Theme: NEXUS OF PERSPECTIVES

We believe that no single idea exists in a vacuum. The most powerful innovations come from the crossroads of diverse perspectives—from different disciplines, cultures, and walks of life. Nexus of Perspectives is more than just a theme; it’s a celebration of how ideas collide, connect, and create something truly extraordinary.

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Kottayam, Kerala, 686635
India

Bipul Chandra

Managing Director of Ducati India

Bipul Chandra, Managing Director of Ducati India, leads the brand's operations in a rapidly expanding premium motorcycle market. He holds an engineering degree from NIT Silchar and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. With over 20 years in the automotive industry, Chandra began his career at Tata Motors, gaining experience in sales and marketing, and later held key roles at Royal Enfield, focusing on market expansion. Since joining Ducati in 2019, he has strengthened the brand's dealership network, launched new models, and improved after-sales services. Chandra’s strategy centers on expanding Ducati’s footprint in India while providing a premium experience for its community of enthusiasts.

M Jayachandran

Music Composer

Madhusoodanan Jayachandran Nair is an acclaimed Indian composer, singer, and musician, known for blending classical elements with contemporary sound. He has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director nine times and the National Film Award for Best Music Direction in 2015 for Ennu Ninte Moideen. He also won the Kerala State Award for Best Male Singer in 2005. Jayachandran has composed music for 126 films, with notable works including Ennu Ninte Moideen, Classmates, Pranayavarnangal, and Celluloid. A graduate of Swathi Thirunal College of Music, he trained under Carnatic vocalist Neyyattinkara Vasudevan, shaping his unique musical style. His collaborations with filmmakers, lyricists, and singers have made a lasting impact on the Indian music industry.

TP Sreenivasan

Former Diplomat

Thettalil Parameswaran Pillai Sreenivasan is a former Indian diplomat and academic. Born in Kayamkulam, Kerala, he joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1967. He served in various diplomatic roles, including Secretary of Legation in Tokyo, Thimphu, and Moscow. He was the Indian High Commissioner in Suva, Fiji (1986-1989), and in Nairobi, Kenya (1995-1997). From 2000 to 2004, he served as Indian Ambassador in Vienna, representing India to Austria, Slovenia, the UN, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. After retiring in 2004, Sreenivasan became head of Kerala’s Council for Higher Education (2011-2016) and adjunct professor at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. He speaks Malayalam, English, Japanese, and Russian.

Tushar Gandhi

Activist

Tushar Gandhi, an Indian author and philanthropist, founded the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation in Vadodra in 1998. His notable works include Let's Kill Gandhi (2007), a bestseller in India, and The Lost Diary of Kastur, My Ba (2022). He has led the Lok Seva Trust since 1996, supporting textile mill laborers, and chairs the Australian Indian Rural Development Foundation since 2008. In 2019, he became Director of the Gandhi Research Foundation in Maharashtra. In film, he appeared as himself in Hey Ram (2000) and Road to Sangam (2009). He led the 75th-anniversary reenactment of the Dandi March in 2005 and was Goodwill Ambassador for CISRI-ISP from 2007 to 2012, promoting Spirulina to combat malnutrition.