; Dr. Itisha Nagar, Professor at Delhi University; Padma Lakshmi, Kerala’s first transgender lawyer; Anjana Tudu, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commissionerate Police, Odisha; Rohit Shrivastav, Founder of FoodFindo and Nomadic Narrator; and Captain Dharamveer Singh, Founder of FORCE and Ambassador. Their presence and valuable insights left the audience deeply inspired.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, welcomed the esteemed speakers and emphasized the importance of such intellectual engagements. “TEDx at IIM Sambalpur serves as a bridge between ideas and action, enabling students to challenge perspectives, engage with thought leaders, and reimagine the future. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of leaders to embrace change, drive meaningful impact, and push the boundaries of conventional thinking,” he stated.
The event was further enriched by the presence of faculty members and university associates, fostering insightful discussions and encouraging fresh perspectives. The TEDx session left a lasting impact on attendees, reinforcing IIM Sambalpur’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.


