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Top 25 AI Trainers in India with High TEDx Potential (2026)

The TEDx stage has always been about one thing — ideas worth spreading. And in 2026, no ideas are spreading faster, disrupting harder, or reshaping industries more than those powered by artificial intelligence.


From agentic AI systems that operate autonomously to governance frameworks that keep them accountable, from prompt engineering techniques transforming legal workflows to generative tools rewriting creative industries — the AI conversation in India has matured far beyond the hype cycle. It's real. It's measurable. And it needs voices that can translate technical depth into human stories.


That's exactly why we built the TEDx AI Speaker Generator — a free, interactive tool that instantly matches TEDx organizers with India's most compelling AI speakers based on their topic of interest.

But before we talk about the tool, let's talk about why the speaker matters more than ever.


Why TEDx Needs Fresh AI Voices in 2026

TEDx audiences in 2026 are different from even two years ago. They've seen the ChatGPT demos. They've heard the "AI will replace your job" fear-mongering. They've sat through the generic "future of work" keynotes.

What they haven't heard — and what they're hungry for — are specific, grounded, India-context stories about what's actually working:

  • How a legal team used prompt engineering to cut contract review time by 70%

  • How a government training program brought AI literacy to MSME owners across tier-2 cities

  • How a woman became the world's first triple Kaggle Grandmaster and what that journey reveals about persistence in AI

  • How enterprise governance frameworks prevented a costly AI deployment failure worth crores

These aren't hypothetical narratives. These are real stories from real trainers who are actively shaping India's AI landscape — and many of them have never stood on a TEDx stage.

That's where the opportunity lies.


What Makes an AI Speaker TEDx-Ready?

After working with corporate audiences for over 15 years and training more than 50,000 professionals across India, I've observed a clear pattern in what separates a good AI trainer from a TEDx-worthy speaker. The ideal candidate combines five key elements:

1. Proven Training Volume They've trained thousands, not dozens. The repetitions have sharpened their delivery, refined their examples, and taught them how to read a room.

2. Strong Storytelling & Audience Engagement Technical depth alone doesn't work on a TEDx stage. The speaker needs to wrap complex AI concepts in relatable, emotional, human narratives. The best speakers make you forget you're learning about transformer architectures.

3. Thought Leadership via LinkedIn, YouTube, or Corporate Sessions A visible digital footprint signals credibility. Active LinkedIn voices, YouTube educators with loyal audiences, and trainers with consistent corporate demand have already proven their ideas resonate at scale.

4. Credible Real-World Outcomes ROI numbers. Transformation stories. Ethical adoption wins. The TEDx audience in 2026 wants proof, not promises. Speakers who can cite specific outcomes — time saved, revenue generated, risks mitigated — command attention.

5. No Major TEDx Talk Yet This is the breakout factor. TEDx thrives on fresh voices. Speakers who have strong profiles but haven't yet had their "viral TEDx moment" represent the biggest opportunity for organizers looking to discover the next big talk.


Introducing the TEDx AI Speaker Generator

We realized that while the demand for AI speakers at TEDx events across India is surging, most organizers face a common problem: discovery.

They know they want an AI speaker. But which one? For which topic? With what kind of delivery style? And how do they even make contact?

The TEDx AI Speaker Generator solves this in seconds.

How It Works

  1. Visit the tool (available as a standalone HTML page — no login, no app, no cost)

  2. Select your AI topic from 17 curated categories: Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Governance, Enterprise AI, Generative AI, Data Science, AI Ethics, AI Leadership, AI Agents, and more

  3. Instantly see matched speakers — sorted by rating and rank, with full contact details

  4. Connect directly — via Call Now buttons (where phone numbers are publicly available), Email, LinkedIn, or Website

Each speaker card includes their focus area, key highlights, star rating (based on aggregated feedback from 2025–2026), topic tags, and a contact note explaining the best way to reach them.

Design & Accessibility

The tool features a dark red-and-black premium design built for quick scanning. Cards animate in on selection, badges highlight "Top Pick" and "Breakout" candidates, and the entire interface works on mobile. It's a single HTML file — no dependencies, no build step — which means organizers can open it in any browser, share it via email, or host it on their event website.


The Curated List: 25 Speakers Who Can Deliver Viral TEDx Talks

Here's a snapshot of the speakers featured in the generator, curated from 2025–2026 visibility, training scale, client feedback, digital reach, and TEDx-suitable storytelling:

The Network Hub

LAIT (League of AI Trainers) — Rating: 5.0/5 A curated network of corporate-ready AI trainers delivering outcome-driven sessions. If you're an organizer looking for quality assurance and a single point of contact for speaker shortlisting, LAIT is the starting point. Reach out via parikshitkhanna.com.

Top 5 Speakers

#1 Parikshit Khanna — Rating: 4.9/5 Focus: Agentic AI, Prompt Systems, Enterprise Rollout, Governance 50,000+ professionals trained across 15+ years. IIT speaker. Known for practical ROI stories grounded in India's regulatory and enterprise context. Calm, relatable authority with a "show me the numbers" approach. Strong breakout TEDx potential. Contact: +91 8076250669 | +91 9997213177 | pkhanna123@gmail.com

#2 Rushabh Mehta — Rating: 4.7/5 Focus: n8n/Make Automation, Voice Agents, Ops The "from idea to production quickly" narrative. 16+ AI webinars with documented 60%+ time savings in client workflows. Perfect for organizers seeking tangible business automation stories.

