Generative AI Speakers in India

As the CEO of Programming Hub, an Edtech company based out of India, Siddhesh has successfully utilized AI to enhance productivity within the organization. Through his leadership, Programming Hub has experienced a remarkable 10x increase in productivity, thanks to the implementation of AI-driven solutions. Earlier, he was in charge of delivering excellence in all aspects of Marketing at BYJU'S - India's largest Ed-tech Company. As an instructor, Siddhesh is dedicated to helping learners grasp Generative AI and its real-world applications. He is currently using Vertex AI inside his app. Siddhesh's extensive industry experience and emerging technology knowledge enables him to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with leveraging AI in various domains. His experience as Visiting faculty at IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta on AI keeps him at the intersection of teaching, marketing and business. 

Anirban is a distinguished evangelist in Data and Analytics with over 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President of Data and Analytics, EMEA, at Tech Mahindra. As India's first Analytics Leader with Global C-EX accreditation, he has earned recognition as a "Thought Leader and Influencer" by India's leading AI and Analytics platform. Anirban's exceptional contributions have garnered him 23 awards and accolades in his field. A sought-after speaker, he has delivered impactful keynotes in 11 international locations, showcasing his expertise and insights across diverse audiences. His leadership and visionary approach continue to drive innovation in analytics, shaping the future of data-driven decision-making. Anirban’s commitment to excellence and thought leadership positions him as a key figure in the global data and analytics landscape.

Ranjani Mani, Director of Gen AI at Microsoft, spearheads transformative AI-driven outcomes for clients as part of the Global Black Bet team. With almost two decades of experience, she has been instrumental in building AI product platform capabilities for industry giants like VMWare, Dell, and Atlassian. In her previous role as head of Enterprise Analytics at Atlassian, Ranjani led a global AI team, collaborating with top-tier executives. Recognized as a Top Voice for Tech on LinkedIn in 2023, she actively mentors deep-tech startups and is part of the NASSCOM Deep-Tech Club. A TEDx and Keynote speaker, Ranjani is among the Top 100 AI Leaders' 22, acknowledged for her leadership in AI and analytics in India. Her podcast, "Generative AI and I," and her writings on technology and personal development further showcase her influential presence in the industry.

With over 18 years of robust expertise in IT service management, advisory consulting, service integration, and automation, Mohit is a seasoned professional known for designing and implementing strategic solutions for global clients spanning diverse industries, including Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Retail, BFSI, Telecommunications, and Midstream Petroleum services. His leadership skills are underscored by a profound understanding of technology evolution, enabling him to integrate cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver impactful business outcomes. Mohit's career is marked by a knack for establishing strategic relationships with customers, fostering collaboration, and spearheading the execution of business-aligned technology roadmaps. He brings a wealth of experience to the table, driving innovation and excellence in every endeavor.

Arun is a distinguished Data Scientist, AI Intrapreneur, Writer, and speaker in the spheres of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. With 15+ years of experience, he leads AI initiatives and digital transformation across various businesses, transforming complex challenges into structured AI problems. His impressive track record includes designing, implementing, and delivering end-to-end AI solutions at scale, utilizing cutting-edge algorithms & methodologies across diverse industries such as banking, marketing, healthcare, and pharma. Arun is currently the Associate Director Data Science at Novartis and champions disruptive Generative AI technologies within his organization and is developing Gen AI-powered finance copilots for various business groups to revolutionise productivity.

Uma Maheswar Desu, CEO of Intelli-India, HQ in India and serving across the globe, offering Research, Sales and Competitive Intelligence Services to Global2000 and Domestic Companies.
She is a product of “Academy of Competitive Intelligence” based out of Boston, MA, USA and have learnt CI from Ben Gilad, Jan Herring and Leonold Fuld, Noted Competitive Intelligence Practioners. She is as well an SCIP member.

She has had the experience of leading the Sales Intelligence efforts in North America, of Asia's Largest Technology Company.

Goal is to offer high quality strategic and tactical intelligence.

Damayanti has 17+ years of experience in the management consulting industry working across – Business Strategy, Technology Strategy, M&A Advisory, Supply Chain Consulting and Digital led value creation. She is currently heading Digital Transformation for Mahindra Group. Previously she was leading Operations Transformation service line for PwC (Acceleration Center) Management Consulting team. Her core domains are supply chain & operations in life science, pharma, and healthcare industries. 

