Angela Lusigi

Resident Representative, UNDP India

Angela Lusigi brings over 25 years of expertise in socio-economic analysis, sustainable development, and inclusive policy design. She has led major UNDP projects across Africa, focusing on youth empowerment, gender equality, and leadership development.

Previously, Angela served as UNDP Resident Representative in Ghana (2020–2024) and Strategic Advisor at the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, New York. She has also held senior roles with UNEP/UNDP, UNDP Tanzania and Nigeria, IFAD, and FAO, and has provided policy support to the governments of Botswana and South Africa.

Angela holds a PhD and Master’s in Agricultural Economics from the University of Reading, UK, and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Vishal Dhupar

Managing Director, South Asia
NVIDIA

As MD of South Asia at NVIDIA, Vishal Dhupar drives the adoption of accelerated computing and AI across India. Recognized among MIT Sloan India’s Top 100 Tech Influencers, he contributes to leading organizations including CII, IDGS, and serves on the World Economic Forum’s AI Advisory Council in India.

A strong believer in “AI for India, AI for All”, Vishal champions the use of AI to solve complex challenges across industries and fuel innovation at scale.

Meeta R Lochan, IAS

Secretary, National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government of India

Meeta R Lochan is a senior IAS officer of the 1990 Maharashtra cadre. She currently serves as Secretary, National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.

With an extensive administrative career spanning multiple key leadership roles, she has been at the forefront of policy formulation, governance, and social justice initiatives, ensuring equitable growth and empowerment across communities.

Deepak Bagla

Mission Director
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog
Government of India

Deepak Bagla brings a rare blend of global private sector experience and public sector leadership, having worked with institutions like World Bank, Citibank, and 3i plc across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

He served as Managing Director & CEO of Invest India (2015–2023), India’s National Investment Promotion Agency, guiding initiatives such as Startup India, One District One Product, and driving digitisation in investment approvals. Under his tenure, Invest India became the world’s most awarded IPA.

A strategic advisor, he has contributed to numerous high-level government committees on infrastructure, fintech, innovation, tourism, healthcare, and startups, and has represented India on official bilateral CEO forums with over 20 countries.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and dual Masters in International Diplomacy & International Trade and Finance from Georgetown University, USA. He is also the former President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), the world’s largest investment platform spanning 105+ countries.

Sharad Sharma

Co-Founder
iSpirit

Sharad Sharma is a visionary leader with three decades of experience across the Internet, Enterprise Software, and Digital Infrastructure markets. He is a prominent voice in India’s technology ecosystem and a passionate evangelist for building a robust software product ecosystem in India.

He co-founded iSPIRT Foundation, a non-profit think tank dedicated to making India a product nation, and has held leadership roles at NASSCOM Product Forum and the NASSCOM Executive Council.

Sharad co-founded Teltier Technologies Inc., now part of CISCO, and is an active angel investor with over two dozen technology investments. He also played a key role in India’s first IP-focused fund, India Innovation Fund.

Sharad also contributes to national policy and advisory bodies, including the National Startup Advisory Council, SEBI’s FinTech Committee, RBI’s MSME Committee, and the National Digital Payments Committee.

Suvendu Pati

Chief General Manager
Reserve Bank of India

With 27 years at the RBI, Suvendu brings extensive expertise in banking supervision, covering commercial banks, large NBFCs, and cooperative banks.

He has also led core functions across the RBI, including Currency Management, Foreign Exchange, Rural Credit, Planning, Auditing, and Budgeting.

Suvendu’s deep institutional knowledge and experience make him a key voice in India’s financial governance and regulation.

Sahil Kini

Chief Executive Officer
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

On a mission to make finance intuitive and ubiquitous, Sahil believes in the power of networks to create and unlock value. He previously worked as an early-stage venture capital investor in fintech and spent several years building and experimenting with innovative ventures, including an Industrial IoT startup.

Sahil was among the first team members of the Aadhaar project at its 2010 launch, contributing to RFPs, citizen helplines, and operational frameworks. His diverse journey also includes prototyping medical implants and children’s toys at Titan, helping launch India’s first Mobile PoS (Ezetap), and beginning his career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Sahil is an IIT Madras graduate.

Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS

Director, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology
Government of Karnataka
MD, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)

Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur is a dedicated officer of the Indian Administrative Service from the 2019 batch. An alumnus of RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, he holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Known for his forward-thinking approach and commitment to public service, Sankanur brings a strong foundation in technology and governance to his administrative responsibilities. His work reflects a keen interest in leveraging innovation for effective policy implementation and citizen-centric development.

He has also contributed to the IT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Departments of the Government of Karnataka.

Pankaj Kumar Pandey, IAS

Principal Secretary to Government, DPAR (e-Governance)
Managing Director, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL)
Government of Karnataka

Pankaj Kumar Pandey, an IIT Roorkee graduate in Mechanical Engineering, secured 1^st rank in the Indian Engineering Services (IES) examination in 1999 and joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Karnataka Cadre, in 2000.

He has served in multiple key roles across the Karnataka state administration, including Revenue, Rural Development, Urban Development, Elections, Skill Development, Food & Civil Supplies, Health & Family Welfare, Tourism, and Industries.

A visionary innovator, he is a patent holder for the Swan Neck Group Operating System (GOS), a solution that created hundreds of kilometers of pedestrian-friendly space in Bengaluru. During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–21), he served as Health Commissioner, overseeing the state’s critical response efforts.

Ramachandran R, IAS

Managing Director
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)

Ramachandran R is a senior civil servant with over a decade of dedicated service in public administration. As an officer of the Indian Administrative Service, he brings rich, multi-sectoral experience spanning both district and state-level governance. Currently serving as the Managing Director of BMTC, he is leading initiatives toward clean, green, and sustainable urban public transport in Bengaluru.

A firm believer in innovation-driven governance, Ramachandran is committed to nation-building through inclusive development and sustainable urban transformation.

Dr. K.P. Karthikeyan, IAS

Managing Director
Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT)

An IAS officer (2014, Tamil Nadu) with an MBBS background, K P Karthikeyan brings extensive experience in governance, public service, and transformative leadership. At ELCOT, he spearheads Tamil Nadu’s IT and emerging technology initiatives, driving AI innovation, digital transformation, and technology-led growth across the state.

His previous roles include Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Commerce (GoI), Commissioner of Madurai Corporation, and District Collector/Magistrate of Tirunelveli.

He has also held leadership positions in Guidance Tamil Nadu, TIDCO, SIPCOT, TIDEL Park, and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, and served on boards including SPIC, Manali Petrochemicals, TICEL Bio Park, Tamil Nadu Petroproducts, and the Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Organisation.

Aman Mittal, IAS

Joint Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
Government of Maharashtra

Aman Mittal is a distinguished IAS officer. Passionate about innovation, governance reforms, and digital transformation, he works to make public services more efficient, accessible, and citizen-friendly.

Under his guidance, MITRA drives projects that promote sustainable development, smart governance, and technology-enabled administration, helping Maharashtra emerge as a model for progressive and innovative governance.

Aman’s efforts are reshaping public administration to be smarter, more responsive, and future-ready.

