Bengaluru, Feb 5: The Bengaluru campus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies successfully hosted the 13th edition of TEDxNMIMS at the NMIMS Bengaluru Auditorium. The annual intellectual platform brought together nationally and globally recognised leaders to explore purpose-driven leadership under the theme ‘Arc of Accordance.’
Curated to reflect the alignment between values, lived experiences, and purpose, this year’s theme explored how defining decisions and transformative moments collectively shape meaningful personal and professional journeys. ‘Arc of Accordance’ underscored the idea that success is defined not merely by achievement, but by alignment with one’s principles and intent.
The event featured a distinguished and diverse lineup of speakers spanning sports, business, law, healthcare, and social impact:
Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla – Paralympian and Padma Shri Awardee
Kaushik Mitra – Vice President and CFO, PepsiCo India and South Asia
Maria Bobela – World Champion Freediver and Performance Athlete
Neela Badami – Senior Partner, Samvad Partners
Bhaskar Dutt – Global Head of Strategic Relations, Tata Elxsi
Dr. Ritika Sinha – Co-Founder and COO, Rocket Health
Prabhloch Singh – Human Rights Activist and Founder, Human Rights Protection Group
Through powerful storytelling and personal narratives, speakers shared insights on resilience, leadership, innovation, inclusion, and impact – leaving the audience with actionable perspectives on aligning ambition with purpose.
Now in its 13th edition, TEDxNMIMS Bangalore has evolved into one of the institution’s flagship intellectual platforms for transformative ideas. Over the past 12 editions, it has featured more than 100 speakers and engaged over 2,000 attendees.
“The theme ‘Arc of Accordance’ resonated strongly with our audience, reinforcing the importance of aligning ambition with values. The conversations sparked today will continue to inspire our students to lead with purpose and integrity,”
said Dr. Narayani Ramachandran, Director & Professor, NMIMS Bengaluru.
“As we conclude the 13th edition, TEDxNMIMS Bangalore continues to strengthen its legacy as a platform for powerful storytelling and meaningful dialogue. The diversity of
perspectives shared this year truly reflected the spirit of courage, leadership, and impact,” she added.
The 2026 edition attracted over 500 attendees, including students, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, and members of the broader professional community.
The event concluded with engaging audience interactions and reflections, further reinforcing TEDxNMIMS Bangalore’s position as a credible space for dialogue, intellectual exchange, and leadership inspiration.