Acclaimed filmmaker, visionary storyteller, and global speaker, Shekhar Kapur blends creativity with technology, inspiring leaders to embrace imagination, innovation, and human values as essential drivers of transformation in the digital age.

Amit is Founder of Ecosystm and Kampd, advancing digital economy innovation. Former Managing Director at IDC and GlobalData, he brings extensive Asia-Pacific leadership experience.
Past Chairman of TiE Global and Chairman of MIIM Blended Finance Fund, he is an active investor and ecosystem builder across Singapore, India, Indonesia, and New Zealand.

Anil Nama has driven CtrlS Datacenters’ growth for 18 years, helping scale it into India’s largest Rated-4 data center provider. As CIO, he leads strategy, product innovation, and infrastructure initiatives spanning AI-ready platforms, hybrid cloud, and edge data centers, drawing on three decades of expertise in cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and enterprise technology.

As CTO of ImmersiveData.ai, he leads the development of AI/ML-powered, data-driven platforms enabling advanced analytics, automation, and real-time insights. With nearly two decades of experience across data, AI, and cloud technologies, he helps enterprises transform complex data into actionable intelligence and measurable business outcomes.

Atul Dhawan, President of TiE Delhi and former Chairman of Deloitte South Asia, is a renowned business leader who champions entrepreneurship, innovation, and ethical leadership as catalysts for India’s sustainable growth.

Founder & CEO of The/Nudge Institute, Atul Satija is a social entrepreneur dedicated to uplifting millions through education and livelihood programs, demonstrating how purpose, leadership, and innovation intersect for meaningful impact.

Deepak Sharma is a techno-commercial leader with 30+ years across BFSI, technology, and telecom. As Kotak Mahindra Bank’s first Chief Digital Officer, he pioneered Kotak 811 and helped shape India’s digital banking revolution. Today, he advises boards, backs deep-tech startups, and co-hosts the podcast Clearing the Blur.

Deshant is Head of GBS Operations at McDonald’s, leading global capability centres in India and Mexico to support the company’s modernization initiatives. With 27+ years across food, finance, technology, and manufacturing, he has previously led PepsiCo’s GBS India and driven global transformation programs at American Express and GE/Genpact.

Juhi Bhatnagar is an investor, operator, and institution builder working at the intersection of AI, consumer tech, and capital markets. She is Co-founder of the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO), building sovereign AI capabilities for India and advancing pathways for frontier AI research to move from lab to market.

Louise Francis is Country Manager, Ecosystm New Zealand, and Principal for Industry Research, advising organisations through technology-driven change.
With 25+ years’ experience, she turns complex tech trends into practical strategy. Formerly IDC New Zealand Country Manager, she leads the NZ CIO Innovation Summit & Awards and is a trusted facilitator and speaker.

Manish is a senior business leader with 25+ years’ experience driving digital transformation across global markets.
A Principal Advisor at Ecosystm, he has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Telenor, Airtel, Accenture, and SK Group. He has led cloud- and industry-led growth across regulated sectors and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Manoj is a seasoned marketing leader with experience across Britannia, Reckitt Benckiser, Castrol, HT Media, Sanofi, and Dr Lal PathLabs. Passionate about building brands and understanding consumers, he combines strategic insight and commercial acumen to drive innovation, sustainable growth, and meaningful consumer impact.

Nalin Agarwal, Director of Solutions Engineering at Dynatrace, helps enterprises translate digital investments into measurable ROI. With expertise in observability, AIOps, and cloud transformation, he partners with CXOs to align technology with business outcomes—accelerating innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enabling exceptional digital experiences through intelligent observability and automation.

Navtez Bal, Vice President and General Manager for Red Hat India & SAARC, brings 25+ years of leadership across technology and business transformation. Formerly with Microsoft, IBM, and McKinsey, he has led major digital initiatives and strategic partnerships, driving enterprise growth, customer success, and innovation across public and private sector ecosystems.

Neelam Dhawan is a Non-Executive Director at Hindustan Unilever, Capita PLC, Fractal Analytics, and Yatra Online, and Chairperson of Capillary Technologies and Ather Energy. A veteran technology leader, she has held senior roles at HCL, IBM, Microsoft, and Hewlett Packard, most recently as Vice President APJ at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Parminder (Parry) Singh is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur driving Asia’s AI and digital transformation.
Founder of ClayboxAI and CEO of Kampd, he is also Chief AI Architect at Ecosystm Group. Formerly a senior leader at Google, Apple, IBM, Mediacorp, and X, he is a trusted voice in AI strategy and implementation.

Sash is a veteran industry researcher with nearly 20 years’ experience across public sector, healthcare, education, and insurance. As Vice President, Industry Research at Ecosystm, she leads thought leadership and consulting initiatives. Formerly IDC Asia Pacific’s lead analyst, she is a sought-after speaker with dual master’s degrees in Education and English.

Satishchandra Doreswamy is Vice President and Head of Growth Markets Cloud Unit at TCS, driving digital transformation strategies across industries. With 30+ years of leadership experience, he also leads TCS’ global Sovereign Cloud strategy, delivering secure, bespoke cloud solutions for governments and highly regulated industries worldwide.

Business Leader with over 25 +year’s of experience in the IT industry spanning across multiple functions with an accomplished track record for delivering and sustaining revenue and business goals.

Vish Mehta is a Staff Product Manager at Freshworks, focused on helping CIOs modernise enterprise service delivery with scalable, intuitive technology. Working closely with customers and engineering teams, he translates operational challenges into automation and AI-driven capabilities that improve efficiency, visibility, collaboration, and employee experience across business functions.

Vishal Jindal, Co-CEO of Biryani by Kilo, built India's largest biryani delivery chain — 100+ outlets across 40+ cities — from pure passion for food. An IIT-BHU engineer with an MBA from Syracuse and finance training at LSE, his 25+ years span hedge funds, private equity, and high-growth ventures across Asia.