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Tuesday, February 25
 

2:00pm IST

Edge Dialogues | Reprogramming Work: People, Productivity & Progress (Ballroom III) | Session 1C: Fireside Chat: Bots, Jobs, and the Big Shift: Adapting to AI
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm IST
Grand Ballroom III
AI is not just changing jobs – it is redefining work. As machines take on tasks once thought to be uniquely human, we face a crucial question: will AI disrupt employment or create new opportunities? Beyond the fears of automation, there’s a chance to rethink how we work, collaborate, and innovate. This session explores the evolving relationship between AI and jobs, focusing on the essential skills for the future and how AI can foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in a new work era. Join us for a discussion on how AI is reshaping jobs and rewriting the rules of opportunity.
Moderators
avatar for Nitin Bhatt

Nitin Bhatt

Technology Sector Leader, EY India
Nitin is the EY India Technology Sector Leader. He has over two decades of consulting experience in the areas of business transformation, risk management and corporate governance. He works closely with the Boards and CXOs of large and mid-cap technology companies to drive revenue... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Nitin Seth

Nitin Seth

Co-Founder & CEO, Incedo
Nitin Seth is an accomplished technology industry leader with a unique combination of experiences as a Global Manager, Innovative Entrepreneur, Management Consultant, and Best-Selling Author.He is passionate about building and transforming businesses, driving innovation, coaching... Read More →
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Rajesh Varrier

EVP, Global Head of Operations, and Chairman and Managing Director, Cognizant India, Cognizant Technology Solutions
Rajesh is EVP, Global Head of Operations, and Chairman and Managing Director, Cognizant India. His responsibilities include operations, delivery excellence, workforce planning and sourcing, India leadership council, expansion in India and other key responsibilities. Importantly, he... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm IST
Grand Ballroom III
  Fireside Chat

2:25pm IST

Edge Dialogues | Reprogramming Work: People, Productivity & Progress (Ballroom III) | Session 2C: Fireside Chat: Making AI Real: Enhancing Productivity and Driving Real-World Outcomes
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:25pm - 2:50pm IST
Grand Ballroom III
Workplaces are quickly embracing AI-driven technologies, upskilling employees on new-age tools and empowering them to master problem-solving skills. This session uncovers real-world applications of AI at workplaces, its role in amplifying human creativity and driving innovation. Join industry leaders as they share strategies to integrate AI as a collaborative force to gain business advantage.
Moderators
avatar for Rajiv Gupta

Rajiv Gupta

Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG
Rajiv is a Managing Director and Senior Partner with BCG in the New Delhi office and leads Technology, Media, Telecom (TMT) for Asia Pacific. Previously, he helped set up and lead DigitalBCG, which is now a combination of Platinion, BCG X and TDA. Rajiv serves and partners with technology... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Krishnan Iyer

Krishnan Iyer

Chief Growth Officer, LTIMindtree
Krishnan joined LTIMindtree in July 2023 as Chief Growth Officer. He started off leading Global delivery for Technology Services. His current responsibility is to lead Business Services for the Company. Business Services include Consulting, Digital Experience, Digital Low Code Platforms... Read More →
avatar for Vijay Guntur

Vijay Guntur

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Head of Ecosystems, HCLTech
As the global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Ecosystems, Vijay Guntur spearheads HCLTech’s Cloud, Business and Service transformation strategy to enable the company help clients to stay ahead of the curve and meet their business objectives. He is responsible for the... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:25pm - 2:50pm IST
Grand Ballroom III
  Fireside Chat

2:50pm IST

Edge Dialogues | Reprogramming Work: People, Productivity & Progress (Ballroom III) | Session 3C: Fireside Chat: AI, Analytics, and the Future of Work in Customer Experience
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:50pm - 3:15pm IST
Grand Ballroom III
AI is transforming customer service by redefining workforce productivity, optimizing agent performance, and enabling smarter operations. This session will explore how real-time analytics enhance efficiency, AI-powered quality assurance ensures superior service, and predictive workforce management helps businesses stay ahead of customer needs. Join us to uncover how AI and analytics are shaping the next era of customer experience.
Moderators
avatar for Sangeeta Gupta

