Roundtable

Session 1: – Is your data AI ready

The world of data is on the brink of a revolution, driven by the potential of generative AI. Yet, fragmented data stacks and silos are keeping enterprises from realizing its full impact.

To move from experimentation to scalable, actionable AI, organizations must tackle data modernization, governance, and compliance head-on.

ET Edge, in collaboration with IBM, presents The Data Differentiator: Leadership Exchange, a premier platform for CXOs to explore the foundational role of data in scaling AI. This exclusive session will offer deep insights into data readiness, governance frameworks, and advanced architectures essential for driving AI-powered innovation while ensuring security, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Discussion Points:

• Building enterprise-wide data readiness for AI scaling
• Identification and classification of critical data sources
• Creating infrastructure to handle big data at scale
• Embedding governance, privacy, and compliance into AI workflows
• Leveraging data architecture and fabric for transformative AI outcomes

This session is designed for data and compliance leaders to unlock the full potential of AI by mastering the complete data journey, from readiness to scalable innovation.

Who should attend?

• Chief Digital Officer
• Chief Data Analytics Officer
• Chief Risk Officer

Anand Ganapathy

Director Technology Sales, India & South Asia

IBM

Shubho Sankar Chatterjee

Consulting Editor

ET Edge – Moderator

*An insightful video-recorded discussion featuring one IBM leader and four CXOs, moderated by Sr. Editor from ET- Edge. This high-impact conversation will explore strategies for leveraging data to drive business growth, enhance decision-making, and navigate emerging challenges.

Boardroom: Harbour 1

The Manufacturing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as businesses seek to meet evolving customer expectations and stay competitive in the digital age. With the growing demand for innovation, companies face critical decisions on how to leverage technology to drive Secondary Sales, optimize distribution, and enhance performance management.  

To stay ahead, organizations must integrate advanced, enabling smarter, more personalized marketing strategies that boost Secondary Sales, performance management and improve customer engagement. These decisions require a thoughtful approach to technology investments, cost management, and data security, ensuring seamless integration and scalability. 

This roundtable, in collaboration with ET Edge, will explore the latest Manufacturing trends and strategies, focusing on how businesses can optimize their Secondary Sales and marketing efforts. It will delve into the balance between Innovation, transformation, Field force automation & tracking, Omni-channel engagement, Paperless onboarding, Mapping the entire ecosystem, custom-built solutions and examining real-world use cases, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of Secondary Sales distribution, and performance management. 

Why Attend?  

• Engage in meaningful discussion with top executives and innovators. 

• Discover how smarter practices can improve efficiency, enhance collaboration, and ensure project success.  

• Explore the latest trends of Manufacturing and technologies redefining the industry and learn how to position your organization for long-term success.  

 Who should Attend?   

• CIO 
• CDO 
• CISO 
• Head/VP -IT 
• Head/VP-Marketing and Sales  

Unlocking the Power of AI-Infused Data Strategies

Path Infotech and Oracle, in partnership with ET Edge (A Times Group Initiative), invite you to an exclusive, high-impact Think Tank on: ” Future-Proofing the Data Strategy: Security, AI, Sovereignty, Automation with Oracle Database 23ai.”

Data is the backbone of modern enterprises, but with increasing complexity, security risks, and scalability demands, how can organizations stay ahead? The answer lies in AI-driven, next-gen data strategies.

Join global Oracle leadership and top technology decision-makers to explore cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping data intelligence, automation, and security.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker:

Henry Byorum

Senior Director, Platform Products, Oracle

A global leader in database innovation and AI-driven transformations, Henry leads Oracle’s Platform Product strategy across North America, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

Vishal Aggarwal 

Head – Cloud and Platform Management Services, Path Infotech

A thought leader in cloud and platform modernization, Vishal drives strategic AI and cloud adoption for enterprises navigating digital transformation.

Why Attend?

