Chirag Arora

Chirag Arora is the Curation Lead for TEDxLakeheadU 2026, where he is responsible for shaping a cohesive, high-impact speaker lineup rooted in clarity, credibility, and impact. With an academic background in Management, Accounting, and Finance, Chirag brings a structured, analytical lens to evaluating ideas, drawing from experience in equity research, financial analysis, and valuation within the consumer discretionary sector. His curation philosophy emphasizes intellectual rigor, transparency, and accountability, ensuring each talk is grounded in substance as well as storytelling. Passionate about ideas at the intersection of sustainability, leadership, and innovation, Chirag works closely with speakers to refine complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives that resonate beyond the stage.