Shantanu Roy

Chairman & Managing Director
BEML Limited

Shantanu Roy is an accomplished leader with over 28 years of experience driving business growth and strategic transformation. Known for his strong team leadership and development skills, he excels in aligning organizational goals with market opportunities to maximize penetration and performance.

A highly organized and decisive professional, Shantanu combines outstanding communication abilities with cross-cultural people management expertise. His forward-thinking approach and tactical decision-making have consistently delivered impactful results and strengthened business direction.

T Bhoobalan, IAS

Chief Executive Officer
DPAR (e-Governance)
Government of Karnataka

A Karnataka cadre officer from the 2015 batch, T. Bhoobalan brings extensive experience in public administration and digital governance. As CEO of Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) - e-Governance, he plays a pivotal role in driving innovative digital solutions, streamlining public services, and accelerating Karnataka’s transformation into a smart, technology-driven state.

Subodh Agarwal, IAS

Chairman & Managing Director
Rajasthan Finance Corporation

Dr. Subodh Agarwal, a senior IAS officer (1988 batch, Rajasthan cadre), brings over 36 years of leadership in governance, policy, and public administration. He has spearheaded transformative reforms across Mines & Petroleum, Energy, Food Security, and Rural Development, driving innovation, transparency, and sustainable growth.

A strong advocate of renewable energy and efficient governance, he is widely recognized for initiatives that have enhanced Rajasthan’s global standing.

Dr. Sanjay Tyagi

Jurisdictional Director
STPI,Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. Of India

Dr. Sanjay Tyagi is a senior Government of India official with over 30 years of experience in policy formulation, digital infrastructure development, startup ecosystem enablement, and mission-mode implementation of technology-driven initiatives. A founding officer of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), he has played a pivotal role in shaping India's IT growth trajectory since 1994.

His career spans strategic projects in foreign trade policy execution, Global Capability Center (GCC) facilitation, and domain-specific Centres of Entrepreneurship under MeitY Startup Hub—supporting over 745 startups. Dr. Tyagi’s leadership has contributed to implementing flagship initiatives like PLI for electronics, EMC 2.0, and state-level policies to attract global investments in IT, ITES, and ESDM sectors.

Ratan Kumar Kesh

Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
Bandhan Bank

Ratan Kumar Kesh brings nearly three decades of leadership experience across diverse domains including Operations, Technology, Transaction & Affluent Banking, Product, Risk, Governance, Intelligent Automation, Digital, Customer Experience, and Organizational Transformation.

Since March 2023, he serves as Executive Director & COO at Bandhan Bank, overseeing Technology, Operations, Customer Experience, Transformation, Internal Audit, Recovery, and support functions. He spearheaded the Bank’s IT transformation and continues to drive process optimization, control enhancements, and business excellence.

He is recognised among India’s top 50 Quality Professionals by the World Quality Congress and one of the top 25 Emerging Tech Leaders by BIOCON Network & MeitY.

Vijaya Kadiyala

Executive Director
DBS Bank

Vijaya Kadiyala leads the Data, Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Cloud practice at DBS Tech India. With 24+ years of experience, she drives AI, data, analytics, and automation solutions, leading complex technology implementations and large-scale projects.

Prior to DBS, Vijaya contributed to transformative initiatives at JPMorgan Chase, Infosys, and TCS, enabling organizations to become more data-driven and digitally connected. She holds 5 patents in the data space and continues to shape the future of AI and enterprise solutions in the region.

A visionary leader and mentor, Vijaya collaborates with C-level executives and global teams to deliver impactful business outcomes, while championing talent transformation and innovation across the enterprise.

Anand Chitre

Managing Director
Barclays

With over 30 years of industry experience, Anand Chitre has been at the forefront of driving technological innovation within the Corporate and Investment Banking sector. Currently serving as Managing Director at Barclays, Anand oversees the IB COO function, which includes Markets and Wholesale Lending Technology and Operations, along with holding the role of Global Head of Reconciliation Services, spanning multiple lines of business worldwide.

Throughout his career, Anand has successfully managed large-scale global technology portfolios, ensuring operational excellence and strategic transformation across diverse functions.

Beyond his corporate role, Anand is deeply passionate about Industry-Academia partnerships, actively working to bridge the skill gap and make students industry-ready. As the Executive Sponsor for Barclays India’s Early Careers Program, he continues to champion initiatives that empower young talent and nurture the next generation of leaders.

Sanjeev Kumar Gupta

Chief Executive Officer
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)

Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience spanning government and global technology firms. He began his career with the Government of India in 1998, serving in key roles for a decade. His corporate journey includes leadership positions at IBM, Accenture (Managing Director), and Microsoft (General Manager). He also led Lahari, a Government of India initiative, as MD & CEO until 2022.

Sanjeev holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Statistics from Banaras Hindu University, an M.Sc. in Statistics from Delhi University, and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi.

Kartikeya Anand

Head – Investment Promotion, RE, Education & Skill Training
Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB)
Government of Andhra Pradesh

Kartikeya Anand leads Investment Promotion for Renewable Energy, Education, and Skill Training at the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board. With 23+ years in public policy, he specializes in clean energy, climate tech, ESG, and sustainable industrial growth.

An MBA and Master’s in Public Policy graduate from the Indian School of Business, Kartikeya has also pursued executive education at Cornell University and IIM Bangalore.

He currently drives one of India’s boldest clean energy transitions, aligning climate action with inclusive economic development, while also spearheading education and skill initiatives to build a future-ready workforce in Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal

Chief Executive Officer
MeitY Startup Hub
Government of India

Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal is an innovation-driven leader with over 20 years of expertise in consumer insights, marketing strategy, branding, and product development.

With deep understanding of B2C and B2B markets, he has worked with leading organizations like Axis Bank, Titan, HP, Tata Steel, Tata Global Beverages, and Unilever.

He has a proven track record in designing strategic frameworks for sales, distribution, brand tracking, and customer experience, while mentoring teams and driving innovation for corporates and startups alike.

B Sundar, IFS

Special Secretary
IT, Electronics & Communications Department
Government of Andhra Pradesh

B. Sundar is a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service officer with extensive experience in technology policy, digital governance, and innovation-driven development. He has played a key role in shaping Andhra Pradesh’s IT ecosystem, driving smart governance initiatives and the adoption of emerging technologies to foster digital transformation and innovation across the state.

T Ravikiran, IFS

Commissioner
Electronic Service Delivery (MeeSeva)
Government of Telangana

T. Ravikiran, an Indian Forest Service officer from the Telangana cadre, is the Commissioner of Electronic Service Delivery (MeeSeva) in the ITE&C Department. He drives the digital transformation of government services, leveraging IT to enhance citizen-centric delivery and heads Telangana’s state Data Analytics team.

With extensive experience in governance and public service, he has served as Joint CEO (IT), Election Commission of India, and held key forest management roles, including District Forest Officer in Mahabubabad and Bhupalpally. Ravikiran also brings private sector expertise as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte.

Academically, he holds a Master’s in Forestry, a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics.

Dr. Kushal Pathak

Joint Secretary (Systems, Capacity Building) & CISO
Rajya Sabha, Parliament of India

Doctor by education, Bureaucrat by profession, Technocrat by practice, and Futurist by design. With 25+ years in public service, Dr. Pathak has driven digital transformation across India’s most critical institutions — Parliament of India, the Election Commission, and the Ministries of Home Affairs, Rural Development, and Posts.

