AGENDA

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

Hall : 1

Techade:
10:10 am – 10:30 am
Opening Keynote: Driving Digital India: Innovations and Strategies for a Technologically Advanced Future
10:30 am – 11:10 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
Moderator:
11:10 am – 11:50 am
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
Moderator:
11:50 am - 12:30 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?
Moderator :
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Keynote: The Founder's Mindset
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch

Corporate Innovation:
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
Building the Identity Architecture for India.
2:20 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
Moderator:
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?
Moderator:
3:30 pm – 4:10 pm
Panel Discussion:How Digital Transformation Unlocks Value For Organization and People
  • Modernizing an organization's processes, products, technology stack to enable continual innovation
  • The impact of AI and ML on automating processes, enhancing decision-making, and creating new business opportunities
  • Implementing latest innovations to meet the highest standards of technology transformation
  • Abetting fear in the age of AI with up skilling teams and making an inclusive company culture
Moderator:
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
Moderator:

Hall : 2

2:15 pm- 2:45 pm
How tech leaders are addressing AI to Make organisation People ready
Moderator:
    • Healthtech:
    2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
    Panel:Biotech Innovations for Wellness, Longevity & Cognitive Health The Next Frontier: Pharma and Longevity
    • The Next Frontier: Pharma and Longevity
    Moderator:
    Autotech :
    3:30 pm - 4:00 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
    Moderator:
    4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
    Chat: From Startup to Scale: Disrupting Mobility with Drive X
    Moderator:
    Spacetech:
    4:20 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
    Moderator:

    Hall : 1

    Artificial Intelligence:
    10:30 am - 11:00 am
    Keynote
    11:00 am - 11:20 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.
    Moderator:
    11:20 am - 11:40 am
    Human skills in a world of digital & AI; the shift towards human centricity; what this looks like and why it has grown
    Moderator:
    11:40 - 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.
    Moderator:
    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
    Moderator:
    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).
    Moderator:
    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.
    Moderator:
    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?
    Moderator :
    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
    Moderator:
    4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
    Closing Keynote

    Hall : 2

    Gaming:
    10:00 am - 10:30 am
    Panel: The Next 5 Years of Online Gaming in India: Growth, M&A, and Innovation
    • India’s gaming market is expected to reach $9.2 billion by 2029, driven by digital adoption and technological advancements.
    • Explosive growth in esports and mobile gaming fueled by affordable smartphones and regional content.
    • Rising consolidation trends with larger companies acquiring startups for innovation and market expansion.
    • Integration of metaverse, cross-platform play, and personalized gaming shaping the next generation of Indian gaming.
    Moderator:
    10:30 am - 11:00 am
    The Role of Generative AI in Game Design and Storytelling
    • 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.
    Moderator:
    11:00 am - 11:40 am
    Panel: Cyber Defenses for a Digital Bharat: Navigating the New Threat Landscape
    • Explore sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical sectors like power grids, transportation, and healthcare systems.
    • Progress and challenges associated with India’s Personal Data Protection Bill and its broader implications for national cybersecurity.
    • Highlight the significance of partnerships with global agencies for mitigating cross-border cybercrime.
    • The current challenges Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face in managing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in India.
    • Share actionable insights on bolstering cybersecurity frameworks to protect a Digital Bharat.
    Moderator:
    Blockchain:
    11:40 am - 12:20 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.
    Moderator:
    12:20 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.
    Moderator :
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Networking Lunch
    MoneyTech:
    2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
    FIRESIDE CHAT
    2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
    Panel: Global Expansion Strategies for Indian Startups:
    • Navigating cross-border investments
    • Managing regulatory risks
    • Role of VCs in supporting Indian startups
    Moderator:
    2:30 pm - 3:10 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.
    Moderator:
    3:10 pm - 3:50 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.
    Moderator:
    3:50 pm - 4:30 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
    Moderator:
    4:30 pm - 4:50 pm
    Fireside chat : How Gen AI can Drive the next growth Momentum
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