Agenda - Tech & Innovation Summit 2025

DAY 1 | 16 April 2026
DAY 2 | 17 April 2026

Welcome note

10:00 am - 10:10 am

Lamp Lighting & Welcome Note

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Franchise India Media, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

Hall: 1	Techade:
10:10 am – 10:30 am	Opening Keynote: Driving Digital India: Innovations and Strategies for a Technologically Advanced Future Shri KT Rama Rao Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly Former Minister & Working President of BRS

10:30 am – 11:10 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

Raja Manickam Founder and CEO, iVP Semi

11:10 am - 11:50 am

Panel: How the digital transformation wave is driving the demand for high-performance data centers Staying competitive in the rapidly evolving data centre market

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

Shrabona Ghosh Senior Correspondent, Entrepreneur India

11:50 am - 12:30 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?

Ayushman Baruah Regional Bureau Head, Entrepreneur India

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Keynote: The Founder's Mindset

Ankur Warikoo Author, Content Creator and Founder, WebVeda

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Networking Lunch

Corporate Innovation:

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm

Building the Identity Architecture for India.

Suresh Khadakbhavi CEO, Digi Yatra Foundation

2:20 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.

Sameer Nayak Partner/Director, BCG

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?

Ayushman Baruah Regional Bureau Head, Entrepreneur India

3:30 pm – 4:10 pm

Panel: How Digital Transformation Unlocks Value For Organization and People

Modernizing an organization's processes, products, technology stack to enable continual innovation
The impact of AI and ML on automating processes, enhancing decision-making, and creating new business opportunities
Implementing latest innovations to meet the highest standards of technology transformation
Abetting fear in the age of AI with up skilling teams and making an inclusive company culture

Shrabona Ghosh Senior Correspondent, Entrepreneur India

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

Shrabona Ghosh Senior Correspondent, Entrepreneur India

Hall: 2

2:15 pm- 2:45 pm

How tech leaders are addressing AI to Make organisation People ready

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

Healthtech:

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm

Panel:Biotech Innovations for Wellness, Longevity & Cognitive Health The Next Frontier: Pharma and Longevity

The Next Frontier: Pharma and Longevity

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

Autotech :

3:30 pm - 4:00 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

Ayushman Baruah Regional Bureau Head, Entrepreneur India

4:00 pm - 4:20 pm

Chat: From Startup to Scale: Disrupting Mobility with Drive X

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

Narain Karthikeyan Founder & Managing Director, DriveX

Spacetech:

4:20 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

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

Hall: 1	Artificial Intelligence:
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Keynote Santosh S Lad Hon’ble Labour Minister, Govt. of Karnataka

11:00 am - 11:20 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.

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

11:20 am - 11:40 am

Human skills in a world of digital & AI; the shift towards human centricity; what this looks like and why it has grown

Ayushman Baruah Regional Bureau Head, Entrepreneur India

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.

Shrabona Ghosh Senior Correspondent, Entrepreneur India

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.

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

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).

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

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.

Himadri Ganguly Partner Consulting, PWC India

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?

Ayushman Baruah Regional Bureau Head, Entrepreneur India

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

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

Hall: 2

Gaming:

10:00 am - 10:30 am

The Next 5 Years of Online Gaming in India: Growth, M&A, and Innovation

India’s gaming market is expected to reach $9.2 billion by 2029, driven by digital adoption and technological advancements.
Explosive growth in esports and mobile gaming fueled by affordable smartphones and regional content.
Rising consolidation trends with larger companies acquiring startups for innovation and market expansion.
Integration of metaverse, cross-platform play, and personalized gaming shaping the next generation of Indian gaming.

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Panel: The Role of Generative AI in Game Design and Storytelling

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.

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

11:00 am - 11:40 am

Panel: Cyber Defenses for a Digital Bharat: Navigating the New Threat Landscape

Explore sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical sectors like power grids, transportation, and healthcare systems.
Progress and challenges associated with India’s Personal Data Protection Bill and its broader implications for national cybersecurity.
Highlight the significance of partnerships with global agencies for mitigating cross-border cybercrime
The current challenges Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face in managing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in India.
Share actionable insights on bolstering cybersecurity frameworks to protect a Digital Bharat.

Somshubhro (Som) Pal Choudhury Co-Founder and
Partner, BIF Ventures (Bharat Innovation Fund).

Blockchain:

11:40 - 12:20 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.

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

12:20 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.

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Networking Lunch

	MoneyTech:
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm	FIRESIDE CHAT Vikram Gupta Founder and Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Panel: Global Expansion Strategies for Indian Startups

Navigating cross-border investments
Managing regulatory risks
Role of VCs in supporting Indian startups

Punita Sabharwal Managing Editor, Entrepreneur India

2:30 pm - 3:10 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.

Ayushman Baruah Regional Bureau Head, Entrepreneur India

3:10 pm - 3:50 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.

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

3:50 pm - 4:30 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

Prince Kariappa Feature Content Writer

4:30 pm - 4:50 pm

Fireside chat : How Gen AI can Drive the next growth Momentum

Ritu Marya Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media (India & APAC)

Naveen Tewari CEO & founder, InMobi Technologies Private Limited

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