Agenda

Agenda

Agenda

Technology Symposium & Awards

Day 1

Dinner Roundtables

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Registration with High Tea

 

Manufacturing Roundtable: AMD

6:30 pm – 6:35 pm

Welcome Address by IDC

Rani Ratna
Senior Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Supply Chain Programs, IDC Asia/Pacific
6:35 pm – 6:50 pm

Modern Smart Factories Empowering India’s Future

Rani Ratna
Senior Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Supply Chain Programs, IDC Asia/Pacific
6:50 pm – 7:05 pm

Presentation by AMD

Siddhartha Karkare
Global Director – Strategic business development – Manufacturing vertical – EPYC server BU, AMD
7:05 pm – 7:45 pm

Panel Discussion

Siddhartha Karkare
Global Director – Strategic business development – Manufacturing vertical – EPYC server BU, AMD
Rani Ratna
Senior Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Supply Chain Programs, IDC Asia/Pacific
7:45 pm – 7:50 pm

Summary & Close

7:50 pm – 8:30 pm

Dinner, Cocktails & Networking

Roundtable: Cohesity

6:30 pm – 6:35 pm

Welcome Address by IDC

Ravikant Sharma
Research Director, IDC
6:35 pm – 6:50 pm

Keynote by IDC

Ravikant Sharma
Research Director, IDC
6:50 pm – 7:05 pm

Presentation by Partner

Manoj K Mittal
Field Technical Director – Emerging Markets, Cohesity
Karthick Radhakrishnan
Director, Solution Architecture, Cohesity
7:05 pm – 7:45 pm

Open Discussion

Ravikant Sharma
Research Director, IDC
Manoj K Mittal
Field Technical Director – Emerging Markets, Cohesity
Karthick Radhakrishnan
Director, Solution Architecture, Cohesity
7:45 pm – 7:50 pm

Summary & Close

7:50 pm – 8:30 pm

Dinner, Cocktails & Networking

Roundtable: NetApp

6:30 pm – 6:35 pm

Welcome Address by IDC

Dhiraj Pramod Badgujar
Senior Research Manager, Asia Pacific, IDC
6:35 pm – 6:50 pm

Future Proofing Enterprises: The Intersection of Data, AI, and Cyber Resilience

Dhiraj Pramod Badgujar
Senior Research Manager, Asia Pacific, IDC
6:50 pm – 7:05 pm

Future Proofing Enterprises: The Intersection of Data, AI, and Cyber Resilience

Sandeep Thota
Solutions Engineer, NetApp
7:05 pm – 7:45 pm

Open Discussion

Dhiraj Pramod Badgujar
Senior Research Manager, Asia Pacific, IDC
Sandeep Thota
Solutions Engineer, NetApp
7:45 pm – 7:50 pm

Summary & Close

7:50 pm – 8:30 pm

Dinner, Cocktails & Networking

Roundtable: NTT Data | Google Cloud

6:00 pm – 6:35 pm

Welcome Address by IDC

Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director, IDC India
6:35 pm – 6:50 pm

Keynote by IDC

Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director, IDC India
6:50 pm – 7:05 pm

Presentation by NTT Data | Google Cloud

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7:05 pm – 7:45 pm

Open Discussion

Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director, IDC India
7:45 pm – 7:50 pm

Summary & Close

7:50 pm – 8:30 pm

Dinner, Cocktails & Networking

Day 2

8:00 am

Registration & Networking

First In and First to Win – Be one of the first 50 onsite and walk away with stylish sleeve

9:30 am

Welcome Address

Sharath Srinivasamurthy

Sharath Srinivasamurthy

Associate Vice President, Research, IDC India

Keynote
Day 2
9:40 am

IDC Predictions 2026: Charting the Agentic Future

Step into the future where intelligence is not just embedded but empowered. In this future-forward keynote, Sharath Srinivasamurthy, will unveil IDC’s 2026 Predictions and what they mean for tech-driven C-suite and practitioners in India. As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide orchestration, from productivity- to growth-led projects, Indian organizations are entering an agentic future – a new era where humans and intelligent systems act with intention, autonomy, and at scale.
Sharath will share exclusive IDC insights, strategic imperatives for tech buyers and users, and how AI, data ecosystems, and distributed intelligence – from core to edge – will redefine business advantage.
The future is already taking shape. The question is – who will shape it?

Sharath Srinivasamurthy | IDC India

Associate Vice President, Research

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Sharath Srinivasamurthy
10:00 am

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

Hasmukh Ranjan

CIO & SVP, AMD

10:25 am

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

Prashant Khare

Director Cloud Engineering, Oracle

10:50 am

Felicitation of Advisory Council

10:55 am

Future of Enterprise Awards

11:05 am

Tea/Coffee & Networking Break

11:35 am

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

Sharath Srinivasamurthy

Associate Vice President, Research, IDC India

Chethan S Iyengar

Chethan S Iyengar

VP – Data Protection, Cybersecurity Operations (CyOps), Standard Chartered Bank

Nitin Rohilla

Nitin Rohilla

CIO, Adani Power

Madhavi Kanumoory

Madhavi Kanumoory

Chief Digital & Information Officer, Birla Carbon, Aditya Birla Group

Braj Panda

Braj Panda

CIO, Emerging Markets, Dr Reddy's Laboratories

Apritam Mitra

Apritam Mitra

Group VP Tech, CBRE Digital & Tech

Atanu Kumar Pramanic

Atanu Kumar Pramanic

VP IT, RPSG-CESC

12:10 pm

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)*

 

With the advent of Generative AI threat actors are armed with sophisticated new tools, enabling them to launch faster, more targeted, and more evasive ransomware attacks. In this new landscape, traditional, fragmented data backup solutions are no longer a sufficient defense. Organizations must evolve their strategy from simple data backup to holistic data resilience.
This session will discuss the dual challenges of modern cyber threats and strategic solutions. The discussion will delve into how AI is being weaponized to automate attacks, craft deceptive social engineering, and optimize encryption for maximum damage, as well as the solution.
Discover why a unified platform approach is essential for achieving cyber resilience, and how an integrated strategy can offer a centralized, intelligent defense featuring immutable backups, continuous data protection, and rapid, one-click recovery.

Subash Baliga

Subash Baliga

Regional Vice President (India & MEA), CrashPlan

12:25 pm

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

Krishnakumar Narayanan

Co Founder & COO, CoreStack

12:40 pm

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

Tarang Bapat

Director – Business Development, Asia & Emerging Markets, Thomson Reuters

12:55 pm

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

Karthick Radhakrishnan

Director, Solution Architecture, Cohesity

1:10 pm

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

Sanjukta Mukherjee Jaiswal

Director – Solution Engineering, Freshworks

1:25 pm

Felicitation of Partners / Speakers

1:35 pm

Summary & Close

1:30 pm

Mega Raffle Announcement:

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1:45 pm

Lunch & Networking

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