Honoured with multiple National eGovernance Awards, including for Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering and for citizen-first innovations such as cVIGIL and Voter Helpline, he is recognised as one of India’s foremost digital reformers.

A graduate of the Chief Digital & AI Officer Program at ISB, he anchors national AI programs on Sansad TV, bringing emerging technologies into mainstream policy dialogue. He also leads Sampurn Digital Sansad — the mission to make India’s Parliament the world’s first fully paperless legislature.

Raghu Dharmaraju

CEO
ARTPARK

Raghu Dharmaraju is the CEO of ARTPARK at IISc, leading AI and Robotics innovation through startups, platforms, and skilling. With 20+ years in building impact-driven institutions, he is also a Fellow of the Lancet Commission for Reimagining India’s Health Systems.

At ARTPARK, he is driving the use of LLMs for societal good in LMICs and developing digital public infrastructure in health, climate, and language sectors, in collaboration with national bodies like MEITY, ICMR, and NITI Aayog. His work with ARMMAN and Belongg earned ARTPARK a double win at the Global Grand Challenge for Equitable AI.

Previously, he co-founded Wadhwani AI and led AI-based public health solutions that won global recognition. He has advised several med-tech startups and helped scale Embrace infant warmers to 20+ countries. Raghu is an alumnus of IIT Madras, UMass Amherst, and Cornell.

M. Balasubramaniam (Bala MS)

CEO, Stratinfinity Inc
Deputy Chairman, MoE & AICTE Investor Committee

Bala MS is a seasoned CEO, board director, investor, and startup mentor with over 24 years of experience in scaling Global Capability Centres (GCCs), driving M&As, and leading digital transformation across fintech, edtech, and deep tech sectors.

He is the Founder and CEO of Stratinfinity, a global consulting firm that supports organisations in setting up Indian subsidiaries and accelerating growth through geolocation strategy, talent development, and stakeholder management.

Sandhya Vasudevan

Board Member & Fintech Chair
TiE Bangalore
Former MD
Deutsche Bank & Thomson Reuters
Independent Director & Trustee

Sandhya is an Independent Director and a trusted partner in the start-up and scale-up ecosystem. With a global leadership background in financial services—from front-office to back-office, she brings strategic depth and cross-functional expertise.

As a mentor, social venture partner, and think tank member, Sandhya combines curiosity with experience to drive growth, innovation, and meaningful change across sectors.

Sanjeev Rastogi

CEO - GCC
Adani Group

Sanjeev Rastogi leads India's first multi-industry, multi-functional Global Capability Center (GCC) at Adani Group, setting a new benchmark for the future of business services. With a rich global background in GBS and organizational transformation, he has consistently driven large-scale change and delivered high-impact outcomes.

Known for blending operational excellence with innovation, Sanjeev has led diverse, technology-enabled transformations across geographies, enhancing business performance and customer experience.

Akhil Gupta

Co-Founder; Chief Product & Technology Officer
NoBroker, ConvoZen.AI

Akhil Gupta is a passionate technologist and product leader, driven by a mission to solve real-world problems through the power of technology and data.

NoBroker is India’s first proptech unicorn and the world’s largest C2C real estate platform, which has redefined property transactions by eliminating brokerage and delivering a seamless, tech-led user experience.

ConvoZen.AI is a conversational intelligence platform transforming customer service through voicebots, chatbots and analytics.

An IIT Bombay alumnus, in his previous stint at Oracle, he also earned patents for his innovations.

Aarti Singh

Chief Information Officer
Mahindra Group

Aarti Singh is a seasoned CIO with extensive expertise in Digital Transformation, IT, Analytics, and Management across diverse industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Financial Services, Energy, and Shared Services. She brings strong global experience working across India, US, Europe, Asia, and Australia, driving technology initiatives in Digital, Data & Analytics, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Automation.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, Aarti excels in IT strategy, organizational transformation, and building global capability centers. Her core strengths include data governance, AI platforms, global IT infrastructure delivery, change management, cybersecurity, financial and vendor management, and navigating regulatory frameworks across multiple geographies.

Suresh Khadakbhavi

Chief Executive Officer
Digi Yatra Foundation

Suresh Khadakbhavi is driving the digital future of air travel in India as CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation. Under his leadership, Digi Yatra has pioneered a pan-India biometric passenger processing system powered by cutting-edge technologies like Self-Sovereign Identity and Distributed Ledger. The initiative sets new benchmarks for privacy, security, and seamless travel.

With a strong background in digital innovation, Suresh is leading the nationwide expansion of this contactless platform, transforming the airport experience into a frictionless, health-safe, and privacy-first journey.

Harsh Vardhan

Global Head - Digital Innovation
Apollo Tyres Ltd

Harsh Vardhan is a dynamic leader in AI and digital transformation, known for translating visionary ideas into tangible business impact. As Global Head of Digital Innovation at Apollo Tyres Ltd, he champions an AI-first strategy, driving innovation from boardroom to shop floor.

Harsh leads the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and digital twins to revolutionise operations, boost manufacturing efficiency, and accelerate sustainability outcomes, positioning Apollo Tyres at the forefront of digital excellence.

Nikhil Bhushan

Chief Technology Officer
Tata Starbucks Limited

A results-driven technology leader, Nikhil Bhushan excels in delivering differentiation and competitive advantage through transformative digital strategies. He brings rich experience in application and infrastructure modernisation, ERP rollouts, global program management, and digital workforce transformation across banking, insurance, and F&B sectors.

With a strong consulting and pre-sales background, Nikhil is known for solving complex challenges with agility and innovation. His commitment to quality and out-of-the-box thinking makes him a trusted strategic partner and go-to leader in high-stakes scenarios.

George Inasu

Managing Director and Country Head
Fidelity National Financial India

George Inasu leads Fidelity National Financial India, a wholly owned subsidiary of FNF Inc. (ranked 238 on the Fortune 500), overseeing operations of 5,000+ professionals. With nearly two decades at FNF, he has held key leadership roles globally, including COO of FNF India and VP – Global Operations, Projects & Strategy at the U.S. headquarters in Florida.

Prior to FNF, George worked with Hewlett Packard and Ocwen across consulting, investment banking, and financial services. He holds a postgraduate degree in Financial Management and is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore.

Vrijesh Nagathan

Chief Information & Digital Technology Officer
Marico Ltd.

Vrijesh Nagathan is a dynamic technology leader with over 20 years of experience across IT leadership, business transformation, project management, and shared services. His cross-functional expertise spans industries such as FMCG, IT consulting, automotive, and engineering.

Currently leading digital and technology strategy at Marico Ltd., Vrijesh brings deep insight into driving business value through technology. His global exposure—having worked across Asia and Europe with diverse, multicultural teams—has shaped his passion for innovation, team building, and value-driven transformation.

Arvind Heda

Chief Technology Officer - Naukri.com
Info Edge India

Arvind Heda is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in building scalable, data-driven platforms across enterprise services, SaaS products, and consumer-facing applications. Currently serving as the CTO of Naukri.com, India’s leading job platform under Info Edge, he is spearheading innovation at the intersection of engineering, data, and AI.

