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Wednesday, July 15
 

8:00am IST

Arrival and Registration at Hotel Conrad
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:10am IST
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 9:10am IST
Conrad, Bengaluru

9:10am IST

Welcome to Nasscom People Summit 2026
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:10am - 9:20am IST
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:10am - 9:20am IST
Grand Ballroom

9:20am IST

Grand Ballroom: Sutradhar's Introduction - Rebuild - What Must Change
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:20am - 9:25am IST

Speakers
avatar for Kritika Murugesan

Kritika Murugesan

Senior Director - GCC & Talent, Nasscom
Kritika Murugesan, Senior Director Nasscom, leads the GCC and talent Initiative. In her current role, Kritika is focused on aligning India’s tech talent supply with evolving industry needs and driving a National strategy on deep skilling, reskilling, and emerging technology capabilities... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:20am - 9:25am IST
Grand Ballroom

9:25am IST

Grand Ballroom:Session XVII: Keynote - Nothing Like This Has Happened Before. Except It Has.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:25am - 9:45am IST
Every era believes its disruptions are unprecedented. Yet history tells a more complicated story. It rarely offers clear lessons, instead, it is a record of competing narratives, contested outcomes, and unanswered questions. That is precisely what makes it useful.
In this thought-provoking session, we look at the patterns of technological change that repeat across centuries, the assumptions we continue to make about progress, talent, and power, and what history can reveal about navigating moments of profound transformation. As we navigate the age of AI, what can the past help us understand, and what makes this moment genuinely different from anything that came before?
Speakers
avatar for Anirudh Kanisetti

Anirudh Kanisetti

Historian, Author and Columnist, Independent
Anirudh Kanisetti is a public historian specialising in the political, commercial, and cultural history of ancient and early medieval South India. He is the author of Lords of Earth and Sea: A History of the Chola Empire (Juggernaut, 2025) and the award-winning Lords of the Deccan... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:25am - 9:45am IST
Grand Ballroom

9:45am IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XVIII: Fireside Chat- The Art of Seeing: Building Anti-Fragile Organisations in an Age of Disruption
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:10am IST
In times of constant disruption, the most valuable leadership skill may be the ability to spot shifts in people, culture, and work before they become obvious. The organisations that emerge stronger are those that build adaptability into their DNA, empowering people to learn, experiment, challenge assumptions, and respond to change with confidence. This session explores how leaders can create anti-fragile organisations that don't just survive uncertainty, but use it as a catalyst for growth. 
Moderators
avatar for Pranjal Sharma

Pranjal Sharma

Author, India Innovates
Pranjal Sharma is a board advisor, columnist and author who focuses on the impact of technology on business, society and governance. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth.

Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and Raisina Dialogue. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. He is a member of its expert network and... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Rakshit Hargave

Rakshit Hargave

Managing Director & CEO, Britannia Industries Limited

Rakshit Hargave is a veteran of the consumer industry with experience both in India and overseas. He has been the CEO of Birla Opus, the ambitious paint venture from Aditya Birla Group. He has also headed operations of BEIERSDORF (NIVEA) in India, Africa, ASEAN and ANZ regions.

He has worked with Hindustan Unilever as Chief Operating Officer at Lakme Lever. He was also with Jubilant Food Works, where he successfully launched the iconic Domino’s Pizza 30 minutes guarantee delivery model. Rakshit also worked with Nestle India, managing Maggi Noodles and... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:10am IST
Grand Ballroom

10:10am IST

Grand Ballroom: Report Launch: Reorganize or Fall Behind: The Real Race in the AI Decade
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:10am - 10:15am IST

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:10am - 10:15am IST
Grand Ballroom

10:15am IST

Grand Ballroom:Session XX: Keynote - Innovation Through Openness: Making India a Global Talent Magnet
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:15am - 10:35am IST
As global innovation ecosystems decouple and redraw their lines, India faces a defining geoeconomic moment. This session will explore the critical policy, institutional, and regional shifts required to build a truly open innovation ecosystem and how streamlining immigration pathways, deepening regional academic corridors within South Asia, and strengthening institutional openness can unlock India's potential as a premier destination for global innovators, researchers, and tech leaders. 
Speakers
avatar for Constantino Xavier

Constantino Xavier

Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress
Dr Constantino Xavier is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), New Delhi, where he directs the program in Foreign Policy and Security Studies. He is also a non-resident fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, in Washington... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:15am - 10:35am IST
Grand Ballroom

10:35am IST

Grand Ballroom:Session XIX: Fireside Chat - Building in Motion: The Founder’s Mindset in an Age of Constant Change
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:00am IST
In an environment of rapid technological shifts and constant disruption, founders rarely have the luxury of perfect clarity or complete information. They build while the system is still forming testing ideas, making decisions in motion, and iterating at speed. Behind every agile business model today isn't just a shift in mindset, but a highly sophisticated tech engine that makes that agility operationally possible. 
 
This session explores what it means to operate with a "build in motion" mindset: how founders navigate ambiguity, stay decisive under pressure, and create momentum when the path ahead is unclear. It is a candid conversation designed for leaders who need to inject a culture of rapid experimentation into large-scale environments without breaking the core foundation. 

