On January 10, 2026, the GIBS Bangalore campus was bustling with activity as participants arrived for the newest edition of TEDxGIBS Bangalore. This year’s theme was "IdeateX: From Imagination to Execution" which allowed the diverse participants, all of whom have interesting stories to tell, to collaborate and challenge the status quo by enabling the audience to think about what could be "in the realm of the possible".

From the time the TEDx event participants arrived for breakfast and until the final conversations during high tea, the organizers and event participants experienced the energizing momentum typically present at sophisticated intellectual forums. While the event flowed effortlessly, the TEDxGIBS team was responsible for gathering the presentations the participants and speakers presented to the audience during the day.

The TEDxGIBS event's participants experienced the theme, "IdeateX," which explains, in the most positive sense, the current overabundance of ideas without practical implementation. In contrast to the other speakers, the audience will be aware of what the speakers have to say in order to make an impact through their notion of conversion and present their "innovative ideas." TEDxGIBS stated that "innovative ideas" have a high recurrence of the words "discomfort," "endurance," and "persistence."

Speakers Who Redefined Perspective

Ashish Vidyarthi: The Power of Reinvention

Etching Ashish Vidyarthi the National Award winner in the event as the very first speaker served a dual purpose: breaking the ice, as well as managing the tension that builds when a speaker of such a high caliber is the first to present. In addition to being a performer, Ashish is also a personification of wisdom and brings a good deal of humor to the table. The audience was balanced in a blend of enjoyment and engagement as Ashish spoke about the power of pausing, the importance of reassessing the trajectory of one’s life, and the significance of being authentic and choosing the difficult path versus the easier one. The focus of Ashish’s ruminations was deceptively profound and paved the way for speakers to come.

Prakash Belawadi: Art as a Lens to Understand Society

Prakash Belawadi, actor, and director, built his narrative around the audience, culture, and media. He was frank on the need for discipline in every piece of art and the responsibility of the artist. He was clear and uncompromising to the point of being able to move students and professionals equally.

Dr. Ruma Devi: The Strength Born From Struggles

Dr. Ruma Devi is one of the most celebrated global advocates of rural women artisans and is one of the most inspiring speakers. With no embellishments, she described her journey from adversity to empowerment and reminded the listeners that execution is a function of the first courageous step, which is often silent, yet resolute.

Amit Kumar Agarwal: A Technologist Who Rewrote an Industry

Amit Kumar Agarwal has transformed one of the most inflexible industries in the Indian economy: real estate. As founder and CEO of NoBroker.com, he has built a practical story by understanding real issues, leveraging data, developing iterations, and gaining trust. His activity inspired many potential entrepreneurs who, unfortunately, tend to overlook the patience that innovation frequently demands.

Spoorthi Vishwas: Finding Purpose in Expression

The stage was warmed by author and social entrepreneur Spoorthi Vishwas, who spoke of leadership and the sweet power of a woman in the masterpiece of her creation. She also spoke of the emotional dimensions of execution, which goes beyond the endurance required and is often unrecognized.

Master Raul John Aju: A Teenager Who Thinks Like Tomorrow

At merely sixteen years of age Raul (Raultherockstar) John Aju was remarkable not for most of his personal accomplishments but rather for the length and clarity of his vision. The initiatives Raul developed in the areas of AI, robotics, and government technology proved how boundless his imagination was and how curiosity and hard work fuel it. Raul was able to lift the spirits of the audience.

Miss Kashvi: Influence With Intention

As Miss Universe Telangana, Kashvi, spoke about the advocacy of the responsibility that comes with visibility. With her advocacy for women and initiatives of The TOTO Project, she exemplifies how advocacy for change renders influence more than for its own sake. The audience appreciated her elegance and soft spirit.

Sowmya Reddy: A Voice for Inclusion and Sustainable Growth

Sowmya Reddy, Former MLA, spoke of leadership, as she said, from the public policy point of view. She emphasized the importance of people-driven development, protection of the environment and involvement of the youth, as she added a civic element to the leadership of the day. She reminded the audience that the implementation of a vision always must place the people at the center of its focus.

An Appropriate Conclusion

Ritesh Goyal, Founder & Chairman of The GIBS Group and GIBS Business School, provided a fitting conclusion. As an educator and an entrepreneur, he spoke about the importance of fostering the imagination, discipline, and purpose of the mind. In Goyal's view, the role of businesses and other organizations is closely tied to the theme of the event. Goyal's message was an excellent summary of a complex theme. Ideas are important, but it is the action (or the lack of it) that is problematic and can bring about a change in society.

A Celebration Beyond a Single Day

In addition to the afternoon tea, perhaps the most important aspect of the event is its potential. The participants will be able to see the future more clearly and understand the extent of the hard work that precedes each success. The informal discussions, the questions that people had in mind, and the anticipated discussions and collaborations will, and have already started to, influence the way people think.

GIBS Business School in Bangalore: Innovative Ideas in Action

GIBS does not confine itself to teaching in classrooms as a top Business School in Bangalore. Events such as TEDxGIBS demonstrate GIBS’ mission of constructing a teaching ecosystem that focuses on the interaction of students with ideas, business leaders, social visionaries, and innovators. GIBS is unique in the business school ecosystem for its focus on academic excellence as well as the development of the complex to lead, innovate, and resolve.

Conclusion

The 2026 TEDxGIBS Bangalore was an event that truly kept its word, and may have outdone itself. It was a day of authentic narrative, insightful knowledge, and emotional experience. It also offered a reminder to the attendees that although vision is the fire that ignites inspiration, it is the act of doing that brings concepts to reality. This is what makes such events important; they inspire everyone to emerge, elevate, and act.