28 Feb-01 Mar, 2025
TechCircle

7 Digital Dialogues

Overview

India’s digital economy is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025, fueled by cutting-edge innovations and transformative technologies reshaping the way businesses operate, connect, and grow.

The 7 Digital Dialogues Conclave serves as a nexus for industry leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers to explore the transformative impact of the digital ecosystem.

In an era defined by hyper-connectivity, digital platforms and ecosystems are driving unprecedented change, breaking traditional barriers, and fostering innovations that redefine business models. This new wave of technological advancement goes beyond being a mere enabler—it is a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and interconnected value creation.

The 7 Digital Dialogues Conclave focuses on seven pivotal technologies that define this rapidly evolving landscape.

Agentic AI & Ethical Intelligence

Adaptive Devices & Immersive Ecosystems

Cloud Renaissance

Next-Gen Connectivity Networks

Trust-Centric Cyber Resilience

Intelligent IoT & Edge Convergence

Augmented Insights & Data Empowerment

Insights and discussions will revolve around how businesses can harness interconnected platforms, leverage emerging trends, and collaborate with key stakeholders to unlock strategic growth, innovation, and resilience in a dynamic market.

Spanning keynotes, expert panels, and interactive workshops, this event will explore critical strategies for thriving in a digital-first world, offering valuable perspectives and actionable insights on building resilient enterprises and capitalizing on the transformative potential of digital ecosystems.

Speakers 2025

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Chandradip Dass

MD, India and SVP R&D, NextGen Healthcare India
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Saurabh Chandra

CEO & Founder, Ati Motors
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Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju

Chief Technology Officer, Axis AMC
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Dileep Mangsuli

Senior Vice President, Siemens Healthineers
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Ashok Tiwari

Chief Information Officer, Finolex Cables Limited
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Pawan Sachdeva

MD - Digital and Health Services Platform, Carelon Global Solutions
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Ratan Jyoti

Chief Information Security Officer, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Ninad Raje

Group Chief Information Officer, Jaquar Group
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Yash Dayal

Chief Technology Officer, Wakefit
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Vinay Kumar

Chief Information Officer, McDonald's India - North & East
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Abhijit Chakravarty

EVP - Networks & Cybersecurity, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
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Vasudev Puranik

Managing Director, Global IT (CIO), Sales and Ecosystem Partners, Accenture
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Poonam Masand

Director - Data Tech AI Consulting Digital Transformation, GBS & Change advisory, Genpact
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Rajesh Mani

Senior Vice President and Head, Asia Pacific Tech Hubs, Mastercard
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Sidhwartha Roy Choudhury

Enterprise IT - Digital and Technology, Air India Limited
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Manoj Srivastava

Chief Information Officer, Easy Trip Planners Ltd.
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Hilal Ahmad Lone

CISO, Razorpay
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Rupesh Nain

SVP & CIO, Adani Natural Resources
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Mansi Thapar

Head - Global Cyber Security, Apollo Tyres Ltd.
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Bhalchandra Padwal

Head - Software and Artificial Intelligence, KION Technology Center of India, KION Group
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Ankur Handa

Co-Founder & President, Lentra
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Divya Madaan

Director - Special Initiatives, Digital Enterprise, Asia, Sun life
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Dr. Lopa Mudra Basu

Advisor - Government Affairs Advisory Council, Cloud Security Alliance
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Indy Banerjee

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc.
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Vijayakumar Natarajan

Data Practice Head, MethodHub Software Ltd.
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Jawahar Srinivasan

Global Head - IT Infrastructure Services, MethodHub Software Ltd.
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Smrithi Menon

VP and Solutions Head, India, Tata Communications
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Prem Nithin

Director Sales - Emerging Business, Fortinet
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Lingraju Sawkar

Kyndryl India, President
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Prasad Pai

Enterprise Architect - AI & Data, Niveus Solutions (Part of NTT Data)
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Anand Deodhar

Group Chief Information Officer /HEAD IT, Force Motors Ltd
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Anand Lakshmanan

Head Of Logitech For Business, Logitech

Agenda

11:00 AM onwards
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Arrival and Check-ins

  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Registration & Lunch

    Guests arrive, register, and network over lunch.

