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Friday, November 22
 

09:00 IST

Plenary - Session VI: Opening Fireside Chat | India’s tech industry: at the cusp of leading in AI, talent, and inclusion
Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 - 09:45 IST
Learn about India’s pivotal position in global tech innovation and inclusion, revealing new pathways for leadership.
Moderator
avatar for Govindraj Ethiraj

Govindraj Ethiraj

Editor, The Core
Govindraj Ethiraj is a television & print journalist and also founder of IndiaSpend.org & Boomlive.in, data journalism and fact check initiatives. He very recently launched a business news initiative, www.thecore.in as Editor. Previously, he was Founder-Editor in Chief of Bloomberg... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Sirisha Voruganti

Sirisha Voruganti

CEO and MD, Lloyds Technology Centre
Sirisha Voruganti, brings 31+ years of global executive experience spanning research labs, product engineering, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business development and consulting across public and private sectors. She is today the CEO and MD of Lloyds Technology Centre, one of... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 09:00 - 09:45 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1

09:45 IST

Plenary - Session VII: Keynote | Social Debt
Friday November 22, 2024 09:45 - 10:15 IST
This keynote tackles the concept of "social debt," discussing its influence on corporate responsibility and ethical decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Bo Young Lee

Bo Young Lee

President & Chief Impact Officer, AnitaB.org
Friday November 22, 2024 09:45 - 10:15 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1

10:15 IST

Plenary - Session VIII: Fireside Chat | Creating Inclusive Workplaces: Policies & Beyond!
Friday November 22, 2024 10:15 - 11:00 IST
Delve into essential policies for building inclusive teams and how companies can link diversity with meaningful innovation.
Moderator
avatar for Kosturi Ghosh

Kosturi Ghosh

Partner, Trilegal
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rohini Srivathsa

Dr. Rohini Srivathsa

Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India & South Asia
avatar for Anasuya Mohan Rao

Anasuya Mohan Rao

Clinical Partnerships Leader: Growth Region, Philips Innovation Lab India
Friday November 22, 2024 10:15 - 11:00 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1

11:00 IST

UnConference – Session XI: Breaking Boundaries: A Journey of Activism and Art
Friday November 22, 2024 11:00 - 11:15 IST
Speakers
avatar for L Romal M Singh

L Romal M Singh

Assitant Editor, The New Indian Express
Romal Laisram is a 38-year-old, out-and-proud writer/editor; stylist; diversity and inclusion trainer; activist and journalist — from Bangalore, who also dabbles in theatre, dance and music. He is also well-known as an LGBTQIA+ activist and is the founder of QAM(I) – The Queer... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:00 - 11:15 IST
Book Nook

11:20 IST

UnConference – Session XII: The Power of Presence: Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Friday November 22, 2024 11:20 - 11:35 IST
Speakers
avatar for Aarti Asrani

Aarti Asrani

Life Coach
avatar for Anusha Suresh

Anusha Suresh

Founder, Anusha's Academy of Alchemy
Friday November 22, 2024 11:20 - 11:35 IST
Book Nook

11:30 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Opening: MotorQ
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 11:35 IST
Speakers
avatar for Kadirvel Vanniarajan

Kadirvel Vanniarajan

Vice President of Engineering, MotorQ
As the Vice President of Engineering at Motorq, I lead our engineering organization, driving innovation in the connected vehicles space. With over 20 years of experience, much of it as a technical leader, my journey includes more than a decade at Amazon and another decade at Microsoft... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 11:35 IST
Hall 2

11:30 IST

Executive - Opening Keynote
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 11:35 IST
Speakers
avatar for Guru Bhat

Guru Bhat

Senior Director Engineering, Android, Google
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 11:35 IST
Hall 1

11:30 IST

Innovation Showcase Lounge – Session VI: AI Native Transformation: From Design to Deployment
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 11:45 IST
Speakers
avatar for Nivedita Nayak

Nivedita Nayak

Principal Engineer, Intuit
avatar for Namita Devadas

Namita Devadas

Staff Software Engineer, Intuit
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 11:45 IST
Hall 3

11:30 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session VIII: In-conversation - Early Career Upskilling | Career Transitions: Journey from Unconventional Paths to Tech Success
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 IST
Engage with stories highlighting unconventional career transitions leading individuals toward success within technology sectors despite traditional barriers faced along their journeys.
Moderator
avatar for Nancy Goel

Nancy Goel

Chief Image and Personal Branding Coach, IM Impeccable
Speakers
avatar for Chitra Gurjar

Chitra Gurjar

Engineering Head – India, Calfus Inc.
Chitra Gurjar has 28 years of experience in software product development and engineering. She Heads Engineering at Calfus Inc. She has varied experience as an Engineering Leader, Entrepreneur, Enterprise Coach and CTO. She has worked with companies like Novell, NetApp and Apollo... Read More →
avatar for Anurag Mishra

Anurag Mishra

Senior Technical Product Manager, Boeing
Anurag Mishra is an experienced product manager with over 12 years of diverse experience in the tech industry. Starting as a software engineer with Infosys, he gained a deep understanding of product development, technical architecture, and the software development life cycle. Now... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

11:30 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session VIII: Panel Discussion | The Future is human-in-the-loop: Cultivating Trust in AI?
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
Understand the importance of keeping humans at the core of AI development to ensure inclusivity and trust while addressing ethical considerations.
Moderator
avatar for Nidhi Sudhan

Nidhi Sudhan

Co-founder, Citizen Digital Foundation
Nidhi is co-founder of Citizen Digital Foundation (CDF) – a non-profit promoting safe, responsible and equitable technologies in India – and listed among 100 Brilliant Women in AI EthicsTM 2024 by Women in AI Ethics, New York. She has about 20 years of hands-on experience in content... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Karthikeyan Sengottuvelusamy

Karthikeyan Sengottuvelusamy

Engineering Director, Channels, Tesco Technology
Karthik is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience, deeply committed to transforming technology and culture to drive continuous improvement in Software Delivery and Operational (SDO) metrics, ultimately enhancing value for both customers and the business. He has collaborated... Read More →
avatar for Dipanwita Sinha Mukherjee

Dipanwita Sinha Mukherjee

Senior Assistant Vice President, Wells Fargo
Dipanwita has completed her Doctoral degree (Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore with primary research interest in theory and application of Machine Learning/Deep Learning algorithm. She also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IISc... Read More →
avatar for Somya Gupta

Somya Gupta

Head of ML India and Site Lead, EarnIn
Somya is a data science leader with expertise in building AI/ML models and operationalizing large scale big data capabilities to drive business intelligence and impact. Currently, she is the Head of Machine Learning and Site Lead, India at EarnIn, helping enable financial empowerment... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
Hall 2

11:30 IST

Media - Session VI: Keynote | How authentic storytelling can help women leaders rise to greater heights
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
Explore the power of authentic storytelling in empowering women leaders to break barriers and redefine success. This keynote will discuss how genuine stories can inspire, engage, and elevate leadership.
Moderator
avatar for Lloyd Mathias

Lloyd Mathias

Angel Investor & Business Strategist, Independent
Lloyd Mathias is a business strategist and investor, actively partnering with founders of early-stage companies in AI, EdTech, data analytics, and digital technology. He serves on the boards of several listed companies as an independent director. Previously, Lloyd was the Marketing... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Anisha Motwani

Anisha Motwani

Author & Founder, STORM the NORM Ventures
Anisha Motwani is a multi-faceted business strategist and the Managing Director of StN Ventures. She is also the author of a national bestselling book; Storm the Norm – a first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly inspiring businesses and brands from India that... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
Jacaranda, Conference Centre

11:30 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session VII: Panel Discussion | Unlocking Digital Inclusion: A Guide to Accessible Web and Apps
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
Gain insights into unlocking digital inclusion via accessible web/app design principles ensuring equal access opportunities available universally regardless ability levels experienced individually.
Moderator
avatar for Christina Pinheiro

Christina Pinheiro

Senior Manager Business Operations, Boeing
Speakers
avatar for Akshara Dyuthi

Akshara Dyuthi

Software Engineer, Uber
Akshara is a software engineer at Uber with a deep passion for problem-solving and promoting inclusivity in technology. A Computer Science & Technology graduate from NIT Trichy, she is committed to utilizing her skills to develop impactful and meaningful solutions.
avatar for Malavika Lakireddy

Malavika Lakireddy

Director of Product Management, Uber
Mala Lakireddy is a seasoned product leader with 18+ years of experience leading the Customer Obsession Product team at Uber. Mala has led global product teams and has built products spanning Customer Experience, Data, Advertising, and Marketing domains. Mala enjoys traveling and... Read More →
avatar for Arundhati Gupta

Arundhati Gupta

Software Engineer, Uber
Arundhati is a Software Engineer at Uber with 4+ years of experience developing mobile applications. She pursued her B.Tech from IIT Patna in Computer Science and Engineering. She was a speaker at the Grace Hopper Celebration 2023 in Orlando, USA. Beyond her role as a Software Engineer... Read More →
avatar for Prateek Madhav