Sangeeta Gupta

Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Nasscom
Sangeeta Gupta is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Nasscom. A technology veteran who manages numerous major programmes at nasscom that focus on industry research, outreach, events, communications, and Nasscom’s strategic goals. Sangeeta has closely watched... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ankur Dhingra

Ankur Dhingra

Chief Executive Officer, ProHance
avatar for Venkatesh Korla

Venkatesh Korla

President & CEO, HGS Americas
Venkatesh Korla, or Venk as he is fondly known, is an accomplished business leader with 25+ years of experience in core digital services and tech-enabled customer experience (CX).As President & CEO of HGS Americas, he is responsible for all growth initiatives in this key region for... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:50pm - 3:15pm IST
Grand Ballroom III
  Fireside Chat

3:45pm IST

Session XXIV: Fireside Chat: Turning the Titans Around: How Banking is Dancing to the Tech Beat
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III
The banking sector has emerged as a trailblazer in tech-driven innovation, adapting to digital disruption and transforming the financial landscape. This session dives into how banking giants are not just adopting fintech solutions, but strategically integrating AI, blockchain, and automation to redefine the future of finance. From streamlining operations to enhancing security and delivering hyper-personalized experiences, we’ll explore how these innovations are reshaping the industry’s core, positioning banks at the intersection of technology, trust, and customer-centric growth.
Moderators
avatar for Rajesh Nambiar

Rajesh Nambiar

President, Nasscom
Rajesh Nambiar is the President of Nasscom since October 2024. With over three decades of rich experience in enterprise technologies, Mr. Nambiar is a veteran in the global technology landscape. He has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformations and building successful... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for C.S. Setty

C.S. Setty

Chairman, State Bank of India
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty took charge as Chairman on 28 August 2024. He joined the Board of SBI as Managing Director in January 2020 and headed the Retail & Digital Banking vertical from 2020 till 2022 and the International Banking, Global Markets & Technology portfolio of the Bank... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III
  Fireside Chat

4:10pm IST

Session XXV: Fireside Chat: Steel Meets Silicon: Forging the Future in the Age of Advanced Tech
Tuesday February 25, 2025 4:10pm - 4:30pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III
For centuries, India’s steel industry has been a pillar of its manufacturing might. Now, this sector is undergoing a revolution, blending tradition with cutting-edge technologies. From AI and automation to sustainability-driven innovations, India's steel manufacturers are redefining productivity and setting new global benchmarks. This session uncovers how the fusion of steel and silicon is propelling the industry toward a future of smarter, more sustainable growth.
Moderators
avatar for Ajay Vij

Ajay Vij

Senior Country Managing Director, Accenture India
Ajay Vij is the Senior Country Managing Director at Accenture India. He chairs the India Executive Council, sponsors the Inclusion & Diversity agenda for India, and is a member of Accenture’s Global Operations Council. Additionally, he serves on the India Executive Council of Nasscom... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for T.V. Narendran

T.V. Narendran

CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel Limited
T. V. Narendran is the CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited. As the CEO & MD, he has overseen the organic and inorganic growth of Tata Steel over the last few years. He has over 36 years of experience in the Mining and Metals industry. Mr. Narendran is currently on the Boards... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 4:10pm - 4:30pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III
  Fireside Chat

5:00pm IST

Session XXVII: Spotlight Fireside Chat: Sindhu, Unscripted: Behind the Grind, Beyond the Game
Tuesday February 25, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III
Spotlight Keynote/Fireside Chat
Moderators
avatar for Sindhu Gangadharan

Sindhu Gangadharan

MD; Chairperson, Nasscom, SAP Labs India
Sindhu Gangadharan is among the leading voices in the world of technology today. Sindhu is widely regarded as the Technology Humanist – a title she earned for her deep-rooted belief in Technology and for leveraging Tech solutions for the benefit of the society at large.Sindhu holds... Read More →
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PV Sindhu

Indian Professional Badminton Player
PV Sindhu is an Indian professional badminton player who has achieved remarkable success on both the national and international stages. She is renowned for her exceptional skills and sportsmanship in the sport of badminton.Achievements:Olympic Medalist: PV Sindhu has been a prominent... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III
  Fireside Chat
 
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