Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2025

Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are a rapidly developing neurotechnology allowing bidirectional interfacing of the brain with external computational devices. Frontier companies such as Neuralink promise to solve medical challenges today and ‘unlock human potential tomorrow’. In this session I will give a short introduction to BCI technologies, with a focus on the use of BCIs for cognitive enhancement. I will survey these issues from the perspective of consciousness research and will highlight some of the ethical issues arising. This introduction will be followed by time for open discussion.

AI investments present an exciting opportunity to revolutionize businesses - with the right financial & operational strategies in place, organizations can unlock their full potential and drive exponential ROI. As AI scales, FinOps principles become a differentiator in fostering cost-efficient innovation, driving greater financial accountability, and empowering data-driven decision-making. This session will explore a framework for organizations to optimize their AI investment decisions, leverage real-time insights to shape strategy, and adopt a balanced approach to AI implementation – one that fuels innovation, scales effectively, and maintains financial responsibility.

The United Nations has designated 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. In this masterclass we will explore what the fuss is all about. It will be both a look back at the past 100 years of quantum mechanics as well as a look forward to the future of quantum technologies, from quantum computing to quantum sensing and quantum communication. The basic science of what these technologies will be able to do will be outlined, touching on such mind-bending concepts as superposition, entanglement and decoherence to explain why we don’t yet have a fully working quantum computer. We will also explore the exciting new field of quantum biology; has evolution found a way of utilising quantum magic, and can we learn from it to advance these new technologies?

Masterclass

As the world prepares for the return of Trump-era trade policies, India must prepare for a new wave of economic disruptions. Heightened protectionism, shifting global alliances, and evolving tariff structures could significantly impact India's key export sectors, including IT services, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. How can Indian businesses hedge against rising trade volatility? What strategic shifts are needed in India’s trade policies to safeguard growth and competitiveness? This session will explore the broader implications of global trade disruptions on India’s supply chains and economic resilience. We will also examine whether India can leverage the U.S.-China trade tensions to strengthen its position as a key trade partner and manufacturing hub. Join us for a deep dive into the risks and opportunities that lie ahead in an increasingly fragmented global trade landscape.

One Size Fits None: The Future of Personalized Healthcare

Join this masterclass to discover how Generative AI and Agentic AI are revolutionizing software products and platforms. Learn directly from industry experts about how leading companies are integrating AI-powered generation and autonomous capabilities into their solutions. Gain valuable insights into best practices, key learnings, and potential pitfalls as organizations transform their products using these cutting-edge technologies.

Has Artificial Intelligence become the big, uncontrollable force, about to create more chaos or is it the most transformative invention set to redefine life as we know it? Join this session by a thought leader featured in the TIME's list of 100 most influential people in AI.