SPEAKERS

Alok Shankar Pandey is an ICT professional with extensive cross-domain experience in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Public Policy, and Regulation.

Alok Shankar Pandey

Group General Manager Information Technology & CISO,

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited

An innovative and proficient, results-oriented IT leader with a demonstrated history of successfully delivering projects. Made significant contributions to the business by shaping technology vision and strategy, ensuring the effective execution of major technology initiatives.

Anand Deodhar

Group Chief Information Officer And Head IT,

Force Motors

With over 30 years of experience across various industries, I currently serve as the Chief Information Officer at Adani Green Energy Ltd., India’s largest renewable energy company. In this role, I drive IT strategy and transformation efforts, ensuring the efficient, effective, and secure use of technology solutions for the business.

Apurva Dalal

Chief Information Officer,

Adani Green Energy

Arunraja Karthick is a strategic leader who excels in fostering seamless collaboration among cross-functional teams to deploy technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals. His effective management of an $8 million operational budget and a global IT infrastructure highlights his forward-thinking approach to leadership.

Arunraja Karthick

Head-IT Services and Security,

DTDC Express

He is a Technology, Digital, and Analytics Leader with extensive experience across the Industrial Sector, including Oil & Gas, Marine, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Textile, Home Building Products, and FMCG industries. He is well-versed in establishing Data Science capabilities.

Bhargab Dutta

Chief Digital Officer,

Century Plyboards

Dr. Balakrishnan Nair is a Senior Scientist and Group Director for Ocean Modelling, Applied Research and Services (O-MARS) Group, at the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Ministry of Earth sciences, Government of India, Hyderabad- a leading and unique organization in the field of operational oceanography.

Dr. Balakrishnan Nair T.M

Director,

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services

Ekroop Caur serves as the Secretary of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology for the Government of Karnataka. A distinguished IAS officer, she has led transformative initiatives in digital governance, driving innovation and technology adoption across the state.

Ekroop Caur

Secretary, Electronics, IT, BT and S&T,

Government of Karnataka

Gaurav Duggal is a seasoned technology executive with nearly two decades of experience driving security and IT initiatives across diverse sectors. As the Senior Vice President of IT and Innovation at Jio Platforms Limited, he brings visionary leadership and a deep commitment to innovative problem-solving, ensuring impactful advancements in the technology landscape.

Gaurav Duggal

Senior VP - IT & Innovation,

Jio Platforms

With more than 16 years of experience currently acting as a CTO. I have in-depth experience in Augmented/Virtual Reality,Distributed systems,System design, Remote Collaboration and Cloud computing. I also have leadership experience across multiple portfolios involving team-handling and stakeholder management.

Gaurav Srivastava

Head of Technology,

National Payments Corporation of India

Jeune is a techno-functional leader with expertise in Agile, DevOps, and transition management. He has led large-scale programs, built high-performing teams, and established Centers of Excellence. With a strong focus on innovation and user experience, Jeune has driven product development and vendor management across investment management, patent search, and advertising domains.

Joseph Jeune

Vice President - Head of Architecture & Digital Solutions,

Bangalore International Airport Limited

Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Group CTO of Mahindra Group, leads digital transformation, leveraging emerging tech to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. A member of the Group Executive Board, he also serves on the boards of Mahindra Accelo, Mahindra TEQO, and Bristlecone Limited, and is part of the AI for India-2030 council at the World Economic Forum.

Mohit Kapoor

Group Chief Technology Officer,

Mahindra Group

Dr. Neeta Verma, DG IT at Election Commission of India, has 35+ years of experience driving digital transformation. Formerly DG of NIC, she led initiatives like MyGov, Open Data Platform, and India's first National Cloud, shaping e-governance across India.

Neeta Verma

Director General of Information Technology,

Election Commission of India

Pallavi Katiyar is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Tech Mahindra, leading the internal technology and digital transformation charter of the organization.

Pallavi Katiyar

Chief Information Officer,

Tech Mahindra

Pavan Goyal is a Solutions-focused Global CIO at Persistent India with a wealth of experience in driving delivery of innovative digital transformation programs that help solve complex business issues using technology.

