Ajay Goyal
Keynote Speaker

Meet Ajay Goyal

Ajay Goyal is an eloquent and captivating orator and public speaker. At over 50 conferences where he has been a keynote and panel speaker, he leaves audiences inspired and enlightened.

Ajay Goyal started public speaking at a young age and then went on to impress the audiences at several debating and mock-parliament events. As a public speaker he enthrals, entertains, inspires and motivates people with awe-inspiring stories authentic to his own journey as a migrant, of overcoming enormous hurdles, achieving success beyond imagination.

Beyond the realms of business and communication, Ajay Goyal is a true global citizen. He has lived and worked in 9 cities and leads a nomadic-entrepreneur lifestyle.

While proudly rooted in his Indian heritage, Goyal talks about how he unlocks opportunities in any country with ease because of his ability to immerse, empathize, and adapt to various cultures.

Goyal talks about the essence of success as curiosity that leads to reading vast amounts of varied literature, from classics and history to fiction and philosophy.

He talks of pursuing hobbies and interests for self-fulfilment and personality development as essentials to success and leadership. He tells colourful and awe-inspiring stories of his journeys to over 200 regions of the world: how he learned to be a sailor and undertook a sailing expedition to Antarctica; how he overcame his fear of flying after a mishap by becoming a pilot; becoming a skilled downhill skier after a challenge and completing a marathon after recovering from a major injury.

Goyal demonstrates the power and worth of resilience in the face of adversity: He never slowed down in his pursuits after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder and defied all medical doctors and researchers by continuing to live a hugely fulfilling life despite all odds.

Ajay Goyal inspires with stories of his ongoing journey and motivates listeners to shed their limiting beliefs, embracing the spirit of exploration. He drives home principles of assured success that he himself practised and explains how anyone can overcome any challenge and adversity to reach higher missions and goals.

Entrepreneur & Thought Leader

Sustainability

Ajay is creator of a pathbreaking sustainable yoga-mindfulness themed resort hotel www.ZENING.eu

AI

Ajay is founder of Ai and Software Strategy and Development boutique firm Third.Ai.in

Creativity

Ajay is founder of Ai-for-Art project that helps artists and painters unleash their creative genius with the help of AI tools. www.ai4art.in

Mindfulness

A yoga and meditation practitioner Ajay encourages mindfulness to draw on our deepest core sources of energy.

Entrepreneurship

Creator of over 18 ventures in 9 countries, Ajay talks about the joys of starting up and creating.

Diversity

Ajay left India at a young age of 24 to start ventures in Europe. He talks of diversity from various moral and economic view points and how it enriches corporations and society.

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Motivational Life Story

Coming from humble beginnings in North India, Ajay was a TV anchor on the Indian National TV before he migrated to Europe and created a series of ventures. His path to success in a time of tumult and turmoil in Eastern Europe was uncharacteristic for a migrant. He attributes his spiritual strength and empathy to his enormous success.

As a leader and public speaker he connects with people from diverse backgrounds through genuine emotional empathy that emanates from his life experiences.

Ajay is a brilliant storyteller. As a spiritual person who practices gratitude and compassion, he uplifts audiences and makes them believe in their own strengths and energy to change the world.

