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Theme: Breaking the Dawn

This event occurred on
February 27, 2025
New Delhi, Delhi
India

To Break the Dawn is to challenge the inevitability of darkness. It represents our stubbornness to find strength and hope in the blackest shadows. Afterall, the dawn is not just an end to the despair but also a vivid reminder that every challenge is an opportunity for transformation.

Theme Description:
Our theme reflects the ceaseless rhythm of growth and transformation, taking inspiration from the natural cycle where night always evolves to day just like light always follows the dark. It is an analogy to how ingenuity and adaptation lead to breaking through life’s most difficult chapters, exactly like how the heaviest shadows can never resist the promise of light.

Aim of the theme:
Our aim is to ignite the boundless potential within each of us and show how there’s an infinite reservoir of strength and creativity hidden amongst our consciousness. It’s an invitation to turn challenges into opportunities for transformations and a call for all to remember that the dawn of hope always walks right around every corner.

SP Jain Auditorium
FMS South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg
Nanak Pura, South Moti Bagh
New Delhi, Delhi, 110001
India
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Speakers

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Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Orthopedic Surgeon | Padma Shri
An internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon who was the first to perform a bilateral procedure and a minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery in India, Dr. Ashok's life journey epitomizes raising the bar through innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. He carries a legacy of more than 40,000 total knee replacement surgeries and over 25,000 arthroscopic surgeries for sports injuries.

Dr. Chitra Singh

Doctor | Content Creator | Sexual Health Advocate
A dedicated MBBS doctor and a passionate advocate for women’s health, Dr. Chitra Singh uses social media to simplify and normalize conversations about periods, girl talk and sexual health in layman’s terms. With her mission to break taboos and spread awareness, she empowers countless individuals with knowledge that should never be whispered but openly discussed.

Evan Luthra

Investor | Forbes 30U30 Entrepreneur | World Record Holder
The Tech Visionary Redefining Innovation! From developing apps prior to the age of 17 to investing in 600+ Web3 ventures, Evan Luthra has been at the cutting edge of technological revolution. A Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee, Guinness World Record holder, and a global thought leader, he is defining the future of crypto, blockchain, and digital transformation.

Sandesh Dholakia

Analyst at The World Bank | LinkedIn Top Voice | Development Finance
A strategist, policymaker, and changemaker—Sandesh Dholakia is redefining the landscape of finance, governance, and global problem-solving. At the World Bank Group, he operates at the forefront of development finance, tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to gender equity. Previously, as a public policy strategist at the Clinton Foundation, he collaborated with India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to drive impactful solutions in the healthcare sector. Beyond policy, Sandesh bridges data with impact, shaping strategies that drive meaningful change. He is also the Founder of CaseAce, the world’s first comprehensive guide to cracking case competitions, empowering aspiring problem-solvers worldwide. His accolades include being among the Top 10 at the World Asian Case Competition, serving as the Elected Minister of Finance & Industries at the State-Level Youth Parliament, and representing India at the 10th Commonwealth Youth Parliament.

Suhani Sethi

Actor | Hindu College Student
A storyteller, an actor, a dreamer—Suhani Sethi embodies the power of narratives that inspire change. A Literature Major at Hindu College, University of Delhi, Suhani seamlessly blends performance with academia, crafting stories that leave a lasting impact. From gracing screens in Guns and Gulaabs to starring in campaigns for McDonald's, Nykaa, and UNICEF, she has carved a path where art meets influence. As the brand ambassador for VICCO and FYVA, Suhani continues to represent creativity with grace and purpose.

Winnie Singh

Co Founder- Maitri | Social Worker | Counselor
She has dedicated her life to empowering the forgotten—bringing light to those left in the shadows. From advocating for domestic violence survivors to transforming the lives of destitute widows in Vrindavan, her journey is a testament to resilience, compassion, and change. A social worker, counselor, and certified past life regression therapist, Winnie believes in the power of compassion to unlock the hidden strength within people.

Organizing team

Dharvi
Maheshwari

Delhi, India
Organizer

Manasvi
Mishra

Delhi, India
Co-organizer
  • Uday Jadoun
    Post production