Neeti is a C-Suite Technology professional, having over 22 yrs experience in the Information Technology domain with a keen passion towards business partnering. She carries global experience in IT strategy, innovation, enterprise architecture and large platform implementations, driving operational excellence across B2B and B2C companies.

Neeti’s career spans across companies like GE Capital for 17 Years, followed by 3 years at Clix Capital (a fintech) as part of the founding team focussed on developing technology for digital lending. She then moved on to the Energy sector with Sterlite Power, a strong player in the power transmission domain. Here she is focussed on bringing the power of digital to an infrastructure company and reducing time and cost variations in asset construction and maintenance.

 Driven by her passion towards delivering business outcomes, she is also a promoter of the diversity agenda at the workplace and is working with associations like FICCI to promote women in the STEM domain.

Gaurav Duggal is a seasoned technology executive with nearly two decades of experience in driving security and IT initiatives across diverse sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of IT and Security at Jio Platforms Limited, Gaurav combines visionary leadership with a deep commitment to innovative problem-solving. His expertise spans critical areas such as cybersecurity, generative AI, blockchain, and agile methodologies, enabling him to navigate complex technological landscapes and implement robust security frameworks.

Gaurav’s multidisciplinary skill set empowers him to address the intricacies of modern security threats, develop proactive strategies, and lead transformative initiatives that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. His forward-thinking approach positions him as a pivotal leader in the intersection of technology and security, driving innovation while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and compliance.

Gaurav is author of METAVERSE Simplified, and he also has 20+ patents with international coverage: An MIT alumni; he is currently pursuing a PhD from BITS, Pilani, to enhance his understanding of emerging security challenges and solutions in an increasingly digital world.

Mehjabeen is the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) for Raychem RPG. In her current role, she is responsible for the overall IT and Digital strategy of the company, overseeing all aspects of Information Technology, Digital Transformation, and Information Security.

Prior to joining Raychem RPG, Mehjabeen was the CIO for Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd., having worked with Tata Capital Financial Services, Muthoot Homefin, Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in the past. Academically, she is an MBA in systems from NMIMS Mumbai, and a MA in Economics. Apart from being a technology enthusiast, Mehjabeen likes to read, write and travel.

Braj Panda is the CDIO for Emerging Markets at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, where he leads digital growth, access, and affordability across high-potential geographies. He also serves as the Global Head of Digital, driving large-scale transformation across R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions, while advancing product engineering excellence and rapid digitization through low-code platforms.

Earlier in his career, Braj was a management consultant with McKinsey and led major digital marketing and customer experience transformations in Southeast Asia’s telecom sector. With over two decades as a technologist, he is passionate about harnessing technology to solve complex business challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Strategic and innovation-focused AI leader with a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in enterprise-scale AI and Generative AI product development. Extensive experience in implementing and delivering advanced machine learning and edge AI solutions across Energy and manufacturing industries. Proven expertise in leading the development and deployment of scalable AI/ML platforms, including applications on edge-based data historians, real-time inference systems, and agentic AI frameworks. Skilled in building and scaling Analytics Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to drive digital transformation. Advisory board member for a GenAI startup advancing industrial-grade autonomous AI systems.

An Experienced IT Professional with vast experience in devising the company’s IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. Ensures that information technology adds the maximum value to company so as to facilitate the success of business.

ERP experience(especially in Oracle E-Business Suite) with broad knowledge in various verticals such as Life Sciences, Steel Sector, Dairy, Textile, Heavy Engineering, Hi-Tech, Infrastructure, Retail etc.. Focus on Oracle Applications User Group and Customer (Who implemented ERP) Satisfaction. An experienced Oracle EBS professional with 35+ years in Oracle E-Business Suite itself. Currently focusing on Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS), solution design. Certified SCM professional. Certified Blokchain Expert.

 Dr. Jagannath Sahoo is a cybersecurity leader and Group CISO for INOXGFL specializing in AI-driven risk intelligence, OT security, and digital transformation. He actively contributes to industry forums and academia, driving innovation and resilience in enterprise security.

Business technology leader with 20 years of experience across industries, with the last 10 years focused on innovation, digital technology, process & product quality, company culture and customer experience.

