Key points to consider in this topic:

• The importance of high-quality data for training effective AI models
• How AI can enhance data collection, processing, and analysis
• How Searce’s AI-driven insights can lead to improved business decisions

Dr. Muthukumaraswamy B
Director - Applied AI Practice
Searce

Organizations are transforming raw data into strategic assets that drive value across all functions. Explore the best practices in developing a robust data strategy, integrating data-driven insights into decision-making and creating a distributed framework where value generation is embedded throughout the organization, ultimately fostering innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage.

Manoj Gupta
VP & Head - IT
Restaurant Brands Asia (Burger King)

R N Mohanty
President – Technology
Pidilite Industries

Vinod Sivarama Krishnan
CDIO
Essar

Moderator
Prateek Tokas
Chief Knowledge Officer
StrategINK

Bridging the disconnect between executive board objectives and AI-driven strategies is essential. Aligning corporate vision with AI initiatives can accelerate business transformation, facilitate innovation and drive long-term growth. Let’s explore practical approaches to harmonizing AI priorities with board expectations, ensuring AI investments deliver tangible value aligned with organizational goals.

Abhijit Dey
VP - Product Head API Banking
Axis Bank

Dr. A Shiju Rawther
CTO
SBI Mutual Fund

Rajeev Belani
CTO
moneycontrol.com

Shiv Kumar
CDAO
L'Oréal

Tejasvi Addagada
SVP & Head - Enterprise Data Management & Data Office
HDFC Bank

Vivek Zakarde
Head - Data Operations (Data Management, Data Science , AI)
IndiaFirst Life

Moderator
Santanu Ganguly
Chief Executive Officer
StrategINK

Despite the constant buzz around AI, the BFSI sector faces a critical challenge: too much talk and too little value extraction. Financial institutions are flooded with AI possibilities, yet many struggle to justify the ROI and realize tangible benefits. The promise of AI remains underutilized, with hurdles like data silos, regulatory concerns, and fragmented systems hampering progress.

Let's address these pain points, exploring why AI's potential is often left untapped and how to shift from hype to practice.

Dr. Rajendran N
CDO
Multi Commodity Exchange

Nehal Shah
Deputy CTO
IDBI Bank

Puneet Kaur Kohli
President CITO
Liberty General Insurance Co

Sasidhar Vavilala
EVP – Analytics
Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Moderator
Prateek Tokas
Chief Knowledge Officer
StrategINK

Advanced technologies are driving efficiency, innovation and resilience in the enterprise landscape. The role of Generative AI in transforming workflows, AIOps in automating IT operations and observability in providing comprehensive insights, all crucial for accelerating digital transformation and achieving strategic business goals.

Amit Barnawal
Head - Analytics & Data Intelligence
Asian Paints

Harshad Mengle
Global CISO
Tata Chemicals

Nishant Pradhan
Chief AI Officer
Mirae Asset Global Investments

Moderator
Kanchi Shah
GM-Content Strategy
StrategINK

As Quantum AI continues to develop, it stands poised to redefine industries by unlocking unprecedented computational power and data insights. Businesses worldwide are looking toward Quantum AI to revolutionize complex problem-solving, optimize operations, and gain a competitive edge in innovation. With its potential to accelerate breakthroughs in areas like predictive analytics and personalized solutions, Quantum AI is increasingly seen as a game-changer for shaping the future of digital transformation.

Akash Agrawal
VP - Data & Analytics
Tata Consumer Products

Nikhil Bhushan
CTO
Starbucks

Virendra Pal
CDSO
LenDenClub

Vishal Sinha
Head - Data Analytics Platform Architecture
Reliance Jio

Moderator
Kanchi Shah
GM-Content Strategy
StrategINK