Dr Amar Kumar Pandey is a distinguished Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who began his illustrious career in 1989 after being inducted into the service with the 42nd Regular Recruit (RR), allotted to Karnataka cadre. His academic journey is marked by significant accomplishments, including a PhD from the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bangalore, an MA in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, and a Master's in Human Rights from the Indian Institute of Human Rights (IIHR). He has served in key roles, including ASP in Gulbarga & Gangavati, SP in various districts, DCP, DIG in Planning and modernization, IGP, ADGP and DGP in crucial departments. Recognized for his valor, he received awards such as the Police Medal for Gallantry, Medal for Meritorious Service, and Medal for Distinguished Services. Notably, he was honored by the Karnataka government for the successful extradition of the infamous Don Ravi Pujari from Senegal (Africa).

Edison Thomas holds a BA in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, and an MA in English and Language Studies from The American College, Madurai. He began as a sub-editor at the Times of India and later served as a lecturer at Christ College. He served in editorial roles at The Hindu and is currently the Editor of Indulge magazine at The New Indian Express, showcasing over two decades of diverse media experience.

Ronit’s work revolves around Self-Improvement, Mental Health Awareness, Dating, Men’s Wellbeing and education, Poetry, and Personal Development. He is passionate about inspiring people to challenge themselves and achieve breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives. He aims to create a life balance that prioritizes well-being and celebrates all aspects of one’s true self.

A seasoned leader in policy, governance, and accountability, V R Raman boasts a three-decade career spanning diverse sectors and domains. Champion of a just society, he holds a wealth of experience in health, WASH, nutrition, and disaster resilience. With roles at local to global levels, he has been instrumental in India's flagship missions and landmark programs, contributing to transformative initiatives. Currently affiliated with prestigious institutions, his extensive board and committee service reflects a commitment to societal well-being and health systems globally.

Sandeep, a seasoned Product and user experience designer from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, transitioned from a corporate career of 20 years to pursue music, entrepreneurship, and meaningful design ventures. He coalesces his deep musical roots with design sensibilities, having composed for films, and theater, and winning acclaim in sound design. His homestay venture, Namma Kadu Estates, thrives in South Coorg. With a penchant for Indian classical music, he collaborates across genres, shaping his band Soule's distinctive Indian Classical Fusion sound. He is an oratory enthusiast in NID, Ahmedabad, and Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Sridhar L, Head of Sustainability at Bangalore International Airport Limited, has nearly 30 years of expertise in ESG, climate change, and strategic planning. Leading the Sustainability 2030 strategy, he aligns with 11 UNSDGs, driving ESG initiatives, managing carbon accreditation, green certification, implementing water stewardship, net-zero emissions, and circular economy practices. Actively engaged in behavioral change for sustainable transformation, he leverages technology and key insights to foster a culture of sustainability while contributing to UNGCNI's collaborative efforts in India.

Dr Rajdeep Manwani, an accomplished academician and speaker, heads academic research at Sindhi College of Commerce. With triple post-graduation and a Ph.D. in Commerce, his accolades include National awards for disability empowerment. A distinguished Toastmaster and TEDx speaker, he mentors youth, delivers corporate speeches, champions disability inclusion, and conducts workshops. Passionate about education quality, he's a prolific researcher, having trained 21,500+ students and executives in 22 years, embodying the motto "Touching lives, making a difference."

Dr Goutham Tholpadi is an Applied Scientist at Amazon, building data products with a focus on recommendation systems. Previously, he worked at Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and Peritus.ai, applying machine learning, information retrieval, and natural language processing to customer problems. He started his career in application development at SAP, followed by a PhD in machine learning at the Indian Institute of Science.

Ms Gargi Chakraborty, a seasoned Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, boasts nearly a decade of diverse experience in clinical practice and research. With a holistic, mindfulness-infused approach, she tailors programs addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, showcased through her media engagements and affiliations with esteemed institutions like NIMHANS and Phoenix Psychiatry. Her expertise spans across Adult Psychiatry, Mindfulness Interventions, and varied forms of therapy for individuals, couples, families, and more.

Ms Fancy George, CEO of Thomas Workplace Design, boasts 30+ years of experience in corporate real estate. An accomplished architect and consultant, she specializes in workplace strategy and sustainable design, leading million-square-foot projects for global giants. As the co-founder of WiREnet World, she champions women's leadership in real estate. A sought-after speaker, she emphasizes user-centric, circular, and universal design principles, striving to enhance well-being and productivity in her creations.

Mr Sunny is currently building Crib, India's No. 1 Property Management App that is creating a digital ecosystem of landlords, tenants & entrepreneurs. He started YourShell, a full-stack co-living operator while in college. After 3 years of operations and a turnover of over 20 crores, it was sold at a multi-million dollar valuation to Stanza Living. He has spoken at 100+ events including Josh Talks and TEDx talks. He has also been featured in various publications like The Economic Times, The Hindustan Times, Forbes, YourStory, etc. for his work.