  • 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

    Welcome Address by TechCircle and opening keynote

    Anoop Kubba welcomes the delegates, introduces the theme of the event, and sets the tone for the discussions, emphasizing the convergence of technology and their impact in driving enterprise transformation. 

    Redefining Enterprises for 2030: Harnessing the Power of Tech Convergence – TechCircle Moderator

    This keynote will explore how the confluence of transformative technologies—AI, IoT, cloud, and next-gen connectivity—is reshaping the enterprise landscape. Delve into the key trends driving this shift, the challenges to anticipate, and the opportunities for businesses to thrive in the next-generation digital ecosystem. Gain insights into how organizations can adapt to this new paradigm and position themselves as leaders in the era of the Great Enterprise Reset.

  • 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

    CEO Cockpit: Navigating the Future of Enterprise Transformation

    This panel discussion brings together visionary CEOs from leading organizations to share their perspectives on enterprise transformation. In a rapidly evolving world driven by digital disruption, this session explores what CEOs expect from their CIOs to navigate challenges, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. Delegates will gain unique insights into aligning technology strategies with business goals, managing risk, and creating value in a dynamic landscape

    • What are your top priorities for enterprise transformation in the next five years, and how do you see technology enabling these goals?
    • How can CIOs align technology strategies with business objectives to drive meaningful outcomes?
    • What leadership qualities and skills do you value most in a CIO to support organizational agility and innovation?
    • How do you approach balancing immediate technology needs with long-term digital transformation goals?
    • Can you share a key example of how a CEO-CIOs strategic partnership helped drive successful enterprise transformation?

    Speakers: 

    • Chandradip Dass, MD, India and SVP, R&D, NextGen Healthcare India
    • Saurabh Chandra, CEO & Founder, ATI Motors
    • Ankur Handa, Co-Founder & President, Lentra
    • Moderated by Indy Banerjee, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc
  • 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM

    Panel discussion or Fireside chat: Reinvention of enterprises: AI enabled and AI-led

    This session is specifically designed to explore how AI as a transformative technology is disrupting industries, creating new verticals, and redefining enterprise innovation. The discussion will feature industry leaders and AI experts sharing insights on how enterprises are leveraging AI to drive transformation at scale.

    Key Discussion Areas:

    • AI-Powered Automation: How AI is streamlining global operations and enhancing enterprise efficiency.
    • Evolution of AI-Driven Workflows: The impact of predictive analytics and AI-led workflow automation on business processes.
    • Real-World Case Studies: Successful AI deployment strategies across industries, demonstrating tangible business impact.

    Speakers:

    • Poonam Masand, Director, Genpact                  
    • Moderated by Gaurav Shukla
  • 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

    Panel discussion: Pioneering Partnerships: Driving Innovation in GCC's

    The session showcases cutting-edge solutions and their impact on enabling GCCs to transform enterprise ecosystems. The session delves into how innovative solutions that enable GCCs to transform enterprise ecosystems, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and value creation through impactful partnerships and cutting-edge technology.

    Discover how GCCs have:

    1. Transformed from cost centers to value drivers
    2. Evolved from routine tasks to high-impact functions like R&D, AI/ML, and advanced analytics
    3. Shaped global enterprise ecosystems with strategic influence

    Speakers: 

    • Dileep Mangsuli, Sr VP, Siemens Healthineers Dev. Center
    • Vasudev Puranik, MD, Global IT (CIO), Sales Marketing & Ecosystem Partners, Accenture
    • Pawan Sachdeva, MD- Technology, Carelon Global Solutions
    • Rajesh Mani, Mastercard, SVP, Head of Asia Pacific Technology
    • Moderated by Manish Yadav
  • 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

    Refreshment Break

  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

    Panel discussion: Trust in the Digital Age: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Resilient Enterprises

    A thought-provoking conversation on the critical role of trust-centric cybersecurity frameworks in safeguarding enterprises’ digital transformation journeys.