Prateek Madhav

Co-founder and CEO, ATF
Prateek Madhav is the Co-founder and CEO of AssisTech Foundation (ATF), where he leads India’s largest innovation ecosystem for assistive technology, impacting over 900,000 individuals with disabilities. With over 18 years of experience in IT and a former role as CEO of Samarthanam... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:30 - 12:15 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

11:35 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session VIII: Lightning Talk | Quantum Computing - A Threat to Present-Day Encryption
Friday November 22, 2024 11:35 - 11:50 IST
Explore the implications of quantum computing on existing encryption methods while considering potential vulnerabilities it introduces to cybersecurity frameworks.
Speakers
avatar for Karthiga Loganathan

Karthiga Loganathan

Senior Associate, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Karthiga Loganathan, a seasoned professional with over a decade in the tech industry and currently a Senior Associate at JPMorgan. With a strong engineering background, Karthiga has made remarkable contributions as a Java full-stack developer and as a Business Analyst in trade surveillance... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:35 - 11:50 IST
Hall 2

11:35 IST

Executive - Session VI: Leader’s Panel Discussion | From Pyramid to Circle: Building a Culture that Meets Diverse Needs
Friday November 22, 2024 11:35 - 12:20 IST
Explore innovative approaches to organizational culture that prioritize inclusivity by shifting from hierarchical structures to more collaborative models.
Moderator
avatar for Supria Dhanda

Supria Dhanda

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Wyser
Supria Dhanda is an accomplished business leader with over two decades of experience at the helm of technology giants such as Western Digital, SanDisk, Alcatel-Lucent, and General Electric. She has served in Global leadership positions including Head of Country roles and Board positions... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Subhamita Bose

Subhamita Bose

Director, Global Services, Fiserv
Subhamita Bose, as Director of Marketing Technology at Global Services, Fiserv, leads initiatives to build and manage teams that deliver audience-focused digital experiences, positioning Fiserv as a standout in the fintech industry. Her work is rooted in strategic leadership and multi-channel... Read More →
avatar for Chitra Kachibhatla

Chitra Kachibhatla

Chief of Product & Head of Ops, India, goZeal
Chitra Kachibhatla brings over 25 years of experience in product development and technology to her role as Chief Product Officer and Head of Operations at goZeal India, a provider of Data Science-as-a-Service that is committed to employing diverse women in tech. Throughout her... Read More →
avatar for Ranjitha R

Ranjitha R

Director of Engineering, Myntra
Ranjitha R is a seasoned engineering executive with more than 18 years of expertise spanning Fintech, Video Streaming, and E-commerce sectors. She is currently working as a Director of Engineering in Myntra heading the supply chain inbound charter. Her experience involves driving... Read More →
avatar for Shailaja Padma

Shailaja Padma

Delivery Consultant, IBM Technology Expert Labs
Shailaja Padma is an accomplished Delivery Consultant with over 16 years in IT, specializing in retail and Agile development. Currently at IBM Technology Expert Labs, she leverages her expertise in end-to-end omni-channel implementations, supply chain management, and the IBM Sterling... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:35 - 12:20 IST
Hall 1

11:40 IST

UnConference – Session XIII: Representation Matters: Fostering Inclusivity in Film and Media
Friday November 22, 2024 11:40 - 11:55 IST
Speakers
avatar for Anand Varadaraj

Anand Varadaraj

CEO, Cineah Technologies LLP
Friday November 22, 2024 11:40 - 11:55 IST
Book Nook

11:45 IST

Innovation Showcase Lounge - Session VII: Startup Founders Segment
Friday November 22, 2024 11:45 - 12:15 IST
Speakers
avatar for Dr Shraddha Danani

Dr Shraddha Danani

Founder, VIBIN
2X Entrepreneur and PhD in Digital Platforms, Dr Shraddha Danani is a seasoned professional now leading her next venture. An advocate of responsible digital and a firm believer of 'Tech for Larger Good', she strives to create impactful solutions leveraging digital technology... Read More →
avatar for Maniny Chakrabarty

Maniny Chakrabarty

Head Coach, The Actor's Truth
Maniny Chakrabarty is a dynamic life coach and creative mentor with a passion for transformation and the arts. With extensive experience as an acting coach, voice practitioner, and body movement specialist, she empowers individuals to unlock their potential, express authentically... Read More →
avatar for Vidya Narasimhaiah

Vidya Narasimhaiah

Founder, MindMiners
Vidya is a seasoned therapist and transformational expert with over 12 years of experience as an addiction counselor and 5 years as a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, trained under Marisa Peer in the UK. She has dedicated her career to empowering individuals of all... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:45 - 12:15 IST
Hall 3

11:50 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session IX: In conversation | Security in Hardware
Friday November 22, 2024 11:50 - 12:20 IST
Understand the critical stages of hardware lifecycle management while highlighting security challenges that arise during procurement, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Speakers
avatar for Mini TT

Mini TT

Software Security Architect, Celestica
Mini TT from Bangalore is a prominent leader in the domain of embedded system security. She has more than 28 years of experience in domains such as defence, semiconductors, consumer electronics, substation automation and industrial measurements. She has published multiple research... Read More →
avatar for Sivakami Velusamy

Sivakami Velusamy

Senior Principal Firmware Technologist, Dell Technologies
Sivakami, an M.Tech postgraduate, boasts over two decades of industry experience, predominantly in the realm of Embedded Systems currently employed with Dell Technologies Sivakami is a lifelong learner. She has completed a postgraduate program in AI & ML from Purdue University and... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 11:50 - 12:20 IST
Hall 2

12:00 IST

UnConference – Session XIV: Book Reading of "Be Financially Smart"
Friday November 22, 2024 12:00 - 12:15 IST
Speakers
avatar for Nita Menezes

Nita Menezes

Author, Founder & CEO, Financially Smart
Nita Menezes is a Certified Financial Planner (CFPCM) and the Founding Member and National President of WICCI’s Financial Literacy & Management Council. With over 27 years of experience, she has guided professionals across industries in making smart financial decisions. Passionate... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:00 - 12:15 IST
Book Nook

12:00 IST

Classroom - Session V: Restarting Careers
Friday November 22, 2024 12:00 - 12:45 IST
Navigate the journey of career reentry with confidence through practical tips, strategies, and resources tailored for professionals resuming their careers.
Speakers
avatar for Manjula Dharmalingam

Manjula Dharmalingam

Founder, Her Second Innings
Manjula Dharmalingam is the Founder of Her Second Innings, a transformative platform that has empowered over 200,000 women to reignite their careers and achieve financial independence. With over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, she partners with Fortune 500 companies to... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:00 - 12:45 IST
Hall 3

12:00 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session IX: Panel Discussion | Navigating the Complexities of Product Management: Challenges, Solutions, and Paving the Way for the Future
Friday November 22, 2024 12:00 - 12:45 IST
Delve into product management complexities by identifying common challenges faced by professionals along with effective solutions moving forward.
Moderator
avatar for Suneeta Veerubhotla

Suneeta Veerubhotla

Engineering Services Lead, Uber
Driven by deep commitment to equity and inclusion in Tech, Suneetha Veerubhotla brings over 20 years of expertise in software delivery and technical program management to her role as Engineering Services Lead at Uber, where she also serves on the Women at Uber Global Board. Her career... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Divya Anand

Divya Anand

Group Product Manager, Uber
Divya has over 15 years of experience managing both software and hardware products across geographies. She's worked on products ranging from online classifieds to e-commerce, and membership, with significant tenures at companies such as Uber, Amazon and HT Media. At Uber, she leads... Read More →
avatar for Adithi Murthy

Adithi Murthy

Principal Product Manager, HackerRank
My career trajectory has been more of a rock climb than a ladder. I began as a computer science engineer, transitioned into economics, data science, and analytics, before finally landing in product management. My journey spans diverse roles across B2C e-commerce and B2B SaaS products... Read More →
avatar for Disha Chhabra

Disha Chhabra

Product Leader, Uber
Experienced product manager with nearly 20 years across diverse domains, currently leading the mobility growth charter at Uber. With a background in renowned companies like Google Maps, Amazon, and Paytm, Disha brings a deep understanding of scaling products and cultural aspects of... Read More →
avatar for Aditi Chaturvedi

Aditi Chaturvedi

Global Product Leader, Uber
Aditi Chaturvedi is a seasoned professional with over a decade of global industry experience, currently serving as a Global Lead Product Manager at Uber. She is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of 5 million Drivers and Couriers by making their platform intuitive and seamless. Aditi's... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:00 - 12:45 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

12:15 IST

12:15 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session VIII: Keynote | DURGA - A technology-enabled ecosystem for protecting Women Against Violence
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 12:45 IST
Learn about DURGA’s initiatives focused specifically around creating technology-enabled ecosystems aimed directly towards protecting women against violence experienced regularly worldwide.
Speakers
avatar for Soujanya Madabhushi

Soujanya Madabhushi

Executive Director, Wells Fargo
Soujanya is a seasoned technology leader with over 21 years of experience across finance, pharma and retail, specializing in Enterprise Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Middleware, SOA and API management. Soujanya currently leads ‘Application Integration’ in Wells Fargo’s... Read More →
avatar for Abha Jaiswal