• IIM Lucknow alumnus and business-first technology leader with 20 years in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics
• Delivered 3x–9x business growth across leadership roles at Adani, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Dixon, scaling manufacturing operations and establishing 2x–4x greenfield digital factories across India & RoW.
• Led SAP-led digital transformation and enterprise modernization programs exceeding ₹100 Cr, achieving 30% higher process efficiency and real-time operational visibility.
• Pioneered cross-border tech collaborations with China, U.S., Japan, Korea, and Taiwan; successfully executed global JVs and large technology transfers for/with global MFG processes like HP, Google, Lenovo, ASUS, BOSCH, and Motorola.
• Spearheaded adoption of AI, IoT, MES, and Data Analytics platforms—building connected, cloud-first manufacturing ecosystems with measurable improvement in speed, quality, and resilience.
• Established IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk frameworks, ensuring data integrity and compliance (ISO 27001, SOC2, DPDPA).
• Recognized among India’s Top 80 CIOs for enterprise-wide digital transformation; featured speaker at global IT forums on Industry 4.0, AI, and Smart Manufacturing.
• CII Core Committee Member & National Policy Advocate, contributing to government and industry initiatives on digital manufacturing; active NASSCOM contributor and C-suite technology advisor on strategy, risk, and digital investments.

Prasad Tripurari is a Transformational CTO and has over 25 years of experience as the driving force behind large-scale technology innovation and business transformation. Currently, he is leading the technology and digital strategy at the Ramoji Group of Companies. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and recognition, such as the Cyber Security Award, AI Award, Top 25 Digital Star Award, and CIO 100 Award and is also a Certified Independent Director.

His skills and experience cover technology strategy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and emerging technology, and he also has strong experience working and mentoring cross-functional and high-performing teams. Prasad has a proven record of designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions that bring business impact.

He is a business driving strategist using Technology, leads the Technology with highly effective results, driving innovations, aligns IT with business vision to create benefits, generating revenue by making organization as Tech Organization. 25+ years of hands-on and leadership experience in multiple domains.

Leader in Digital & IT transformation with 28 years of experience as CIO & CDO. Spearheaded digitalization across diverse industries such as Manufacturing (Steel, Cement, Ceramics, Plastic & Petrochemical), FMCG, Pharma, Engineering, Project, Port, Energy & Services.

Proven track record in building robust Digital, IT, OT, security architectures & executing digital strategies. Exceptional leadership skills with a history of building & leading high-performing teams to drive digitalization.  Strong technical expertise in ERP, CRM, DMS, MES, Supply Chain 4.0, Industry 4.0, IoT, RPA, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Analytics, AI & ML.

Rucha Nanavati is the Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited Automotive and a director on board of Mahindra Lifespaces Developers Ltd. She is a global leader with experience in enabling business strategies through technology solutions. Rucha has led successful digital transformations in multiple industries including high-tech, retail and manufacturing. She is passionate about fostering innovations and cultivating an engineering culture. Rucha is known for developing and directing large global, cross-functional tech teams that deliver innovative, high-value, transformational initiatives.

Rucha’s previous experiences range from consulting role at Zensar and PricewaterhouseCoopers to technology leadership roles at Albertsons Companies and Motorola across UK, US and India.

Rucha has often been recognised for her transformation work through technology in multiple industries. Some of the awards received by her include Top Women in Grocery award, CIO Powerlist award, Excellence in Cloud Computing, Leading CIO of the year awards by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and many more. She has been listed in top 100 women leaders in technology (globally) 2023 by Technology Magazine. She is appointed as a member of CIO Agenda Task Force, which is a joint initiative of CAII (CEO’s Association for Inclusive India) and SKOCH Group with a motto of ‘Digital Grows, Business Grows, India Grows’. She has assumed the roles of director and board member at INDUS (India SAP User Group), an independent user group comprising customers and partners within the SAP ecosystem in India. She has recently been recognised amongst the top 24 Women IT Mavericks, by Dataquest.
A strong proponent of diversity and inclusion, Rucha is passionate about mentoring and helping women move forward in technology and at workplaces in general.

Vivek Kumar Yadav, Director (IT and Cybersecurity), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Before this was Head of the Department of Cyber Security, Quantum Technologies, and High Performance Computing Groups at C-DAC, is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience. An Indian Navy officer and alumnus of IIT Kanpur and Cranfield University, United Kingdom, he has spearheaded strategic initiatives in cyber resilience, blockchain, and secure systems design. He led the development of the Navy’s blockchain framework, secure cross-domain communication protocols, and indigenous cryptographic solutions. His contributions to maritime cybersecurity, secure enterprise architectures, and combat system hardening have fortified India’s defence cyber infrastructure and advanced national capabilities in secure digital transformation. He is also a distinguished Cybersecurity Fellow of the Chevening Awards, presented by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom.

A forward-thinking leader with 30 years of experience across IT, Sales and Delivery. His strategic vision has been instrumental in digitization by leveraging digital platforms to enhance agility, customer-centricity, and innovation. His leadership style fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and impact. His deep understanding of digital transformation has helped position Karnataka Bank as a progressive institution in the Indian banking landscape

Deepika manages and leads the research programs in big data and analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Web3.

