Agenda
Technology Symposium & Awards
Day 1
Dinner Roundtables
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Registration with High Tea
Manufacturing Roundtable: AMD
Welcome Address by IDC
Senior Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Supply Chain Programs, IDC Asia/Pacific
Modern Smart Factories Empowering India’s Future
Senior Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Supply Chain Programs, IDC Asia/Pacific
Presentation by AMD
Global Director – Strategic business development – Manufacturing vertical – EPYC server BU, AMD
Panel Discussion
Global Director – Strategic business development – Manufacturing vertical – EPYC server BU, AMD
Senior Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Supply Chain Programs, IDC Asia/Pacific
Summary & Close
Dinner, Cocktails & Networking
Roundtable: Cohesity
Welcome Address by IDC
Research Director, IDC
Keynote by IDC
Research Director, IDC
Presentation by Partner
Field Technical Director – Emerging Markets, Cohesity
Director, Solution Architecture, Cohesity
Open Discussion
Research Director, IDC
Field Technical Director – Emerging Markets, Cohesity
Director, Solution Architecture, Cohesity
Summary & Close
Dinner, Cocktails & Networking
Roundtable: NetApp
Welcome Address by IDC
Senior Research Manager, Asia Pacific, IDC
Future Proofing Enterprises: The Intersection of Data, AI, and Cyber Resilience
Senior Research Manager, Asia Pacific, IDC
Future Proofing Enterprises: The Intersection of Data, AI, and Cyber Resilience
Solutions Engineer, NetApp
Open Discussion
Senior Research Manager, Asia Pacific, IDC
Solutions Engineer, NetApp
Summary & Close
Dinner, Cocktails & Networking
Roundtable: NTT Data | Google Cloud
Welcome Address by IDC
Associate Research Director, IDC India
Keynote by IDC
Associate Research Director, IDC India
Presentation by NTT Data | Google Cloud
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Open Discussion
Associate Research Director, IDC India
Summary & Close
Dinner, Cocktails & Networking
Day 2
Registration & Networking
First In and First to Win – Be one of the first 50 onsite and walk away with stylish sleeve
Welcome Address
Sharath Srinivasamurthy
Associate Vice President, Research, IDC India
IDC Predictions 2026: Charting the Agentic Future
Sharath Srinivasamurthy | IDC India
Associate Vice President, Research
Sharath Srinivasamurthy
Sharath Srinivasamurthy is an associate vice president who heads the research group for IDC India. His research expertise cuts across the multiple facets of digital transformation (DX).
Sharath has around 20 years of experience in different leadership roles with leading IT services firms. Before IDC, he worked in different roles including solutioning, presales, project management, business analysis, and application support and development. Sharath has worked in various capacities in global markets, namely the United States, Asia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
Sharath previously worked with DXC Technology as Asia Head-Solutioning for Application Services, Global Head-Solutioning and Business Unit head in the application services business of Xchanging and led application support and development services for Zensar Technologies. He also worked with Hewlett-Packard and Cognizant
He is a distinguished leader and a frequent keynote speaker. Sharath’s views on technology have been quoted in numerous publications such as CNBC, Forbes India, The Economic Times, and CIO.com.
Sharath holds a Global MBA from SP Jain, Singapore and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from VTU, Karnataka.
Event Sessions
Saturday, December 6 2025 11:35 am | Location:
Panel Discussion: Leading the Charge: CIO Strategies for the Agentic AI Era
In this panel CIOs explore how AI agents will disrupt business and organizational models, accelerate automation, and transform applications into agents. The discussion covers technology architecture changes, data and infrastructure needs, and the rising importance of AI governance. Panelists share strategies CIOs should adopt to prepare for the agentic AI era.
Saturday, December 6 2025 9:40 am | Location:
IDC Predictions 2026: Charting the Agentic Future
Saturday, December 6 2025 9:30 am | Location:
Welcome Address
Customer Zero Story – Building Autonomous AI
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer & a Mario Painting)*
In a hybrid work model, employees rely heavily on edge devices like laptops, smartphones, and IoT tools outside traditional office networks. This shift increases the risk of cyber threats, including malware, phishing, and data breaches.
This topic explores key strategies to secure these devices, such as implementing zero-trust architecture, using endpoint and mobile device management (EDR/MDM), encrypting data, and promoting cybersecurity awareness among users. Strong edge device security is essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring business continuity in today’s flexible work environments.
