AGENDA

10:00 am - 10:10 am
Lamp Lighting & Welcome Note

Hall : 1

Techade:
10:10 am – 10:30 am
Keynote: Driving Digital India: Innovations and Strategies for a Technologically Advanced Future
10:30 am – 11:10 am
Opening Session: Human skills in a world of digital & AI; the shift towards human centricity; what this looks like and why it has grown.
  • The importance of a lifelong learning mindset and what it means
  • Government Initiatives to include AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and IoT.
  • Data Governance and Security: Data privacy laws aligned with global standards to foster trust and innovation.
11:10 am – 11:50 am
Panel: India's Roadmap to the Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub.
  • Advanced Packaging Heterogeneous Integration
  • Navigating the New Geopolitical Landscape for the semiconductor Industry
  • Various possibilities that can take India to pole position in this sector.
  • Carbon-reduction initiatives by the manufacturers
11:50 am – 12:30 pm
Panel: How the digital transformation wave is driving the demand for high-performance data centers
  • Staying competitive in the rapidly evolving data centre market
  • Evolving with innovations
  • Handling data security and privacy
  • Key challenges in scaling up data centre infrastructure
  • Ensuring energy efficiency
  • Geographies for data centers, Tier II and beyond
  • India’s data center market is a mix of both local data center providers and global players. In this setup, how can local players stand out continue to innovate
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Panel: How GCCs have evolved over the years from managing back-office operations to becoming digital twins of their parent organizations.
  • What is the roadmap from here onwards?
  • How are they forging partnerships with the startup ecosystem to co-innovate and stay ahead of the technology curve?
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch

Corporate Innovation:
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Panel: Beyond Digital Transformation
  • How Business Leaders are Empowering Enterprises through tech-enhanced operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making
  • Building an effective transformation team- maintaining an innovative mindset, and learning how to inform effectively across various departments.
  • Corporates journey with CVC, business model transformation and open innovation
2:50 pm – 3:30 pm
Panel: Sustainability Scorecard: How major corporations are meeting their commitments to improving sustainability credentials.
  • What initiatives have been trialled?
  • What are the best practices?
  • What metrics have been established?
  • And how companies are implementing more environmentally sustainable practices?
3:30 pm – 4:10 pm
Panel:Why Company culture is Fundamantal for Change
  • Building and maintaining a positive company culture is an ongoing process that requires constant evaluation and, sometimes, tough decisions
  • People-centric Transformation to Unlock Innovation and Agility
  • Cross-functional collaboration approaches to ensure that everyone is in line with the same common goals.
  • Building High Performance in Hybrid Workspaces
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel: Cross Border Collaborations : Globalization for corporations
  • Bridging Innovations and Investments with Global partnerships
  • New Paradigms Of Global Deal Syndication
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel: Make In India For MSMEs
  • Technologies helping MSMEs enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive in the market. Implementing AI for data analysis, customer service (via chatbots), and predictive maintenance.Access to easy finance with tech integration
  • Utilizing online marketing tools and social media to reach a wider audience and boost sales. Establishing an online presence through e-commerce platforms to expand market reach and customer base.

Hall : 2

Business Innovation Summit
Creator Stage :
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Fireside Chat: The Future of Storytelling: Competing for eyeballs in the attention economy
2:15 pm- 2:45 pm
How have Influncers changed the paradigm of growth
2:45 pm- 3:15 pm
Panel: Industry Spotlight : SportsTech in 2025

State of Play for Sports Innovation

Healthtech:
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Panel: Biotech Innovations for Wellness, Longevity & Cognitive Health
  • The Next Frontier: Pharma and Longevity
Autotech :
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Panel: Future Mobility: How Tech Innovations are Shaping the Auto Industry
  • Overview of the current challenges and opportunities in establishing an EV ecosystem in India
  • Analysis of the government's initiatives and policies to promote EVs in India
  • Addressing infrastructure gaps for widespread adoption of EVs
  • Best practices from other countries that can be adapted to suit the Indian context
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Keynote: EV Market In India: Way Towards A Trillion Dollar Opportunity
Spacetech:
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Panel: Empowering the Next Generation of Space Explorers
  • AI and Automation in Space Operations
  • Space Ethics, Sustainability, and Governance – A New Frontier for Young Explorers
  • Fostering International Collaboration and Exchange Programs