    Key talking points include

    • The rise of sophisticated cyber threats and challenges faced by global enterprises
    • How organisations are building proactive, zero-trust architectures to secure operations
    • Balancing innovation with security to protect data integrity, privacy, and reputation

    Speakers: 

    • Ratan Jyoti, CISO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
    • Hilal Ahmad Lone, CISO, Razorpay                  
    • Mansi Thappar, Apollo Tyres
    • Moderated by Anoop Kubba, AGM, TechCircle
  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

    Panel discussion: Driving Agility and Innovation: The IoT-Edge Computing Synergy

    A deep-dive conversation on the powerful convergence of IoT and edge computing in revolutionizing enterprise operations.

    The discussion will explore:

    • How IoT-enabled organization collect and analyze real-time data to drive efficiency and agility.
    • The role of edge computing in accelerating decision-making and reducing latency.
    • Real-life examples of IoT deployments across industries—manufacturing, logistics, and smart infrastructure
    • The future potential of IoT in reshaping global supply chains and digital ecosystems

    Speakers:

    • Bhalchandra Padwal, Head- Software and AI, KION Group
    • Ninad Raje, Group CIO, Jaquar and Company Private Limited
    • Ashok Tiwari, CIO, Finolex Cables
    • Rupesh Nain, VP &CIO, Adani Natural Resources                        
    • Moderated by Anoop Kubba, AGM, Tech Circle
  • 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM

    Fireside Chat: Cloud Reimagined: The Future of Workload-Specific & Hybrid Architectures

    This panel explores the evolving landscape of cloud technology as it enters its next phase—becoming more workload-specific, hybrid, and integral to enterprise IT strategies. Panellists will discuss:

    • The shift from generalized cloud solutions to tailored, workload-optimized architectures.
    • How hybrid and multi-cloud strategies are enabling enterprises to balance flexibility, performance, and cost-efficiency.
    • The critical role of cloud as the foundational layer for digital transformation and IT infrastructure.
    • Real-world insights into how enterprises are aligning their cloud strategies with business needs and innovation goals.

    Speakers:

    • Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju, CTO, Axis AMC
    • Sidhwartha Roy Choudhury, AVP - Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Air India Ltd
    • Moderated by Dr. Lopa Mudraa Basuu, Advisor, Gov Affair, Cloud Security Alliance
  • 6:25 PM – 6:45 PM

    Beyond Being There: Creating Intelligent, Adaptive & Inclusive Enterprise Presence

    Beyond Being There: Creating Intelligent, Adaptive & Inclusive Enterprise Presence
    Presence is no longer about location—it’s about impact. As AI, Cloud, and next-gen networks enable seamless, always-on connectivity, the challenge is not just to be there but to be seen, heard, and influential in a constantly shifting enterprise landscape. How do enterprises ensure their leaders, teams, and brands thrive in the hybrid digital economy?

    • AI as a presence amplifier: Making executive & brand influence more impactful
    • Rewriting enterprise communication – From emails & meetings to holographic, AI-driven interactions
    • Ensuring inclusivity & accessibility in a redefined workplace
    • Future-ready enterprise: The role of hyper-personalized engagement

    Sponsor Session: Anand lakshmanan, Logitech, Head of B2B - India

  • 6:45 PM – 6:50 PM

    The Closing Note

    This session encapsulates the discussions of Day 1, summarizing the key takeaways on the role of enterprises in integrating transformative technologies. It emphasizes building agile, future-ready enterprises capable of leading in a digital-first world.

  • 7:30 PM – Onwards

    Musical Night with Cocktails and Dinner

    An evening of entertainment and networking to unwind and connect with peers and industry leaders.

DAY 2
10:00 AM onwards
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Breakfast and Checkout

DAY 1

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