Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2025: Full Schedule

10:45am IST

Session VI: In-Conversation: Creating a Digital State: Innovations for a Human-Centric Economy

Monday February 24, 2025 10:45am - 11:10am IST

As technology drives the new wave of economic transformation, it’s rewriting the rules of growth – and promising abundant prosperity and gains. However, challenges like digital divide and gaps in infrastructure and ecosystem planning could pose unexpected hurdles. Join the conversation on building an ideal state that fosters equitable and inclusive growth for all.

Moderators

Srikanth Velamakanni

Co-Founder & Group Chief Executive; Vice Chairperson, Nasscom, Fractal Analytics Limited

Srikanth is the Co-Founder & Group Chief Executive of Fractal Analytics Limited. Fractal is an AI firm that powers decision-making for some of the world’s largest and most admired companies on the planet.Srikanth serves as the Vice-Chairman of Nasscom, the apex body for the $250... Read More →

Speakers

Shri Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Monday February 24, 2025 10:45am - 11:10am IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III

In-Conversation

12:05pm IST

Session VIII: In-Conversation: New Roles, New Rules: How Is Gen AI Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow?

Monday February 24, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm IST

Grand Ballroom I, II, III

As automation and AI rewrite the playbook, the question isn’t just about jobs – it’s about survival. What happens when entire roles vanish overnight? When do creativity and adaptability become the most valuable currencies? This session peels back the layers of the future workforce, exposing the skills that will thrive, the ones that will disappear, and the seismic shifts coming for every industry. Will we rise to the challenge or be outpaced by the speed of change? The future demands answers, are we ready?

Speakers

Puneet Chandok

President, Microsoft India & South Asia

Puneet Chandok is President, Microsoft India & South Asia and is responsible for Microsoft’s overall presence and business in the area. He leads the company’s digital transformation in the era of AI and intelligent cloud.At Microsoft, Puneet drives the company’s mission of ‘empowering... Read More →

Ravi Kumar S

Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant

Ravi Kumar S was appointed CEO of Cognizant in January 2023. In his role as CEO, Ravi sets the strategic direction of the company, promotes Cognizant’s client-first culture, and focuses on ensuring sustainable growth and driving long-term shareholder value.He is a highly accomplished... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2025 12:05pm - 12:25pm IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III

In-Conversation

10:50am IST

Session XX: In-Conversation: Policy Meets Practice: Turning Compliance into an Innovation Accelerator

Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:50am - 11:15am IST

Grand Ballroom I, II, III

In this session, we’ll explore how compliance, often viewed as a constraint, can actually be a powerful enabler of innovation. By aligning policy with practice, businesses can create frameworks that drive growth, inspire creativity, and ensure ethical, scalable advancements. Join us as we uncover real-world strategies to transform compliance from a roadblock into a launchpad for cutting-edge technologies and responsible innovation.

Speakers

Amba Kak

Co-Executive Director, AI Now Institute

Amba Kak is a world renowned global technology policy expert, who has spent the last fifteen years designing and advocating for policy in the public interest, across government, industry, and civil society – and in many parts of the world. Amba brings this experience to her current... Read More →

Bernard Gavgani

Group CIO, BNP Paribas

Bernard Gavgani began his career in 1982 and successively supported several companies in the design and management of IT projects, exercising the responsibilities of Head of Technical Services, consultant or project manager. He joined BNP Paribas Group in 1990 at CIB-Capital Markets... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:50am - 11:15am IST
Grand Ballroom I, II, III

In-Conversation