Hall : 1

Artificial Intelligence:
10:00 am - 10:20 am
Keynote: AGI: The Quest for Human-Level Machine Intelligence
  • The Path to AGI
  • Collaboration Between Tech Giants and Startups
  • The Future of Work and Human-Machine Synergy
10:20 am - 11:00 am
Panel: Not another Dotcom burst:
  • How are VCs investing in AI?
  • Is AI in a bubble?
  • How to identify sustainable investments.
  • Criteria for evaluating AI startups: scalability, data privacy, ethics, and compliance.
  • Preparing portfolios for next-gen AI innovations like quantum computing and robotics.
  • Differentiating between utility-driven vs creativity-focused generative AI products.
  • VC AI success stories and misses.
11:00 am - 11:40 am
Panel: Women in AI: Breaking Barriers, Leading Innovation
  • Spotlight on women-led AI startups and their contributions.
  • How women bring unique perspectives to AI, like empathy and inclusivity.
  • Overcoming barriers: mentorship, education, and networking gaps.
  • The funding gap for women-led AI startups.
11:40 am - 12:20 pm
Panel: AI for Social Good: Enhancing the Public Sector Efficiency With AI
  • AI transforming public services in areas like healthcare and disaster management.
  • Case studies of AI in smart governance.
  • Use of chatbots and AI in citizen services.
  • AI in disease detection, epidemic forecasting, and healthcare optimization.
  • Insights from countries integrating AI into public sectors.
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
Panel: Crisis or Cure: The divisive debate on AI’s role in modern healing
  • How AI can revolutionize diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and patient care.
  • Protecting patient data when AI systems rely heavily on vast datasets.
  • AI’s role in early diagnosis, disease prevention, and epidemic forecasting.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Panel: AI in BFSI – Readiness, Risk & Rewards
  • Current landscape of AI in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
  • AI in tailoring financial products and services to individual needs.
  • Unlocking new revenue streams through innovative financial products and services.
  • Generative AI for financial advisory, blockchain integration for smart contracts, and AI in decentralized finance (DeFi).
2:40 pm - 3:20 pm
Panel: Business Leaders Perspective: What should be your AI Strategy?
  • Your New Chief AI Officer
  • The need for business leaders to adopt a structured AI strategy to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world.
  • The importance of starting with pilot projects and scaling them after proving ROI.
  • Tackling resistance to change: Engaging employees and stakeholders in the AI journey.
3:20 pm - 4:00 pm
Panel: AI’s Role in Transforming The Future of Work and New AI Pool
  • Discuss the new skills that are in demand in the AI era, such as data science, machine learning, and AI ethics.
  • Discuss new strategies for sourcing and recruiting talent in the AI field
  • Explore the globalization of the talent market and how organizations can tap into international talent pools.
  • What is the quality of the current AI engineering talent? What role can educational institutions play?
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Panel: GenAI for Indian Languages and Inclusivity
  • The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) as a transformative tool for breaking language barriers and fostering inclusivity.
  • Current gaps in the availability of resources in regional languages and how they affect education, employment, and civic participation
  • How GenAI can power real-time translation tools, making content accessible in various Indian languages—from government reports to private sector content.
  • The lack of large, high-quality datasets in Indian languages and dialects for training AI models
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
Closing Keynote

Hall : 2

Gaming:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Panel: Next 5 Years of Online Gaming in India
  • Discuss the projected growth of the Indian gaming market, expected to reach $9.2 billion by 2029
  • Examine the continued rise of mobile gaming and its contribution to the overall market growth
  • Analyze the economic impact of the gaming industry, including job creation and its contribution to GDP.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Panel: Gaming Mergers and Acquisitions: What It Means for Startups
  • Insights into the consolidation trends and exit strategies in the gaming industry.
  • Discuss the strategies employed by larger gaming companies when acquiring smaller startups.
  • Discuss how M&A activity affects the innovation landscape for gaming startups.
  • Discuss the rapid growth of the esports industry in terms of revenue, viewership, and global reach.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Panel: The Role of Generative AI in Game Design and Storytelling How AI is enabling procedurally generated content and immersive narratives.
  • Discuss how generative AI can enhance creativity in game development, enabling designers to create unique and engaging experiences.
  • Discuss the ethical implications of using AI in game design, including issues related to bias, player privacy, and content moderation
  • Speculate on the future of generative AI in gaming and how it might transform the industry in the coming years.
Blockchain:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Panel :Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency: Real-World Applications Transforming Industries.
  • How blockchain is revolutionizing supply chain management, healthcare, and real estate.
  • Use cases for decentralized identities and data privacy.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Panel: The potential of AggLayers
  • Overview of how AggLayers aggregate zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs for efficient cross-chain transactions.
  • Discuss strategies to involve the community in developing and adopting AggLayer protocols.
  • Discuss seamless asset and data transfers between different blockchains.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Panel: The Future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
  • Brief overview of what CBDCs are and how they differ from traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies
  • Address the challenges associated with CBDCs, including cybersecurity concerns, regulatory hurdles, and potential impacts on monetary policy
  • Discuss the roles of central banks and private sector entities in the development and implementation of CBDCs.
  • Explore strategies to encourage consumer adoption of CBDCs and address potential barriers.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
MoneyTech:
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Keynote: 2015 to 2025 Techade of VC Landscape in India
2:20 pm - 3:00 pm
Panel: New Trends in Early stage investing
  • Early-stage companies face an increasingly selective fundraising environment, focused not only on innovative ideas but also on sustainable business models and clear paths to profitability.
3:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Panel: Of Soonicorns and Unicorns: A Changing VC landscape
  • Who will be the real winners, what are investors searching for, and how has this technology changed the nature of venture capital and investing?
  • Hypergrowth and scaling: lessons learned and strategies implemented that have enabled successful scaling.
3:40 pm - 4:20 pm
Panel: The Pivot done right
  • When business isn’t working, adaptability becomes paramount. The power of business reorganization
  • Re-working the product-market fit and growth models in a startup and fixing the Problem
4:20 pm - 5:00 pm
Panel: Global Expansion Strategies for Indian Startups:
  • Navigating cross-border investments
  • Managing regulatory risks
  • Role of VCs in supporting Indian startups
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