Abha Jaiswal

Vice President, Wells Fargo
Abha Jaiswal is a technology leader with over 18 years of experience, currently serving as Vice President at Wells Fargo. She specializes in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Trade Compliance solutions, leading teams to deliver innovative, impactful projects. Abha has completed the... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 12:45 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

12:15 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session IX: Panel Discussion | Unlocking LLMs' Potential: Scaling Data Preparation and Visual Understanding Capabilities
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 13:00 IST
Learn about scalable data preparation techniques using LLMs, enhancing visual understanding capabilities for richer data insights.
Moderator
avatar for Sowmya Moni

Sowmya Moni

Co-Director, Women in Big Data, India
Sowmya Moni brings wealth of business and marketing acumen, industry expertise, and a proven track record of driving department and organizational success. Her deep understanding of growth function including marketing, sales, strategy, and areas such as operations, corporate social... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Hima Patel

Hima Patel

Senior Technical Staff Member and Research Manager, IBM Research
Hima Patel holds dual titles of a Senior Technical Staff Member and Research Manager at IBM Research in Bengaluru, India. Her research interests are around data centric AI, including data quality for tabular and unstructured data, data cleaning, data transformations and building AI... Read More →
avatar for Ramya Sree Boppana

Ramya Sree Boppana

Software Engineer, Machine Learning, Google
Ramya Sree Boppana is a Machine Learning Engineer at Google in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she works on Large Language Models (Gemini) for Google Cloud. Her work centers on enhancing Gemini's long-context understanding, enabling the model to effectively process and synthesize... Read More →
avatar for Gauri Kholkar

Gauri Kholkar

Member of Technical Staff, GenAI R&D, Pure Storage
Gauri is a Member of Technical Staff in AI/ML at Pure Storage with over seven years of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Previously, she worked at Microsoft IDC, where she developed content moderation classifiers and pipelines for Bing Search. She also collaborated... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 13:00 IST
Hall 2

12:15 IST

Media - Session VII: Keynote | What is your Story: The Art of Storytelling in a Digitized World
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 13:00 IST
In today’s digital age, learn how to craft authentic stories that resonate deeply and leave a lasting impact. This session will focus on the power of storytelling in building meaningful brand connections
Moderator
avatar for Tina Garg

Tina Garg

Founder, Pink Lemonade
Tina Garg is the Founder of Pink Lemonade, a full-service, Integrated Marketing, and Communications agency headquartered in Bengaluru, India. She has over 28 years of experience and has been running Pink Lemonade for over 14 years.Tina comes with extensive experience in the creative... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Pushkar Sane

Pushkar Sane

Co-Founder & CEO, Convergination Ventures
Pushkar Sane is Co-Founder & CEO of Convergination Ventures. His 27 years of extensive experience spans Digital, Technology, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Strategy, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He helps organizations to leverage the power of technology and data to transform... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:15 - 13:00 IST
Jacaranda, Conference Centre

12:20 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session X: Lightning Talk | Enterprise-Level Framework for Secure and Efficient Debugging in Cloud and Non-Stop Environments
Friday November 22, 2024 12:20 - 12:35 IST
Understand frameworks that enable secure debugging practices within cloud environments while maintaining operational continuity without interruptions.
Speakers
avatar for Suma Bhat

Suma Bhat

Software Engineer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Suma Bhat has over 20 years of experience in the technical industry, specializing in server technology and cutting-edge advancements. Throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in pioneering technologies and has successfully mentored young engineers, promoting diversity within... Read More →
avatar for Supriya Kamthania

Supriya Kamthania

Sr. Cloud Developer (Expert), Hewlett Packard Enterprises
Supriya Kamthania is an Expert Technologist in the Server and Cloud Domain, with 15 years of experience in Enterprise R&D and 2 years in academia, currently at Hewlett Packard Enterprise R&D. Her career is defined by customer-centric strategies that drive revenue growth, specializing... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:20 - 12:35 IST
Hall 2

12:20 IST

UnConference – Session XV: #FounderSpeaks: The Power of 100 GIGA
Friday November 22, 2024 12:20 - 12:35 IST
Speakers
avatar for Priyanka Kamath

Priyanka Kamath

Founder & Chief SAAS, 100 GIGA
Friday November 22, 2024 12:20 - 12:35 IST
Book Nook

12:20 IST

Executive - Session VII: Panel Discussion | Success Amplified: The Role of Culture, Career Goals, and Community in Shaping Leaders
Friday November 22, 2024 12:20 - 13:05 IST
Learn how organizational culture, individual career aspirations, and community engagement collectively contribute to developing effective leaders.
Moderator
avatar for Shoma Bakre

Shoma Bakre

Co-founder, EmPower Research
Shoma Bakre is a co-founder of EmPower Research, now part of a global MNC, which she grew into a multi-million-dollar media research firm before transitioning to community service. In 2012, she founded Let’s Do Some Good Foundation (LDSG), which focuses on education, sanitation... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Gauri Chandra

Gauri Chandra

CEO, RM India
A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in technology delivery & operations across global financial services organizations including American Express, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo. In this journey, Gauri has led large global teams, operating in complex, multi-cultural... Read More →
avatar for Madhura DasGupta

Madhura DasGupta

Founder & CEO, AspireforHer
Madhura DasGupta Sinha is the Founder & CEO of Aspire For Her, a unique start-up to motivate women to enter and stay in the workforce. Madhura has been a banker for the last 25 years – holding leadership positions in IDFC, Standard Chartered and ANZ Grindlays Bank, after an MBA... Read More →
avatar for Kirthana Kripash

Kirthana Kripash

Vice President Program Management & Product, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kirthana is passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Currently a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase, she has previously led transformative DE&I initiatives for thousands of technologists globally, creating inclusive pathways through strategic... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:20 - 13:05 IST
Hall 1

12:30 IST

Workshop and Masterclass - Session VI: Mental Health - Imposter Syndrome
Friday November 22, 2024 12:30 - 13:15 IST
Delve into the psychological phenomenon of imposter syndrome, explore its impact on mental health, and learn strategies to overcome feelings of self-doubt and achieve personal and professional growth.
Speakers
avatar for Anil Thomas

Anil Thomas

NLP Trainer & Gestalt Practitioner
Friday November 22, 2024 12:30 - 13:15 IST
Hibiscus, Conference Centre

12:35 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XI: Lightning Talk | Signal Implementation through OpenTelemetry
Friday November 22, 2024 12:35 - 12:50 IST
  1. Discover how OpenTelemetry facilitates effective signal implementation for monitoring applications across diverse environments to improve observability.
Speakers
avatar for Aishwarya Mittal

Aishwarya Mittal

Senior Engineer 2, American Express
Aishwarya is a seasoned software engineer at American Express with 7+ years of experience. She is currently leading design, development and delivery of Enterprise Data Management - Data Retention, Anonymization and Deletion, worked in developing mission critical observability tools... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:35 - 12:50 IST
Hall 2

12:40 IST

UnConference – Session IX: 'The Banyan Tree Effect' - The Power Lies in Sharing and Letting Go
Friday November 22, 2024 12:40 - 12:55 IST
Speakers
avatar for Praveen Crasta

Praveen Crasta

Chief Executive Officer, Unified Intelligence (UI)
Friday November 22, 2024 12:40 - 12:55 IST
Book Nook

12:45 IST

Innovation Showcase Lounge - Explore the showcase
Friday November 22, 2024 12:45 - 13:00 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 12:45 - 13:00 IST
Hall 3

12:45 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session X: Lightning Talk | Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers to International Postdoc Success
Friday November 22, 2024 12:45 - 13:00 IST
Explore strategies aimed at supporting women pursuing international postdoctoral opportunities within STEM fields while addressing systemic barriers.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Neenu Garg

Dr. Neenu Garg

Post Doctoral Research Associate, University of Edinburgh
Dr. Neenu Garg is a Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Edinburgh, since 2023, specialising in privacy-preserving communication networks and secure key transparency protocols for interoperable end-to-end encrypted systems. Before this, she served as an Assistant... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:45 - 13:00 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

12:45 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session IX: Sustainability in Software Lightning Talks
Friday November 22, 2024 12:45 - 13:15 IST
  1. Achieve Software Sustainability without compromising on Business Goals - Learn methods focused on achieving software sustainability goals without sacrificing core business objectives necessary towards long-term viability overall.
  2. Green Technology: From Software Engineering To Attaining Carbon Neutrality - Discover pathways leading towards carbon neutrality via green technology initiatives rooted firmly within software engineering practices today.
Speakers
avatar for Madiha Qureshi

Madiha Qureshi

Associate, Goldman Sachs
I'm Madiha Qureshi, a 25-year-old software engineer with three years of experience at Goldman Sachs, building scalable, data-driven applications. Originally from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, I carry the warmth of my hometown with me. Growing up, I was drawn to the intricate dance between... Read More →
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Sonali Patel