With a distinguished career that includes leadership roles at Adobe and Info Edge, Arvind has led the architecture and delivery of several flagship products, including Adobe Enterprise Suite, Adobe Marketing Cloud - Data Platform, Adobe Analytics, advanced e-commerce decision engines, and Naukri.com’s tech ecosystem.

Praveen Shrikhande

Chief Digital and Information Officer
Aditya Birla Group

Praveen Shrikhande is a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience in steering IT and digital functions across global enterprises. Since December 2019, he has been serving as the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, where he leads the company’s digital transformation journey and oversees enterprise-wide IT strategy and execution.

An alumnus of IIT Mumbai and IIM Bangalore, Praveen combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision. His leadership has been instrumental in driving innovation, enhancing customer experience, and integrating advanced technologies across retail operations.

Debashish Roy

Chief Digital Transformation Officer
CEAT

Growth-driven digital transformation leader with nearly 16 years of experience enabling organizations to embrace change with speed, agility, and sustainable impact. Expert in leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions to optimize processes, enhance customer experience, and drive revenue growth.

Proven track record in leading large-scale business transformations, designing operating models, managing complex programs, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in launching innovative business models, expanding market reach, and delivering customer-centric strategies that result in sustainable growth, improved retention, and scalable new business acquisition.

Experienced in guiding multicultural teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, driving innovation and scalable digital disruption within Fortune 500 companies.

Anand Thakur

Chief Product and Technology Officer
Reliance Retail

Anand Thakur is a seasoned entrepreneur and techno-business leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation across e-commerce, retail, and omni-channel ecosystems.

With CXO roles at Reliance Retail, Housing.com, Domino’s (Jubilant), Koovs, and Lenskart, he has led large-scale product innovation, architecture design, and tech-marketing integration for both startups and large enterprises.

He holds a US patent, has published multiple papers, and is recognized for scaling technology and business operations across global markets.

Arindam Banerji

EVP & Country Head
State Street India

Arindam Banerji is a seasoned leader with proven expertise in offshoring and outsourcing strategies.

He has played a pivotal role in shaping high-performing global delivery models that enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and fuel innovation across the financial services ecosystem.

Dr. Shailesh Kumar

Chief Data Scientist
Center of Excellence in AI/ML, Reliance Jio

Dr. Shailesh Kumar is the Chief Data Scientist at Reliance Jio’s Centre of Excellence in AI/ML, with over 20 international publications and 20+ patents in AI/ML. Recognized among India’s top 10 data scientists (Analytics India Magazine, 2015), he brings vast expertise across AI domains.

Previously, he served as VP at Ola Cabs, tackling AI and optimization challenges in fleet management, and was Chief Scientist & Co-Founder of Third Leap, an AI-driven personalized EdTech startup. At Google, he contributed to cutting-edge AI research in Information Retrieval, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, Knowledge Graphs, and Deep Learning.

Dr. Kumar’s AI innovations span finance, retail, remote sensing, conversational computing, and more, driving transformative solutions across industries.

Vikalp Sahni

Founder & CEO, Eka.Care
Ex-CTO & Co-Founder, Goibibo.com

Vikalp Sahni is a visionary leader with a strong background in engineering, technology, and organizational leadership. As Founder & CEO of Eka.Care and former CTO and Co-Founder of Goibibo.com, he has a proven track record of building innovative products and leading high-performing teams.

Vikalp holds a B.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Silchar, and has completed leadership and executive programs at THNK School of Creative Leadership and Harvard Business School. He combines strategic insight, technology expertise, and entrepreneurial vision to drive growth and transformation across organizations.

Seeram Sambasiva Rao, IAS

Special Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology Department
Government of Kerala

Seeram Sambasiva Rao, IAS, is the Special Secretary of the Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Kerala, and Executive Director of the Information Kerala Mission (IKM). He leads key e-governance initiatives, driving digital transformation across the state.

With prior experience as Director of Survey and Land Records and additional charge as Joint Secretary in the Public Works Department (PWD), Mr. Rao has contributed significantly to land administration reforms and public sector innovation.

His visionary leadership continues to shape Kerala’s digital governance ecosystem, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and citizen services.

A.S. Rajgopal

CEO and Managing Director
NxtGen Cloud Technologies Private Limited

Rajgopal A S has over 11 years of experience leading NxtGen Datacenter, driving its vision, strategy, and operations in India’s competitive cloud services industry. With a strong background in business management and a passion for emerging technologies, he focuses on delivering innovative, scalable, and sustainable cloud solutions that empower businesses and communities.

As the founder of Multiverse Technologies, he explores AI, cloud computing, and IoT, integrating them to advance digital transformation and inclusive growth. Rajgopal is committed to leveraging technology to create value, foster innovation, and enable a smarter, digitally empowered future.

Srinivas Chamarthy

Senior Vice President Engineering
Site lead and Country Head
Diligent India

Srinivas Chamarthy is the Senior Vice President Engineering, Site lead and Country Head, for Diligent India. Spanning a breadth of expertise across Ecommerce, FinTech, Payments, Lending, Insurance, and beyond, Srinivas brings a multifaceted skill set to his role. His pioneering work in developing in-house data science and machine learning models has revolutionized capabilities in areas such as eKYC and lending. His leadership has yielded dynamic models that optimize inventory procurement, swiftly detect demand fluctuations, and bolster profitability while mitigating the risk of inventory shortfalls.

Prior to his tenure at Diligent, Srinivas held pivotal leadership roles at esteemed companies such as Grab, Flipkart and Amazon, where he orchestrated the scaling of platforms to cater to millions of users and spearheaded innovative supply chain optimization initiatives. His global experience, including his tenure at Cisco Systems in the United States, underscores his versatility and adaptability in diverse environments.

Srinivas holds a master's degree in computer applications and project management, in addition he also has several certifications in technical areas such as Java and Enterprise Architecture. His diverse educational background, coupled with extensive hands-on expertise, positions him as a revered thought leader and innovator in the technology landscape.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to innovation and a proven track record of driving growth in emerging markets, Srinivas Chamarthy continues to shape the trajectory of technology-driven solutions. His leadership ethos revolves around empowering teams, fostering innovation, and driving value across technology, product, and business domains, thereby effecting positive change through the transformative power of technology.

Shashank Randev

Founder & General Partner
247VC

Shashank Randev is the Founder and General Partner of 247VC, India’s go-to seed fund, targeting a corpus of Rs 250 CR (USD 30M) to invest in 30 startups across Frontier (Deep) Tech, Industry 5.0, EnterpriseTech, and Domestic Consumption. He also serves on the investment committees of the Kerala Innovation Fund and Maharashtra Innovation & Technological Development Fund (MITDF).

Previously, Shashank co-founded 100X.VC, investing in 180+ startups across sectors including ConsumerTech, B2B SaaS, GenAI, IoT, and CleanTech. An experienced operator, he was a founding member of VCCEdge and has worked with NIIT Ltd. and Zensar Technologies.

