Hall : 1
Tech Stage
10:00 – 10:10 AM
Welcome Address & Lamp Lighting
10:10 – 10:25 AM
Opening Keynote: - Transforming a Nation: How Emerging Technologies Will
Define India’s Next Decade
10:25 – 11:10 AM
Panel - Semiconductor Innovation: India’s Strategic Chip Opportunity
- Fab investments, packaging, testing, and strengthening the full value
chain
- Developing specialised chip design talent, research capabilities, and
indigenous IP.
- Power, water, incentives, and regulatory frameworks needed to scale
semiconductor manufacturing in India.
- Partnerships, joint ventures, and technology transfers shaping India’s
semiconductor future.
11:10 – 11:50 AM
Panel - GCC Leadership : GCC 3.0: India as the New Global HQ for AI, Engineering & Advanced R&D
- Evolution from cost-centre GCCs to strategic hubs driving AI,
engineering, and core IP creation.
- Why India is emerging as the preferred global HQ for advanced R&D and
deep-tech innovation.
- Building world-class AI, data, and engineering talent at scale within
GCCs.
- Operating models, governance, and leadership structures for
next-generation GCCs.
- GCCs as innovation engines—collaborating with startups, academia, and
global business units
11:50 AM – 12:20 PM
Panel - AutoTech: EVs, Autonomous Mobility & Robotics
- Building the Future of Intelligent Transportation-The role of sensors,
AI, and edge computing in enabling safe, autonomous, and connected
mobility.
- Advances in material science shaping lighter, safer, and more
energy-efficient EVs and robots.
- Integrating hardware, software, and data platforms for next-generation
mobility ecosystems.
- Scaling challenges—from infrastructure and regulation to cost and
real-world deployment.
12:20 – 01:00 PM
Panel - GPU Data Center Tryst: Powering AI, Efficiency, and Scale
- How GPUs are redefining compute power for AI/ML workloads in modern data
centers.
- Balancing GPU performance with sustainability and power optimization.
- The role of GPUs in distributed architectures: edge computing vs centralized
data centers.
- Cost, scalability, and ROI of GPU-driven infrastructure for enterprises
and hyperscalers.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
02:00 - 02:30 PM
Fireside Chat - Fireside Chat - Human Leadership in an AI Era
- Leading in a technology-driven world: how leaders can balance innovation, execution, and
people
- Guiding teams through rapid technological change (AI, semiconductors, digital
transformation) while keeping people engaged, aligned, and motivated.
- Why empathy, trust, and judgment matter more than ever
- As technology accelerates—how leaders build trust, make thoughtful decisions, and ensure
technology serves people, not the other way around.
- Building trust as it becomes the ultimate competitive edge in an AI-driven environment.
02:30 – 02:45 PM
Keynote - India’s Digital Leap: Scaling Innovation with AI
- AI is presenting a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how companies work, run
business, and build for customers. Tech Mahindra’s commitment to helping Indian companies
unlock the power of AI to innovate for the future.
02:45 – 03:30 PM
Panel - Inside the Unicorn Playbook: Scaling Innovation, Technology, and
Global
Impact
- Building and scaling technology platforms for massive user adoption
- Innovation culture inside unicorns: speed, risk, and execution
- Leveraging AI, data, and deep tech for competitive advantage
- Navigating hypergrowth while maintaining governance and sustainability
- What’s next after unicorn status: global expansion and long-term value
creation
03:30 – 04:10 PM
Panel - Space Tech & the Satellite Revolution: Powering the New Space
Economy
- The rise of satellite constellations and their impact on connectivity,
navigation, and global coverage.
- Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and data-driven applications
across industries and governments.
- Public–private collaboration shaping launch capabilities, satellite
manufacturing, and space services.
- Commercialisation, regulation, and sustainability challenges in the
rapidly expanding space economy.
04:10 – 04:50 PM
Panel - Autonomous Warfare: Intelligent Systems, Algorithmic Command & the
Future
Battlefield
- AI-driven autonomous systems and algorithmic decision-making transforming modern battlefield
operations
- Real-time data fusion, intelligent sensing, and autonomous command frameworks in combat
environments
- Strategic advantages and risks of machine-led warfare and reduced human intervention
Ethical, legal, and security implications of autonomous systems in future conflicts
04:50 – 05:30 PM
Panel- Fintech 3.0: AI Banking, Predictive Risk & the Future of Financial
Intelligence
- AI-Driven Banking: How automation, intelligent workflows, and real-time
decision systems are redefining modern banking.
- Predictive Risk Intelligence: Using AI to forecast fraud, credit risks,
AML patterns, and systemic threats before they occur.
- Hyper-Personalized Finance: Tailoring products through behavioral data,
AI insights, and embedded finance ecosystems.
- Compliance & Smart Regulation: How RegTech, AI audits, and digital ID
frameworks enable safer, transparent financial systems.
- Future of Fintech 3.0: AI-native banking architectures, autonomous
finance, and global shifts toward intelligence-first institutions.
05:30 – 06:00 PM
Panel - Robotics & Industry 4.0: The Future of Smart Manufacturing
- How robotics, automation, and IoT are redefining efficiency, precision,
and scale in modern factories.