Analyst, Goldman Sachs Services Private Limited
Sonali Patel is a skilled software engineer with over two years of experience. She currently works as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs within the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platforms team. Her work involves designing and developing observability products that enhance the reliability... Read More →
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Nishi Chauhan

SDE- Associate, Goldman Sachs
Nishi Chauhan is a passionate technologist with a growing interest in sustainability and green software. She was hired at American Express through the Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) in 2019, where she was recognized as a student scholar, and she started her career there in... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 12:45 - 13:15 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

12:50 IST

13:00 IST

13:00 IST

13:00 IST

13:00 IST

13:00 IST

13:05 IST

Executive - Session VIII: Lightning Talk | Eminence4Everyone- A Framework for Building Professional Eminence
Friday November 22, 2024 13:05 - 13:20 IST
Discover a framework designed to foster professional eminence among individuals from diverse backgrounds by promoting visibility, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Geetika Tandon

Geetika Tandon

Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting
Geetika is a Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting, spearheading technology transformation initiatives within the Core Business Operations market offering for Government & Public Services clients. With over 23 years of industry expertise, she specializes in Cloud, IT modernization... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 13:05 - 13:20 IST
Hall 1

13:15 IST

13:15 IST

13:20 IST

13:50 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XII: Use Case Lightning Talks
Friday November 22, 2024 13:50 - 14:35 IST
  1. Effective Alerting : Driving Operational Excellence - Discover strategies for optimizing alerting systems to improve response times while reducing unnecessary noise in complex environments.
  2. Savings Without Sacrifice: Cost-Effective Tips for Managing Observability Data - Learn effective strategies for managing observability data without compromising quality or speed while addressing challenges related to increasing data volume.
  3. The missing pieces for Better Observability of Gen AI App - Understand how to monitor solutions that use Gen AI by identifying relevant metrics that enhance performance interpretation.

Speakers
avatar for Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri

Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri

Director, Research Engineering, Thomson Reuters
As a Director, Research Engineering in Thomson Reuters Labs team in Bangalore, Shirsha gets to do a lot of experimentation with AI. She is passionate about successful operationalizing and sustenance of AI solutions. She works with communities on AI for good, societal impact projects... Read More →
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Sushma Chakkirala

Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Sushma Chakkirala leads Digital Production Management at JPMorgan Chase. Sushma is a seasoned engineering leader with two decades of work experience building scalable resilient software systems. She brings in a rich mix of strengths across People, Technology, Product, and Process... Read More →
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Varun Monga

Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Varun Monga is a technology leader at JPMorgan Chase with over 16 years of experience in software engineering, primarily within the financial sector. He has a strong track record of developing innovative solutions that meet the industry’s rigorous demands. Passionate about hands-on... Read More →
avatar for Kokilavani Kathiresan

Kokilavani Kathiresan

Engineering Manager, Intuit
Kokila is an Engineering Manager at Intuit, leading an exceptional team of Observability experts. Specializing in Tracing and Real User Monitoring, her team effortlessly handles millions of spans per second. A proud member of Tech Women at Intuit, Kokila is a passionate advocate for... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 13:50 - 14:35 IST
Hall 2

14:00 IST

Innovation Showcase Lounge - Session IX: AI Coding Tools: Democratizing Development
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:15 IST
Explore how AI-powered coding tools are making software development more accessible, enabling individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the tech landscape and accelerating innovation across industries.
Speakers
avatar for Parul Ghosh

Parul Ghosh

ED, Head of Engineering Enablement (CT), Wells Fargo
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:15 IST
Hall 3

14:00 IST

UnConference – Session XVII: Voices Unheard: A Monologue on LGBTQ+ Realities
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:15 IST
Speakers
avatar for Veena Kulkarni

Veena Kulkarni

Founder, Road to Utopia
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:15 IST
Book Nook

14:00 IST

Media - Session VIII: Panel Discussion - Business Leaders | She storms the norm
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:40 IST
This conversation will showcase inspiring journeys of trailblazing women leaders who have broken barriers and redefined norms, emphasizing resilience, vision, and the drive to create change in various industries.
Moderator
avatar for Anisha Motwani

Anisha Motwani

Author & Founder, STORM the NORM Ventures
Anisha Motwani is a multi-faceted business strategist and the Managing Director of StN Ventures. She is also the author of a national bestselling book; Storm the Norm – a first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly inspiring businesses and brands from India that... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Meena Ganesh

Meena Ganesh

Co-founder and Chairperson, Portea
Meena Ganesh is the Co-founder and Chairperson of Portea Medical, India’s leading home healthcare company, and a partner at Growthstory.in, co-promoting ventures like Bigbasket and HomeLane. With experience at TutorVista, Microsoft India, and Tesco, Meena also serves on the boards... Read More →
avatar for Suparna Mitra 

Suparna Mitra 

Chief Executive Officer, Watches and Wearables Division, Titan Company Ltd.
Suparna Mitra is the CEO of Titan Company’s Watches and Wearables Division. With three decades of experience in lifestyle and retail, she previously served as Titan’s Global Marketing Head and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Suparna sits on the Board of Governors for IIM Kozhikode... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:40 IST
Jacaranda, Conference Centre

14:00 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session X: Use Case Lightning Talks
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:45 IST
  1. AI-ML use-case for 5G network automation - Understand the role of AI-ML in telecommunications, focusing on its necessity for network automation and successful configuration generation within 5G networks.
  2. DevSecOps 2.0 – AI Driven Revolution: Adapt or Fade Away - Explore how the integration of DevSecOps and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances security, efficiency, and innovation across industries.
  3. Terrain Resolver in Aviation Using Gen AI - Learn about the advancements in aviation technology through Gen AI, which enhances terrain awareness and obstacle detection for safer flight operations.
Speakers
avatar for Grace Priscilla Nambi

Grace Priscilla Nambi

Technical Architect, HPE
Grace Priscilla, is a passionate engineer working in the RnD division of Hewlett Packard Enterprise networking group. She has an overall industry experience of more than 18 years. She is an Architect and Product Owner of a telecom platform andis interested in the new technologies... Read More →
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Roopa Raj Siddalingeshwar

Software Engineer, HPE
Roopa is back in IT after a considerable break of over 10 years. She is engaged with Telecom domain at HPE.Her interests are versatile and currently she is passionate about statistics and AI.She is happy to explore the opportunities that AI opens to deliver more optimized solutions... Read More →
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Urvee Ranade

Director, Head of FICC India, HSBC Technology
Urvee Ranade leads by example and demonstrates how a female software engineer can achieve career growth and evolve as a role model, without having to choose non-technical or stereotypical career paths. She broke the glass ceiling moving from a Junior Engineer position to becoming... Read More →
avatar for Sajana Vijayan

Sajana Vijayan

Software Engineering Lead, Boeing
Sajana Vijayan is a seasoned lead developer at Boeing, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance intelligent aerospace systems. With a solid foundation built during her tenure as a Technology Specialist at UST, Sajana has seamlessly transitioned into... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:45 IST
Hall 2

14:00 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session XI: Tech Lightning Talks
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:45 IST
  1. The Architectural Paradigm Shift: Asynchronous, Concurrent Application with Virtual Thread - Learn about architectural shifts towards asynchronous concurrent applications utilizing virtual threads designed specifically around improving performance metrics significantly over timeframes previously established historically speaking.
  2. Eliminating Anti-Patterns To Build Reliable Systems - Identify common anti-patterns encountered during system development processes alongside practical solutions aimed at building reliable systems effectively.
  3. Semiconductor Industry! What is it and how to thrive in it? - Gain insights into semiconductor industry fundamentals along with strategies aimed at thriving amidst competitive landscapes characterized often by rapid technological advancements.

Speakers
avatar for Pooja Arora

Pooja Arora

Software Developer, Salesforce
Pooja is a seasoned technologist with over 12 years of experience in software development, cloud computing, and scalable distributed systems. Holding a B.Tech and M.Tech from Delhi Technological University, she has made significant contributions at leading companies such as CA Technologies... Read More →
avatar for Mridula Priya

Mridula Priya

Software Developer, Salesforce
Mridula is a seasoned software engineering manager with a wealth of experience in building scalable distributed systems. Currently leading a team at Salesforce, She focuses on developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions that push the boundaries of technology. With a strong foundation... Read More →
avatar for Anupam Singh

Anupam Singh

SRE Director, American Express
Anupam Singh is the Director of Site Reliability Engineering at American Express, where she leads the delivery of the global payment network platform. With over three years at American Express and extensive experience in DevOps, SRE, and software development, Anupam is passionate... Read More →
avatar for Anuradha Dwarakanath

Anuradha Dwarakanath

Program Manager, LAM Research
Anu Dwarakanath currently works as a program manager at Lam Research, a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer based in the US. She is PMP certified and has about 17 years of experience in software program management in diverse teams like Telecommunications, Enterprise Information... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 14:45 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

14:00 IST

Classroom - Session VI: Reimagine software development using Generative AI (Part 2)
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 IST
Build on the foundations from Part 1 and delve deeper into advanced applications of generative AI for solving complex development challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Mani Chandrasekaran

