Theme: Viksit Bharat: How Entrepreneurs Will Shape the Future of India
As the world's biggest democracy - India has also shown the pathway of
democratization
of entrepreneurship to the world. With AI making waves - entrepreneurship and not
employment is the future of growth. By 2030 every Indian has to dream of a startup
and
gather resources, network, know-how, and experience to get it right. Entrepreneur
2025
paves the way for Shining India by creating possibilities for every Indian looking
to
enhance their entrepreneurial and personal growth capabilities with insights on:
What are the sectors of the future?
Where do investment trends point towards?
Building Sustainable Businesses
Life and Work in the Age of AI
How startups and Corporations can find new synergies?
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Lamp Lighting & Welcome Note
10:10 AM 10:30 AM
Opening Keynote: 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
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Keynote: Policy to Progress: Enabling India’s Startup Ecosystem Through Governance and
Innovation
Government initiatives supporting startups
Public-private collaboration
Regulatory reforms and ease of doing business
Infrastructure and digital governance enabling entrepreneurship
10:50 AM – 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: People, Purpose, Performance: Redefining Leadership for the Next
Decade
Leading with empathy while driving high-impact business outcomes.
Aligning company purpose with societal and environmental responsibility
Empowering teams through culture, trust, and inclusive leadership
Redefining success by balancing profits with long-term stakeholder value
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Keynote: How enterprises can benefit with the marriage of Cloud and AI
11:45 AM – 12:20 PM
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
12:20 PM – 12:50 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
12:50 PM – 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion: From Startup to Global Brand: Scaling Beyond Borders
Cracking global markets: Strategies that go beyond product localization
Building brand trust across cultures in a digital-first world
Navigating global regulations, logistics, and operational complexity
Telling an authentic brand story that resonates worldwide
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Networking Lunch
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
A CEO’s Perspective on Building Companies that are Not Just Made in India, but Made
for the World
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
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion: She Builds India: Women Leading the New Growth Wave
How women founders are reshaping industries and venture capital
Breaking barriers: How women founders are challenging industry norms and
stereotypes
Redefining leadership: Building inclusive, impact-driven companies.
Funding the future: Women shaping and accessing venture capital differently
Creating ecosystems: Empowering the next generation of female entrepreneurs
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Why Emerging Sectors Are Becoming Core to the VC Thesis
Purpose-Driven Sectors Are Delivering Venture-Scale Returns
Mission-aligned businesses are no longer niche—they're becoming mainstream drivers
of high-growth portfolios.
How Global Shocks Are Reshaping VC Due Diligence
From geopolitical uncertainty to resource scarcity, VCs are evaluating startups
through a new lens of systemic risk and resilience.
VCs Are Backing Long-Term Moats, Not Just Fast Exits
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion: "The Rise of Fintech: Revolutionizing the Customer Experience"
Seamless Integration: Embedded finance blends financial services directly into
non-financial platforms, enhancing user convenience
Frictionless Transactions: Customers can make payments, access credit, or buy
insurance without leaving the app or platform
Personalized Offerings: Businesses use embedded finance to tailor financial
solutions based on customer behavior and preferences
New Revenue Streams: It empowers brands to monetize financial services, deepening
engagement and loyalty
4:30 PM – 5:00 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
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Gen Next Inc: Legacy Meets New-Age Innovation
Digitally transforming legacy operations for a faster, smarter future
Blending tradition with tech to stay culturally rooted yet globally relevant
Prioritizing purpose, sustainability, and impact alongside profit
Revamping leadership styles to empower teams and embrace agility
5:30 PM- 5:50 PM
Fireside Chat: Balancing risk and vision in a fast-changing startup landscape
5:50 PM – 6:00 PM
Fireside Chat: From Spotlight to Startup: Celebrities Turning Influence into
Enterprises
From building a brand to navigating business decisions, this session reveals
how cultural influence, personal values, and business instincts combine to
shape powerful consumer-facing ventures in today’s Commerce 2.0 landscape
Round Table Convene
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 1: AI-Led Transformation – Redefining the Future of Indian
Enterprises
As AI evolves from experimentation to core strategy, this session explores how
organizations can responsibly and intelligently adopt AI to drive business
efficiency, innovation, and inclusivity.
Integrating AI into core business operations: Use cases & early wins
Balancing automation and human capital: Navigating workforce transitions
Responsible AI: Data ethics, bias prevention, and governance
Indigenous AI innovation: Building from India, for the world
Bridging the AI divide: Democratizing access across sectors & regions
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Session 2: The Human Side of Digital Transformation – Culture, Leadership & Change
Technology is only part of the puzzle. This session delves into the organizational,
cultural, and leadership shifts required to truly embed digital transformation.
From tech-first to people-first transformation journeys
Employee upskilling and change management at scale
Overcoming resistance and driving internal adoption
Leadership resilience in the face of constant disruption
Making transformation inclusive and sustainable
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Session 3: Investing in India @2025 – Capital, Confidence, and New Frontiers
A high-powered dialogue on the evolving investment landscape, where macro trends, AI
disruption, and Tier-2+ innovation are reshaping investor playbooks.
India’s economic outlook and global investor sentiment
Rise of AI and DeepTech: Where capital is flowing next
Early-stage vs. growth-stage: What’s the right balance in 2025?
Startup growth beyond metros: Opportunities in Bharat
Sectoral focus: Healthtech, Agritech, ClimateTech, and more
IPOs, M&A, and secondaries: The new age of exits
LP perspectives on risk, returns & responsible capital
Founder-VC dynamics: Trust, transparency, and long-term vision
The rise of micro-VCs, angel networks, and cross-border capital