Srinivas Rao

Director – Pre-Sales & Solutions
Lenovo ISG India

Srinivas Rao is a strategic technology leader at Lenovo ISG India, driving pre-sales, solutions architecture, and enterprise technology initiatives. He brings extensive experience in IT solutions, digital transformation, and client-focused technology strategy, helping organizations leverage cutting-edge technologies to achieve business outcomes.

Anshuma Dogra Singh

IT- Head / Site Leader
Applied Materials

Anshuma Dogra Singh is a dynamic leader with 20+ years of experience in IT and digital transformation. As Site Leader and IT Head, she drives IT applications, infrastructure, security, strategy, and governance, and plays a key role on the Country Leadership Team and Asia Council’s Digital Transformation initiatives.

A passionate advocate for women in technology, she is the Founder President of the Women Professional Development Network at Applied Materials India and Advisory Board Member/Vice President of the Society of Women Engineers India. Known for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and community engagement, Anshuma fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth, creating lasting impact across teams and organizations.

Mitali Dutta Das

Senior Director, Head Insights & Analytics
Enterprise Architecture, Data & Integration
Group IT, Philips

Mitali Dutta Das is a passionate global leader in data insights and analytics with over 20 years of experience driving data-led transformation across Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle, Lighting, Retail, and BFSI sectors. She specializes in building and leading high-performing analytics teams, delivering real-time business intelligence platforms, competitive intelligence solutions, and technology innovations.

At Philips, Mitali has led technology-driven sales strategy transformation, co-sell initiatives, and enterprise-wide data democratization projects, including the Cross-360 ‘data as products’ platform and Medallion Architecture implementation, empowering data-enabled decision making across the organization.

Aneelkumar (Aneel) Savalagi

Global Chapter Leader – ICC (Innovation Capability Centre),
Global DD&T, Takeda

A hands-on technology leader and impactful communicator with 17+ years of experience in driving technology engineering, digital transformation, and enterprise IT operations. Aneel specializes in architecture, infrastructure, platform & application engineering, SRE, IT service management, ERP/CRM service delivery, project & product management, and setting up COEs and GCC capabilities with a strong focus on metrics, people, process, and culture.

He is passionate about value-generating technology transformation leveraging AI, Agile, automation, and process excellence, creating measurable impact across enterprise IT functions.

Aneel holds a B.E. in Electronics & Communication and an MBA in IT.

Arif Khan

Chief Innovation Officer
Razorpay

A seasoned leader with over 17 years of experience in the payments industry and digital channels, Arif Khan brings a strong track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful technology solutions. Prior to Razorpay, he played pivotal roles at HDFC Bank, Mastercard, and PwC, leading the development of transformative financial products and services.

With deep expertise in large-scale digital transformation, Arif is known for his ability to align diverse teams, deliver disruptive solutions, and spearhead strategic initiatives that shape the future of fintech.

Binit Jha

Chief Data Officer
IDBI Bank

Binit Jha brings over 22 years of experience, with 16+ years dedicated to data engineering, analytics, automation, and process re-engineering. As Chief Data Officer at IDBI Bank, he leads data-driven transformation, combining deep technical expertise with strong operational and human capital strategies.

Previously, Binit played a key role in building niche data and automation teams for global capability centers (GCCs), while also scaling large functions like front office operations and SRE. His leadership spans across setting up and expanding departments, driving innovation, and implementing specialized hiring programs for firms like Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Bank of America.

Pankaj Gupta

Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Karnataka Bank

With over 30 years of experience, Pankaj Gupta brings a unique blend of strategic leadership and digital innovation. Since 2019, he has been driving the digital transformation of Karnataka Bank as CD&MO, spearheading initiatives like Cloud@Core and leading the charge towards a tech-forward future.

Previously, he shaped Sify 3.0 over four impactful years, following a 16-year tenure at Wipro where he held key business leadership roles across IT products and services. His early career at Godrej Pacific and Acer laid the foundation in channels and distribution.

Known for building enduring CXO relationships, he combines deep techno-commercial acumen with a forward-looking, entrepreneurial mindset.

Prasanna N

Head AI and Digital
Federal Bank

Prasanna N brings over 20 years of expertise in driving digital transformation across the IT and financial services landscape. As Head of AI and Digital at Federal Bank, he leads cutting-edge initiatives in AI, ML, RPA, NLP, and cloud-based cognitive services.

Known for his strategic leadership and strong execution across project management, vendor relations, and P&L ownership, Prasanna is a seasoned expert in building scalable digital ecosystems and managing large technology portfolios.

Shiv Kumar

Chief Data & Analytics Officer
L’Oréal India

Shiv is a strategic technology and analytics leader with nearly two decades of experience driving digital transformation and building high-impact data-driven businesses. At L’Oréal India, he leads the enterprise-wide adoption of Data, Analytics, and AI, partnering across divisions and global teams to accelerate growth and innovation.

He brings deep expertise in AI/ML, digital platforms, and business strategy, with a proven track record of incubating and scaling Data & Analytics Centers of Excellence across startups, global corporations, and GCCs—delivering measurable P&L impact.

Rakesh Sharma

Chief Information Security Officer – CISO
IndiGo

Rakesh Sharma is a seasoned cybersecurity, risk, and governance leader with over 22 years of experience safeguarding digital and operational assets across industries. As the Chief Information Security Officer at IndiGo, he leads the vision and execution of the airline’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, ensuring resilience, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder trust in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

His expertise spans enterprise risk management, data protection, threat intelligence, and incident response. He is also an active mentor and educator, contributing to professional development programs like the IIM Indore CISO initiative.

Debdoot Mukherjee

Chief Data Scientist – Head of AI and Demand Engineering
Meesho

Debdoot Mukherjee is a passionate data science leader with over 14 years of experience spanning research, technical architecture, and engineering management.

As Chief Data Scientist at Meesho, he leads the AI and Demand Engineering teams, driving innovations that turn data into scalable, intelligent products. His work focuses on applying cutting-edge science to solve real-world problems in e-commerce and beyond.

Ganesh Ramakrishnan

Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
IIT Bombay

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan’s research spans human-assisted AI/ML, data-efficient learning in resource-constrained environments, and symbolic knowledge integration in ML and NLP. He is currently spearheading Decile.org, a platform that organizes machine learning modules for such environments.

His work has demonstrated real-world impact in Machine Translation, OCR, ASR, and Video Analytics, and he is now extending these innovations to Generative AI, Large Language Models, and multi-modal analytics.

Shalini Kapoor

Chief Strategist – Data & AI
EkStep Foundation

Shalini Kapoor is a technology strategist and innovator with over 28 years of experience in applying AI and emerging technologies for sustainable growth. As Chief Strategist at EkStep Foundation, she leads Data & AI initiatives to drive impact across education, government, healthcare, agriculture, and non-profit sectors.

Previously, Shalini led technology and strategic initiatives for AWS Asia Pacific and India Public Sector, delivering mission-critical applications affecting millions of citizens. She was the first IBM Fellow from India, leading AI research and engineering across data, supply chain, sustainability, and IoT, and launched major IBM lab centers in Kochi and Ahmedabad.

Shalini holds 15 patents, 4 IEEE publications, and serves on the AI Advisory Board at the World Economic Forum. She is a champion for GoodTech projects in India, driving AI curriculum for schools, STEM initiatives for girls, and education-focused government programs. She is also the author of “AI for You – The New Game Changer” and host of the AI Infusion podcast series.

