Registrations
Inauguration & Lamp Lighting
Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia PVT. LTD.
Director, Electronics, IT & Bt and Managing Director
Karnataka Innovation and Technology
Society
Government of Karnataka
Inaugural Session
Hon'ble Minister, Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka
Inaugural Session: AI’s Next Frontier from Local Ecosystem to Global Powerhouse
The inaugural session explores how AI is rapidly evolving from localized innovation hubs to becoming a transformative force on the global stage. It will delve into the key drivers accelerating this shift, rising digital infrastructure, talent mobility, cross-border collaboration, and policy support, while highlighting how regional strengths are shaping a globally competitive AI ecosystem.
Managing Director, Asia South, NVIDIA
Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology,
Government of Karnataka
Chief AI & Strategy Officer, Yotta
CEO and Managing Director,
NxtGen Cloud Technologies Private Limited
Vice President & India Head – Government Affairs,
SAP India
SVP & Chief Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Officer,
InMobi
Chairman,
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
Secretary to Government,
Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department,
Government of Karnataka
Keynote Address: AI for the Public Good
Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India
Industry Presentation
CEO and Managing Director, NxtGen Cloud Technologies Private Limited
Industry Presentation by Cloudflare
Keynote Address: The Airport Re-Coded
Vice President – Information Technology, Bangalore International Airport Ltd.
Keynote
Presentation By
Chief Executive Officer
VDart
Special Track: Strategic AI Leadership & Transformation
The AI Playbook: Strategy, Risk, and Transformation at Scale
This panel will delve into strategic frameworks, risk management, and leadership approaches to drive large-scale AI adoption and sustainable organizational transformation.
Joint Secretary (IT),
Rajya Sabha Secretariat,
Government of India
Senior Director,
Cloudflare
Senior Director - Data Science,
Meesho
Chief Product and Technology Officer,
Flipkart
Partner,
Trilegal
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion:- Revolutionizing Public Administration: The Role of AI in Transforming Governance
This panel explores how AI is reshaping public administration by enhancing decision-making, improving service delivery, and increasing transparency. It highlights practical applications that streamline processes, boost efficiency, and enable smarter governance, driving a more responsive and effective public sector for the future.
Chief Strategist - Data and AI,
EkStep Foundation
Special Secretary,
Electronics & Information Technology Department,
Government of Kerala
Managing Director,
Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT)
Commissioner,
Electronic Service Delivery (MeeSeva),
Government of Telangana
Principal Secretary to Government,
DPAR (e-Governance),
Managing Director, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL),
Government of Karnataka
Panel Discussion
Leveraging AI for Public Sector Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges
This panel highlights opportunities, ethical considerations, and challenges in creating efficient, citizen-centric, and innovative public administration through AI technology
Special Secretary,
IT, Electronics & Communications Department,
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Chairman and Managing Director,
Rajasthan Finance Corporation
Chairman & Managing Director,
BEML Limited
Additional Secretary,
Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Uttarakhand
Managing Director,
North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC),
Government of Karnataka
Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Commerce,
Government of India
Keynote Address
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
CamCom Technologies
Keynote Address
Chief Operating Officer at IndiaAI and Scientist ‘G’, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
Keynote Session – NxtGen
Panel Discussion
Enhancing Citizen Experience in the Age of AI: Balancing Innovation, Trust & Cybersecurity
This panel explores how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping citizen experiences in governance and public services. It will delve into the critical balance between innovation, data privacy, and cybersecurity, highlighting strategies to build public trust while leveraging AI for inclusive, secure, and citizen-centric digital transformation.
Secretary,
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC),
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Government of India
CEO,
Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) (e-Governance),
Government of Karnataka
Joint Secretary (IT),
Rajya Sabha Secretariat,
Government of India
Chief Executive Officer,
MeitY Startup Hub,
Government of India
Group Head – Cyber Security,
TVS Holdings (TVS Group)
Founder & CEO
Chat360
Panel Discussion
FAI-Driven Public Sector Transformation: Boosting Efficiency, Reliability, and Governance through DPI and Open Source
This panel explores how AI, combined with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and open-source technologies, is reshaping public sector operations to improve efficiency, enhance reliability, and simplify governance, driving smarter, more accessible, and transparent services for citizens.
EkStep Foundation
Senior Program Officer,
CDPI
CTO,
eGov Foundation
Director, Programs,
People+ai
CEO & Editor-in-Chief,
Elets Technomedia PVT. LTD.
Keynote Session: Smarter Conversations, Seamless Experiences: The Agentic AI Era
Co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer, NoBroker, Convozen.AI
Networking over Tea
Special Track: Smart Innovation with AI
The AI Playbook: Strategy, Risk, and Transformation at Scale
This panel will explore practical strategies to implement AI, manage risks, and drive organizational transformation for scalable, sustainable, and impactful innovation.
