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

1:45pm IST

Edge Dialogues | Securing the Unsecured (Ballroom III) | Session 1C: Keynote: The Invisible Threat: What Will Quantum Tech Mean for Cyber Security?

Monday February 24, 2025 1:45pm - 2:10pm IST

Grand Ballroom III

Cybersecurity as we know it is on the brink of a seismic shift. With quantum computing advancing at an unprecedented pace, today’s encryption methods could soon become obsolete, putting sensitive data at risk on a global scale. What then are the harsh realities and how do we mitigate against any such threats? This session will explore the challenges we will face once quantum computing becomes available as well as the opportunities it presents for revolutionizing security, and the steps businesses, governments, and individuals must take to stay ahead. From quantum encryption and new risk mitigation strategies to the role of AI in the quantum tech revolution, join us to decode the future of cybersecurity and what industries need to do to be quantum ready.

Speakers

Prof Jim Al-Khalili

Quantum Physicist, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Surrey

Jim Al-Khalili is an academic, author, broadcaster and one of the UK’s best known science communicators. In the UK, he is most familiar as the host the long-running BBC Radio 4 programme, The Life Scientific. As an academic, Jim is a quantum physicist at the University of Surrey... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2025 1:45pm - 2:10pm IST
Grand Ballroom III

Keynote

2:10pm IST

Edge Dialogues | Securing the Unsecured (Ballroom III) | Session 2C: Fireside Chat: The Global Tipping Point: Building Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty

Monday February 24, 2025 2:10pm - 2:35pm IST

Grand Ballroom III

Disruptions are inevitable, but resilience is a choice. As the world faces economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and technological upheavals, the real question isn’t just about the next crisis but how prepared we are to navigate it. How can businesses, leaders, and industries build agility, adaptability, and foresight to turn uncertainty into opportunity? This session unpacks the strategies for thriving in an unpredictable world.

Moderators

Rostow Ravanan

Chairman and CEO; Chairperson, Nasscom Foundation, Alfahive Inc

Rostow is a Technology Entrepreneur, member of the Nasscom Executive council and Chairperson of Nasscom Foundation.

Speakers

Brian Shannon

Chief Technology Officer, Flexera

As Chief Technology Officer, Brian Shannon leads Flexera’s global technology team.Prior to joining us, Brian led Platform Engineering at ServiceNow, successfully executing many global strategic initiatives for a large global engineering team. Before that, he led teams building workforce... Read More →

Sandeep Dutta

Chief Practice Officer- Asia-Pacific & Middle East Region, Fractal Analytics Limited

Sandeep is a member of the executive team at Fractal Analytics Limited and is the Business Head for the Asia-Pacific region. Asia pacific is one of the fastest growing businesses for Fractal, with a significant footprint in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, India and the Middel East.Earlier... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2025 2:10pm - 2:35pm IST
Grand Ballroom III

Fireside Chat

2:35pm IST

Edge Dialogues | Securing the Unsecured (Ballroom III) | Session 3C: Fireside Chat: The Rise of Synthetic Reality: Is Your Business Prepared for the Next Wave of Misinformation?

Monday February 24, 2025 2:35pm - 3:00pm IST

Grand Ballroom III

Synthetic reality, powered by AI and synthetic data, is reshaping the business landscape – unlocking new opportunities while challenging trust and security like never before. In this session, delve into the transformative potential of synthetic realities and their darker side: the spread of misinformation and ethical dilemmas. Explore how businesses can navigate this new frontier by safeguarding competitive advantage without compromising integrity. Learn practical strategies to manage risks, protect your brand, and lead responsibly in an era where the line between real and synthetic is increasingly blurred.

Moderators

Vinayak Godse

CEO, Data Security Council of India

Vinayak Godse is the CEO of Data Security Council of India. He has over 27 years of experience in Information Security, IT Transformation, Intelligent Networking and Telecom Infrastructure.Vinayak also leads the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Cybersecurity Technology and... Read More →

Speakers

Ankush Tiwari

Founder & CEO, pi-labs

Ankush Tiwari is the Founder & CEO of pi-labs, an AI company working at the intersection of Blockchain, cybersecurity and cyber-forensics to protect the world from the harmful effects of Artificial intelligence (AI). pi-labs develop tech solutions that reduce the risk to businesses... Read More →

Dr Nilakshi Jain

Professor & Head of the Cyber Security Department, Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College

Dr. Nilakshi Jain is currently serving as a Professor and Head of the Cyber Security Department at Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC), Chembur, Mumbai, India. She has authored six books in the fields of Digital Forensics, Artificial Intelligence, User Interaction... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2025 2:35pm - 3:00pm IST
Grand Ballroom III

Fireside Chat

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

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

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 →

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

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

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 →

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

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

Ankur Dhingra

Chief Executive Officer, ProHance

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