Jyothirlatha B

Chief Technology Officer
Godrej Capital

Jyothirlatha B is a visionary technology leader driven by curiosity and a passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges. As CTO of Godrej Capital, she shapes the company’s tech vision by driving transformational initiatives and building empowered, innovative teams.

Under her leadership, Godrej Capital is evolving into a TechFin company, adopting a data-driven approach powered by a centralized Snowflake platform and AI/ML-driven analytics. This has enhanced operational efficiency, reduced issue resolution time significantly, and boosted customer satisfaction with personalized solutions and a best-in-class Net Promoter Score.

Suman Guha

Vice President, Group Technology Synergy
Tata Digital

With two decades of experience spanning B2C, D2C, retail, fashion, beauty, marketplaces, and B2B SaaS, Suman operates as a hybrid CTO and CPO, leading strategy, product, engineering, design, data, marketing tech, and digital business outcomes.

He specializes in building AI-native platforms that blend technology, brand, growth, and transformation, driving tech innovation, product strategy, revenue, customer experience, and digital transformation.

Beyond his operational roles, Suman is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, angel investor, and mentor to emerging digital leaders, actively collaborating on AI tools, growth architecture, and experience-led commerce strategies.

Navin Bishnoi

Country Head & AVP Central Engineering
Marvell India

Navin Bishnoi leads Marvell India across multiple sites, driving strategic growth in the Data Infrastructure domain. With a focus on scaling for the future, he aligns engineering and operations to deliver cutting-edge solutions that power innovation and expansion.

Under his leadership, Marvell India is strengthening its position as a key player in the global semiconductor and data infrastructure landscape.

Manikandan Thangarathnam

Senior Director – Engineering
Uber

Manikandan Thangarathnam is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation at scale. As Senior Director of Engineering at Uber, he heads the Bangalore tech center, leading teams that power global advancements in Mobility and Marketplace experiences.

Previously, he played a key role at Amazon, leading the global AppStore team and helping establish the Amazon Chennai development office. A passionate innovator, Manikandan holds 12+ patents.

Dr Durga Prakash

Head of Technology – Global Offices, McDonald’s

Dr. Durga Prakash is a technology leader driving business excellence through Gen AI, cloud, and digital transformation at McDonald’s GCC. He has extensive experience in global technology strategy, AI and analytics integration, and enterprise-scale digital solutions.

Known for bridging emerging technologies with business impact, Durga enables innovation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across multiple geographies.

Deepak Sharma

Independent Director, Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Deepak Sharma is a fintech and technology leader driving innovation, scale, and impact. He mentors and scales a portfolio of 8 growth-stage companies valued at over USD 2.5B at Venture Studios.

Previously, as Kotak Mahindra Bank’s first President & Chief Digital Officer, he led digital initiatives including Kotak 811, payments, and India Stack integration. He serves on boards of Suryoday Small Finance Bank and Experian India, advising on technology, risk, and digital transformation.

Prashant Pitti

Co-Founder & Executive Director
EaseMyTrip | Founder, Optimo Capital

Prashant Pitti is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of EaseMyTrip and the Founder of Optimo Capital. Over the past 13 years, he has demonstrated strong entrepreneurial, management, and financial expertise.

With 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, Prashant has excelled in conceptualizing ventures, building high-performing teams, and raising funds. He also brings 3 years of financial and analytical experience, specializing in credit underwriting, marketing, and finance.

His combined experience reflects a unique blend of innovation, strategic insight, and operational excellence.

Dr. Anuradha Bhatia

Head of Technology
Standard Chartered India

Dr. Anuradha Bhatia is a data strategy and transformation leader with a strong focus on building client-centric, sustainable, and secure tech solutions. She brings deep expertise in model explainability, bias-free AI/ML development, and fraud detection across the full data lifecycle.

Passionate about rapid innovation and responsible AI, she drives cutting-edge capabilities in Data Architecture, Cloud, DevSecOps, MLOps, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity—enabling future-ready, resilient ecosystems.

Rahul Pandey

Chief Information Officer
Indian Clearing Corporation Limited

Rahul Pandey is a dynamic technology leader with a proven track record in product management, digital transformation, and M&A strategy across diverse organizations. He has successfully built high-performance teams, driven innovation at scale, and led the establishment of Global Capability Centers (GCCs).

With a deep passion for aligning enterprise tech with strategic business goals, Rahul fosters strong collaboration with stakeholders and board members. His leadership has consistently delivered impactful outcomes, transforming operations and touching millions of lives.

Chandan Vijay

Global Chief Data Officer
ABB

Chandan Vijay serves as the Global Chief Data Officer for ABB’s Energy Industries division, where he leads data and analytics strategy to drive business value, operational excellence, and improved customer outcomes. With over 20 years of global experience, he brings a strong blend of technical depth and strategic vision.

He specialises in enterprise-wide digital transformation, leveraging data-driven innovation across cloud architecture, data lakes, product and program management, and large-scale IT delivery.

Kapil Madaan

CISO & Data Protection Officer
Max Healthcare

Kapil Madaan is a seasoned cybersecurity and data protection leader with over two decades of global experience across India, the US, and Europe. As the CISO at Max Healthcare, he drives enterprise-wide digital trust by securing platforms, products, and operations with a proactive, compliance-driven approach.

With deep expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, IT governance, and risk management, Kapil champions a holistic vision of “Digital Trust”—where security, transparency, and resilience form the backbone of modern healthcare ecosystems.

Venkat Yellapantula

Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Indian Bank

Venkat Yellapantula is a visionary digital leader driving large-scale transformation in the banking sector. As Chief Digital Officer of Indian Bank, he spearheads strategies that harness technology, data, and customer-first innovation to deliver impactful change.

With expertise in building future-ready digital ecosystems, Venkat focuses on enhancing customer trust, accelerating growth, and advancing financial inclusion. His leadership integrates fintech collaborations, AI-driven analytics, and next-gen digital platforms to reimagine customer journeys while ensuring security, scalability, and compliance.

Sandeep Ubale

Chief General Manager & Deputy Chief Digital Officer
State Bank of India

A seasoned banking professional with over 34 years of experience across the core areas of commercial banking, he is a key figure in SBI’s digital transformation journey. He was instrumental in the development of YONO, SBI’s flagship product and India’s first fully digital bank.

Known for his out-of-the-box thinking and strategic innovation, he brings a unique ability to create and execute novel solutions that drive digital progress and operational excellence within one of India’s largest banking institutions.

Joyce Rodriguez

Head of Digital Cybersecurity
Airbus

Joyce Rodriguez is a global technology leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation. At Airbus, she spearheads digital cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring resilience and innovation across critical systems. With extensive experience spanning consulting and leadership roles in large enterprises, Joyce has driven impact across industries through cyber defense, data privacy, IT infrastructure, and technology roadmap development.

Her core strengths include security operations, information risk management, application security, IT sourcing strategies, and IT cost optimization. Joyce is also adept at leveraging global frameworks (NIST, ISO, ITIL, COBIT) and methodologies such as Design Thinking and Lean Six Sigma to deliver future-ready solutions.