• Learn from Oracle’s Global Leadership: Gain exclusive insights from Oracle’s top product experts on future-proofing your data strategy.
• AI Meets Data: Explore Oracle Database 23ai—where AI-driven automation transforms app development, optimizes mission-critical workloads, and accelerates decision-making.
• Cut Through the Complexity: Discover how leading enterprises are tackling data challenges—from security risks to infrastructure modernization.
• Network with CTOs & IT Leaders: Connect with C-suite executives, industry experts, and Oracle specialists in a high-impact, closed-door discussion.
• Future-Proof Your Enterprise: Learn how AI-driven databases can elevate efficiency, security, and scalability, positioning your organization ahead of the competition.

Key Takeaways:

• Exclusive Product Insights: Get a first-hand look at Oracle Database 23ai innovations.
• Real-World Case Studies: Learn how leading enterprises are leveraging AI-powered databases for growth, security, and efficiency.
• Strategic AI & Data Modernization Discussions: Understand how GenAI is reshaping enterprise data infrastructure.
• Future-Ready Data Security: Navigate compliance and security challenges in an AI-powered world.

Who Should Attend:

• CTOs
• CIOs
• Head/VP-IT
• Head Data Security
• Head Data Architect 

Reserve Your Spot Now – Limited Seats Available!

This invite-only Think Tank is your opportunity to engage with top industry minds, gain actionable AI-driven insights, and network with tech visionaries.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and industry-defining strategies!

Unlocking the Power of AI-Infused Data Strategies

Path Infotech and Oracle, in partnership with ET Edge (A Times Group Initiative), invite you to an exclusive, high-impact Think Tank on: ” Future-Proofing the Data Strategy: Security, AI, Sovereignty, Automation with Oracle Database 23ai.”

Data is the backbone of modern enterprises, but with increasing complexity, security risks, and scalability demands, how can organizations stay ahead? The answer lies in AI-driven, next-gen data strategies.

Join global Oracle leadership and top technology decision-makers to explore cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping data intelligence, automation, and security.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker:

Henry Byorum

Senior Director, Platform Products, Oracle

A global leader in database innovation and AI-driven transformations, Henry leads Oracle’s Platform Product strategy across North America, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

Vishal Aggarwal

Head – Cloud and Platform Management Services, Path Infotech

A thought leader in cloud and platform modernization, Vishal drives strategic AI and cloud adoption for enterprises navigating digital transformation.

Why Attend?

• Learn from Oracle’s Global Leadership: Gain exclusive insights from Oracle’s top product experts on future-proofing your data strategy.
• AI Meets Data: Explore Oracle Database 23ai—where AI-driven automation transforms app development, optimizes mission-critical workloads, and accelerates decision-making.
• Cut Through the Complexity: Discover how leading enterprises are tackling data challenges—from security risks to infrastructure modernization.
• Network with CTOs & IT Leaders: Connect with C-suite executives, industry experts, and Oracle specialists in a high-impact, closed-door discussion.
• Future-Proof Your Enterprise: Learn how AI-driven databases can elevate efficiency, security, and scalability, positioning your organization ahead of the competition.

Key Takeaways:

• Exclusive Product Insights: Get a first-hand look at Oracle Database 23ai innovations.
• Real-World Case Studies: Learn how leading enterprises are leveraging AI-powered databases for growth, security, and efficiency.
• Strategic AI & Data Modernization Discussions: Understand how GenAI is reshaping enterprise data infrastructure.
• Future-Ready Data Security: Navigate compliance and security challenges in an AI-powered world.

Who Should Attend:

• CTOs
• CIOs
• Head/VP-IT
• Head Data Security
• Head Data Architect 

Reserve Your Spot Now – Limited Seats Available!

This invite-only Think Tank is your opportunity to engage with top industry minds, gain actionable AI-driven insights, and network with tech visionaries.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and industry-defining strategies!