Chief Technology & Product Officer,
JioMart Digital, Reliance Retail
Leader - AI,
Commonwealth Bank
VP Engineering,
Acko
Co-Founder, CTO,
Gritworks
Chief Product and Technology Officer,
TMRW, An Aditya Birla Group Venture
Founder,
AIPod
Mentalist Session
Networking Dinner (Invite-Only)
Keynote Address
Executive Director, DBS Bank
Panel Discussion
From PoC to Production to Scaling Globally, GCCs Becoming a Hub of Innovation
This panel explores how GCCs are evolving from proof of concept to full-scale production, driving innovation and scaling solutions globally. The conversation will highlight the challenges, strategies, and opportunities that enable GCCs to become key innovation hubs in the rapidly changing technology landscape.
Managing Director – Wealth, Fraud, Operations & Regulatory Compliance Data and Analytics
Citi
Vice President of Artificial Intelligence
PayPal
Head of Technology and Site Leader
Wayfair India TDC
Global Head of Digital Operations, Cloud Transformation & India GCC Head
Kimberly-Clark
Head – Startup & VC Relations
Yotta
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
IIT Bombay
Founder
RVAI Global
Keynote Session – Diligent India
Keynote Address
EVP & Country Head State Street
Keynote Address
Chief Digital and Information Officer, Aditya Birla Group
Panel Discussion
Reskilling the Enterprise Workforce: Laying the Foundation for AI Readiness
The panel will explore strategies to reskill the workforce, focusing on building essential AI skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning. It will highlight practical approaches to prepare employees for AI integration, ensuring organizations stay competitive and adaptable in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
L’Oréal India
Country Head & AVP Central Engineering
Marvell India
Head of Digital Cybersecurity
Airbus
Board Member & Fintech Chair, TiE Bangalore
Former MD, Deutsche Bank & Thomson Reuters; Independent Director & Trustee
IT- Head / Site Leader
Applied Materials
PSA Legal
Moderator
Partner
PSA Legal
Fireside Chat
Balancing Innovation Speed with Responsible AI Deployment
CTO - naukri.com
Info Edge India
Moderator
CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia PVT. LTD.
Panel Discussion From Hype to ROI: Building Scalable, Profitable AI Enterprises
This panel will explore practical strategies for moving beyond AI hype to achieve measurable ROI. Discussions will focus on building scalable AI solutions that drive profitability, optimizing resources, and overcoming common challenges in integrating AI across business functions for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Chief Information Officer
Indian Clearing Corporation Limited
Chief Technology Officer
Tata Starbucks Limited
Global Head - Digital Innovation
Apollo Tyres Ltd
Associate Director in AI/Data Science
Great Learning
Group Chief Analytics & AI Officer
Narayana Health
Principal Investor
Prosus Ventures
VP - Technology
CARS24
Moderator
Chief Executive Officer
Stratinfinity Inc
Fireside Chat
Application of AI in FMCG Sales & Distribution
Head, Centre of Excellence (CoE), Digital & Analytics, ITC Limited
Moderator
Senior VP - Engineering, Site lead and Country Head, Diligent India
Registrations
Welcome Address
Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia PVT. LTD.
Keynote Address
Co-Founder
iSpirit
Keynote Address
Chief Executive Officer
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
Keynote Address
Industry Presentation by Cloudflare
Presentation by
Nxtgen
Special Address
Executive Director & CTO
ARTPARK
Panel Discussion
From Lab to Market: Accelerating Research into Commercial Success for Powering India’s Deep-Tech Leap
This panel highlights strategies, collaborations, and innovations that accelerate commercialization, fueling growth, entrepreneurship, and the nation’s technological leap forward.
Executive Director and Chief Technologist
ARTPARK - IISc
Founder of Zenteiq Aitech Innovations
ARTPARK - IISc
Technopreneur in Residence at ARTPARK - IISc
Co-founder and CEO, Quintic AI
ARTPARK - IISc
Keynote
Chairman
Centre of Data for Public Good; Research Professor, Indian Institute of Science
Keynote
CEO
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
Special Address
AI In AI (Artificial)
Dean
IIT Tirupati
President, IIT Alumni Center Bengaluru
Former Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Roorkee
Associate Dean R&D & Professor
IIT Guwahati
Secretary, IITACB
Director, ACSEL Technology Forum
Chairman, Akshara Foundation
Industry Presentation
AI in Supply Chain: Beyond The Hype - Real-World Applications Driving Global Commerce
Founder & CEO
Cloud Supply Chain Solutions (CSCS), a VDart Group Company
Tea Break & Expo Visit
Panel Discussion: Designing Human-Centric AI: Putting People First in the Age of Intelligent Systems
This panel explores how to create AI systems that prioritize human values, ethics, and needs. It focuses on building transparent, fair, and user-friendly AI solutions that enhance everyday life while addressing challenges like bias, privacy, and trust in an increasingly intelligent digital world.
