Conference Schedule

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM Lamp Lighting & Welcome Note

• 
  Sachin Marya
  Editorial Director, Entrepreneur India

10:10 AM – 10:45 AM Panel Discussion: India’s Innovation Horizon: Charting the Next Decade of Disruption - 2025–2035 and Beyond

• Tracing how grassroots innovation evolved into unicorn-led globalization, and what's next for Indian founders on the world stage.
• How Tier 2+ cities are becoming the next digital frontiers, powering regional economies through vernacular and hyperlocal entrepreneurship
• Exploring how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping industries and creating a new breed of Indian tech pioneers
• How India’s young population is shaping a culture of entrepreneurial thinking, side hustles, and digital-first careers

• 
  Sachin Marya
  (Moderator)
  Editorial Director, Entrepreneur India
• 
  Dr.Panneerselvam Madanagopal
  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - MeitY Startup Hub
• 
  Dr. Anita Gupta
  Scientist ‘G’/Advisor & Head – Climate, Energy and Sustainable Technology (CEST), Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI
• 
  Ramanan Ramanathan
  Mission Governing Board, Member India AI Mission
• 
  Hisham Mundol
  Chief Advisor, India to Environmental Defense Fund
• 
  Neeta Verma
  Former Chief Advisor (IT), Election Commission of India | Former Director General, National Informatics Centre, Govt. of India

10:45 AM- 11:00 AM Fireside Chat : Driving Growth through Strategic Investments: The Role of Private Equity in Shaping India’s Future

• 
  Punita Sabharwal (Moderator)
  Managing Editor, Entrepreneur Media India
• 
  Gopal Srinivasan
  Chairman & MD, TVS Capital Funds Limited

11:00 AM – 11:10 PM Keynote: How Enterprises can Benefit with the marriage of Cloud and AI

• 
  C.P. GURNANI
  Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIonOS

11:10 AM – 11:45 AM Panel Discussion : - Inside the Mind of India’s Greatest CEOs

• Secret sauce of a CEO
• The route to innovation
• Fostering a growth mindset
• Building the right team & staying together
• Navigating risks and ensuring excellence

• 
  Shrabona Ghosh (Moderator)
  Senior Feature Correspondent, Entrepreneur Media India
• 
  Anku Jain
  Managing Director at MediaTek India
• 
  Jyoti Malhotra
  Managing Director, Volvo Car India
• 
  Akarsh K. Hebbar
  President, Vedanta Ltd.
• 
  Nipun Marya
  CEO, IQOO Phones

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Panel Discussion : Inside a Startup’s Mind: Culture, Scale & Chaos

• Founders unpack the psychology of hypergrowth and sustained innovation
• Balancing rapid growth with a strong, value-driven culture
• Turning chaos into clarity through agile decision-making
• Fostering resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments
• Innovating continuously while scaling sustainably

• 
  Punita Sabharwal (Moderator)
  Managing Editor, Entrepreneur Media India
• 
  Rikant Pittie
  Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip
• 
  Sandeep Deshmukh
  CEO & Co-Founder, ElasticRun
• 
  Anand Jain
  Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, CleverTap
• 
  S. Karthik Venkateswaran
  Co-Founder & CEO, Jumbotail

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Keynote: Entrepreneurship at Scale: Lessons in Building a House of Brands

• 
  Ananth Narayanan
  Founder & CEO, BRND.ME

12:30 PM – 01:00 PM Panel Discussion: From Private to Public: Mastering the Art of a Successful IPO in a Turbulent Market

• Timing is Everything: Identifying the perfect window for a public debut amidst market volatility
• Building a Robust Story: Crafting an IPO narrative that builds investor confidence and long-term growth
• Financial Transparency: Strengthening governance, compliance, and reporting to meet public market standards
• Managing Post-IPO Expectations: Balancing growth, market pressure, and shareholder value after going public

• 
  Punita Sabharwal (Moderator)
  Managing Editor, Entrepreneur Media India
• 
  Bipin Preet Singh
  Managing Director, Co-Founder & CEO, One MobiKwik Systems Ltd.
• 
  Arun Chittilappilly
  Executive Chairman & Managing Director, Wonderla Holidays Ltd.
• 
  Dr. Raj P Narayanam
  Founder & Executive Chairman, Zaggle
• 
  Harsh Binani
  Co-Founder & Executive Director, Smartworks
• 
  Amit Ramani
  Chairman and MD, Awfis Space Solutions Ltd.
• 
  Anup Nair
  President, Strategy & Business Development, CP PLUS (Aditya Infotech Ltd.)

01:00 PM – 01:30 PM Panel Discussion: GenAI x India: Building for the Next 500 Million Users
Inclusive AI design, vernacular intelligence, and real-world impact

• Designing inclusive AI solutions that reflect India’s diverse user base.
• Leveraging vernacular languages to drive deeper digital adoption
• Solving real-world challenges in education, healthcare, and agriculture with GenAI.
• Bridging the access gap with low-cost, high-impact AI innovations.

• 
  Ayushman Baruah (Moderator)
  Regional Bureau Head - Entrepreneur India
• 
  Harneet Singh
  Founder and CAIO, Rabbitt.ai
• 
  Gaurav Baid
  Co-Founder, Avataar
• 
  Kanhaiya Gautam
  Chief Technology Officer, Lentra
• 
  Ganesh Sahai
  Chief Technology Officer, Nagarro

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM Networking Lunch

02:30 PM – 02:50 PM Fireside Chat- The ChangeMaker

• Leveraging India’s unique strengths—talent, innovation, and cost efficiency—for global competitiveness
• Building a scalable and adaptable business model that resonates with international markets.
• Creating a global brand identity that balances local relevance with universal appeal
• Navigating cross-cultural challenges and regulatory landscapes to successfully expand abroad

• 
  Punita Sabharwal (Moderator)
  Managing Editor, Entrepreneur Media India
• 
  Hitesh Oberoi
  MD & CEO, Info Edge India Limited