Uma Sudhir is a 5x TEDx speaker and sought-after panelist, moderator, and keynote speaker at conferences, corporate events, and academic institutions across India.
Speaking Topics
- The Evolving Media Landscape — How technology has transformed news, the blurring of lines between media types, and what it means for democracy
- Reinvention & Navigating Change — From the typewriter age to the ChatGPT era, lessons on continuous learning and adaptation
- Storytelling & Leadership — How perspective shapes narrative, and the power of asking thoughtful questions in the age of AI
- Women in Leadership — Building institutions beyond individuals, equality, and emotional honesty
- Information Warfare & National Security — Media weaponization, behavioral influence, and threat perception in the digital age
- Education, Health & Development — Ground realities, policy impact, and grassroots change
Recent Engagements
- CII Indian Women Network AP Leadership Conclave 2026 — Moderator, “Building Institutions Beyond Individuals” panel, Visakhapatnam
- Telangana Police HeForShe Campaign 2026 — Partner and moderator for year-long campaign on preventing violence against women
- EQUIP energytec.ai Session — Keynote on storytelling, reinvention, and AI
- Telangana Intelligence Officers Training — Session on evolving media landscape and national security
- Multiple TEDx Events — 5 TEDx appearances on journalism, change, and leadership
Invite Uma to Speak
Uma brings nearly three decades of on-the-ground journalism experience, combined with deep insights into media, technology, leadership, and social change. She is available for keynotes, panel moderation, corporate sessions, and academic lectures.
For speaking inquiries, please visit the Contact page.