Explore, Innovate, Lead
AI for All. AI for Good.
- 6th March 2025
- Aloft New Delhi Aerocity
About Summit
The 2nd Edition of the ET Now TechNext Summit & Awards 2025 is your gateway to exploring the transformative potential of AI. Hosted in New Delhi, this premier event will spotlight Responsible AI and Governance, emphasizing trust and ethical innovation to create AI for All. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers, the summit will delve into groundbreaking ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and AI-driven solutions that drive business and societal transformation.
Through visionary keynotes, insightful panel discussions, and real-world case studies, attendees will gain a deep understanding of AI’s impact across sectors. The event will also honor trailblazers in the industry with its prestigious awards, celebrating excellence in innovation and leadership. Join us as we shape a resilient, equitable, and AI-powered future for all.
Key Focus Areas
- AI Adoption for Enterprise SUCCESS
- Generative AI: Shaping the Future of Innovation
- Large Language Models and Responsible AI
- Optimizing Performance Through Strategic AI
- AI-Driven Threat Intelligence
- Overcome challenges in organizational culture, talent acquisition, and resource allocation
- AI-Powered Customer Engagement: Personalization, Loyalty, and Privacy
Event Highlights
Decision Makers
Renowned Speakers
Solution Providers
Advisory Board of Industry Experts
Comprehensive and Industry-Led Sessions
Focused Roundtable Discussions
Who Should Attend?
Senior executives from technology and innovation-driven organizations who want to stay ahead of AI advancements.
Engineering leaders focused on optimizing development pipelines and scaling solutions with GenAI.
Government officials and policymakers shaping the future technology adoption.
Data professionals and strategists interested in leveraging AI for enhanced decision-making and future-proofing their business.
Startup founders and innovators exploring AI-driven solutions to accelerate growth and competitive advantage.
AI practitioners and thought leaders eager to discuss the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of enterprise transformation.
Why Attend?
- Engage with policymakers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the AI landscape.
- Gain insights into Responsible AI and Governance to build trust and drive impact.
- Experience a unique blend of cutting-edge demos and thought-provoking sessions to stay ahead of the curve.
- Collaborate with like-minded professionals and unlock strategies for sustainable, AI-powered growth.
Industry
BFSI
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Government & Public Sector
Retail & Consumer Goods
Energy
Startups & Tech Innovators
Key Profiles
CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CDOs
CMOs, Marketing Heads
COOs, Chief Innovation Officers
Heads of AI Strategy & Research
Heads of Data Science & Analytics
Digital Transformation Leads & VPs
Directors of AI Initiatives & Technology
AI Project Managers & Solutions Architects
Who Should Sponsor?
- Tech companies driving AI and digital transformation solutions
- Cloud service providers and AI-driven platforms
- Data analytics and AI consulting firms
- Startups and innovators in AI, automation, and machine learning
- Fintech companies shaping the future of digital finance
- Healthcare tech and life sciences organizations leveraging AI for innovation
- Government agencies and public sector entities focused on digital adoption
- Industry-specific tech providers for manufacturing, retail, and energy sectors
Join the Revolution!
From decoding industry-specific impacts to showcasing innovative case studies, TechNext 2025 will be a melting pot of ideas and strategies. For CXOs, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain strategic guidance, connect with peers, and chart a pathway to resilience in an AI-driven world. Don’t just witness the revolution—lead it.
Agenda
Registration
Opening Remarks
Getting Ahead of the Next-Gen Revolution
Speaker:
- Amitabh Bhardwaj, Former Director -CISO & IT INFRASTRUCTURE at Government of India
Opening Session: Artificially Inspired: Exploring the Future of Creativity in Human-Machine Collaboration
Generative AI is set to revolutionize enterprises, with Gartner predicting that by 2026, over 100 million people will work alongside "robocolleagues," and by 2027, nearly 15% of new applications will be created autonomously by AI. Despite these advancements, many organizations struggle to translate AI’s potential into actionable outcomes.
This session will explore:
- How are enterprises adopting generative AI to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world application?
- Ways to foster effective human-machine collaboration and unlock creativity at scale.
- Strategies to overcome adoption barriers and drive meaningful business outcomes with AI.
Speaker:
- Dr Ajai Chowdhry, founder of HCL and chairman of EPIC Foundation & MGB, National Quantum Mission of India
Special Address: The Next Tech Superpower: India's Journey to Global AI Leadership
AI has the potential to contribute US$957 billion, or 15% of the current gross value added, to India’s economy by 2035. To unlock this opportunity, India must not only invest in cutting-edge AI infrastructure but also focus on preparing a workforce for the AI-driven future, foster inclusive workforce models, and implement smart regulations for responsible AI.