Pavan Goyal

Chief Information Officer,

Mphasis

As an executive leader, I specialize in transforming data into strategic assets that drive business growth, productivity, and competitive advantage. Over the span of 19 years, I have worked with leading retailers, CPGs, food-tech, and life science companies operating globally.

Rahul Bharde

SVP, Head of Analytics and Insights,

Jubilant Foodworks

He has adorned various other coveted positions at ISRO Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. He has received ISRO’s team excellence award for 2015. In July 2015, he became a part of Mars Orbiter Mission Testing Team. He is the recipient of Brigadier ML Anand IETE national award of 2007. He is also chairing various Inter-centre technical committees in ISRO.

Rajiv Chetwani

Director DISM,

ISRO

Rajkumar Ayyella is a technology leader with 27 years of senior management experience across large conglomerates and projects of national significance. Currently serving as CIO at an RPG Goenka Group subsidiary, he has spearheaded transformative initiatives in software, mining, energy, and infrastructure.

Rajkumar Ayyella

Chief Information Officer,

RPG Group

Ritesh Mohan Srivastava is the Chief Data and AI Officer, driving impactful data and analytics projects for customers and stakeholders. With over 15 years of expertise in data science, he leverages advanced technologies like cloud, AI/ML, BI, and NLP to deliver transformative solutions across industries and markets.

Ritesh Mohan Srivastava

Chief AI Officer,

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

Sanjay Dubey is the Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC), where he leads the state’s digital initiatives and technology-driven governance programs. A seasoned IAS officer, he has been instrumental in advancing IT infrastructure, e-governance projects, and smart city initiatives in Madhya Pradesh.

Sanjay Dubey

Chairman MPSEDC,

Government of Madhya Pradesh

Sanjay Maradi has over 30 years of experience in Business Technology, working with global business leaders to address their business and technology challenges. Currently serving as the CIO of KGS.

Sanjay Maradi

KPMG Global Services

Partner, CIO;Lead, Member Firm Tech Services

He is a leader in digital transformation with global experience in BFSI sectors. He specializes in Digital Banking IT, including digital payments and mobility, and is passionate about technology, people, and business outcomes. Sanjay is also a pro swimmer, sports enthusiast, and a self-certified interior designer.

Sanjay Rastogi

Vice President Technology,

Jio Financial Services

Suresh Yadav, Senior Director at the Commonwealth Secretariat, brings 25+ years of global experience spanning diplomacy, AI, technology, governance, and development. A former World Bank professional, he now leads transformative initiatives in trade, oceans, and natural resources, blending disruptive technologies for scalable, impactful change.

Suresh Yadav

Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence and Transformative Technology,

Commonwealth International

He is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, one of India's premier medical institutions. A visionary leader in healthcare IT, his journey with AIIMS and technology spans three decades, making him a central figure in the institute's digital transformation.

Sushil Meher

Medical Informatics,

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

As Chief Information Officer he leads the Information Technology Strategy & execution that delivers technology capabilities that are aligned with L’Oréal’s business ambitions while simultaneously transforming L’Oréal into a #1 BeautyTech organization.

Tejas Shah

Chief Information Officer,

L'oreal India

Udit Pahwa, a Chartered Accountant with a passion for technology, is an award-winning IT Business Partner and Digital Transformer. An expert in technology applications, enterprise architecture, and business process solutions, he bridges technology gaps to drive business growth, deliver measurable results, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Udit Pahwa

Chief Information Officer,

Blue star Limited

V Ranganathan Iyer, a strategist with 20+ years of leadership experience, specializes in IT-OT convergence, digital transformation, and leveraging data intelligence in EV and OEM ecosystems. He drives efficiency, quality, and cost improvements through advanced monitoring, analytics, and process optimization.

V Ranganathan Iyer

Senior Executive Vice President & Group CIO,

JBM Group

Vivek Zakarde, an award-winning digital transformation leader and one of India’s top 100 analytics influencers, specializes in data science, engineering, and business intelligence across industries. With a proven track record in innovation, team leadership, and client acquisition, he drives impactful solutions and builds world-class analytics teams.

Vivek Zakarde

Head of Data Engineering and Data Sciences,

India First Life