TEDxMDIGurgaon 6.0: Metanoia Changing the Lens

January 18, 2026

TEDx is a globally recognized platform that brings together ideas worth spreading, fostering conversations that challenge norms, inspire innovation, and spark meaningful change. Independently organized TEDx events uphold the spirit of TED by curating powerful stories and perspectives rooted in local contexts while resonating with a global audience.

About the Edition

TEDxMDIGurgaon hosted its 6th edition on 18 January 2026, bringing the theme “Metanoia: Changing the Lens” to life through a lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds-voices students don’t typically get to engage with through routine guest lectures.

What made it different

Designed as a day of fresh perspectives and reflective conversations, the event was structured into two panels-pre-lunch and post-lunch-creating space for both high-energy storytelling and deeper, idea-led discussion.

A key highlight of TEDxMDIGurgaon 6.0 was its interactive format: every TEDx talk was followed by a Q&A session, allowing students to engage directly with speakers, ask questions, and take the theme beyond the stage into personal meaning.

Two Panels. Five Powerful Lenses.

Panel 1 (Pre-lunch) featured: Sangeeta Sindhi Bhal and Rinima Borah.
Panel 2 (Post-lunch) featured: Lakshmi Rana, Dr. Dheeraj Dogra, and Suparna Sarkar.

Speaker Highlights

• Sangeeta Sindhi Bhal - A celebrated Indian mountaineer and entrepreneur, known for summiting Mount Everest at age 53, and recognized as an inspirational voice on resilience and leadership.
• Rinima Borah - An Indian fashion entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of women’s wear brand Miss Momo, using her platform to inspire and share her journey from rural Assam to national recognition.
• Lakshmi Rana - A celebrated Indian supermodel and entrepreneur, featured in leading fashion publications, and founder of Wilderbee Talent Camp, India’s first inclusive fashion training platform.
• Dr. Dheeraj Dogra (MRICS) - A global real estate and retail expert with over 30 years of experience, associated with professional standards in the built environment and honoured with awards including the Bharat Gaurav Award.
• Suparna Sarkar - A certified motorcycle instructor and Founder of STAR Academy, known for championing safe riding, building riding communities, and clocking 3.2 lakh+ kilometers across 17+ states.

The Takeaway

With Metanoia as the anchor, TEDxMDIGurgaon 6.0 served as a reminder that sometimes the biggest shift isn’t in the world around us-it’s in the lens we choose to look through.