Deepika is a seasoned data and AI professional and brings extensive knowledge about the impact of data engineering, big data cloud platforms, and data science across critical sectors. She has extensive experience in software delivery as well as sales leadership and management. She also has over 20 years of experience in IT services, including leadership roles, at Capgemini, Infosys, and Accenture, and has strong industry expertise in the telecommunications and retail industries. More so, Deepika has an entrepreneurial spirit and has previously founded her own online retail fashion business.

Deepika holds a master’s degree in communication systems engineering from the University of Kent in United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the University of Madras, India.

Ravikant Sharma is Research Director- Government Insights with IDC’s Asia/Pacific team. Based in India, Ravi is responsible for managing and executing insights consulting projects in the Asia Pacific region. He had led numbers of intricate and diverse engagements which helped business heads understand market potential and expected growth and define their market entry strategy. He also helped enhance and sustain their competitive advantage and improve profitability through better understanding of supply-side industry dynamics, competitive landscape, and demand side ecosystem.

Ravi has over 12 years of experience in market research and consulting. Prior to joining IDC Asia/Pacific, he worked at IDC India as a senior manager in consulting practice. In this role, Ravi was responsible for business development, identification and growth of new consulting services, client relationship management, market analysis, and project delivery. Before that, he was a research director with IPSOS India in the loyalty, Media CT and Public Affair division.

Ravi holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Marketing) with first class distinction from ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad and Bachelor of Technology from Rajasthan, India.

Amit Luthra is a technology industry executive with over two decades of experience building high-performance businesses across enterprise and infrastructure markets. He is known for building high-performance teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and forging strategic partnerships that accelerate digital and AI-led transformation.

As the One Lenovo Commercial Leader at Lenovo India, Amit is responsible for driving integrated enterprise growth across Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), and Solutions and Services Group (SSG). In this role, he leads a unified commercial strategy that brings together Lenovo’s full-stack capabilities: from devices to data center infrastructure and services, to deliver end-to-end Hybrid AI solutions for customers across India. He works closely with enterprise clients, hyperscalers, and ecosystem partners to strengthen Lenovo’s position as a strategic transformation partner in the Indian market.

Previously, Amit led the scaling of Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) business in India, expanding its enterprise footprint, strengthening the partner ecosystem, and institutionalizing disciplined execution to drive profitable growth and market share gains.

Before joining Lenovo, Amit held leadership roles at Dell Technologies, Sun Microsystems, and HCL, where he led enterprise sales, strategic account management, and business transformation initiatives across India.

An engineer by training with an MBA from leading institutions in India, Amit is based in Bengaluru and is passionate about building resilient teams and shaping future-ready technology businesses.

Tarang Bapat is a recognised leader in tax technology and automation, currently serving as Director of the Corporates business, Asia & Emerging Markets, at Thomson Reuters.

With over a decade of experience in indirect tax, tax compliance, and digital transformation, Tarang helps global organisations modernise their tax functions through intelligent automation, ERP integration, and e-invoicing solutions.

He specialises in designing and implementing scalable tax automation strategies that align with evolving regulatory landscapes and enterprise systems like SAP S/4HANA.

Tarang has worked closely with tax and finance leaders to streamline processes, ensure e-invoicing compliance across jurisdictions, and unlock operational efficiency through technology.

A frequent speaker and advisor on tax innovation, Tarang brings deep insights into how automation and e-invoicing are reshaping the future of tax departments worldwide.

Proven track record of transforming territories into high achieving sales units Experience in leading complex negotiations to secure strategic market making multi-year deals Passionate in helping customers solve business problems and find success in their unique cloud journey Deep understanding across various industries built over 20 years of selling to large and small customers

18+ years of experience in solutions design for infrastructure monitoring and automations covering both Presales and Postsales for Observability, AIOPS, FinOps and Automation requirements. Seasoned professional experienced in designing and implementing solutions for Large Hybrid multi-cloud environments. Working with the Partners and Customers in aligning their roadmaps and driving innovation. Proven ability to understand business problems and apply technology to formulate workable solutions. Highly motivated, result oriented with good interpersonal and project management skills.

As an APAC Technical & Solutions Lead, I am responsible for the developing and achieving business goals for Hitachi core Infrastructure storage platform and software in Asia Pacific region. As a Regional Product Manager for APAC, I am involved in product requirements gathering, business validation and market analysis, engineering-field interactions, setting software strategy and directions.

Specialties: Technical resource to the field sales/ presales, product management, requirements gathering and business justification, storage infrastrcture management and performance assessment, datacenter mangement and reporting, capacity planning, infrastructure workflow Automation, Data Protection and Copy Data Management

Results-driven territory account manager with duties including devising sales plans, managing relationships with existing and targeted clients and marinating in depth account profiles on key clients. 9 years of Experience in Corporate Business Development with a demonstrated history of working in the business supplies for leading corporate companies in india. Skilled in providing audio visual solutions,Project Management, and Customer Service. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) focused in Electronics and Communications Engineering from BIET.