Shreyans Daga

Co-Founder
MyGate

Shreyans Daga is the Co-Founder of MyGate, where he leads product, technology, and new business initiatives, driving innovation and enhancing user experiences in alignment with the company’s growth vision.

An alumnus of IIT Guwahati (B.Tech) and ISB Hyderabad (MBA), Shreyans brings a strong blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Before MyGate, he held key roles as Product Manager at 9.9 Media, SBA at RSG Media, and Project Leader at Oracle, gaining diverse experience across product development, strategy, and technology leadership.

Nitin Gupta

Vice President and Head - Data, Analytics & AI
Mastercard

Nitin Gupta is a seasoned AI, Analytics, and Engineering leader with 20+ years of experience driving innovation across fintech, finance, retail, and more. Expert in AI and Generative AI, he delivers scalable solutions that fuel growth and optimize operations.

An IIT Dhanbad and IIM Bangalore alumnus, Nitin blends technical depth with strategic vision to lead teams, foster innovation, and create impact globally. He is also a sought-after speaker and guest lecturer at top AI forums and institutes.

Surya Mantha

Managing Partner
Capria Ventures

Surya Mantha is a Managing Partner at Capria Ventures, where he skillfully guides startups and investment firms, spearheading investment operations across India. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in shaping Capria’s growth and impact in the region.

Before joining Capria’s India operations (formerly Unitus Ventures), Surya held prominent leadership roles at Sify, RealNetworks, Peepul Capital, and Omidyar Network India Advisors (ONIA). As a founding member of ONIA, he led investments in sectors such as e-commerce, digital media, education, and government transparency. Notably, some of his early ONIA investments have scaled into unicorn companies.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur, a PhD from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and an MBA from the University of Rochester, NY. Surya currently resides in Bangalore, India, with his family.

Amarjeet Kumar

Head of Strategy & Operations
Revolut

Amarjeet Kumar is a fintech professional with expertise across the entire value chain, including customer acquisition, onboarding, underwriting, collections, and partnerships. He has built high-performing teams from scratch, including a 70+ member business team at Quiklo, an Accel-backed fintech venture.

With over seven years in business and technology strategy consulting, Amarjeet has advised Fortune 500 companies across Asia, Europe, and the USA on growth and profitability strategies. Known for creative strategy, efficient execution, and timely delivery, he drives measurable business outcomes through innovative and practical solutions.

Arpan Mukherjee

Chief Technology & Product Officer
JioMart Digital | Reliance Retail

Arpan leads engineering and product strategy for multiple Reliance Retail verticals, pioneering the B2B2C business line including JioMart Digital’s endless aisle and franchise management. He built a digitized paper finance marketplace and is developing one of the world’s largest distribution platforms across Reliance brands and B2B channels.

He also created an ML-driven omnichannel inventory management system for real-time stock availability, procurement automation, and supply chain optimization. Previously, Arpan launched multiple business lines at Quikr, focusing on C2C and SMB marketplaces and driving them to sustainable profitability.

Expertise: Startup advisory, mentorship, board governance, digital transformation, product strategy, big data analytics, and data engineering.

Inder Gopal

Chairman
Centre of Data for Public Good
Research Professor, Indian Institute of Science

Inder Gopal is a senior technology executive, visionary product strategist, and world-class researcher with a proven track record in founding and leading venture-backed tech startups, developing cutting-edge networking innovations, and managing large engineering and product teams.

Notably, he developed the world’s first gigabit/second packet router in the early 1990s. With deep expertise in software product delivery, operational scalability, and emerging technology trends, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of technology, research, and public impact.

Vijay Sivaram

Founder
RVAI Global

A seasoned Sales & Consulting professional with 22+ years of experience across Workforce Management, Technology Staffing & Services, Global Capability Center (GCC) Strategy, and Gig Workforce solutions.

Vijay recently served in the Chairman’s Office at Quess Corp, supporting strategic and special projects. Prior to that, he was CEO of the Professional Staffing Division at QITS (Magna Infotech) and led Search & Recruitment operations.

He has a proven track record of driving growth in professional staffing and recruitment across India and Asia Pacific, developing strong customer relationships and vendor strategies.

Beyond corporate leadership, Vijay is an advisor and active investor in startups and funds, continuously exploring innovative ideas and ventures.

Asha Poulose Johnson

Chief Digital Officer
GE HealthCare

Asha Poulose Johnson is a visionary, results-driven global technology leader and Chief Digital Officer at GE HealthCare. With 25 years of experience spanning CDO, CIO, and Board Member roles, she brings deep expertise in data, analytics, AI, and software across industrial domains including Healthcare, Energy, and Aviation.

Asha has successfully envisioned and executed large-scale transformational initiatives, driving profitable growth, asset performance, and productivity for internal and external customers. She specializes in strategy and technology for data, analytics, AI, and digital twins, particularly in equipment health solutions.

Known for building high-performing global and regional organizations, she also fosters effective partnerships across the ecosystem and strengthens company brands through industry engagements.

Rohit Himatsingka

Founder, RVAIGlobal
Independent Director, Orient Cables (India) Limited

Rohit Himatsingka brings over 20 years of experience across strategy, investments, monetization, turnarounds, M&A, finance, and banking. A focused and results-driven professional, he has a proven ability to work independently, lead teams, and deliver strategic outcomes.

Having worked across multiple industries and functions, Rohit possesses a deep understanding of business dynamics and market pulse, enabling him to align financial insight with operational requirements for prudent decision-making.

Rohit is recognized for his problem-solving skills, networking ability, team leadership, stress management, and clear focus on deadlines. An active investor, he is passionate about exploring innovative ideas and emerging companies.

Santosh Bhat

Head of Data Science, AI and Advanced Technology
Policybazaar

Santosh Bhat leads Data Science, AI, and Advanced Technology at Policybazaar, driving innovation in applied machine learning, advanced analytics, and data engineering. With extensive experience in technology product development, he focuses on creating solutions that are both scalable and impactful.

Passionate about tackling complex, open-ended problems, Santosh combines analytical rigor with a strategic perspective, always keeping the bigger picture in mind. His work bridges cutting-edge technology and real-world applications, enabling businesses to leverage AI and data-driven insights for smarter decision-making and transformative growth.

Sivakumar Selva Ganapathy

VP – Software Engineering & Head, OpenBlue India & APAC Solutions | Director, JCIPL
Johnson Controls

Sivakumar Selva Ganapathy is a result-oriented global technology and digital executive with experience across software, industrial, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. As Vice President of Johnson Controls OpenBlue India Software Engineering and APAC Solutions, he leads a team of 1,350+ engineers and 500+ partner associates across five engineering centers, driving customer-centric connected solutions on the OpenBlue platform for smart buildings and sustainability.

A member of the Global OpenBlue Leadership team and APAC leadership board, Sivakumar accelerates digital growth across the region while serving as Director on the JCIPL board.

Seetharaman Venkatraman

Executive Director
Nomura

Seetharaman Venkatraman brings 25+ years at the intersection of technology and business, leading digital transformation and building high-performing teams for global organizations including Nomura, Société Générale, RBS, Infosys, and Oracle.