- Real-world use cases of cobots, autonomous systems, and smart production
lines.
- Integrating AI, data, and IoT for predictive maintenance and
zero-downtime manufacturing.
- Challenges in adoption—cost, talent, cybersecurity, and legacy system
integration.
- The evolving role of humans in robot-enabled, digitally connected
manufacturing environments.
Hall : 2
Innovation Stage
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Opening Plenary (Main Stage — Common)
10:30 – 11:10 AM
Panel - Reinventing Leadership in an AI-First World
- How leaders can use AI tools to accelerate clarity, strategy, and problem-solving.
- Creating roles, workflows, and cultures built for an AI-enabled workforce.
- Guardrails, governance, and values in an automation-heavy world.
- Staying adaptive and innovative in a decade defined by rapid tech disruption.
11:10 – 11:30 AM
Fireside Chat - Data Security in the Age of AI
- Exploring the new vulnerabilities created by AI, the evolving threat landscape, and the
frameworks needed to ensure secure, trustworthy, and resilient AI adoption.
11:30 – 12:10 pm
Panel - AI 2030: Future Skills, Public Good & the Next Leap in Human Development
- How AI can strengthen healthcare delivery, public services, agriculture,
civic management, and social empowerment at scale.
- What the Indian workforce must learn next — AI literacy, machine
collaboration, and advanced problem-solving.
- Ensuring equitable access to compute, data, and digital tools across
India’s urban and rural populations.
- Policy, guardrails, and frameworks needed to build safe, trustworthy,
citizen-first AI systems.
12:10 – 12:45 PM
Panel - The Future of Gaming: Powering Technology, Innovation & Digital Culture
- How artificial intelligence is transforming game design, user experience, and real-time
analytics.
- The evolution of competitive gaming into a structured, revenue-generating ecosystem.
- Gaming as a launchpad for next-gen experiences in spatial computing and virtual worlds
- Influencers, streamers, and digital communities redefining engagement and brand
partnerships.
- Startup momentum, investments, and policy support shaping the country’s global gaming
footprint.
12:45 - 01:00 PM
Keynote - AI Vision 2026
- The evolution of AI from automation to autonomous, decision-making
systems across industries.
- How enterprises and governments can operationalise AI at scale—balancing
innovation, trust, and regulation.
- The next breakthroughs shaping 2026: foundation models, agentic AI, and
real-world impact.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
02:00 – 02:40 PM
Panel - The Promise, Potential & Impact of AI: Redefining the Future of Innovation and Society
- The Promise of AI: How AI is accelerating productivity, creativity, and
problem-solving across sectors.
- Unlocking AI’s Full Potential: Opportunities in healthcare, education,
governance, enterprise transformation, and public good.
- Societal & Economic Impact: How AI will reshape jobs, skills, inclusion,
and the digital divide.
- Responsible & Ethical AI: Guardrails, governance, and accountability as
AI becomes more autonomous and influential.
02:40 – 03:20 PM
Panel - EdTech Innovation: Bridging Academia & Industry Through Technology
- Using AI and data analytics to align student capabilities with real-time industry demands.
- Co-created programs with tech companies focused on emerging domains like AI, semiconductor,
cybersecurity, and deep tech.
- Leveraging AR/VR and cloud-based labs to provide hands-on technical training at scale.
- Turning academic research into market-ready innovations through industry mentorship and
funding.
- Stackable certifications and lifelong learning models designed for rapid tech evolution.
03:20 – 04:00 PM
Panel - Investing in AI: Venture Capital Perspectives on the Next Wave
- Emerging AI themes—from foundation models and agents to applied AI in
enterprises and industry.
- What VCs look for in AI startups: defensibility, data moats, teams, and
paths to scale.
- Capital efficiency, compute strategy, and sustainable unit economics in
AI-first businesses.
- The future of AI investing—regulation, geopolitics, and long-term value
creation.
04:00 – 04:35 PM
Panel - Enterprise Tech Unlocked: DataOps, AIOps & the Automation Advantage
- DataOps is enabling real-time, reliable data pipelines that power modern
enterprise decision-making.
- The rise of AIOps as the backbone of predictive, self-healing IT
operations.
- Why automation is now essential for scaling complex enterprise workflows
with speed and accuracy.
- What a unified DataOps–AIOps–Automation stack means for the future of
resilient, intelligent enterprises.
04:35 – 05:10 PM
Panel - Web3 CBDCs & the Future of Global Payments
- Why central banks worldwide are moving toward programmable,
digital-native currencies.
- Faster settlements, reduced friction, and new global corridors enabled
by blockchain-based rails.
- How digital securities, stablecoins, and real-world asset tokenization
are redefining liquidity and compliance.
- Regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity considerations, and privacy models
required for CBDC adoption.
- Leveraging the digital rupee, UPI rails, and public digital
infrastructure to lead in global payment innovation.
05:10 – 05:30 PM
Fireside Chat - Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin.
- Why central banks worldwide are moving toward programmable,
digital-native currencies.