India’s commercial construction market is poised for significant growth, with Mordor Intelligence projecting an expansion from USD 694.08 billion in 2025 to USD 932.35 billion by 2030, representing a CAGR of 6.08%. This growth comes at a time when the real estate industry is increasingly recognizing data as a cornerstone of decision-making and project execution. Yet, persistent challenges like fragmented workflows, version control issues, and delays in accessing critical insights continue to be a setback for optimal performance. 

The construction sector now stands at a pivotal moment, with the opportunity to reimagine how data is managed and utilized. By adopting smarter data management practices, leaders can unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation, paving the way for the next era of construction excellence. 

Join us for an exclusive CXO roundtable discussion, hosted by Autodesk in collaboration with ET Edge, a Times Group initiative, as we dive deep into the transformative potential of data management through digitalization. This conversation will empower leaders to address today’s challenges and embrace innovative strategies and advanced technologies.

Key Discussion Points 

1. Examine how fragmented data, inefficient communication, and disconnected workflows delay projects, inflate costs, and reduce quality, creating bottlenecks that hinder collaboration and decision-making.
2. Understand how strategic tech partnerships can enhance your enterprise agenda by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, fostering innovation, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
3. Discuss strategies for creating a seamless data environment that boosts collaboration and explore how digitalization improves real-time teamwork and project outcomes.
4. Discover approaches to centralize project data, providing stakeholders with accurate insights, and advanced tools to enhance collaboration and smart decision-making.
5. Gain insights into how AI transforms data collection, sharing, and analysis by eliminating inefficiencies and boosting productivity for optimal project delivery. 
6. Explore actionable insights to turn data challenges into opportunities for growth, innovation, in the construction industry. 

Why Attend? 

• Engage in meaningful dialogue with top executives and innovators driving the future of construction. 
• Discover how smarter data management practices can improve efficiency, enhance collaboration, and ensure project success. 
• Explore the latest trends and technologies redefining the industry and learn how to position your organization for long-term success. 

Who should Attend?  

• CIOs 
• VPs/Project Heads – Real Estate 
• Developers 
• General Contractors/ Speciality Contractors 

Data Centre Facility Tour and AI Infrastructure Readiness Dialogue

Explore New Worlds of Data Centers: Discover the Hyperconnected Future 

According to Arizton’s latest report, the India Data Center colocation market was valued at USD 1.20 billion and is projected to reach USD 4.50 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.68%. As digital transformation accelerates, Data Centers are crucial to sustaining the pace of innovation. The rise of AI demands modern infrastructures capable of handling high-density workloads, demanding cooling systems, and robust scalability to ensure optimal performance. 

With this context, ET Edge in association with Sify, offers CXOs from the region a unique opportunity to experience firsthand, “How AI-ready Data Centers are enabling businesses to meet the increasing demands of digital transformation?” This exclusive visit will showcase how state-of-the-art facilities provide low-latency access to powerful computing resources, ensuring seamless AI-driven operations. Attendees will explore how the evolution of Data Center design is future-proofing business strategies by making them more scalable, secure, and interconnected. 

Engage in meaningful networking with peers and gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in Data Center infrastructure. This visit is equipped with perspectives on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in an increasingly hyperconnected world, helping to navigate the path toward a digital future driven by next-gen Data Center technologies. 

Key Discussion Points: 

• Discover the foundations of future-ready Data Centers, focusing on efficient design, scalability, security, interconnectivity, and cutting-edge technologies. 
• Gain insight into the current state of the Data Center market in India and its pivotal role in supporting digital transformation. 
• Explore regional dynamics in Data Center development across India. 
• Explore the sustainability imperatives shaping India’s digital infrastructure and the green transition in Data Centers. 
• Discuss the key challenges to be addressed for building India’s future digital infrastructure. 

“Technology is best when it brings people together.” – Matt Mullenweg, American Entrepreneur.

We have witnessed several technological advancements in businesses in the past couple of months. The emerging work culture is to work from any place, and in order to do so efficiently, we need more integrated and up-to-date ways of communication.