Managing Director
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Chief Product Technology Officer
Tata CLiQ
CTO
MyGate
Savalagi.webp)
Global Chapter Leader - ICC (Innovation Capability Centre), Global DD&T (Data, Digital & Technology)
Takeda
Director - DevOps and Cybersecurity
Zoomcar
CTO and GM India
McKesson Compile
Moderator:
Founder
AIPod
Principal - Investments
3one4 Capital
Panel Discussion: AI x VC: Where Capital Meets Hyperintelligence
Founder & General Partner
247VC
Managing Partner
Capria Ventures
Founder & CEO
Eka Care
Chief Product & AI Officer
ScripBox
Partner
Bessemer Venture Partner
Moderator:
Founder, RVAIGlobal
Independent Director, Orient Cables (India) Limited
SAP Sponser Slot
Lunch
Fireside Chat
Founder CEO Eka Care, Ex-CTO, Co-Founder
Goibibo.com
Panel Discussion
Models to Agents: The Rise of Autonomous AI in Business Operations
This panel explores how autonomous AI agents are transforming business operations by moving beyond traditional models. It will examine practical applications, challenges, and the impact of AI-driven automation on efficiency, decision-making, and innovation across industries, highlighting the future of intelligent, self-managing systems in the workplace.
Managing Director and Country Head
Fidelity National Financial India
Head, India Analytics Center
eBay
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Indian Bank
General Manager & Head - Data Science & Analytics
South Indian Bank
Chief Executive Officer
BranchX
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer
Stratinfinity Inc
Panel Discussion The Rise of Agentic AI: Transforming the Global Capability Landscape
This panel will explore how agentic AI is revolutionizing Global Capability Centres, enabling autonomous decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency, and reshaping workforce dynamics, while leaders share insights, challenges, and strategies for intelligent automation adoption.
Managing Director & Board Member, India GCC Head
VERVENT
Managing Director & Country Head
Lumen India
Director of Global Delivery Services
Landis+Gyr
Vice President and Head of Technology
Maximus
VP - Software Engineering; Head - Open Blue India & APAC Solutions; Director - JCIPL
Johnson Controls
Moderator:
Executive Director
Nomura
Designing Agentic Architectures
This panel will explore how agentic AI is revolutionizing Global Capability Centres, enabling autonomous decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency, and reshaping workforce dynamics, while leaders share insights, challenges, and strategies for intelligent automation adoption.
Vice President - AI & Data Science
VDart Digital
Director, Global Head of AI/GenAI
Kimberly-Clark
Senior Director, Enterprise Data Analytics, AI/ML
NetApp
Founder & CEO
AdvantageClub.ai
Moderator:
CEO
VDart Digital
Expo Visit & Networking
Fireside Chat: Surging Ahead: Karnataka as India’s DeepTech & AI Power Engine
Karnataka is rapidly emerging as India’s hub for DeepTech and AI innovation, driving breakthroughs across technology, startups, and research. This fireside chat explores how the state’s ecosystem, infrastructure, and policies are fueling growth and positioning Karnataka at the forefront of the country’s AI-powered future.
CEO
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)
World AI Awards
Closing Remarks Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka
Founder
CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Elets Technomedia PVT. LTD.
Panel Discussion Modern Data Stacks: Powering the Future of AI Applications
This panel explores how modern data stacks enable the development and scaling of AI applications by providing flexible, efficient, and integrated data infrastructure. Discussions will focus on data management, real-time processing, and how these stacks support advanced AI models to drive innovation across industries.
Head of Technology India ~ CTO
Standard Chartered India
Chief Technology Officer
Third Wave Coffee
Executive Chair
Bloor Research
Director AI
OutSystems
Chief Technology Officer
ApnaKlub
Chief Technology Officer
Hector Beverages
Panel Discussion
Next-Gen Finance: Unleashing Innovation with the Power of Artificial Intelligence
This panel discussion explores how AI is reshaping the financial sector by enhancing risk management, automating operations, personalizing customer experiences, and driving innovation. It highlights practical AI applications transforming banking, insurance, and investment services, while addressing challenges and opportunities in adoption and regulation.
Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Karnataka Bank
Head of Data Science, AI and Advanced Technology
Policybazaar
Independent Director
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Chief Analytics Officer
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Founder & CEO
Chat360
Chief Executive Officer
Zrika
Moderator:
Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia PVT. LTD.
AI VC in the Next Decade: Trends, Innovation Frontiers & Emerging Business Models
Exploring the future of AI venture capital — trends, frontier technologies, emerging business models, investment strategies, cross-border opportunities, ethical and regulatory challenges, and actionable insights shaping the next decade of AI innovation.
Principal
July Ventures
Managing Director
pi Ventures
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Seafund
Co-founder & CTO
BrainSightAI
Presentation by Nxtgen
Panel Discussion
The Road to AGI: How Close Are We?
The panel discussion explores the current state and future prospects of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), examining breakthroughs, challenges, and ethical considerations. It delves into the technological advancements bringing us closer to AGI and the impact this transformative milestone could have across industries and society.
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Reliance Retail
Chief Data Scientist, CoE AI/ML
Jio
Chief Information Officer
Indian Clearing Corporation Limited
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer
Stratinfinity Inc
Talent & Skilling for BFSI - Professor Sabri, Anilesh Seth, Giriraj Murugan & Rajat of Finbox
Cofounder
NIRA
Founder & CEO
Tokenize
GCC consulting
Co-Founcer & CEO
Finbox
Moderator
IIM Bangalore
Startup Parade/ Pitch
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