🌊The Atlantis Forum
Where Passion Meets Purpose
The Atlantis Forum, under the banner of Mission Gen Atlantis, is a dialogue series that bridges youth passion with purpose. The 2025 edition, titled the Youth Opportunity & Passion Summit, brought together some of India’s most dynamic young achievers — individuals who are reshaping how youth lead, create, and inspire.
The Forum served as a stage for meaningful storytelling, where every speaker opened up about their journey — from overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities that transformed their passions into purpose. The two-day event featured powerful conversations, live Q&As, and interactive reflections, making it a transformative experience for every participant.
The sessions are now available as full interviews on Spotify, where listeners can revisit each story, insight, and lesson shared by our incredible speakers.
Guest Spotlight
Guest Spotlight
Vedika Arora
A policy researcher and youth leader from New Delhi, Vedika Arora is deeply passionate about governance, law, and civic engagement. As Youth Political Campaign Lead for the BJP Delhi Government Office, she designed outreach strategies that reached over 234,000 first-time voters.
Her impactful journey includes developing a national mentorship program for juvenile inmates at the Ministry of Home Affairs and serving as the youngest Legislative Intern at the Delhi High Court under Mr. Arun Batta, where she drafted legal memos on constitutional rights and governance.
Her acclaimed research paper, “Dams, Displacement & Democracy”, mentored by Mr. Anil Jain, Chairman of the Dam Safety Authority, explores the socio-legal dimensions of displacement in India. A beVisioneers: Mercedes-Benz Fellow, LSESU Economics Essay Distinction Holder, and Oxford & Harvard Summer Scholar, Vedika also leads the Legal Literacy Campaign, which has educated over 5,000 students across India on rights and civic awareness.
Palakh Khanna
A 22-year-old changemaker, 3x TEDx Speaker, and digital creator with over 90,000 followers, Palakh Khanna brought unmatched energy and authenticity to the Forum. Recognized among Asia’s 100 Women Power Leaders 2023, she is the visionary founder of Break The Ice, a youth-led nonprofit that encourages open dialogue on social taboos and mental wellness.
Her work has gained international recognition — from being featured in UN Women’s Coffee Table Book among 75 inspiring women leaders in India, to appearing twice on Times Square, New York, and speaking at 100+ global events.
At The Atlantis Forum, Palakh inspired attendees with her reflections on leadership, vulnerability, and the courage to start conversations that matter.
Haasini Laxminarayan
A student at UWC Mahindra College (Class of 2027), Haasini Lakshminarayan is a UNICEF advocate, Young Nutrition Ambassador for the Government of Tamil Nadu & ALERT Organization, and a freelance writer for The Hindu.
She is also the founder of The First Step and Guiding Young Minds Magazine, both of which empower youth through storytelling and mentorship. A 4-time TEDx Speaker, author, and public speaking coach, Haasini uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations about purpose, empathy, and youth empowerment.
Palak Chauhan
At just 16, Palak Chauhan is already a piano prodigy and a multi-award-winning artist who began her musical journey at the age of 5. She has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, and NYU’s Arts Center.
Her performances for icons such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ed Sheeran, A.R. Rahman, the Jonas Brothers, and Sting have earned her acclaim across continents. A TEDx Speaker and internationally recognized performer, Palak aspires to become India’s first globally renowned female concert pianist.
Her session at the Forum reflected the essence of artistry — a blend of discipline, emotion, and relentless pursuit of excellence.