At Nomura, he serves as a core member of the International AI Center of Excellence and heads the India Innovation Unit, deploying GenAI and Agentic AI solutions to streamline operations, automate data extraction, optimize KYC, and develop intelligent virtual assistants. With experience launching accelerator programs, CoEs, and large-scale automation, Seetharaman drives innovation, operational efficiency, and practical AI adoption across global businesses.

Soumitra Saha

Managing Director & Country Head
Lumen India

Soumitra Saha is an experienced technology and people leader with 25 years in Financial Services and Telecom, with international exposure in USA, Canada, and UK. Currently, as Managing Director & Country Head at Lumen India, he leads strategy, product management, client engagement, and technology operations. Previously, he built the technology organization at Northern Trust from the ground up.

Soumitra specializes in GCC organization building, program and product management, client engagement, financial solutions, and strategic offshore operations, combining strong analytical skills with hands-on leadership to drive business and technology transformation.

Dipayan Chakraborty

Head, India Analytics Center, eBay

Dipayan Chakraborty is a seasoned analytics and data science leader with over 20 years of experience driving business transformation across multiple sectors and geographies. He has led internal Analytics Centers of Excellence and consulted across CPG, Retail, Ecommerce, Banking, Technology, Travel, Multi-level Marketing, and Insurance in India, the US, Canada, and Southeast Asia.

Known for his strong problem-solving skills, Dipayan applies first-principles thinking to tackle complex business challenges and deliver data-driven solutions. He has a proven track record of building high-performing analytics and data science teams from scratch, both in consulting and captive environments.

His versatile career spans pre-seed startups, global MNCs, Indian conglomerates, and VC-funded tech ventures, reflecting a flexible and adaptive working style.

Dr. Kushal Pathak

Joint Secretary (Systems, Capacity Building) & CISO
Rajya Sabha, Parliament of India

Doctor by education, Bureaucrat by profession, Technocrat by practice, and Futurist by design. With 25+ years in public service, Dr. Pathak has driven digital transformation across India’s most critical institutions — Parliament of India, the Election Commission, and the Ministries of Home Affairs, Rural Development, and Posts.

Honoured with multiple National eGovernance Awards, including for Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering and for citizen-first innovations such as cVIGIL and Voter Helpline, he is recognised as one of India’s foremost digital reformers.

A graduate of the Chief Digital & AI Officer Program at ISB, he anchors national AI programs on Sansad TV, bringing emerging technologies into mainstream policy dialogue. He also leads Sampurn Digital Sansad — the mission to make India’s Parliament the world’s first fully paperless legislature.

Titir Pal

Managing Director – Wealth, Fraud, Operations & Regulatory Compliance Data and Analytics
Citi

Titir Pal is a data, analytics, and AI leader with over 20 years of experience driving global initiatives that enhance business value, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. At Citi, he leads analytics teams transforming business operations across wealth management, fraud detection, digital marketing, and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commercial focus and multidisciplinary technical expertise, Titir has previously consulted global companies in BFSI, CPG, Retail, Hospitality, and Technology at Absolutdata and GE Capital, embedding analytics to drive business growth. He is passionate about leveraging AI and data-driven capabilities to unlock transformation and mentor high-performing teams for lasting impact.

Nithya Subramanian

Senior Director, Data & AI Centre of Excellence
Best Buy

Nithya Subramanian is a global leader with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning Retail, CPG, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology. As Senior Director at Best Buy, she drives AI-led digital transformation to accelerate growth, enhance efficiency, and elevate customer experience.

An expert in AI/ML, data governance, automation, ERP (SAP), and product management, Nithya has built and led high-impact global CoEs delivering scalable, insight-driven solutions.

A recognized industry thought leader and frequent speaker at platforms like NASSCOM, CII, and ICAI, she actively mentors DeepTech startups and advocates for responsible AI, innovation, and future-ready talent. She is also a certified Independent Director and startup advisor focused on sustainable value creation.

Pradip Thaker, PhD

India Country Head & VP, Engineering
D-Matrix

Pradip Thaker is a result-oriented technologist and leader with deep expertise in semiconductor development and productization, spanning Automotive vision systems, IoT, multimedia, connectivity, and DSP applications. As India Country Head and VP of Engineering at D-Matrix, he drives innovation, execution, and team excellence, leveraging experience across startups, mid-size companies, and large enterprises.

An entrepreneur, collaborator, and inventor, Pradip holds multiple patents, has authored over 10 technical publications, and is a recognized speaker and panelist at international conferences. His leadership combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and a culture of innovation, delivering multimillion-dollar product lines and advancing the semiconductor and AI ecosystem.

Shiven Tandon

Principal
July Ventures

Shiven Tandon is an entrepreneur turned full-time venture capitalist with experience across audit, capital markets, insurance broking, and investment banking. At July Ventures, he works across functions—raising capital, analyzing businesses, closing transactions, guiding portfolio companies, strategizing exits, and managing compliance.

A passionate mentor and speaker, Shiven has shared his insights with students and faculty at SRM University, Amity Business School, Punjab Engineering College, and Chandigarh College of Architecture. Guided by the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, he combines deep values with sharp business acumen to drive meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem.

Sohil Bhagat

Managing Director
pi Ventures

Sohil Bhagat is the Managing Director at pi Ventures, a venture fund dedicated to backing founders building 10x differentiated deep-tech solutions that scale from India to the world. With a strong focus on innovation and emerging technologies, he identifies and nurtures startups that have the potential to transform industries globally.

Sohil brings strategic guidance, mentorship, and capital to help visionary entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of scaling deep-tech businesses. Passionate about fostering a robust innovation ecosystem, he continues to drive pi Ventures’ mission of turning India’s deep-tech ideas into global successes.

Rajesh Johnny

CEO
BranchX

Rajesh Johnny is a visionary leader shaping the future of AI-driven financial services. As the CEO of BranchX, he is leading the charge in empowering India’s retailers with innovative solutions like the world’s first AI PoS – Xenie and Xpandifi retail management.

With deep expertise in strategy, consulting, go-to-market execution, business development, brand building, marketing strategy, and M&A, Rajesh brings a unique blend of innovation and execution excellence. His leadership continues to fuel financial inclusion and digital transformation for small businesses across India.

Bharadwaj Amrutur

Executive Director & Chief Technologist
ARTPARK
IISc

Bharadwaj Amrutur holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay (1990), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (1994, 1999). He has worked at Bell Labs, Agilent Labs, and Green Field Networks in the USA.

Currently, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, specializing in VLSI circuits and systems. He also serves as the Director and Chief Technologist of ARTPARK at IISc, a Section-8 non-profit fostering innovation in AI and Robotics by connecting startups, industry, research, and government.

ARTPARK is supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, and the Government of Karnataka under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).

Shivani Jha

Founder
EWA Centre

Shivani Jha is the Founder of EWA Centre, a leading tech policy and research think tank dedicated to bridging the gap between technology, policy, and society. She focuses on providing actionable insights, research, and guidance to help policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders make informed decisions in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Shivani is passionate about driving collaboration, thought leadership, and evidence-based policy-making, driving impactful initiatives at the intersection of technology, governance, and societal development.