Theme: Redefining Reality

AI is changing every landscape,
so ready to 'Redefine' your 'Reality'?

Heritage Institute of Technology
Chowbaga road, anandapur
East kolkata township
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700107
India

Ayan Pal

IBM Accredited IT Professional, Author, and Educator

Ayan Pal is an IBM Accredited IT Professional, Author, Speaker, AI Enthusiast, and Educator with a passion for volunteering. Ayan holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (VTU, Karnataka), and has pursued further studies at SDSU – California (Educational Technology) and Cornell University – New York (CXO Leadership). Ayan has contributed to several books including “Crossed and Knotted” which made it into the Limca Book of Records. He was listed by Hindustan Times among India’s Top 5 Short Fiction Writers and had his work showcased to King Charles III. Ayan has received several international accolades: three Brandon Hall Awards, one Stevie Award, 4 Distinguished Toastmaster titles, and 21 IBM Service Excellence Awards. He currently serves as a Learning Consultant: Strategic Planning & Execution at IBM.

Gargi Batyabal

Radio Jockey

Gargi Batabyal, aka Mirchi Mohor, a 29-year-old radio professional with Radio Mirchi Kolkata. With 7 years of experience, she hosts the afternoon show and has spoken at Josh Talks and TedEx. Gargi is also an audiobook director and writer for Prem Dot Com and a voice-over artist for shows like Sunday Suspense and World Classics. A recipient of the IEM Kolkata Smart Maker Award, she's a dog enthusiast with a sarcastic sense of humor. Gargi is an ambivert and an anxious overthinker navigating her journey with PCOD. When not on air, you might find her exploring Kolkata, thanks to her popular Goli Kotha travel video series

Gourab Tapadar

Storyteller and Youtuber

Gourab Tapadar is a dynamic storyteller, motivational speaker, singer-songwriter, and voice artist who began his journey by inspiring lives through powerful speeches. He is best known as the creator of the widely acclaimed Bengali horror podcast Pretkotha, which consistently ranks among India’s top shows. With a strong presence on YouTube, his three channels have earned a loyal fanbase for their engaging and diverse content. Gourab’s haunting narratives, soulful songs, and versatile voice work have made him a unique figure in the world of entertainment. From giving voice to the voiceless to sharing real supernatural tales, he blends fear, emotion, and inspiration, captivating audiences across platforms and leaving a lasting impact through every word he speaks or sings.

Prasenjit Samajpati

Executive Director at PwC India

Prasenjit Samajpati is an IT professional. After doing his Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, he was in the manufacturing sector for a couple of years. He subsequently did his CFA and MBA and joined the then emerging IT industry. He has now been working in the domain of Technology Consulting for more than 25 years, and has been a part of the changing technology landscape. Currently he is the Executive Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers India.

Shashank Srivastava

Social Media Influencer

Shashank Srivastava currently is with Google, working as Principal Account Manager where he manages Fintech Portfolio, he is also a leading content creator in professional development space with ~1M+ followers across social media channels. He is currently building Salaried Club, the largest free community of working professionals in India

Sreshth Shah

Sports Journalist

Sreshth Shah is a cricket journalist and editor at ESPNcricinfo since 2016, right out of college. A graduate of Mass Communication and Journalism, Sreshth has married his two passions - writing and sport - into a career. He covers global and Indian cricket tournaments and in that process, works closely with the leading-edge modern processes in journalism and fan engagement. Beyond the workplace, Sreshth is a quizzer and quizmaster for organisations around the country. As a quizmaster, he looks to ask questions on under-represented topics while marrying them into today's context. As a quizzer, he has won numerous national events like the TATA Crucible National Final.

Subir Verma

Career Coach & HR Professional

Subir, a seasoned HR Professional, Best Selling Author, and Career Coach dedicated to transforming job seekers into top candidates. With a proven track record in leading HR functions at prestigious organizations like Tata Group, Reliance Group, and RP - Sanjiv Goenka Group, I have helped countless individuals navigate the complexities of the job market and achieve rapid career growth.