Damayanti is passionate about impact of digitalization and business value creation through technology. She has built global delivery practices and CoE’s in her prior roles with EY and IBM which involved building capability, assets, accelerators to drive business growth.
Damayanti takes deep interest in emerging technologies and leverages her digital transformation practice leadership experience to drive client value.

Siddhant is currently leading Developer Communities for APAC @ Neo4j. Previously, he worked with Open Financial Technologies as 'Developer Relations Lead' where he built India's first developer community around Fintech/Embedded Finance. Prior to that he had worked with the Google Developer Relations team and had led the GDSC, TFUG, GDG, and GDE program in India. A design thinker at heart, he loves working with startups and helping them scale in UX and improve their designs. He is one of ACM's Distinguished Speakers among 200+ speakers worldwide and 20+ in India. He has spent nearly a decade in building, scaling and growing communities in India and globally and has found his passion in launching ed-tech initiatives, design innovation, growing startup ecosystem and building for the next billion users. With his experience he is a able to weave a story with data insights and also align it with his knowledge of emerging technologies.

Rohit stands as a prominent thought leader and a revolutionary force in AI and digital realms. With a notable tenure as the former Chief Digital Information Officer at Wipro Limited and Business Head at HOLMES™, Wipro's AI platform, he has left an indelible mark on the frontiers of digital innovation. Rohit's expertise extends to CXO as a Service, where he offers invaluable insights to Vector Center, harnessing AI for real-time water intelligence. His influential role at Data Neuron, an AI learning platform, and Vaasara, the UAE's premier Beauty Marketplace, demonstrates his versatile leadership. Rohit has impressive credentials, including certifications from IEEE and World Economic Forum. Rohit is immersed in the exploration of the transformative potential of Generative AI and the growth of emerging technologies, making contributions to the ever-evolving landscape of AI. With his extensive knowledge he empowers organizations to navigate the digital age with confidence and innovates digital transformation initiatives.

Anshul Rustaggi, founder of Totality Corporation and Zion Verse, is a polymath with a keen insight into the future of technology, including the metaverse, Web3, gaming, and NFTs. Educated at prestigious institutions like IITs and IIMs, he redirected his focus to shaping the future through innovative ventures. Anshul's depth of knowledge and experience shines through as he passionately discusses topics like the metaverse and Web3.0, offering clarity on emerging technologies and their integration into business strategies. With a knack for deciphering hype cycles, he provides valuable insights on leveraging new technologies for business growth.

Anees leads the Digital and Insights business and brings over 22 years of experience to C5i. He has worked with numerous global Fortune 500 clients across various industries, including Retail, Travel and Hospitality, Telecommunications and Technology, Media and eCommerce. Recently he was recognized as 40 under 40 by a premium India publication house to honor his digital initiatives. He co-authored a book with 17 other esteemed Industry Leaders in Partnership with Wiley – Black Book on Exponential Technology. In his tenure, he has worked with clients to drive impact on their business by enabling them with innovative AI led solutions and practices. At Course5 and in his previous organizations he has launched award-winning and industry-recognized practices and solutions. He is currently focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to disrupt the space of digital and insights. Anees is also certified on Lean Six Sigma with an MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai.

Anurag currently serves as the Director of Analytics at Honeywell Technology Labs, specializing in emerging technologies. With expertise in Gen AI, Open AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, and Data Science, Anurag holds certifications in Design Thinking from IIT Madras (2019) and Big Data Analytics from SP JIMR, Mumbai (2017). He also completed an internship in Data Science using R from IIM Lucknow in 2017. Anurag's professional interests include Gen AI, MLOPS, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Cognitive Services. With over 15 years of experience in software application development, Anurag is currently focused on practicing Gen AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning. He has extensive experience in Microsoft Web Technologies, particularly ASP.Net-related web front-end technologies, distributed services, and database development, spanning 7 years.

