Where we are now
- Video auditions and jury review — completed.
- Online Semi-Finals for the Top 25 — completed 18th & 19th July 2026.
- Grand Finale for the Top 10 — live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026.
Grand Finale · 9th August 2026 · Mumbai Top 10 Finalists Announced — Semi-Finals Complete
Speak. Rise. Evolve
to Heights You Never Imagined
The Top 25 took the stage across two electric days of online Semi-Finals on 18th & 19th July — and now the Top 10 are heading to Mumbai.
The countdown to the Grand Finale has begun.
Witness India's biggest Speaking Championship for senior leaders and entrepreneurs live on stage — the Grand Finale takes place on 9th August 2026 in Mumbai, the city where dreams come true.
Your Story. Your Voice. Your Spotlight.
Seats for the live audience are limited — reserve yours now!
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Why PowerSpeak
Initiative of Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta, India's leading transformational leadership coach and public speaking enthusiast, keynote and TEDX speaker to bring the best voices together
PowerSpeak Championship India 2026 is built for leaders who want their message to travel beyond slides and status updates. The journey from a free nomination to a national spotlight is now nearly complete — jury review and online semi-finals are behind us, and the Top 10 are headed to the Grand Finale in Mumbai.
Whether you are cheering on a finalist or want to witness the energy in person, this is the moment the whole season has been building toward. Seats for the live audience are limited.
Become part of a stage where
- Experience becomes influence.
- Voices create impact.
- Leaders become unforgettable Speakers.
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About Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
- Transformational leadership coach
- Award-winning entrepreneur,
- Founder of and CEO of SBY Academy
- Powerful speaker
- Economic Times Most Inspiring Woman Leader 2025
- Most Influential Woman 2024,
- Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar 2023
CONTEST GUIDE
How PowerSpeak 2026 Has Unfolded
The Grand Finale is almost here
Top 10 finalists take the stage live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026. Live audience seats are limited.
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Step 1: Registration
Speakers registered for free and received timelines, guidelines, and the link for their first-round video submission.
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Step 2: 3-Minute Leadership Video
Entrants submitted a 3-minute video (English or Hindi) on the theme "What makes you unique?", reviewed by the jury for the Semi-Finals shortlist.
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Step 3: Online Semi-Finals
The Top 25 semi-finalists presented live online in front of the jury on 18th and 19th July 2026. Ten exceptional voices were selected to advance.
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Step 4: Grand Finale in Mumbai
The Top 10 finalists take the stage live on 9th August 2026 in Mumbai, in front of an international jury and a curated audience of senior leaders. Don't miss it — reserve your seat now.
The Journey So Far
From audition to the Mumbai stage
3-Minute Video Auditions — completed
Global Online Semi-Finals for Top 25 — completed 18th & 19th July 2026
Grand Finale for Top 10 — Mirador Hotel, Mumbai | 9th August 2026
The road behind them
- Senior leaders and entrepreneurs who put their story on the line
- 25 semi-finalists who presented live online in front of the jury
- 10 finalists chosen to represent the very best of this season
What happens on 9th August
- Venue: Mirador Hotel, Mumbai
- Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)
- The Top 10 finalists take the stage in front of an international jury.
- One champion crowned PowerSpeak Champion India 2026.
- A curated audience of senior leaders will be present — seats are limited.
- Choose your Silver or Gold Pass now to witness the finale live.
What Winners Get
Recognition on India's biggest speaking stage
Prizes & visibility
- PowerSpeak Champion India 2026 Trophy
- On-Stage Spotlight in Front of International Professional Jury and Live Audience
- Personalised showreel covering your Grand Finale Speech
- Professional pictures and headshots for all winners
- Certificate of Achievement for Top 10 finalists
- Exclusive Podcast with Coach Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
- Exclusive Feature Post on Linked In
- Personal Branding & Global Visibility
- Lifetime Connections & Transformational Growth
Be there for the moment
The Top 10 finalists have earned their place on the Grand Finale stage. Reserve your seat now to watch it live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026, or follow along for updates as the countdown continues.
Limited live-audience seats remain — once they're gone, they're gone. Secure yours today.
Grand Finale Passes
Reserve your seat — Silver or Gold
Early Bird pricing, all-inclusive. Mirador Hotel, Mumbai · 9th August 2026 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST). Limited seats — once they're gone, they're gone.
Silver Pass
Silver Pass
₹3,999
/-
Early Bird Offer · All Inclusive
- Access to the PowerSpeak Championship Grand Finale
- PowerSpeak Executive Handbook
- Connect with Visionary Leaders, Entrepreneurs & Influential Speakers
- Professional Event Photography Experience
- Premium Welcome Gift Hamper
- Exclusive Masterclass by Industry Experts
- Curated Hospitality – Breakfast, Lunch & High Tea
Gold Pass
Gold Pass
₹4,999
/-
Early Bird Offer · All Inclusive
- All Silver Pass benefits, plus:
- Reserved Premium Seating
- Exclusive Networking over Breakfast, Lunch & High Tea
- Exclusive Meet & Greet with Jury Members
- Individual Photograph with the Jury
- VIP Networking Circle with Finalists
- Ask-the-Expert Roundtable (20–30 min)
- Premium Gift Hamper
- Speaker's Success Kit + The Storytelling Blueprint
- VIP Badge & Special Recognition
- 30-Day Access to All Championship Speech Recordings
Venue: Mirador Hotel, Mumbai · Date: 09 August 2026 · Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)
More opportunities
Beyond the trophy
Even if you're joining as an audience member, the Grand Finale connects you with leaders who take communication seriously—and finalists gain assets they can reuse for years.
Community & learning
- A Grand Finale designed for real audience and jury presence
- Peers, coaches, and jury perspectives that sharpen your leadership narrative
- Invite friends and family to learn from finalists and experience the energy of the room
Visibility that travels with you
- Showreel, portraits, and social features you can leverage for your personal brand
- Podcast and LinkedIn spotlight to reach audiences outside the live event
- A credible national championship credential for senior leaders and entrepreneurs
Proof & energy
Moments that show unique voices in action
Speaker highlights, backstage preparation, jury conversations, and finalist moments from the journey so far.
Watch
PowerSpeak Championship India 2026
Watch the official message—then reserve your seat for the Grand Finale live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026.
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The Journey
Key dates
3-Minute Video Audition — completed · Global Online Semi-Finals for Top 25 — completed 18th & 19th July 2026 · Grand Finale for Top 10 — Mumbai | 9th August 2026
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3-Minute Video Audition
Speakers submitted their 3-minute video auditions for jury review.
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18th and 19th July 2026Done
Global Online Semi-Finals for Top 25
The Top 25 semi-finalists presented live online — Zoom, 18th and 19th July 2026. The Top 10 finalists were selected.
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9th August 2026Coming up
Grand Finale for Top 10 — Mumbai
The Top 10 finalists take the stage live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026. Seats for the live audience are limited — reserve yours now.
Social proof
Testimonials
Leaders and professionals on how Coach Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta and the Executive Public Speaking Program at SBY Academy strengthened their communication, presence, and influence.
Your Story. Your Voice. Your Spotlight.
The Top 10 finalists of India's biggest Speaking Championship for senior leaders and entrepreneurs take the stage live at Mirador Hotel, Mumbai on 9th August 2026. Don't miss it — seats are limited.
FAQ
FAQ
The Grand Finale is live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026, where the Top 10 finalists compete in front of an international jury and a curated audience.