As a result of this shift, companies must now deal with massive amounts of data as well as the content. In these times, managing knowledge and ensuring that the proper set of information reaches the right person is critical. Many firms prioritise enabling remote employees to have quick and safe access to relevant insights.

A slew of new technologies promises to make data-sharing among and within businesses easier while keeping the veil of anonymity intact. As customers grow more digitally savvy, it will aid in the development of the workforce, opening up new options and empowering them to better serve customers.

According to Gartner, organizations that support data sharing will outperform their counterparts on most business value measures by 2023.

In light of current compliance standards, a highly regulated industry like the BFSI must engage in understanding new and creative technologies and tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud. While these technologies are game-changers that provide numerous benefits to a company, a company must be able to utilise the proper technology right now.

It’s time we figure out which tools and technologies would work best for our company and how we can use these resources to empower our employees.

Join the Economic Times Session Around Leveraging tech to empower workforce and customers by utilizing knowledge management, powered by Verint as it will touch upon some important points such as –

• Enhancing the way knowledge is created, managed and maintained
• Providing remote employees with a robust knowledge base
• Improving the accuracy and efficiency of employee interactions to build customer loyalty
• Harnessing the power of AI and cloud in customer engagement strategy

Anil Chawla
Managing Director – India & SAARC
Verint 

Dheeraj Mohan
Head Strategy & IR and Analytics & CE
Equitas Small Finance Bank

Gayatri Nathan
SVP & Head – Customer Operations
Tata AIA Life Insurance

K V Dipu
President – Head Operations & Customer Service
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company

Poorna Pushkala
Head – People, Branding & Communications
Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services

Prasanna Lohar
VP Technology – Digital | Innovation | Architecture
DCB Bank

Sanaa Arora
Associate Director, Human Capital Consulting
Deloitte India
Moderator

Sunil Aryan
Director Practice, Asia | Backoffice and Retail
Verint

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As of FY 2020, India was home to over 1300+ Global Capability Centre (GCC) organizations, employing more than 1.3 million and contributing US$33.8 billion in gross revenue (NASSCOM 2021). This accounts for more than 45 per cent of the GCCs in the world.  India is one of the preferred GCC destinations due to the presence of a unique ecosystem, including academic community, start-ups, access to talent, and support from the government.

Having started for cost arbitrage, today they have blossomed into technology hubs, helping drive the transformation agendas of their respective parent organizations. They conceptualize new products and services based on evolving market needs.  And these innovations leverage cutting edge solutions to business challenges and digitalization using emerging digital technologies. Clearly, the work that is being done by the GCCs here, in India, is impacting global business in radical ways, and provides strategic advantages.

An unequivocal differentiator for the GCCs is talent. And developing and nurturing talent is and will continue to be one of the critical challenges GCCs face, as they plan to transform. As GCCs aspire to become “business partners” in shaping the overall organisational strategy itself, digital transformation and process innovation are the key levers to master.  Digital skills for the entire workforce along with full stack development, software engineering, cloud, analytics, AI and ML are clear priorities for the GCCs.  GCCs in India is clearly poised for greater growth. It is expected that India will have over 1900 GCCs with employment of more than 2 million people by 2025.

Amitabh Ray
Managing Director
Ericsson Global Services

Balaji Nuthalapadi
Managing Director, Head- Operations & Technology
Citi South Asia

Jaya Vaidhyanathan
CEO
BCT Digital

N.T. Arunkumar
Managing Director & Country Head (India), Head of Innovation
Telstra Global Business Services

Rajan Navani
Vice Chairman & Managing Director
JetSynthesys

Rajendra Pawar
Chairman and Co-Founder
NIIT Ltd.

Sapnesh Lalla
CEO and ED
NIIT Ltd.

Vishal Parekh
Head – South Asia and South East Asia
Thomson Reuters

Dr. Vishnupriya Raghavan
Head, Products and Solutions, StackRoute
NIIT Ltd.

