CONFERENCE AGENDA

Welcome note
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
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
Panel: 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.
  • Roadmap for achieving gender parity in AI by 2030.
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).
Speakers:
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
Speakers:
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