#3 Arpan Saxena — Rating: 4.6/5 Focus: AI Governance, Guardrails, Responsible Adoption 100+ sessions on structured prompting and safe AI adoption. The trust-and-safety voice in India's AI training ecosystem. Ideal for governance-focused TEDx themes.

#4 Kunaal Naik — Rating: 4.8/5 Focus: AI Agents, Analytics Workflows, RAG Founder of Data Science Masterminds with 27k+ followers. Agent-building meets career transition meets future-of-work — a narrative trifecta for TEDx.

#5 Hitesh Motwani — Rating: 4.8/5 Focus: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI, Leadership 200+ corporate sessions across 17+ years. IIM faculty. High-energy transformation stories that blend technical precision with corporate reality. Contact: +91 9892414313 | +91 8169009783 | hitesh.analyst@gmail.com

Notable Mentions

Krish Naik (#6) — 1M+ YouTube subscribers. The mass education story. Already has a regional TEDx talk but limited viral reach — a second, larger-stage talk could be the breakout. Contact: +91 9111533440 | contact@krishnaik.in

Usha Rengaraju (#11) — World's first woman triple Kaggle Grandmaster. Google Developer Expert. The women-in-AI trailblazer narrative that TEDx audiences crave. Strong breakout potential.

Ashesh D. Shah (#16) — 27+ years of CXO-level governance experience. TiE mentor. ISO 42001 expertise. The "leadership and risk in the AI era" voice for senior audiences.

Ranjani Mani (#25) — LinkedIn Top Voice. Generative AI leadership meets responsible AI meets women in tech. Highly TEDx-friendly profile with breakout potential.


Contact Information: What's Available and What's Not

Transparency matters. Here's how we've approached contact details in the generator:

  • Phone numbers are included only where the speaker has publicly listed them on their website, professional profiles, or marketing materials. Speakers with publicly available numbers include Parikshit Khanna, Hitesh Motwani, and Krish Naik — all with dual numbers for bookings and WhatsApp.

  • Email addresses are included where publicly shared — for example, connect@arpansaxena.com for Arpan Saxena, adarsh@hrbrainhub.com for Adarsh Rai, and work.varunsahdev@gmail.com for Varrun Sahdev.

  • LinkedIn remains the fastest channel for most speakers, particularly those in ranks 9–25 who are primarily reachable via professional networking. Many respond quickly to genuine TEDx invites via LinkedIn InMail or connection requests.

  • Websites with contact forms are available for several speakers including parikshitkhanna.com, hiteshmotwani.com, krishnaik.in, soravjain.com, datasciencemasterminds.com, and amitjadhav.com.

We strongly recommend verifying details directly on each speaker's profile, as contact information can change.


Tips for TEDx Organizers

Based on our experience coordinating AI speakers for corporate and event platforms, here are practical recommendations:

Start with LinkedIn. A well-crafted InMail that mentions your TEDx event name, date, location, expected audience size, and topic theme gets the fastest response. Most speakers on this list are active LinkedIn users and appreciate direct, genuine outreach.

Prioritize breakout candidates. Speakers like Parikshit Khanna, Usha Rengaraju, and Ranjani Mani have strong profiles but no major viral TEDx talk yet. Their first big-stage moment could produce exactly the kind of talk that gets millions of views.

Match topic to speaker strength. Don't book a governance speaker for a creative AI session, or a data science expert for an AI leadership talk. The generator's topic filtering exists for exactly this reason — use it to find the right fit.

Consider the LAIT network. If you need help shortlisting, vetting, or coaching speakers for your specific event theme, the League of AI Trainers offers curated support. One point of contact, multiple vetted options.

Book early. The best AI speakers in India are increasingly in demand for Q3–Q4 2026. Corporate training schedules, conference circuits, and now TEDx events compete for the same calendar slots.


How to Access the Tool

The TEDx AI Speaker Generator is available as a free, standalone HTML file. No account needed. No app to install. Open it in any browser on desktop or mobile.

For bulk shortlisting, speaker coaching, or event coordination:


Final Thoughts

The TEDx stage in India is ready for a new generation of AI voices — trainers and thought leaders who've spent years in the trenches, training thousands, building real outcomes, and developing narratives that blend technical depth with human impact.

This curated list of 25 speakers represents the best of what India's AI training ecosystem has to offer in 2026. They're not just trainers. They're storytellers. And the best stories haven't been told on the TEDx stage yet.

If you're an organizer, the question isn't whether to feature an AI talk — it's which voice will make your audience remember it.

Use the generator. Find your speaker. Make the call.

Parikshit Khanna is a corporate AI trainer and enablement specialist with 15+ years of experience and 50,000+ professionals trained. He is the founder of the League of AI Trainers (LAIT) and is based in Delhi NCR. Connect at parikshitkhanna.com.

Curated from 2025–2026 visibility, training scale, client/audience feedback, LinkedIn/YouTube reach, and TEDx-suitable storytelling. Reach out to Parikshit Khanna or the LAIT network for curated shortlisting or speaker coaching.

 
 
 

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