This keynote will explore how India can strengthen its AI ambitions, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts across government, business, and talent development to build a sustainable and inclusive AI ecosystem.
Key Discussion Points:
- Government policies, investments, and initiatives that will propel India’s AI leadership.
- The role of businesses, from startups to large enterprises, in leveraging AI to drive growth, productivity, and innovation.
- Strategies to upskill and foster a competitive talent pool, positioning India as a key player in the global AI landscape.
- Embracing smart regulation to ensure AI’s responsible and ethical implementation for the benefit of society.
A Customer Success Story ROC it with AI (AI-Powered Resiliency, a business Imperative)
Speaker:
- Preeti Raghuvanshi Singh, Vice President at IndyGen AI Labs
Fireside Chat: Empowering Your Engineering Teams for the GenAI Revolution: Leadership Strategies for Future Development
The session will cover:
- How can GenAI streamline delivery pipelines for faster outcomes?
- How to effectively integrate machine-generated code while leveraging human expertise?
- What strategies can help you build more scalable and intelligent workflows?
- What skills and tools do engineering teams need to thrive in this new era?
- How can you maintain ethical standards and code quality in a GenAI-driven environment?
Speakers:
- Murad Wagh, Director - Sales Engineering at Snowflake
AI Trends Talk Changing Landscape of AI Evolution
Speaker:
- Hasit G. Trivedi, President – Chief Digital & AI Officer at Firstsource Solutions
Panel Discussion: Empowering Customer Engagement: Integrating IT, Business, and CX for a Unified Digital Strategy
Key Discussion Points:
- Leveraging advanced technologies to create bespoke experiences that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
- Navigating the shifting landscape of customer demands and emerging trends.
- Promoting collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability in IT and business teams to thrive in a competitive environment.
Moderator:
- Ankita Singh, Senior Industry Analyst, Customer Experience Research (CX) at Frost & Sullivan
Speakers:
- Hitesh Singla, CIO at Square Yards
- Piyush Srivastav, Head of IT North at The Muthoot Group
- Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist at Yatra Online
Networking Break
Panel Discussion: Innovate Smart, Scale Big: The Power of Incremental Change in a Dynamic Tech World
In today’s fast-paced tech environment, true success doesn’t come from massive overhauls, but from strategically focusing on small, impactful innovations that drive long-term growth. This session will showcase how incremental improvements can create significant value, improve customer experiences, and enhance scalability without getting lost in the latest trends.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover how to identify and tackle the core challenges your customers face through small, targeted innovations that generate long-term benefits.
- Understand why prioritizing usability and scalability is essential to building sustainable solutions that can adapt to increasing demands.
- Explore real-world case studies showcasing how businesses have successfully modernized by making thoughtful, gradual improvements.
Moderator:
- Nikunj Dang, Founder and CEO at Yagnum
Speakers:
- Aditya Kapoor, Co-founder and COO at Astroyogi
- Aditya Kandoi, CEO and Founder at Redcliffe Labs
- Saket Gaurav, CMD at Elista
- Lily Prasad, CTO at The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
A Customer Success Story Driving AI Networking at Scale with Standards-Based Ethernet
Speaker:
- Jaswant Boyat, Head of Systems Engineering, India & SAARC at Arista Networks
Partner Session AI-Driven Threat Intelligence: what are proactive, adaptive enterprise security strategies?
Speakers:
- Arvind Gautam, VP - Sales & Country Manager, Zones
Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Innovations and Business Impact: Achieving Scalable Success and ROI
- Learn how automation tools can transform productivity and reduce costs, boosting operational efficiency.
- Understand the role of scalable AI solutions in driving sustainable growth while maintaining efficiency across business functions.
- Explore methods to track, measure, and optimize the ROI of AI-powered transformations for long-term competitive advantage.
- Gain practical frameworks to assess the impact of AI integration on measurable business outcomes.
- Learn how to cultivate the vision and skills needed to lead this transformation and guide teams through the evolving landscape of digital change.
Speakers:
- Subhash Chand, CISO at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute
Keynote Address: AI for All, AI for Good: Shaping a Sustainable GenAI Future
- How national policies can promote inclusive access and sustainable practices in the development of generative AI technologies.
- Ensuring ethical AI adoption through policy frameworks that prioritize fairness and responsibility.
- Building collaborative efforts between governments, businesses, and academia to drive innovation while focusing on societal benefits and sustainability in AI.
Speaker:
- Shri Golok Kumar Simli, Principal Advisor & Chief Technology Officer, Passport Seva Programme at Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Winner Announcement: ET Now TechNext Awards 2025
Closing Remarks
Networking Cocktails & Dinner
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