Mani Chandrasekaran

Principal Technologist, AWS India
Mani Chandrasekaran is a Principal Technologist at AWS India, and has been working at AWS for around eight years, and in the IT industry for close to 29 years in the US and India. He has been in customer facing roles for the vast majority of his career, and has deep expertise in Enterprise... Read More →
avatar for Chandrasekaran Sivaraman

Chandrasekaran Sivaraman

Sr Solutions Architect – Developer Specialist, AWS India
Chandrasekaran Sivaraman is a Sr Solutions Architect – Developer Specialist with AWS India. In his current role with Developer Transformation (DevTx) in India, he helps customers to modernize applications and enables developers with next generation developer tools, such as Amazon... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 IST
Hall 3

14:15 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session X: Panel Discussion | Tech for Languages: Enhanced Accessibility for All
Friday November 22, 2024 14:15 - 15:00 IST
Discover technological advancements designed specifically around enhancing language accessibility ensuring equal opportunities available universally regardless ability levels experienced individually.
Moderator
avatar for Anju Maudgal Kadam

Anju Maudgal Kadam

Founder & Chief Nurturer, 100 Saree Pact
To walk a path of balance and truth, with grace, has been a life goal for Anju Maudgal Kadam. Like most strong women, Anju spent the first two decades of her adulthood building a life she could be proud of. A fulfilling career as a business journalist on television and non-fiction... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Meenakshi D'Souza

Meenakshi D'Souza

Professor and HoD (Department of Computer Science), IIIT Bangalore
Meenakshi D'Souza is a Professor and HoD (Department of Computer Science) at IIIT Bangalore, and the President of ACM India. Her research interests are in Formal Methods and Software Testing. Meenakshi has worked on many sponsored research projects from the Government of India and... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:15 - 15:00 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

14:15 IST

Workshop and Masterclass - Session VII: LinkedInnovate: Become a LinkedIn Superstar using Generative AI! By Degree2Destiny
Friday November 22, 2024 14:15 - 15:15 IST
Discover how to enhance your LinkedIn presence with the power of generative AI. Learn how to create standout profiles, engaging posts, and connect with industry leaders to elevate your career.
Speakers
avatar for Anjali Laddha

Anjali Laddha

Founder & CEO, Degree2Destiny
A dynamic Gen-Z entrepreneur and AI education innovator, Anjali Laddha is revolutionizing how College students approach Internships and Careers in the AI age. As the founder of Degree2Destiny, she has successfully empowered over 2,000 students across India to harness generative AI... Read More →
avatar for Shohini Ghosh

Shohini Ghosh

Partner, Thrive Together
Shohini Ghosh is a versatile GenAI Content Strategist, Learning Experience Designer, and mother of two daughters. With a 20-year career that includes leadership roles at renowned organizations like Hero Group, Manipal Group, Infosys, Times Now, and CNBC TV18, she brings a rich blend... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:15 - 15:15 IST
Hibiscus, Conference Centre

14:20 IST

UnConference – Session XVIII: The Power of Finance: An Equitable Future
Friday November 22, 2024 14:20 - 14:35 IST
Moderator
avatar for Shreya Krishnan

Shreya Krishnan

Managing Director, AnitaB.org India
Speakers
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Pamela Lee

Chief Administrative Officer, AnitaB.org
Friday November 22, 2024 14:20 - 14:35 IST
Book Nook

14:20 IST

Executive - Session IX: Panel Discussion | Strategic transformation from Individual Contributor to People manager
Friday November 22, 2024 14:20 - 14:55 IST
Understand how to navigate the transition from individual contributor roles to people management positions while developing essential leadership skills.
Moderator
avatar for Venkatesh Mahadevan

Venkatesh Mahadevan

Founding Board Member, CaaS Global Inc.
Fellow-British computer society(BCS), Fellow - ISPMA®, Mentor-Columbia & Northeastern University, Transformative CIO, Board Member–Women in Management, Independent Director, Tech Hall of Famer, IT PERSON of Year, Podcaster, Tech Evangelist & Angel Entrepreneur.Strategic Advisor... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Anjali Gupta

Anjali Gupta

Group Engineering Manager, Intuit
Anjali Gupta is an accomplished Group Engineering Manager at Intuit in Bangalore, India. With over 21 years of experience in the IT industry, she has worked with prestigious organizations such as IBM Software labs, HP and Infosys. Anjali is currently responsible for developing capabilities... Read More →
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Jay Dutta

Global Head of UX Practice, Investment Banking, Deutsche Bank
Jay Dutta leads UX design at Deutsche Bank, driving innovation across Investment Banking platforms. With 25+ years of experience, he has built and led top-tier design teams, delivering multi-million-dollar projects across enterprise, prosumer, and consumer domains. His previous roles... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:20 - 14:55 IST
Hall 1

14:35 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XIII: Lightning Talk | The API-first Elixir of Immortality for your Software
Friday November 22, 2024 14:35 - 14:50 IST
This talk focuses on the API-first approach to software design, the paradigm’s impact on a given system, and ways to engineer it for new and legacy systems. The learning objectives and intended outcome is for the audience to understand:

1. The concept of the API-first paradigm
2. Why and how new systems should be engineered based on this paradigm
3. How to convert legacy/existing systems to be API-first
Speakers
avatar for Anshika Yadav

Anshika Yadav

Software Engineer, Bloomberg
Anshika Yadav is a software engineer in Bloomberg’s Pune office, where she has worked for the past two years on the company’s buy-side solutions for investment portfolio management. She is an active contributor on client-facing projects and is helping enhance frameworks that assist... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:35 - 14:50 IST
Hall 2

14:40 IST

UnConference – Session XIX: Sisterhood of Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Friday November 22, 2024 14:40 - 14:55 IST
Speakers
avatar for Pallavi Srivastava

Pallavi Srivastava

Founder, Our Better Planet
avatar for Maggie Maragathavalli Inbamuthiah

Maggie Maragathavalli Inbamuthiah

Co-founder, Sangatna Angels
Friday November 22, 2024 14:40 - 14:55 IST
Book Nook

14:40 IST

Media - Session IX: Panel Discussion - Panel of Women Editors | Has new media shaped narrative to make the world a better place
Friday November 22, 2024 14:40 - 15:15 IST
This panel will discuss how digital platforms have transformed storytelling, shaping public narratives and amplifying diverse voices for social good.
Moderator
avatar for Nandita Lakshmanan

Nandita Lakshmanan

Founder & CEO, The PRactice
As the Founder & CEO, Nandita provides the vision and direction for The PRactice. Her views on public relations, based on over 30 years of experience have helped shape the vision of the Firm and influenced several of its best campaigns.  Nandita is focused on establishing a culture... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Lakshmi Chaudhury

Lakshmi Chaudhury

Founder, Splainer
avatar for Rekha Bala

Rekha Bala

Lead Editor, YourStory
Rekha has over 25 years’ experience as a writer and editor across two geographies – India and the Middle East. Her work as a journalist has encompassed diverse domains– business, information technology, entertainment, and lifestyle/features for newspapers and magazines. For... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:40 - 15:15 IST
Jacaranda, Conference Centre

14:45 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session XI: Lightning Talk | Harnessing Large Language Models: Techniques and Strategies for Advanced AI Applications
Friday November 22, 2024 14:45 - 15:00 IST
Learn how open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) can enhance efficiency and innovation through fine-tuning, few-shot learning, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Speakers
avatar for Deepika Krishnaiah

Deepika Krishnaiah

Software Principal Engineer, Dell Technologies R&D
Deepika is a Principal Software Engineer at Dell R&D with 13 years of industry experience.She has a diverse background, ranging from game development and server management to high-performance computing (HPC).A technology enthusiast, she embraces and implements emerging technology... Read More →
avatar for Karan Singh

Karan Singh

Software Engineer, Dell Technologies
Karan Singh is a Software Engineer at Dell Technologies.He has completed MTech from IIIT Delhi.He has worked on Golang, Kubernetes and microservices and developed a few AI applications to help achieve automation of various test processes.His hobbies include writing fiction, singing... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:45 - 15:00 IST
Hall 2

14:45 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session XII: Keynote | Optimizing Computing at Scale: Advanced Strategies for Efficiency and Scalability
Friday November 22, 2024 14:45 - 15:15 IST
Examine advanced computing optimization techniques designed specifically for large-scale applications aiming at maximizing efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Nithya Ganesan

Dr. Nithya Ganesan

Performance Lead, IBM
Dr. Nithya Ganesan is a performance expert for the Z Platform at IBM ISDL Labs, where she leverages her extensive knowledge in computer science to drive innovative solutions. With a Master's degree from PSG Tech and a Ph.D. from IIIT Bangalore, she has a solid foundation in advanced... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:45 - 15:15 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

14:50 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XIV: In-Conversation | Challenges in hybrid models and effective practices for data modernization
Friday November 22, 2024 14:50 - 15:20 IST
Identify challenges associated with hybrid models while discovering effective practices that facilitate successful data modernization efforts across organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Bhagyalakshmi Rathakrishnan