Hasmukh Ranjan
CIO & SVP, AMD
Building the AI Cloud for you with Limitless Scale
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer & a Mario Painting)*
Unlock the full potential of AI with Oracle Cloud infrastructure purpose-built for performance, flexibility, and infinite scalability. Whether you are training large language models, deploying real-time AI applications, or managing massive datasets, our Oracle Cloud grows —seamlessly and securely. Designed for innovators, enterprises, and developers, it delivers powerful compute, optimized storage and intelligent orchestration to accelerate every stage of your AI journey
Prashant Khare
Director Cloud Engineering, Oracle
Felicitation of Advisory Council
Future of Enterprise Awards
Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
Panel Discussion: Leading the Charge: CIO Strategies for the Agentic AI Era
In this panel CIOs explore how AI agents will disrupt business and organizational models, accelerate automation, and transform applications into agents. The discussion covers technology architecture changes, data and infrastructure needs, and the rising importance of AI governance. Panelists share strategies CIOs should adopt to prepare for the agentic AI era.
Sharath Srinivasamurthy
Associate Vice President, Research, IDC India
Chethan S Iyengar
VP – Data Protection, Cybersecurity Operations (CyOps), Standard Chartered Bank
Nitin Rohilla
CIO, Adani Power
Madhavi Kanumoory
Chief Digital & Information Officer, Birla Carbon, Aditya Birla Group
Braj Panda
CIO, Emerging Markets, Dr Reddy's Laboratories
Apritam Mitra
Group VP Tech, CBRE Digital & Tech
Atanu Kumar Pramanic
VP IT, RPSG-CESC
The New Data Protection Playbook: Countering AI-Created Ransomware with a Resilient Platform
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer & a Mario Painting)*
Subash Baliga
Regional Vice President (India & MEA), CrashPlan
Velocity with Control: Accelerate AI & Cloud Innovation with Zero-Regret Moves
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer & a Mario Painting)*
Enterprises need to move fast but cannot afford to break things while at it. The leaders who will win the GenAI era are those who achieve high velocity with discipline and make decisions that remain right for the long term.
CIOs and CISOs face the dual mandate of accelerating AI and Cloud adoption while maintaining stability and financial viability. This session introduces a practical approach for achieving controlled velocity by making zero-regret moves that hold up for years, not just months. The outcome is a future-ready transformation engine that drives sustainable value without the downstream chaos.
Krishnakumar Narayanan
Co Founder & COO, CoreStack
AI at Work: Empowering Professionals for the Future
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer & a Mario Painting)*
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way tax, trade, and legal professionals operate—unlocking smarter decisions, accelerating workflows, and enabling new levels of strategic insight. This overview highlights how AI is evolving from a tool to a trusted partner, shaping the future of professionals and redefining what expertise means in a digital-first world.
Tarang Bapat
Director – Business Development, Asia & Emerging Markets, Thomson Reuters
AI-Powered Cybersecurity: A New Era of Threat Detection and Response
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer, Boat Headset, Geepas Steamer)*
AI platforms are transforming how businesses operate, enabling smarter decisions, automation, and personalized customer experiences. By integrating AI into core processes, organizations can boost efficiency, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge. This topic explores the strategic use of AI tools to unlock business value and accelerate digital transformation.
Karthick Radhakrishnan
Director, Solution Architecture, Cohesity
From First Signal to Final Fix: An IT Blueprint for Faster Recovery and Lesser Disruption
Q&A (Ask Questions, Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Cup Warmer, Boat Headset, Nikai Coffee Machine)*
Discover how to break free from the endless cycle of IT “firefighting” by uncovering the hidden costs and fragility of traditional incident-management models and adopting the modern Flywheel of Resilience—a continuous, intelligence-driven loop that strengthens foresight and reduces disruption. Learn how an AI-powered, unified IT operations platform enables faster issue detection, richer contextual insights, and long-lasting fixes—empowering IT teams to reduce downtime, lower costs, and build resilient systems where failures are rare and recovery is effortless.
Sanjukta Mukherjee Jaiswal
Director – Solution Engineering, Freshworks
Felicitation of Partners / Speakers
Summary & Close
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Lunch & Networking
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