Minds Behind
The Conclave

Shri Srikanth Chandrasekaran is a technology and engineering leader associated with IEEE India. He has been involved in technology strategy, professional engineering communities and standards initiatives, contributing to the advancement of innovation, technology and engineering practices in India.

Shri T G Bharath is the Minister of Industries & Commerce and Food Processing in the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He works toward strengthening the state's industrial ecosystem, attracting investments, promoting manufacturing and creating opportunities for economic and industrial growth.

Shri Gopal Pingali is a global technology leader and Managing Director at Accenture, with expertise in AI, cloud, automation and enterprise digital transformation. He has extensive experience helping organizations modernize their technology ecosystems and drive innovation through emerging technologies.

Shri Payyavula Keshav is the Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes and Legislative Affairs in the Government of Andhra Pradesh. A senior public representative and four-term MLA, he has been involved in policy, public administration and initiatives aimed at strengthening Andhra Pradesh's economic and financial development.

Dr. Daniel Jesudoss is a professional associated with United Nations affairs and international engagement, with experience spanning diplomacy, international relations, education and public policy. He also contributes to academic and professional learning through his association with India's Ministry of External Affairs.

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.

Shri Mustafa Wajid is a technology and engineering entrepreneur and leader of the MEHER Group, a diversified organization with interests in engineering, advanced materials, e-mobility and digital technologies. He has played a key role in developing innovative power electronics, energy and mobility solutions.

Smt. Vijaya Deepti is a technology and business leader serving on the Board of Directors of Tata AIG General Insurance. She previously served as CEO of Tata Insights and Quants and spent more than three decades at Tata Consultancy Services in strategic leadership roles, with extensive expertise in technology, analytics, governance and insurance.

Prof. H. Sudarshana Rao is the Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA). With more than four decades of experience in teaching, research and academic administration, he has contributed significantly to higher education, academic excellence and institutional development.

Air Marshal Ravi Kapoor is a former senior officer of the Indian Air Force who served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command. During his distinguished career, he held several important operational and leadership appointments and contributed extensively to India's air defence and strategic aviation capabilities.

Major General Dr Rajan Kochhar, VSM, is a distinguished former Indian Army officer, strategic affairs and defence expert, and public speaker. He has extensive experience in national security, defence strategy, international strategic affairs and leadership, and is associated with various advisory and public policy initiatives.

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.

Shri Nikhil Chakravarthi, IAAS, is a senior government officer serving as Commissioner of Industries in Telangana. He is involved in industrial development, investment facilitation, entrepreneurship and initiatives aimed at strengthening the state's industrial ecosystem and economic growth.

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.

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.

Smt. Dhatri Reddy, IAS, is a senior civil servant associated with innovation, technology and public-sector initiatives. As CEO of RITH and APIS, she contributes to strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven development.

Shri Puneeth Kumar Mishra is a senior scientist and engineering leader at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO. He heads the Electrical Integration Section-3 and contributes to the development, integration and testing of advanced electrical systems for India's space missions.

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.

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.

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.

Shri Victor Sundararaj is an education and learning leader at Infosys. As Associate Vice President and Head of Education, Learning and Development for Global Geographies and subsidiaries, he works on developing organizational capabilities, learning strategies and talent development initiatives.

Dr. R. Hafeez Basha, CEO of Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, Anantapur Spoke, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

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.

Vijaya Shanti is an accomplished engineering manager at Bosch, specializing in automotive and embedded systems. With extensive experience in software development, system integration, and project management, she has contributed to the development of advanced automotive technologies and solutions.

Shri Gunapati Deepak Reddy is associated with the Society for Employment Generation and Enterprise Development in Andhra Pradesh (SEEDAP), contributing to initiatives focused on employment generation, entrepreneurship, skill development and inclusive economic growth.

Mr. Chowdary served as the Founding Director of Software Technologies Parks of India (STPI), Banglore, Hyderabad and Chennai. He was one of the key architects for setting up the IT ecosystem in Hyderabad & Cyberabad. He was one of the founding members of Portalplayer which was responsible in designing & manufacturing the core Silicon Chip for Apple’s iPOD which got acquired by nVIDIA Graphics. He became the MD for nVIDIA India before starting his new EdTech startup Talentsprint which was acquired by National Stock Exchange of India.

Dr. Saksham Khandelwal is a distinguished professional associated with Wipro, where he contributes to strategy and AI initiatives in the CMN sector. With expertise in artificial intelligence, technology strategy and business transformation, he plays a key role in driving innovation and digital solutions.

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.

Prof. N.V.R. Jyotikumar is the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu. He is an academic and institutional leader with experience in higher education, teaching, research and university administration.

Prof. B. S. Satyanarayana, Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, is an academic leader and Vice Chancellor of Dayananda Sagar University. He has extensive experience in higher education, research, academic leadership and institutional development.

Shri K. Madhukar Babu is a government official associated with the Commissionerate of Industries, Government of Telangana. As Joint Director (MSME), he contributes to initiatives supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, industrial development and entrepreneurship.

Shri Rahul Reddy is associated with the Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS), Government of Andhra Pradesh, where he contributes to initiatives focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and the development of the state's innovation ecosystem.

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.

Srikrishna N.H is a Principal Engineer at Tektronix, where he contributes to the development of advanced electronic test and measurement solutions. With expertise in electronics, instrumentation and embedded systems, he plays a key role in driving innovation and product development.

Dr. Nagendra Kukkadapu is the Founder and Director of the Research Heights Foundation (RHF), where he works to promote research and sustainable development in India.

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

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.

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

Nikul Shah is the founder of Indiesemic Private Limited, a pioneering semiconductor product company, designing cutting-edge RF modules, ASICs, and RISC-V-based solutions to power the future of IoT, smart homes, automotive, defence , drones and more. With 14+ years of experience in system design, FPGA design, verification, and RTL architecture verification, Nikul has worked on projects with global leaders like Intel, Honeywell, NXP, and Qualcomm.

Kavina is the creator of Communication Intelligence™, a practical leadership framework that enables managers and senior leaders to become Influential Leaders. Her work examines how leadership influence is built not through authority or charisma, but through consistent communication behaviours in meetings, feedback, and decision-making moments.

Dr.Dinesh Reddy is an ASIC, SoC, and FPGA Architect with over 18 years of experience in semiconductor design, FPGA prototyping, and advanced SoC development

Dr. Chengappa Munjandira is a technology leader, academic governance advisor, and strategic thinker with extensive experience at the intersection of industry innovation, academic policy, and technology-driven societal transformation.

Subhas is a passionate, results-driven Telecommunications R&D leader with 34+ yearsof industry experience spanning 5G/6G systems, wireless access.

Dr. Anindya Saha is a technology leader and Vice President of Wireless at Tejas Networks. He has extensive experience in wireless communications, telecommunications technology, research and development, and next-generation networking solutions.