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May 23, 2026

DYG 2025 Highlight

DYG 2026 Speakers

DYG 2026 Speaker

Dinesh Roka

Founder of DYG Hub | Coach & Personal Development Speaker

Dinesh Roka is a coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of DYG Hub, dedicated to helping individuals discover their gifts, build confidence, and unlock their true potential. Through coaching, workshops, and community events, he guides people to develop clarity, courage, and discipline using practical tools for mindset and personal growth.

Blending modern psychology and personal development with Eastern wisdom, Dinesh’s work focuses on helping people overcome self-doubt, build empowering habits, and pursue meaningful goals.

Key Highlights

Founder of DYG Hub, a platform focused on personal growth, community learning, and youth empowerment
Life and productivity coach helping individuals develop clarity, confidence, and stronger habits
Trainer and speaker at DYG events and personal development workshops
Director and Co-Founder of HEMPNATH, a sustainable online brand
Sports Science graduate from Middlesex University
Former basketball player and captain for Sandhurst Tornadoz and Swindon Shock
Played for Plumstead Pacers and Middlesex University Men’s Basketball Team (2010–2011)
Former Team Leader and Trainer for team Titans at ACN Inc. London (2014–2015)
Experienced EMCEE and host for cultural and community events
Former host of The Inspire Nepal Show Podcast (2016–2017)
Hosted events including Miss UK Nepal 2018, UWE 5th Inter-University Dance Competition, Open Concert 2017, Dance Off 2018, Magar Diwas 2019, and Indreni: A Film Musical 2025
Spiritual aspirant who spent 9 months studying and practicing yoga and meditation in India

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Suprina Thapa

Journalist, Digital Story teller & Political Researcher

Suprina Thapa is a journalist and MSc student in Politics and International Relations, dedicated to bringing South Asian stories into mainstream conversations. Through her work in media, public speaking, and digital platforms, she highlights issues affecting the Nepali community and amplifies voices that are often overlooked.

From reporting on political movements to hosting cultural events and engaging global audiences online, Suprina uses storytelling as a tool to educate, empower, and spark meaningful dialogue.

Key Highlights

Journalist and MSc student in Politics and International Relations
Presented for Sky Arts and ITV News
Reported on Nepal’s Gen Z political movement as an expert correspondent for ITV News
Host of the Himalayan Awards 2025 at the House of Lords
Speaker at the Nepali Embassy in London addressing challenges faced by Nepali students in the UK
Digital storyteller with over 3 million TikTok views, sharing insights on Nepali politics and cultural heritage
Host and moderator at cultural and community events including Dishoom and Somerset House
Advocate for bringing underrepresented South Asian voices into mainstream media conversations
Currently completing a dissertation exploring Nepal’s Gen Z movement
Interviewing young people from Kathmandu and rural marginalised communities
Research focuses on how caste and social hierarchies influence political participation and youth activism
Passionate about creating platforms where community voices can inform public understanding

Speakers

Pranay Raj Shakya

Coach, Changemaker & Leadership Educator

Pranay Raj Shakya is an international Learning & Development Consultant, personal development coach, and facilitator with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and organisations grow through learning, leadership, and inclusive practice. His work focuses on empowering people to develop clarity, confidence, and purpose while creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.

With extensive experience in higher education, leadership development, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Pranay is known for designing impactful learning programmes that encourage reflection, growth, and meaningful change.

Key Highlights

International Learning & Development Consultant, coach, and facilitator
Over 15 years’ experience in learning and development, additionally 10 years experience in UK higher education and learner success.
Chair of the Race Equity Staff Network at the University of Surrey
Faculty Lead in Access and Participation at the University of Surrey, leading initiatives to enhance inclusive learning experiences
Qualified coach and certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Designs and delivers corporate training, coaching programmes, and leadership workshops
Founder of Extensive Minds, your learning solutions platform providing corporate training, coaching, workshops, and bespoke learning pathways
Co-founder and host of The London Roundtable Podcast
Founder and President of Lead the Change International, a non-profit organisation focused on leadership and social impact
First international postgraduate student elected as Vice President at Liverpool Hope Students’ Union
Founder and former President of the Student Council at Thames International College
Founder President of Rotaract Swoyambhu, contributing to youth leadership and community initiatives
Vice Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award 2024 for Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – University of Surrey (first Nepali recipient)
Golden Student of the Year Award (2014) – Liverpool Hope University
NUS International Officer of the Year (1st Runner Up, 2016) – UK National Award
Outstanding District Director (2011) – Rotaract Nepal National Award

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Sampada Gurung

Artist, Potter and Creative Mentor

Sampada Gurung is a London-based artist, potter, and the founder of The Slightly Curious Studio, a creative space dedicated to making art welcoming and accessible to everyone. Originally from Nepal, Sampada blends illustration and ceramics to explore the human form, emotion, and symbolism through a distinctive artistic style.

Through her teaching and creative practice, she encourages others to embrace curiosity, build confidence, and reconnect with their creativity.

Key Highlights

Founder of The Slightly Curious Studio in North London
London-based illustrator and ceramic artist originally from Nepal
Graduate of Falmouth University with a BA in Illustration
Contestant on Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down (Season 3, 2020)
Exhibited artwork at major events including the Affordable Art Fair
Runs pottery workshops and life drawing sessions designed to make creativity accessible to all
Known for a unique artistic style that blends 2D illustration with 3D ceramic forms
Uses art as a way to explore human emotion, symbolism, and storytelling
Passionate about inspiring others to stay curious and discover their creative calling

Krishna Thapa

The Warrior Monk - Special Forces to Spiritual Guide

Krishna Thapa Magar, often known as the “Warrior Monk,” is a former British Special Forces soldier, world-class mountaineer, and spiritual guide whose life has been shaped by resilience, service, and purpose. Born in the Nepal Himalaya beneath the Annapurna range, his journey has taken him from the mountains of Nepal to some of the most demanding environments on earth — both in combat and on the world’s highest peaks.

Combining the discipline of elite military training with the wisdom of Eastern philosophy, Krishna now dedicates his life to helping others overcome adversity, unlock inner strength, and discover deeper meaning through challenge and connection.

Key Highlights

Former British Special Forces (SAS) soldier and elite mountain specialist
One of only two Gurkhas from the Royal Gurkha Rifles to pass selection into the British Special Forces
Served 26 years on the front line, including deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq
Former Head of the SAS Mountain Troops, leading high-risk mountaineering and training missions
First serving Warrant Officer to summit both Mount Everest and K2
Led the largest UK Special Forces and Gurkha summit team to Mount Everest
Holds nine world-first records in mountaineering
Completed extraordinary ski descents from the summits of Dhaulagiri and other 8000m peaks
International expedition leader guiding climbs across the Himalayas, Africa, and Europe
Dedicated to guiding individuals facing extreme physical and mental challenges
Has helped PTSD survivors, blind climbers, deaf climbers, Parkinson’s sufferers, and double-amputee veterans reach mountain summits
Guided disabled veterans and adaptive climbers to peaks including Mont Blanc and Mera Peak
Combines mountaineering leadership with mental resilience training and spiritual insight

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