Experienced Technology Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry in Payment and Financial Domains. Delivered Software product in multiple geographies (India, UK, EMEA, USA). Possess unique skillset of performing both Management and Technical activities of the Project by following Agile and Waterfall methodologies for Software Development. Work experience in Solution Definition and Design, Development of Microservice capactablie to Cloud platform using Spring Cloud frameworks to support Payment services domain business functionalities. Work experience in developing web applications and server side application using Struts, Spring, AJAX, Rest services using Struts, JSP, FTL, Servlets, JavaScript, XML, CSS, HTML, various Design Patterns. Skilled in using tools like Sonar, PMD, CheckStyle,Yslow, Java Profiler, Splunk, SoapUI, Postman, Fiddler, DynaTrace, AppDynamics, Maven build tools, Repository like Git, Perforce. Coordinated Product Implementation into User acceptance & Production environment and Integrate with Internal and External systems for validation and sign off. Conduct review on Release planning and Governances for Product releases Effectively Managed a team of team of 15+ resources. Manged Client and Stakeholder Relationship. Research-oriented, motivated, proactive, self-starter with strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills. Team player and quick learner with ability to adapt new technologies and architecture. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) focused in Mining and Mineral Engineering from National Institute of Technology Rourkela.

Seasoned Senior Solutions Engineer with over 12 years of experience in pre-sales, digital transformation, infrastructure transformation, and cloud services. Demonstrated expertise in enterprise storage, virtualization, K8s, data management, data analytics, AI, hybrid cloud, and disaster recovery solutions. Adept at designing and delivering high-impact solutions across industries including BFSI, ITeS, Healthcare, Pharma and manufacturing. Recognized for driving technical strategy, enhancing ROI, and achieving excellence in client engagement.

IT leader with 25 years of experience building and transforming technology functions across manufacturing, pharma, and specialty chemicals — from 300-location MPLS networks and Tier III data centres to enterprise SAP S/4HANA rollouts and AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks. Currently Head of IT at Hikal Limited (Pharma & Agrochemicals), leading IT Applications, Infrastructure, Services, and Cybersecurity across the organisation. Previously at Nuvoco Vistas and Shree Cement, where I spent nearly 19 years scaling IT from the ground up — building India’s first Cisco TelePresence deployment, creating a Greenfield Tier III Data Centre with 10,000+ IP devices, and leading S/4HANA and SuccessFactors rollouts.

Senior level IT Cum Business Executive with over 28 years of experience, I have successfully led complex IT strategy development, digital transformation, innovation management, and technology execution across diverse industry verticals. My ability to align IT initiatives with business goals has made him a key player in mergers, acquisitions, corporate IT integrations, and application delivery on a global scale My expertise extends across SAP Technical, IT Infrastructure, and Business Applications, playing a critical role in managing IT operations for India’s largest and the world’s 5th largest generic pharmaceutical group. His hands-on approach to technology architecture, SAP deployments, and high-value IT projects has driven operational excellence and strategic growth. Has a proven track record of converting strategic IT roadmaps into actionable results. Managed large-scale high-value and complex projects has empowered businesses to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and accelerate digital transformation. By implementing advanced IT governance models and technology frameworks, he has enabled organizations to harness the full potential of their digital ecosystems. Experience in high-growth, high transactional, high availability and highly regulated organizations with extensive knowledge of IT Infrastructure Management (including Systems Administration, SAP Technical, IT Security, Network, Database, Datacenters, Disaster Recovery, end user computing, Compliance, Process / Policies etc.), IT Service Management, Applications and Enterprise Management tools.

Sandeep is the Vice President and Managing Director, India and SAARC and leads business operations in India. He is responsible for market development, expanding solutions offerings to customers, further strengthening partner network.

Sandeep is a business leader with over 20 years’ experience in driving IT solutions across enterprises of all sizes, as well as a transformational leader with over 10 years track record in leading, retaining and sustaining high performing teams. An industry veteran with a proven track record of consistently driving business growth, drill-down planning, and operational execution, Sandeep has established long-term relationships with business partners, alliances, distributors, OEMS, ISVs, system integrators, independent consultants, and regulators across India. He has an excellent sales experience cutting across multiple industry verticals, market segments and broad range of IT solutions. Prior to Veeam, Sandeep was the Regional Director (enterprise) and Country Manager (cloud service providers business) at Dell EMC. Prior to this, he has held senior sales leadership roles within IRIS Software, Symantec and SAS. He began his career at Sonata Software as a Regional Manager (ERP)