Our Speakers

Abhinav Bindra is the Indian rifle shooter who made history by winning India’s first individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games. He is a World Champion and recipient of the Padma Bhushan. The author of A Shot at History, his career is defined by elite performance and resilience. Today, he is a dedicated entrepreneur and philanthropist, running a physiotherapy center (ABTP) and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation, focused on giving back to the sporting community.

Harsha Bhogle is the popular "voice of Indian cricket" and a renowned sports broadcaster with over 30 years of experience across all media formats. He holds a degree from IIM-Ahmedabad, India’s premier business school. Known for his insightful analysis and ability to connect with diverse audiences, his keynotes on The Winning Way blend the high-stakes world of cricket with actionable business principles. He helps corporate audiences understand the essentials of leadership, strategy, and teamwork through memorable sporting anecdotes.

Lord Alan Sugar is a celebrated entrepreneur, the founder of Amstrad, and a star of BBC’s The Apprentice for over 16 seasons. He was appointed to the House of Lords as Baron Sugar of Clapton for his services to business. As a keynote speaker, Lord Sugar provides sharp, candid insights on entrepreneurship, technology trends, and the practical application of business acumen. His talks offer valuable lessons on leadership, management, and the dedication required to achieve long-term commercial success in diverse industries.

Prakash Padukone is a legendary Indian badminton player, the first Indian to win the All England Open (1980), and a recipient of the Padma Shri. He achieved the World No. 1 ranking the same year. He holds the record for nine consecutive national titles and is a co-founder of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), a foundation supporting India's elite athletes. His keynotes share insights on discipline, strategy, and high performance derived from his training and success on the global circuit.

Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and multi-award-winning keynote speaker specializing in digital transformation for the real estate and corporate sectors. She is the founder of Women in PropTech. As the former Head of Technology Strategy for Real Estate at QIC (with a $70B portfolio), she provides a unique balance of visionary and practical advice. Her keynotes focus on AI, the future of work, and what leaders should do today to be future-ready for the digital economy.

Jesse Israel is the founder of The Big Quiet, a movement that brought mass meditation to iconic venues like Madison Square Garden. He is a leading expert on human performance, mindful leadership, and the wellbeing industry. As a leadership coach and keynote speaker, he has partnered with top CEOs, White House advisors, and major corporate clients like Google and American Express. His Amplified Quiet Framework offers a three-step system for leaders to navigate uncertainty and break through performance barriers by mastering the art of quieting noise.

Bob Chapman is the Chairman and CEO of the $2.5 billion global manufacturing firm Barry-Wehmiller and a pioneer of Truly Human Leadership. Inc. magazine recently named him the #3 CEO in the world. His philosophy is based on the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters, which documents his company’s success through caring for people like family. His keynotes provide simple, thought-provoking ideas for building meaningful work environments and integrating multiple acquisitions while maintaining equal focus on People, Purpose, and Performance.

Akis Evangelidis is the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing for Nothing, the startup that created the innovative Nothing Phone (1). He is a former VP for OnePlus France. His career includes successfully launching major consumer electronics products and contributing to OnePlus's hypergrowth. His keynotes offer deep, strategic insights into brand launch, PR, and marketing within the technology sector, focusing on how to build an innovative, connected product ecosystem.

Abhijit Bhaduri is a former Global Partner and General Manager of Global Learning and Development for Microsoft and the first Chief Learning Officer for Wipro. Recognized as the foremost expert on talent and development, his six books, including Don’t Hire the Best, provide actionable strategies for hiring success and navigating the Future of Careers. His keynotes deliver insightful and humorous strategies for Leadership and Storytelling to drive organizational growth.

R. Madhavan is a renowned actor and public speaker, celebrated for his versatile performances in multiple language films and his popular web series Breathe on Amazon Prime. An alumnus of the Harvard public speaking program, he is a firm proponent of innovative thinking and having a solution mindset. His keynotes use his journey in Bollywood to provide practical takeaways on how to tackle challenges through creative problem solving.

Magnus Lindkvist is a globally recognized futurologist and trendspotter known for his highly entertaining, humorous, and insightful keynotes on the future of business, creativity, and trends. The author of bestsellers like The Dare to be Different Book, he has performed over a thousand keynotes in 70+ countries. His talks, which he customizes for each client, deliver "intellectual acupuncture"—profound insights on how the clashing ideas driving humanity forward create future possibilities and accelerate innovation.

David Meerman Scott is the pioneering author of the definitive bestseller The New Rules of Marketing & PR (translated into 29 languages). He is an internationally recognized strategist and the founder of the Newsjacking business growth strategy. As a highly sought-after speaker, he shares groundbreaking strategies for growing business in a real-time world, moving beyond digital chaos to create authentic customer relationships. His keynotes inspire audiences to set old ideas aside and use new tools to achieve measurable, no-cost results by building a Fanocracy.

Mahesh Bhupathi is a retired Indian tennis player and a 12-time Grand Slam Champion in men’s and mixed doubles. He is the first Indian to win a Grand Slam tournament (1997). He is one of only eight players in history to complete a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles. His keynotes, drawing on his experience as a player and former Davis Cup captain, offer crucial insights into teamwork, strategic communication, and the dedication required for sustained success at the elite level.

Dr. Mark Esposito is a globally recognized expert in AI, the circular economy, and the forces of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He is a Faculty Affiliate at Harvard University and the Co-founder of the AI solutions firm Nexus FrontierTech. The author of over a dozen books, including the bestsellers The AI Republic and The Great Remobilization, he advises executives and governments globally. His keynotes bring clarity to complex issues, equipping audiences with actionable strategies for building resilient organizations and effectively embedding machine learning into core business processes.

P. Chidambaram is a veteran politician and economist, best known for serving as Union Minister of Finance four times, where he pioneered major tax and economic liberalization reforms. A Harvard Business School alumnus and lawyer, he served as Minister of Home Affairs, where he oversaw India's security response to the 26/11 attacks. His keynotes provide authoritative, critical insights into macroeconomic policy, fiscal deficit management, and India's integration with the global economy.

Debjani Ghosh is a former executive at Intel and the first female President of Nasscom. She currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog, focusing on frontier technologies and their role in India's economic growth. Recognized by the President of India as a "First Lady" pioneer and named “Tech Leader of the Year” by Vogue (2020), her leadership embodies a passionate commitment to human-centric innovation. Her keynotes provide strategic counsel on AI, digital transformation, and the Inevitable India strategy for global competitiveness.

General Bikram Singh is the former Chief of the Indian Army and a highly decorated military leader. He is an expert in strategic politico-military decision-making and leadership under pressure. The General was inducted into the US Army War College ‘Hall of Fame’ and received the ‘Legion of Merit’ from the U.S. President. His keynotes provide corporate leaders with unique insights on strategic affairs, security issues, management, and disaster management.

Mary Kom is a legendary Indian boxer and the only woman to win six World Amateur Boxing Championships. She is the only Indian female boxer to win a medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics (Bronze). A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Arjuna Award, her life story of struggle and determination has inspired millions. Her talks, delivered with authenticity and wit, focus on the hardships endured to attain mastery and how sports can shape one's personality.