Mr. Sandeep Sinha is an excelled with over 10+ Years of Experience in Artificial Intelligence Domain. He has a Medical Family background and himself an experienced geek from Bio-tech Division. He is the central Pivot behind the functionary of Arficus and lead the business to leaps and bounds of growth making a multi-million dollar business with expanse of more than 10+ countries. He is an industry veteran and spokesperson of India Government towards making a Responsible AI and Providing Enhanced Use Cases of Generative Artificial Intelligence spree across the Globe. With his Educational background from Top Institution of India alongwith with professional Expertise in Fortune 500 Companies whwre he held a portfolio of 2+ billion projects. A perfect Industry veteran for the Buzz of Artificial Intelligence

Aman is a thought leader and speaker on key domains at the intersection of government policy, emerging technology, Innovation, cognitive intelligence, ethics and impact. He convenes and contributes to the working groups of (1) The Democracy Dialogues Roundtable and (2) AI - The Nested Wolf, roundtable on ethics, purpose and responsible tech. He is an experienced professional advisor for growth strategies, building brands, perception management, and public affairs. He advises organisations to unlock value from innovation and emerging technology to solve grand challenges. He adds value to companies - both national and international - in maintaining impeccable relations with their key audiences; In advocating policy issues, in understanding existing policy nuances nationally; in advising on government affairs; in ensuring a high level of trust among the business ecosystems; in maintaining a positive trust index and in designing purpose-driven initiatives that conform to the broad vision of the board.


 

Anukriti, an experienced Data Professional with more than a decade experience, has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions and fostering innovation within the Healthcare, Banking, and Supply Chain sectors. Her previous roles with esteemed organizations such as UnitedHealth Group, JnJ, Amex, and HSBC underscore her breadth of experience.

Proficient in technical domains including ML, NLP, Deep Learning, and Graph Learning, Anukriti has spearheaded the development of cutting-edge algorithms and models across various industries. 

Throughout her career journey, Anukriti has been honored with notable awards and recognition, including academic scholarships and commendations from distinguished figures such as Arun Jaitley and Shashi Tharoor. In her most recent role, she managed a diverse client portfolio across the Asia Pacific region, where she led the implementation of AI-driven solutions for banks, airlines, and other sectors.

Anukriti's educational background includes a Master's degree in Mathematics from IIT Bombay.

Mani is a dynamic professional at Uber, driving innovation and delivering world-class features in Mobility and Marketplace. Previously at Amazon, Mani was instrumental in developing core products for Amazon Appstore, Fire TV, Tablets, Fire OS, Alexa Communications, Kindle eReaders, and cloud services. With a seven-year tenure at Microsoft, Mani contributed to Microsoft Outlook, Windows Server, and Windows Mobile. Passionate about interviewing, he has conducted over 1500 interviews, mentoring young talent to succeed in the corporate world. An avid innovator, Mani holds more than 15 patents, reflecting his dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology.

Amit is an AI Consultant, Author, Speaker, Business Trainer, Faculty, and Swimming Coach, currently serving as Digital Transformation Lead at Accenture. Consulting clients globally on AI, data, and cloud, Amit has authored two books: Digital Strategy Framework and Digital Leadership Framework. A regular speaker at global business events, Amit provides business training in AI, generative AI, data, cloud, strategy, and leadership. As an adjunct faculty member at the Alfred Ford School of Management in Belgium, Amit imparts academic knowledge while fostering innovation and strategic thinking.

Sahil Tanveer is a distinguished architect, interior designer, writer, and thinker who is deeply passionate about integrating artificial intelligence with architectural research. As the founder of RBDS and RBDS ai Lab, he leads innovation in this intersection, blending technology and artistry. His book, Delirious Architecture: Midjourney for Architects - Hallucinations and Reality, exemplifies his unique approach, merging philosophy with design. RBDSai Lab pioneers in using Midjourney’s generative potential to set new standards in AI-assisted architecture, emphasizing ethical practices and sustainability. Sahil actively engages in teaching and interactive workshops, demonstrating AI’s practical application in design. His holistic approach, recognized in Parametric Architecture Magazine, aims to create spaces that are both functional and emotionally resonant. Despite his achievements, Sahil remains committed to continuous learning and exploration in this evolving field, fostering collaboration and innovation at RBDS and RBDS AI Lab.

Venkatesh is a seasoned industry leader with over 15 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT). He specializes in implementing comprehensive hybrid and virtualized IT infrastructure solutions for multinational enterprises. Known for his innovative contributions, Venkatesh has driven transformative changes, helping organizations leverage AI, ML, and IoT to optimize processes and develop groundbreaking solutions. His leadership has consistently resulted in impactful, scalable technologies that solve complex challenges. Venkatesh has successfully led large-scale transition projects across various sectors, including healthcare, human resources, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, consistently pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.