Bhagyalakshmi Rathakrishnan

Cloud Modernization Lead, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bhagyalakshmi Rathakrishnan, is an accomplished engineering leader, with over 19+ years of experience in software engineering, leading hybrid cloud solutions with strong background in systems design and architecture. She leads a team of cloud engineers and architects in JPMorganChase... Read More →
avatar for Soni Kumari

Soni Kumari

Principal Engineer, Wells Fargo
Engineer at heart and tenured in the banking Industry across its front-to-back-office technology application development, Soni has worked in several Wall Street banks and carries with her the best practices and learnings from each of them. She is a developer champion who believes... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:50 - 15:20 IST
Hall 2

14:55 IST

Executive – Session X: Lightning Talk | Are Women Winning Enough? The Art of Winning, Negotiation and War
Friday November 22, 2024 14:55 - 15:10 IST
Speakers
avatar for Rajesh Bhat

Rajesh Bhat

Founder & CEO, Iron Lady
Rajesh Bhat is a trailblazing social impact entrepreneur and the founder of Iron Lady, Head Held High, and 1Bridge, with a mission to redefine leadership, foster entrepreneurship, and promote gender equality. With over 17 years as a CEO and leadership experience across six organizations... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 14:55 - 15:10 IST
Hall 1

15:00 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session XII: Lightning Talk | AI in Cyber-Physical Systems: Technical Innovations and Social Implications
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 15:15 IST
Learn about the impacts of artificial intelligence on cyber-physical systems, focusing on security challenges and building trust through explainable AI.
Speakers
avatar for Shailja Thakur

Shailja Thakur

Research Scientist, IBM Research
Shailja is a Research Scientist at IBM Research. My primary research focus is on applying AI to develop efficient, reliable and transparent systems. In particular, my current work focuses on developing foundational models for code generations, reasoning and alignment. Alongside, I... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 15:15 IST
Hall 2

15:00 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session XI: Lightning Talk | Trials And Tribulations In Raising Funds For Impact
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 15:15 IST
Engage with stories detailing challenges faced when raising funds aimed specifically towards impactful initiatives undertaken collectively here today.
Speakers
avatar for Vibha Tripathi

Vibha Tripathi

Founder & CEO, Boon
Dr. Vibha Tripathi, a dynamic social entrepreneur with 15+ years in renewable energy and water solutions, is the founder and CEO of Boon. A faculty member at IIT Kanpur in her previous avatar, Vibha used to lead groundbreaking research in flexible organic solar cells. Driven to solve... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 15:15 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

15:00 IST

Classroom - Session VII: Enhancing Handwriting Analysis with DenseNet-169 and Explainable AI Techniques
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 IST
A deep dive into using explainable AI and DenseNet-169 to understand and improve handwriting analysis for early detection of neurodiverse traits.
Speakers
avatar for Nidhi Raniyer

Nidhi Raniyer

Software Engineer, IBM
Nidhi Raniyer is a software engineer with expertise in ML and Artificial Intelligence holding a specialization in Machine Intelligence and Data Science. Currently at IBM India Software Labs, she leads innovations in MDM space.  Beyond her technical prowess, Nidhi actively champions... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 IST
Hall 3

15:00 IST

Innovation Showcase Lounge - Explore the showcase
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 17:00 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 15:00 - 17:00 IST
Hall 3

15:10 IST

Executive - Session XI: Panel Discussion | Allyship- Importance of being an Ally
Friday November 22, 2024 15:10 - 15:55 IST
Understand the vital role allies play in fostering inclusive environments by advocating for underrepresented groups within various professional settings.
Moderator
avatar for Nirmala Menon

Nirmala Menon

Founder & CEO, Interweave Consulting
An alumnus of XLRI India and Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. Nirmala built her career in Human Resources, with a special interest in Diversity and Inclusion management. Her passion for this relatively unexplored space in India led her to set up Interweave Consulting in 2007... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Shalini Nataraj

Shalini Nataraj

Global Head of HR Delivery and Employee Experience, A.P. Moller-Maersk
Meet Shalini Nataraj, the Global Head of HR Delivery and Employee Experience at A.P. Moller-Maersk! Prior to Maersk she has vast experience enabling business and people function in Accenture and Target.With two decades of experience in various HR domains influencing business, people... Read More →
avatar for Vignesh Kumar

Vignesh Kumar

Director - AI/ML based Digital Transformation - Commerce Platform, Cisco
Vignesh Kumar is a seasoned Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analytics, strategic consulting and Product & Pricing. He is currently the Director of APJC Commerce at Cisco, where he spearheads efforts to identify and resolve... Read More →
avatar for Vikas Sagar

Vikas Sagar

Co-founder, Kalido
avatar for Arpan Panicker

Arpan Panicker

Learning Architect, Founder, Instructionalize
Arpan has been in the business of designing learning solutions for businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits for over two decades. He also runs Instructionalize, a company that leverages AI to accelerate learning design and development.Arpan insists that learning is a... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:10 - 15:55 IST
Hall 1

15:15 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session XIII: Panel Discussion | Harnessing GenAI and Process Mining for Business Transformation
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Gain insights from experts on leveraging GenAI and process mining to drive business transformation through innovative use cases.
Moderator
avatar for Vishnupriya Elluru

Vishnupriya Elluru

Associate Director, Deloitte
Vishnupriya is a recognized leader in AI-driven digital transformation and process mining, with over 16 years of expertise in IT, including extensive work in the process mining and US healthcare sector. As Associate Director at Deloitte, she currently leads a Process Mining Center... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Anitha Scaria George

Anitha Scaria George

Enterprise Applications and the Power and Utilities Sector Leader, EY Global Delivery Services
Anitha Scaria George is the Enterprise Applications and the Power and Utilities Sector Leader with EY Global Delivery Services. She has 30 years of professional experience in Information Technology across Consulting, Product Development and Customer Services.Anitha has also worked... Read More →
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Dr. Renuka Sindhgatta

Senior Technical Staff Member and Manager, IBM Research
Renuka Sindhgatta is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the software industry, industry research, and academia. As a technical leader at IBM Research, she heads a team dedicated to developing AI-based solutions that enhance user productivity and improve business... Read More →
avatar for Neha Bajpai

Neha Bajpai

Director, Deloitte
Neha is a Director with the Technology and Transformation practice in Deloitte India. She leads the process mining for Deloitte India. She has an overall 14+ years of professional experience with close to 6 years in Process Mining and currently she is in a Lead business development... Read More →
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Dr. Monika Gupta

Innovation Lead and Principal Consultant, PhD, Celonis
Monika is a Principal Technology Consultant and Innovation Lead at Celonis India Pvt Ltd. She also serves as the India Chapter Lead for Women in Process Mining. Previously, she spent five years as a Research Scientist in the AI for Automation team at IBM Research, India, and taught... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Hall 2

15:15 IST

Media - Session X: Panel Discussion - Panel of Marketing and Advertising leaders | The relevance of branding, design and marketing to be inclusive and equitable
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Exploring inclusivity in branding and marketing, this panel will discuss the role of diverse teams in crafting campaigns that reflect cultural diversity, foster equity, and drive positive outcomes.
Moderator
avatar for Ganga Ganapathi Poovaiah

Ganga Ganapathi Poovaiah

India Marketing Leader, Publicis Sapient
Ganga Ganapathi is Marketing Leader, India at Publicis Sapient. The role of technology and media hasn’t ever been in the spotlight more starkly than it is today. Ganga believes in the power of these forces coming together to build an empathetic and empowering world, where every... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Shradha Agarwal 

Shradha Agarwal 

Cofounder & Global CEO, Grapes Worldwide
Shradha Agarwal is Co-founder and Global CEO of Grapes Worldwide who comes with more than a decade experience in the industry. She is an ace entrepreneur who helms the role of managing the overall business and operations of the company. Given her strategic expertise and innovative... Read More →
avatar for Arto Sivonen

Arto Sivonen

Founder & CEO, Mandag
Arto Sivonen is the Founder and CEO of Måndag, a creative change agency merging marketing, strategy, journalism, and activism to drive impactful change. With over two decades as a creative director in global agencies, Arto has positioned Måndag as a pioneer in transforming sustainability... Read More →
avatar for Deandra Coleman 

Deandra Coleman 

VP, Marketing & Communications, AnitaB.org
avatar for Babita Baruah

Babita Baruah

CEO, VML
Babita Baruah is the CEO of VML India, a leading agency known for globally awarded campaigns like Maxx Flash’s “The Killer Pack” and The Times of India’s “Unplastic India.” With over 25 years in marketing, Babita previously led WPP's Ford International Market Group and... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Jacaranda, Conference Centre

15:15 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session XIII: Panel Discussion | AI for Security and Security for AI
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Explore dual perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence into security frameworks while ensuring robust protection measures are implemented throughout development cycles.
Moderator
avatar for Anu M Chacko

Anu M Chacko

Senior Leader, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Systems
Anu is a Senior Leader in the Network Security Technical Marketing Engineering team at Cisco. In this role within the Security Business Group, she and her team work with the Engineering, Sales and Product management teams to build and improve products like the Cisco Firewall, Cisco... Read More →
Speakers
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Gargi Dasgupta

