Minds Behind
The Conclave

Shri Srikanth Chandrasekaran is a renowned expert in their field, bringing years of insights to the stage.

Bala Prasad Peddigari is a seasoned technology leader and Chief Innovation Officer with over 27 years of experience at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), currently serving as the Global Head of Technology Advisory Services. He specializes in driving enterprise growth through Generative AI, Edge Computing, and Cloud Transformation, while holding leadership roles in organizations like IEEE and FTCCI.

N. Venkatesh brings around 40 years of industry experience across semiconductor design, communication systems, avionics, embedded systems, wireless technologies, and related domains. He holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and is an accomplished technology leader with significant contributions to innovation and product development.

Dr. Daniel Jesudoss is a distinguished expert in international affairs, multilateral governance, and global development. He currently serves as Director, CSIEAR–United Nations Affairs, Visiting Faculty at the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Senior Advisor at PanIIT Alumni India.

Shri Dr. Saksham Khandelwal is a renowned expert in their field, bringing years of insights to the stage.

Senior Executive with over 20 years’ experience in wireless R&D, Design and Development. Have a sharp eye in evaluating future technology trends and valuation of Technology solutions. Have a wide experience in embedded systems and wireless networks.

Sathyanarayana (Sathya) B V is a seasoned innovation and startup ecosystem leader, currently serving as the CEO of the DERBI Foundation. With extensive experience in startup incubation, innovation management, and ecosystem development, he has played a pivotal role in nurturing high-growth ventures and fostering entrepreneurship.

AVSM, Shaurya Chakra (Retd.) Retired from Indian Air Force as Air Vice Marshal, Transport Pilot, Qualified Flying Instructor, Qualified Interviewing Officer. Provide guidance in field of Personality Development, Leadership and Service Selection Board Interviews. Experienced in supervision of Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance. Has published his memoir 'Shades of Blue' in 2021.

Cdr Arun Ravindranathan (Retd.) is an accomplished Avionics Engineer and Aerospace Leader with over 23 years of defense experience, he is the former Joint Director of the Aeronautical Development Agency and Chief Manager of the Indian Navy's largest MRO. He holds dual Master's degrees in technology and executive credentials from IIM Bangalore, specializing in next-generation fighter development and complex systems integration.

Puneet Kumar Mishra is a distinguished ISRO scientist and Head of Electrical Integration, renowned for establishing world-class satellite testing facilities and characterizing over 350 antennas. An award-winning IEEE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer, he specializes in RF characterization, EMI/EMC, and high-power spacecraft systems.

Ravikiran Annaswamy is the Co-founder and CEO of Numocity Technologies. He is very passionate about clean mobility and is contributing to accelerating Electric Mobility in India and world market. His strategy is on using IOT, Analytics and Deep Learning to accelerate adoption of Electric vehicles and innovate through new business models of Energy as a service.

An accomplished entrepreneur - engineer, Mr. Wajid began his entrepreneurial journey in 1977 at the age of 16 in a manufacturing start up called MEHER Capacitors. Working and studying in parallel he graduated as an Electrical Engineer in 1984, with Distinction.

Smt. Vijaya Deepti P H is a renowned expert in their field, bringing years of insights to the stage.

Victor Sundararaj is the Head of Education for the Americas and Head of the Engineering and Emerging Technologies Academy at Infosys, with a background in aerospace engineering and over 22 years of experience in competency development. He leads the Infosys Springboard initiative and manages sales for Infosys Wingspan, driving digital skill adoption for over 10 million learners.

Experienced Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Skilled in Matlab, Agilent ADS, FEKO, ANSYS, and CST Microwave Studio. Strong research professional with a M.Tech focused in Communication Systems from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

Dr. Prasant Misra is a distinguished Senior Scientist at TCS Research and a Visiting Faculty member at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). With over 19 years of experience, he specializes in modeling, optimization, and decision intelligence, specifically focusing on the intersection of urban mobility, infrastructure, and intelligent systems.

Smt. Vijaya Shanti is a renowned expert in their field, bringing years of insights to the stage.

Ravi Eswarapu has 28 years of experience in heading Business, Strategy, Sales, Operations & Corporate Quality across the globe for large corporate and start-ups.

Shri Sudarsana Rao is a renowned expert in their field, bringing years of insights to the stage.

39+ years commissioned service in Indian Navy both in surface operations and naval aviation. 3 years as Distt Sainik Welfare Officer at Mahoba UP.

Dr M. Devanathan is an Associate Professor at REVA University with 17 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. Expertise in low-power VLSI, neural networks, satellite technology, and space exploration.

Suhaas Chandra is the Head of Career Development & Life Design, dedicated to bridging the gap between high school and the real world. By leveraging human-centered learning and global university partnerships, he empowers students to build purpose-led lives and navigate their future careers with confidence.

Madan is a technologist, serial entrepreneur, author, and mentor who builds platforms centered around Actual Intelligence - defined as the ability to think clearly, regulate emotions, and take the right action in real-life situations. For over 20 years, he has built products, led teams, and scaled platforms across cloud, innovation, and leadership, maintaining a strong focus on clarity and impact.

Vinutha Rao M.S. is an accomplished technology leader with a rich global experience spanning over 27 years in the Information Technology sector. Her extensive expertise covers global delivery management, end-to-end operations management, technology solution development, and building high-impact digital talent pools at scale.