TEDx Hyderabad Women 2023 a half-day TEDx event will be held on Sunday with the theme Two Steps Forward

Hyderabad, October 26, 2023: TEDx Hyderabad to host TEDx Hyderabad Women 2023, a half-day TEDx event on Sunday with the theme “Two Steps Forward’. It will be held from 2 pm to 6 pm at The Park, Somajiguda.

A TEDx is a unique gathering of the local community that unleashes new ideas, inspires, and informs.  Its gatherings are live TED-like talks and performances shared with the community.

When it comes to global gender equity, there’s still so much work to be done. It’s time to reset, to rethink, to collectively imagine different ways forward. It is with this thought that TEDWomen has decided on the theme ‘TWO STEPS FORWARD’ for this year, stated in a press note issued in the city today.

TEDx Hyderabad is adopting the same theme to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and creativity of women who are boldly taking not just one, but TWO STEPS FORWARD and making monumental strides in their journey. This extraordinary event promises a world of inspiration with captivating speakers, thought-provoking narratives, and meaningful connections, all brimming with ideas that have the power to change lives.

The four speakers–Duvvuru Varshitha, Sharanya Ari, Anu Prasa, and Aradhana Lal, who will speak at the TEDx Hyderabad Women stage have conquered adversity and reached astonishing heights. Their unique story, perspective, and expertise promise to inspire, educate, and motivate attendees.

More details about speakers and their journey are as follows

DUVVURU VARSHITHA

Ms. Duvvuru Varshitha is a skilled MedTech Innovator specializing in Research and Development, Design Thinking, and Hardware Prototyping within Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Innovation. With four years of startup experience, she brings a profound understanding of the challenges that innovative ventures face. Holding a degree in Biotechnology, her notable achievements include winning the NITTE Healthcare Challenge, and TIE WOMEN Global Pitch Competition, and being featured in SHARK TANK INDIA – Season 1. Her ultimate aim is to enhance well-being and happiness through innovative real-life solutions.

SHARANYA ARI

Ms. Sharanya Ari, an Indian Administrative Service officer (2016 batch, Tamil Nadu Cadre), holds degrees in Information Technology and Public Administration. She held various significant government roles, including Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Assistant Collector in Coimbatore, and Sub Collector in Kanyakumari. Ms. Ari leads the Gender and Policy Lab within the Chennai Corporation, collaborating with a team of technical consultants to execute projects focused on enhancing women’s safety in public spaces.

ANU PRASAD

Ms Anu Prasad is the Founder & CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS), working to strengthen India’s social sector through leadership and talent development. She is the founding member of the prestigious Young India Fellowship (YIF) and Ashoka University. Anu has held leadership roles at MNCs such as American Express and TNT. An entrepreneur at heart, Anu has also co-founded and managed a successful travel company. She has also been a consultant for Dell Foundation on its education projects.

ARADHANA LAL

Ms Aradhana Lal is a leader of Sustainability/ESG Initiatives at Lemon Tree Hotels and drives an inclusive employment strategy with a remarkable track record of hiring Employees With Disabilities (EWD) over the past 15 years. Her visionary goal is to elevate EWD representation from 14% to around 30% by 2025-2026. She pioneers initiatives for various disabilities, boasting three decades of experience in Sales, Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability after having earned her MBA from the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad. Aradhana’s journey is a testament to her commitment to inclusivity and sustainability in the corporate world.

About TEDx Hyderabad:

TEDx Hyderabad is an independently organized event licensed by TED, dedicated to spreading ideas and fostering impactful conversations. It is among the top TEDx events in India and has gained recognition globally. TEDx Hyderabad brings together thinkers, enablers, and doers to ignite change and build a community that thrives on innovation and inspiration.

About TEDx

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.

Next Story :

Now you can get the latest stories from Hydnow every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow’s Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram