Do You Need a TEDx Speaker for Your Event in India? How to Book an AI Speaker for Corporate and College Events
Updated: 18 hours ago
By Parikshit Khanna, corporate AI trainer, TEDx speaker and founder of Digital Training Jet | Updated 22 October 2026
Quick answer
You do not need a TEDx speaker for every event, but a speaker who has given a TEDx talk usually brings a clear, rehearsed message. For AI themes, Parikshit Khanna, whose TEDx talk Redesigning Work with Artificial Intelligence was published in 2026, speaks at corporate offsites, leadership meets and college events in India, and can pair the talk with a hands-on workshop. Corporate keynotes are paid engagements, unlike TEDx talks.
New research, October 2026
No paid slots: speakers never pay to speak at a TEDx event and are not paid, and TED warns that services charging fees for TEDx speaking spots are not legitimate. TED, Speaking at TEDx
India's AI skilling push: on 15 August 2026 the Prime Minister announced AI skilling for 1 crore youth within one year, which makes AI a natural theme for campus and corporate stages. PMIndia, 15 August 2026
Copilot adoption: Microsoft reported more than 30 million paid Microsoft 365 Copilot seats for the quarter ended 30 June 2026. Unite.AI, August 2026
Who this is for
HR and L&D teams planning offsites and town halls
Industry associations and chambers
College festivals and management schools
Conference organisers needing an AI session
Leadership teams wanting a talk plus a workshop
Speaking formats
Format | Length | Best for |
|---|---|---|
Keynote on AI and work | 30 to 45 minutes | Town halls and conferences |
Keynote plus Q&A | 60 minutes | Leadership meets |
Panel moderation or panellist | 45 to 60 minutes | Industry events |
Talk plus hands-on workshop | Half day | Teams that want to act on the talk |
Campus talk | 45 to 60 minutes | Colleges and universities (paid engagements) |
Talk topics
Talk topic | What the audience takes away |
|---|---|
Redesigning work with AI | Which tasks change first, and what stays human |
AI for leaders | Decisions, risks and a 90-day plan |
Safe AI at work | Simple rules for data and checking answers |
Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini? | How to choose tools for real tasks |
AI and careers | Skills students and professionals should build |
Agentic AI explained | What agents can do, with human approval |
Parikshit Khanna's achievements
Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
TEDx speaker | Talk Redesigning Work with Artificial Intelligence, TEDxEicher School Faridabad Youth, 1 August 2026 |
Reach | Trainer-reported reach of 3,50,000+ professionals since 2020 across Digital Training Jet programmes |
Claude credentials | Anthropic Claude Academy badges for Claude 101, Claude Cowork, and AI Capabilities and Limitations |
Government and public media | Two-day Generative AI programme for Akashvani and Doordarshan teams at Prasar Bharati's National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (NABM) |
IIT campuses | ChatGPT workshop at IIT Roorkee (April 2025, World Technocon) and Google Gemini workshop at IIT Guwahati (Synapse, November 2025) |
Microsoft Copilot | Copilot Chat workshop for GMR Airports' Delhi Duty Free at IGI Airport (5 September 2026); ChatGPT and Copilot workshop for vivo India, Gurugram (2 September 2026) |
International | Phase 1 AI training for Malabar Group, Dubai, delivered live online in July 2026 |
Corporate clients | Emami, Arvind Fashions, Sheela Foam (Sleepwell), Godrej Properties, RMZ, Gaursons and Hetero |
Speaker and author | ATTOI Annual Convention 2025, Wayanad; co-author of Rejection to Redirection and Digital Black |
Photos from real sessions
These photographs are from Parikshit's real sessions in India; each caption states the session.
Book or enquire
Send your organisation, audience, country and time zone, preferred dates and the outcome you want. You will get a written proposal with format and fees.
Channel | Details |
|---|---|
Profile |
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Frequently asked questions
Is a corporate keynote the same as a TEDx talk?
No. TEDx talks are unpaid and chosen by TEDx organisers; corporate keynotes are separate, paid engagements.
Can you speak in Hindi?
Yes. English, Hindi or a mix.
Is this an official vendor or TED programme?
No. It is independent, practitioner-led work. No partnership with TED, OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft or Google is implied.
How do we book?
WhatsApp +91 99972 13177 or email pkhanna123@gmail.com with your organisation, audience, location, time zone and preferred dates.
Note: research items are from the linked sources as of October 2026 and can change. Reach is trainer-reported. Nothing here is legal advice.
