Our Speakers

BOSCO LESLIE MARTIS

Bosco Martis is a renowned Indian choreographer and filmmaker known for his electrifying dance sequences in Bollywood’s biggest hits. His work on chart-topping songs like Senorita (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara), Jai Jai Shivshankar (War), and Tauba Tauba (Bad Newz) has set new standards in dance choreography.

Blending contemporary, hip-hop, and Indian styles, he creates visually stunning performances that captivate audiences. Winner of multiple awards, including a National Film Award, Bosco has also ventured into filmmaking with Rocket Gang. With a career spanning over two decades, he remains a trailblazer in India's dance and entertainment industry.

SAHIL SONALKAR

Sahil Sonalkar is someone who’s making a career out of asking too many questions and turning school projects into meaningful real-world experiences. A former PPE student at King’s College London, he has debated Members of Parliament, led prestigious student societies, managed philanthropic initiatives, and represented youth voices at global platforms.

From debating at Oxford and writing papers at the G20 to leading teams to the United Nations HQ, Sahil focuses on rethinking education systems. Outside work, he’s likely analysing cricket, geopolitics, or pretending his French is better than it is.

AKSHAY CHAWLA

Akshay Chawla is an entrepreneur and clean air advocate who transformed his passion for athletics into a powerful force for environmental change. Deeply concerned about India’s air pollution crisis, he developed an innovative solution to combat stubble burning.

His work promotes biomass pellets as a clean alternative to coal, benefiting farmers while reducing emissions. This led to collaboration with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and expansion across 155 districts, demonstrating how innovation can drive large-scale environmental impact.

DR. NEEMA BISHT

Dr. Neema Bisht is the Founder and Director of CareerInPharma, an entrepreneur and former dentist passionate about enabling healthcare professionals to transition into the pharmaceutical industry.

In 2019, she founded India’s first ISO-certified online pharma training institute. CareerInPharma has since trained over 5,000 students globally and earned multiple awards as the “Best Pharma Training Institute of the Year.” Her mantra: always be ready.

NINAD THAKUR

Ninad Thakur is a visionary facilitator, leadership coach, and founder of The Eleos Project, dedicated to fostering compassionate leadership in schools and communities worldwide.

Over the past four years, he has led 200+ sessions empowering 2,500+ students across India and internationally. His work creates safe spaces for leadership, mental well-being, and authentic communication, inspiring transformative social change.