Vice President Engineering - SASE- SD-WAN, Palo Alto Networks
Gargi has over 30 years experience in the software Industry, leading teams in software engineering and innovations across the globe for Cyber Security, E-commerce and Telecommunications industries.She has led global engineering product platform and e-commerce teams which delivered... Read More →
avatar for Arati Avhad

Arati Avhad

Director, Engineering, Cisco Systems
Arati Avhad is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Cisco's Security Business Group. In her 13-year tenure at Cisco, Arati has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge Cloud and Network... Read More →
avatar for Deepa Parikh

Deepa Parikh

Head of Solutions Engineering, India, Akamai Technologies
Deepa Parikh is a Customer Advocate and Presales Leader for India at Akamai Technologies. In this role, she is responsible for presales consulting, where her team works with customers to identify and architect technical solutions to complex problems for Security, Cloud, Media & Performance... Read More →
avatar for Anuprita Daga

Anuprita Daga

Group Chief Information Security Officer, Angel One
Anuprita has over 25 year experience in spearheading security transformation, establishing and implementing security strategy, managing data privacy, and ensuring adoption and compliance of regulatory and global standards in the banking and finance industry.Anuprita is currently serving... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

15:15 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session XII: Panel Discussion| From Litter to Innovation: A Sustainable Future
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Explore sustainable innovations aimed specifically towards transforming litter issues faced globally into valuable resources benefitting communities collectively here today.
Moderator
avatar for Kavitha Garla

Kavitha Garla

TEDx Speaker/ Emcee
With over 25 years of diverse experience spanning IT, healthcare, and coaching, I am a multi-faceted professional dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses. As a TEDx speaker, trainer, and business development expert, I excel at creating impactful solutions and driving growth... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Nalini Shekar

Nalini Shekar

Co- Founder & Executive Director, Hasiru Dala
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Richa Daga

Software Lead, Cisco
Richa Daga is an international technical speaker, author, mentor, and engineer by heart. As a Software Lead at Cisco, she develops products that pioneer the breakthroughs to build the Internet of the future.Richa is a recognized IoT Thought Leader and is a recognized speaker at the... Read More →
avatar for Praveen Crasta

Praveen Crasta

Chief Executive Officer, Unified Intelligence (UI)
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:00 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

15:15 IST

Workshop and Masterclass - Session VIII: Design Think your Career: Individual Contributor to Manager
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:15 IST
Explore the journey from individual contributor to managerial roles, and learn how design thinking can shape your career path by fostering leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Speakers
avatar for Namita Kutty

Namita Kutty

Executive Coach, Partner, Growth Collective
Namita Kutty is a Executive Coach and Senior HR Leader with over 20+ years of experience with a successful track record of playing international roles across HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and Diversity in Banking & Finance... Read More →
avatar for Janet Rajan

Janet Rajan

Founder, Growth Collective
Friday November 22, 2024 15:15 - 16:15 IST
Hibiscus, Conference Centre

15:20 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XV: Lightning Talk | Architecture of a modern data platform for analytical and operational decision making
Friday November 22, 2024 15:20 - 15:35 IST
Learn about designing modern data platforms that support both analytical insights and operational decision-making processes effectively across organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Tanusree Sahu

Tanusree Sahu

Data Architecture Manager, Accenture
With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Tanusree is a seasoned expert in Data Engineering and Data Architecture. Currently employed at Accenture, Tanusree has spent her career mastering the design and implementation of robust data platforms in the cloud. These platforms... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:20 - 15:35 IST
Hall 2

15:30 IST

Classroom - Session VIII: Keynote | Financial Independence for Women: Practical Strategies
Friday November 22, 2024 15:30 - 16:00 IST
Gain actionable insights and strategies to achieve financial independence, tailored for women navigating today’s economic landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Hena Mehta

Hena Mehta

Co-founder, Basis
Friday November 22, 2024 15:30 - 16:00 IST
Hall 3

15:35 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XVI: Lightning Talk | Predict the Future using the Power of Simulation and Modeling
Friday November 22, 2024 15:35 - 15:50 IST
Learn how simulation techniques can be employed effectively to predict future outcomes across different domains, enhancing strategic decision-making processes.
Speakers
avatar for Srilakshmi Mandagere Ramachandra Murthy

Srilakshmi Mandagere Ramachandra Murthy

Senior Software Engineer, MathWorks Pvt Ltd
Srilakshmi Mandagere Ramachandra Murthy is a seasoned software professional with over 12 years of experience across various domains, including healthcare, the semiconductor industry, and engineering simulation. Currently at MathWorks, she focuses on enhancing Simulink modules to efficiently... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:35 - 15:50 IST
Hall 2

15:40 IST

UnConference – Session XX: मरहम : A Musical Baithak
Friday November 22, 2024 15:40 - 16:30 IST
Speakers
avatar for Divya Batra Das

Divya Batra Das

Co-founder, Quirksmith
Friday November 22, 2024 15:40 - 16:30 IST
Book Nook

15:50 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XVII: Lightning Talk | How Amazon scales its Payment Stack scales to handle Millions of Requests
Friday November 22, 2024 15:50 - 16:05 IST
Understand Amazon's strategies for scaling its payment stack efficiently to manage millions of requests seamlessly while ensuring reliability and security.
Speakers
avatar for Sanay Dev

Sanay Dev

Amazon
I am Sanay, a software developer with approximately 4 years of professional experience in developing large scale distributed applications. I have spent the last 3 years at Amazon perfecting a payment method recommendation system that reduces the cognitive load for a customer during... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 15:50 - 16:05 IST
Hall 2

15:55 IST

Executive - Session XII: Expert Talk | Communications as a Superpower
Friday November 22, 2024 15:55 - 16:40 IST
 This session will highlight how communication is a critical leadership skill. The session will explore how leaders can either strengthen their impact or undermine their potential based on their communication style, with an emphasis on its role in building trust and influence.
Speakers
avatar for Papa CJ

Papa CJ

Comedian & Executive Coach
Friday November 22, 2024 15:55 - 16:40 IST
Hall 1

16:00 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session XIII: In-conversation | Age Friendly Banking
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:20 IST
Discuss banking initiatives focused specifically around catering towards aging populations ensuring accessibility remains paramount throughout service offerings provided continuously.
Speakers
avatar for Sowmyashree G S

Sowmyashree G S

Cloud Engineer, ANZ
Sowmyashree G S is a cloud engineer with over 15 year of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions. Currently working at ANZ, they specialize in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, helping businesses optimize their cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability... Read More →
avatar for Divya Raj N

Divya Raj N

Scrum Master, ANZ
DivyaRaj Nagaraj is a seasoned Scrum Master with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions. With expertise in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, DivyaRaj specializes in optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:20 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

16:00 IST

Classroom - Session IX: Keynote | Metrics that drive product success
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 IST
Gain practical experience in applying product management principles in your organization's projects! Learn to measure key success metrics from ideation to delivery. Join our interactive talk for a strategic overview of product development. Leave with actionable decisions, functional actions, and success metrics. A B2B SaaS product canvas will be showcased, along with a city map for the "Land of Productivity" opportunity to enhance learning!
Speakers
avatar for Shreya Agarwal

Shreya Agarwal

Chief Technology Officer, Think Future Technologies
Shreya, a Carnegie Mellon University alumna, is recognized for her innovation, leadership, and dedication to solving real-world challenges through technology. With over a decade of experience in technology product development, Shreya’s entrepreneurial journey began at 20 with Taxi121... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 IST
Hall 3

16:00 IST

Media - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 IST
Jacaranda, Conference Centre

16:00 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Session XIV: Panel Discussion | Future of AI: Industries at Transformation Cusp
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:45 IST
Engage with industry leaders on how AI is being implemented today to drive growth while addressing concerns around bias and data privacy.
Moderator
avatar for Akanksha Singh

Akanksha Singh

Software Engineer 2, Intuit Inc
My name is Akanksha Singh and I am a Software Developer at Intuit with a passion for creating impactful solutions that delight users. With five years of experience under my belt, I have honed my skills in both technologies such as React, Angular, Java. Additionally, I have a keen... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Sridevi Vadapalli

Sridevi Vadapalli

Chief Data Scientist, Daimler Truck Innovation Centre India
Sridevi Vadapalli has a Masters degree in Statistics (gold medalist) from Central University Hyderabad. She has about 22 years of experience across Retail, BFSI and automotive domains. Her experience includes Building Data & AI competency center and building impactful business solutions... Read More →
avatar for Shweta Sharma

Shweta Sharma

Senior Engineering Manager, Intuit Inc
Shweta is a highly skilled and passionate software engineer and mentor. Currently, she works as a Senior Engineering Manager at Intuit, focusing on building customer solutions using AI and driving innovation.Shweta has a diverse background and has worked with prestigious companies... Read More →
avatar for Yash Dayal

Yash Dayal

Chief Technology Officer, WakeFit
Yash is currently working as the “Chief Technology Officer” for Wakefit. In this role, he is responsible for evangelising and executing the technology vision for Wakefit along with building highly rich and personalised Omnichannel experiences for customers. Prior to Wakefit, he... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:00 - 16:45 IST
Hall 2

