TEDxMITWPU 2026: Unlocking “The Upside Within”

Aug 20, 2026

TEDxMITWPU 2026 brought the theme “The Upside Within” to life at the Swami Vivekanand Auditorium, MIT-WPU, Pune, bringing together an inspiring lineup of speakers from diverse fields to explore the transformative power of perspective, resilience and personal growth.

Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT-WPU, continues to champion platforms that encourage young minds to engage with diverse perspectives, meaningful ideas and transformative conversations. TEDxMITWPU 2026 reflected this spirit by creating a space where accomplished voices and the MIT-WPU community came together to exchange ideas and experiences.

The event featured accomplished voices from cinema, science, healthcare, sports and other spheres, each offering unique perspectives and personal stories that encouraged the audience to look beyond the obvious and discover the possibilities within.

The distinguished speaker lineup included Dr. Vivek Oberoi, Ashok Samarth, Dr. Madhav Dhekane, Pragati Nagpal, Roshan Shetty, Dr. Kunal Buch, Shantanu Basu and Dr. Jagdish Hiremath. Through their experiences, insights and reflections, the speakers explored how challenges can become catalysts for growth and how a shift in perspective can open new pathways to possibility.

At the heart of TEDxMITWPU 2026 was the belief that meaningful transformation often begins beneath the surface. The conversations encouraged attendees to look inward, question familiar perspectives and recognise the resilience, potential and possibilities that can emerge through self-awareness and change.

With diverse stories converging on a common idea, “The Upside Within” created a platform for thought-provoking conversations and ideas worth spreading. The event reflected MIT-WPU’s commitment to creating opportunities for its community to engage with inspiring voices, broaden perspectives and embrace continuous personal growth.

TEDxMITWPU 2026 was a celebration of ideas, experiences and perspectives that reminded us that sometimes, the most meaningful transformation begins by discovering what already exists within us.