Gaurav Gupta
Partner
Deloitte India
Moderator

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A hybrid work place has become the new normal. The need for digital tools to navigate and manage workplaces has been ongoing for many year, the onset of the pandemic has made this critical overnight. Organizations across the globe are realizing the importance of investing in technologies that empower their workforce to feel engaged and achieve balance irrespective of their work location. While getting a team member from training to contributing takes time, understand how to empower them for gain knowledge and collaborate at scale in the digital age.

Companies from all kinds of industries rely on our digital collaboration and knowledge management applications. Join us for this roundtable discussion focusing on ‘Knowledge Sharing for Business Productivity’ for the BFSI community to help understand how growing companies need their knowledge sharing to scale with them.

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“India to play the role of global growth engine, says PM Narendra Modi. Addressing global investors, PM assured that India has systems and companies which have a high environmental, social and governance (ESG) score”

OVERVIEW

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the motto of ‘people, planet and profit’ with investors putting their bets on companies with high ESG scores. It has been instrumental in reinforcing the importance of ESG framework as a key approach to long-term business resilience, says the EY report ‘Can ESG help future proof your business’.

COVID has ensured there is greater focus on ESG – US data shows a record $27.7 billion flew into ESG ETFs in 2020, more than three times the previous year. Globally, trillions are flowing into sustainable funds, with ESG funds surpassing $1 trillion in assets, in 2020

Countries across the world have displayed strong leadership in the growing worldwide environmental movement. A successful transition to a sustainable future will depend on international collaboration and transformations across multiple sectors. A series of efforts have been taken by the Indian Government, one of which requires spend of 2% of average net profits by India Inc. (certain eligible companies) towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in eligible areas.

Talking about Mobility industry, it is understood that future of mobility should be free of emissions. It requires a holistic approach to decarbonization: from production through service life to recycling. E-mobility already enables a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in road traffic. According to a new study, electric cars could become carbon neutral by 2050 – but if zero carbon mobility is ever to become reality, policy makers need to make a few key important changes.

On the way to achieving this, we need diverse tools and technologies that offer more performance in combination with reduced consumption. The question here is “Is the electric car really more climate-friendly than a new car with a modern combustion engine?”

Need of the Hour

“Energy transition” are the words of discussion over the past few years. It is seen that the transition to lower and zero-carbon energy sources should be accelerated to mitigate the impact of global warming. In the current situation the need of the hour is focus on global interconnectivity and step towards more collaborations and partnerships.

The industrial sector (refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, cement and steel production) together generates about 21% of GHG emissions. At present, only 15% of industrial energy use is derived from electricity. With energy efficiency and the use of green electricity, companies can systematically reduce CO2 emissions in production. A meaningful carbon footprint requires robust data, methods and independent verification.

Way to Bold Solutions

Globally businesses, cities, regions, investors are working towards building a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. The objective is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy.

A key factor in achieving carbon-neutral e-mobility is to be able to charge vehicles consistently with electricity generated entirely from renewable sources. This alone would reduce CO2 emissions by almost half compared with the standard EU electricity mix

The upcoming webinar “Carbon Neutral e-mobility: Way to Zero plan” will feature a panel of renowned business leaders from different sectors to explore how companies can identify and build the right value for their business with economic restructuring and way to zero plan. The round table discussions will analyze all the enablers and growth opportunities, along with potential challenges with regards to EV adoption and expansion in India. It will bring the ‘who’s who’ of the industry under one roof to brainstorm on the tactic issues to push the sector towards a higher growth path.

Anshul Gupta
Director
Okaya Power Group

Awadhesh Kumar Jha
Executive Director
Fortum Charge and Drive India

Gurpratap S Boparai
MD
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

KK Sharma
Executive Director (Sustainable Development)
Indian Oil Corporation

Nirmal NR
President, Growth and Marketplace
Zoomcar

Shri Prakash
Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance
TERI

Sudhendy Jyoti Sinha
Advisor, Infrastructure Connectivity (Transport, E-mobility)
NITI Aayog

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