16:05 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Session XVIII: Lightning Talk | Decentralization 101: The Role of Web3 in the Future of Tech
Friday November 22, 2024 16:05 - 16:20 IST
Gain insights into Web3 technologies' role in driving decentralization across various sectors while examining their impact on future tech landscapes.
Speakers
avatar for Tarushaa Miittal

Tarushaa Miittal

COO & Co-founder, Dapps, Living on Blockchain
Tarusha Mittal is the COO and Co-Founder of Dapps and UniFarm, with over a decade of pioneering experience in the blockchain and crypto industry. Known as an influential thought leader and seasoned entrepreneur, Tarusha co-founded ETHX, one of India’s first Ethereum exchanges, and... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:05 - 16:20 IST
Hall 2

16:20 IST

Tech for Social Good - Session XIV: Panel Discussion | Impact that Counts – The voices that need to be heard
Friday November 22, 2024 16:20 - 17:05 IST
Engage with discussions highlighting impactful voices often overlooked yet essential towards shaping conversations surrounding social justice issues globally.
Moderator
avatar for Ashok Pamidi

Ashok Pamidi

Advisor, Former CEO Nasscom Foundation, HerKey
Ashok is a 30-year industry veteran. In his latest stint he was CEO of NASSCOM Foundation. Previously, he worked with IBM as Geo Expansion Leader & in HP (Hewlett Packard) as a Transformation Leader. He has been involved as a strategicthought leader with various forums from around... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jacintha Jayachandran

Jacintha Jayachandran

Advisor People, Culture, Employee Experience, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Calfus Inc.
Jacintha Jayachandran is a social entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of HopeWorks Foundation and Skills Café, with 30 years of experience in HR, entrepreneurship, and social impact. A specialist in DE&I, sustainability, and ethics, she has worked with leading organizations... Read More →
avatar for Neha Bagaria

Neha Bagaria

Founder & CEO, HerKey
Neha Bagaria is the Founder and CEO of HerKey, India’s largest career community for women. She uses the community to nurture, support, and elevate her career aspirations.Neha founded HerKey in 2015 after taking a 3.6-year break from her own career when she had her children. Over... Read More →
avatar for Antra Barghava

Antra Barghava

Founder Trustee, The WoW Kitty
Antra Bhargava is Founder of a Sustainability Tech startup that aims to reverse the damage to Mother Earth by making responsible consumption joyful and convenient. She is also a Growth Consultant helping companies to scale sales, build efficiencies and raise funds.As a professional... Read More →
avatar for Rashmi Misra

Rashmi Misra

Founder President, VIDYA Integrated Development for Youth and Adults
Friday November 22, 2024 16:20 - 17:05 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

16:30 IST

Poster and Scholarships Track - Session XV: Fireside chat | Penalties And Offsetting Motherhood-Based Biases
Friday November 22, 2024 16:30 - 17:00 IST
Address systemic biases faced by mothers within workplace settings through discussions centered around penalties incurred due largely due societal expectations placed upon them.
Speakers
avatar for Shruti Madhavan

Shruti Madhavan

Head – Revenue, KLAY Preschools & Daycare
Shruti is the Head of Revenue at KLAY Preschools & Daycare, with over 20 years of experience across the Education, FMCG, and Services sectors. She has held diverse leadership roles in organizations such as Unilever, Revlon, and 24 Mantra Organic.Passionate about making a meaningful... Read More →
avatar for Lakshmi Sheshadri

Lakshmi Sheshadri

CEO, MomPower360
Lakshmi Seshadri, the visionary founder of Mompower360 & Joy Box, is a Mom of 3, a social entrepreneur, an Engineer, an ex-model, and Mrs. India who was crowned Mrs. Perfection among the top 10 of Mrs. Universe in 2016 is a passionate advocate for empowering mothers and nurturing... Read More →
avatar for Neeraja Ganesh

Neeraja Ganesh

Leadership Trainer and Coach
Neeraja Ganesh, a TEDx speaker and a keynote speaker at prestigious conferences, has also been invited by various other prestigious forums like Lean in, IEEE, PMI, TIE, NASSCOM, CII, RISE World Summit, Society of Women Engineers, WomenTech Network, VMware Nirmaan across the globe... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:30 - 17:00 IST
Gulmohar, Conference Centre

16:40 IST

Executive - Session XIII: Fireside Chat | Negotiating our way to Pay Parity
Friday November 22, 2024 16:40 - 17:15 IST
Engage with strategies aimed at achieving pay parity within organizations by addressing systemic biases through negotiation tactics.
Moderator
avatar for Kasturi Cotha

Kasturi Cotha

Hon. Secretary, NHRD Bangalore Chapter
Speakers
avatar for Niki Armstrong

Niki Armstrong

Chief Administrative & Legal Officer, Pure Storage
avatar for Subha Pandian

Subha Pandian

Founder Director, AGUA
Founder of AGUA Women’s Leadership PVT LTD and AGUA Women Foundation. I am a Catalyst. Entrepreneur. Activist. Coach. Mother. Seeker. Biker and a Dream seller.In my last 25 years of corporate Experience - As an authority in Strategy and Growth – as a Business Optimization professional... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:40 - 17:15 IST
Hall 1

16:45 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Closing: MotorQ
Friday November 22, 2024 16:45 - 16:50 IST
Speakers
avatar for Kadirvel Vanniarajan

Kadirvel Vanniarajan

Vice President of Engineering, MotorQ
As the Vice President of Engineering at Motorq, I lead our engineering organization, driving innovation in the connected vehicles space. With over 20 years of experience, much of it as a technical leader, my journey includes more than a decade at Amazon and another decade at Microsoft... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 16:45 - 16:50 IST
Hall 2

16:45 IST

AI ML and Open-Source - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 16:45 - 17:15 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 16:45 - 17:15 IST
Hall 2

16:50 IST

Cloud IoT and Cyber Security - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 16:50 - 17:20 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 16:50 - 17:20 IST
Hall 2

17:00 IST

Classroom - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 IST
Hall 3

17:00 IST

Innovation Showcase Lounge - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 IST
Hall 3

17:00 IST

17:00 IST

Workshop and Masterclass - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 IST
Hibiscus, Conference Centre

17:05 IST

Tech for Social Good - Networking Tea/Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 17:05 - 17:35 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 17:05 - 17:35 IST
Cassia, Conference Centre

17:15 IST

Executive - Closing Keynote
Friday November 22, 2024 17:15 - 17:20 IST
Speakers
avatar for Viji Ranganna

Viji Ranganna

Director, Silicon Implementation Physical Design and CAD, India, Google
Friday November 22, 2024 17:15 - 17:20 IST
Hall 1

17:20 IST

Executive - Networking Tea / Coffee
Friday November 22, 2024 17:20 - 17:35 IST
Friday November 22, 2024 17:20 - 17:35 IST
Hall 1

17:30 IST

Plenary - Session IX: Fireside Chat | Breaking the Glass Ceiling, rewriting the rules!
Friday November 22, 2024 17:30 - 18:00 IST
Hear from a leading actor who has broken traditional industry norms to make it big on the screen! This is a story of perseverance, resilience, and the courage to challenge the odds and redefine success.
Speakers
avatar for Shreya Krishnan

Shreya Krishnan

Managing Director, AnitaB.org India
avatar for Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar

Actor
Bhumi Pednekar is a multifaceted celebrity. Known as India’s Queen of Heartland Cinema, she is not just a versatile actor but also a trailblazer in the world of fashion and style and is a passionate Climate Warrior. She is known for her impactful projects championing many social... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 17:30 - 18:00 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1

18:00 IST

Plenary - Session X: Concert With Carlton
Friday November 22, 2024 18:00 - 20:00 IST
Celebrate with live performances from beloved artists, a closing event filled with music, joy, and a sense of community.
Speakers
avatar for Sushant Divgikar Aka Rani KoHEnur

Sushant Divgikar Aka Rani KoHEnur

Actor/Singer/Internationally acclaimed Performer and Recording artist-Human rights activist and motivational speaker
Their impact is widely recognized:Breakthrough Artiste of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Bloggers Award 2024Invited to speak at Harvard’s India Conference in 2023, addressing LGBTQ+ rights in India, further cementing her role as a youth icon for inclusivity.Featured in the Power lists... Read More →
avatar for Carlton Braganza

Carlton Braganza

Entertainer
Carlton Braganza epitomizes the ultimate Renaissance spirit - restaurateur, artist, photographer, designer, writer,  mentor, curator and entertainer. His stage extends from the ethereal Northern Lights in the Finnish Lapland to the  ancient allure of Zanskar in the Himalayas to... Read More →
avatar for Usha Uthup

Usha Uthup

Singer, Artist and Performer
For over 54 years now Uthup has spread a message of love and unity, peace and harmony, tolerance and integrity, and happiness - through music. From discotheques to concerts across India and the World, she has addressed the youth about the values of music that makes us human. She lives... Read More →
Friday November 22, 2024 18:00 - 20:00 IST
Main Stage, Hall 1
 
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