Keynote Topics

  • “From Discrimination to Triumph: The Journey of Indian Migrants in the West “
    The inspiring story of Indian migrants like Mahatma Gandhi and the entrepreneurs and tech leaders of 21st century and their contribution to shaping a better world. The resilience of Indian migrants who remain deeply rooted in their values to overcome challenges, including racism and discrimination, to achieve success and bring positive change in Western countries.
  • “India’s Economic Resilience: A Comparative Analysis with China”
    A comparative study of the economic resilience of India and China, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of both nations’ economies and what the future holds for India.
  • “The Indian Century “
    India’s remarkable transformation and how it is positioned to take a leading role as a force for good in the global economy.
  • “Ten Principles of Success”
    From a small town in India to a successful entrepreneur in Europe and the US & 10 principles of success.
  • “Zen & The Art of Start “
    An enlightening lecture on what it takes to be a startup entrepreneur, to break through every barrier, get up from every failure, retain an ethical and moral uprightness in cut throat competitive business world and be happy.
  • “The Holy Trinity of Technology”
    The three technological advances that will bring sustainable life on planet.
  • “Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence: Simplicity in Complexity”
    A deep dive into the potential and risks of AI and how you can unlock potential of this tool for your organization.
  • “Global Tribe: How to be a global digital nomad and feel at home everywhere”
    How global citizenship and nomadic lifestyle are the key to happiness.
  • “The Troubles Ahead”
    What challenges await us and how we can prepare to overcome them. What tools and knowledge our workforces and leaders need to tackle the coming times.
  • “Collaborative AI”
    How organisations can empower their workforce by creating collaborative mechanisms to enhance quality, productivity, work-life balance and happiness.
  • “Courage, Resilience and Mindfulness: The secret recipes for happiness, harmony and success anywhere in the world”
    Habits and practices that assure happiness and success and inner harmony of a life without stress.
    Mastering the Art of Persuasive Communication”
    In this masterclass, Ajay Goyal will share insights and techniques for effective and persuasive communication. He will cover the art of crafting compelling messages, understanding your audience, and delivering impactful presentations. Participants will learn how to use communication as a powerful tool for influence and success in various aspects of their lives.
  • “Negotiation Masterclass “
    A one day workshop and Masterclass in strategic negotiations, planning and improvising for successful deal making.

Bio

Ajay Goyal comes from a family of accomplished academics in India. His father, Professor Jai Bhagwan Goyal, a noted academician & author of 32 books, was awarded Padma Shri Award by the President of India for his remarkable contributions in the field of literature. His mother, Pushpa Goyal was a beloved teacher of Hindi language, a Ph.D. in literature. Growing up in a green university campus at the Sanskrit University of Kurukshetra, Ajay was surrounded by the world’s great literature and the wisdom of India’s eminent writers and thinkers.

Ajay’s journey into entrepreneurship began with academic excellence. He graduated with honors in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra in 1986 at age 20. During his school and college years, he gained recognition for his public speaking skills, winning several national debating competitions.

Soon after graduation Ajay worked two jobs, one as an engineer and the other as a quiz show host and youth programs anchor on Indian National TV, Doordarshan. He hosted over 100 television shows, often interviewing prominent literary and cultural figures from around the world.

Not content with the success of his TV show which offered a promising career path in India, Ajay’s curiosity to explore the world led him to migrate to Europe. With meagre resources Ajay dived into the tumult and transformation of Eastern Europe.

In a decade Ajay founded six ventures and returned to his passion for media and technology, creating a media venture in print and online mediums.

In 2005, Ajay shifted his focus to research, writing, and filmmaking. He established a foundation to help children from poor backgrounds obtain quality education and another dedicated to life lessons of Mahatma Gandhi.

Ajay’s commitment to positive change led him to run for the Indian Parliament in 2008. He ran a widely acclaimed campaign against corruption in public life, earning praise from all sections of society despite losing the election.

In 2012, Ajay created the first of its kind in Europe yoga and meditation themed sustainable holiday resort village called Zening on the mediterranean island of Cyprus.

Today, Ajay Goyal continues his journey as a forward-thinking entrepreneur, focusing on ForestSAT.space, a venture aimed at protecting the world’s forests from wildfires using satellite data and AI.

He divides his time between Oslo, Norway, and Limassol, Cyprus, and maintains a nomadic global citizen lifestyle, working remotely from various beautiful cities and nature reserves.

Ajay Goyal’s diverse and impactful journey exemplifies a visionary business leader with a commitment to creativity, hard work, ethical values, sustainability, and giving back to nature through technological innovation.

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