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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

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

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

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

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

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 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,

IndiaFirst Life Sciences