Moderators
avatar for Madhur Tatwawadi

Madhur Tatwawadi

Head - Human Resources, M&G India
Madhur Tatwawadi is the Head - Human Resources, M&G India. A senior leader with over 22 years of experience with a proven track record of building and leading high performing teams. Madhur has extensive experience in managing significant change and transformation. Madhur comes with... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for PC Musthafa

PC Musthafa

Global CEO & Co-Founder, iD Fresh Food
A school dropout, who went on to do his Engineering in Computer Science from NIT Calicut and MBA from IIM-Bangalore, Musthafa PC’s love for traditional Indian food complements his penchant for technology and innovation. In 2005, he joined hands with four of his cousins in Bengaluru... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:00am IST
Grand Ballroom

11:00am IST

Grand Ballroom: Sutradhar Wraps Up - Rebuild - What Must Change
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:05am IST

Speakers
avatar for Kritika Murugesan

Kritika Murugesan

Senior Director - GCC & Talent, Nasscom
Kritika Murugesan, Senior Director Nasscom, leads the GCC and talent Initiative. In her current role, Kritika is focused on aligning India’s tech talent supply with evolving industry needs and driving a National strategy on deep skilling, reskilling, and emerging technology capabilities... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:05am IST
Grand Ballroom

11:05am IST

Networking Tea Break
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:05am - 11:30am IST

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:05am - 11:30am IST
Networking Area

11:35am IST

Grand Ballroom: Sutradhar's Introduction - The Next Frontier of Intelligent Evolution
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:35am - 11:40am IST

Speakers
avatar for Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar

Co-founder & CEO, Kalvium
Rajesh Kumar brings 18 years of deep expertise in India's higher education and employability landscape. His ventures, Kalvium and FACE Prep, have enabled 7 million students and early-stage graduates across 2,000+ colleges and 1,000+ enterprises and startups to bridge the theory-practice... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:35am - 11:40am IST
Grand Ballroom

11:40am IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXI: Leaders' Discussion - Designing Culture for the Long Haul
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:15pm IST
Culture reveals itself in moments of pressure. As organisations navigate relentless change and rising expectations, people are being asked to adapt, deliver, and innovate at an unprecedented pace. The challenge for leaders is to build environments where diverse perspectives are valued, people feel a genuine sense of belonging, and individuals are empowered to speak up, take risks, and learn from setbacks. This session explores the leadership choices, cultural foundations, and inclusive practices that help organisations sustain performance, trust, and human potential over the long term. 
Moderators
avatar for Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar

Co-founder & CEO, Kalvium
Rajesh Kumar brings 18 years of deep expertise in India's higher education and employability landscape. His ventures, Kalvium and FACE Prep, have enabled 7 million students and early-stage graduates across 2,000+ colleges and 1,000+ enterprises and startups to bridge the theory-practice... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Pallavi Ramachandra

Pallavi Ramachandra

Control Management Executive, Wells Fargo
Pallavi is currently the leader for Technology Controls for I&P.

She joined Wells Fargo on November 8, 2021, as the Lead for the Control Quality Assurance Utility.
Her role later expanded to include Central Programs such as RCSA Transformation, SHRP Change,
and Quality Central. She... Read More →
avatar for Shamita Ghosh

Shamita Ghosh

Head - Human Resources, BookMyShow
Shamita Ghosh is the Head of Human Resources, leading people and culture at India’s leading entertainment destination, BookMyShow which offers, not just tickets for movies and beyond, but also experiences across music concerts, theatricals, live events, sports and more. Having spent... Read More →
avatar for Anuradha  Balasubramaniam

Anuradha Balasubramaniam

Chief Operating Officer – Agentic AI, Genpact
Anu is a global operations and technology transformation leader with over 25 years of experience building and scaling enterprise delivery across India, the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia. As SVP and Global Head of Agentic Operations at Genpact, she is leading the mandate to estab... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:15pm IST
Grand Ballroom

12:15pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXII: Fireside Chat - The AI Learning Shift: What’s Working, What’s Fading, and What’s Next
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm IST
Learning is undergoing a fundamental shift. As AI reshapes jobs and skill requirements evolve faster than ever, organisations are rethinking how capabilities are built, how learning is embedded into work, and how impact is measured. In this candid conversation, leaders will share what they are seeing on the ground, what skills are rising in importance, which learning interventions are delivering results, what isn't working anymore, and how the learning function itself is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce.
Speakers
avatar for Ketaki Karnik

Ketaki Karnik

Head - Research and Insights, Nasscom
Ketaki Karnik heads Research and Insights at nasscom. With over two decades of leadership experience across global and Indian organisations, Ketaki brings strong expertise in strategy, policy research, new initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
avatar for Rajendra Singh Pawar

Rajendra Singh Pawar

Chairman & Founder, NIIT Group & Founder, NIIT University
Rajendra Singh Pawar is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of NIIT Limited, a leading Global Talent Development Corporation, and founder of the NIIT University, established with a vision of being the role model of learning, research, innovation and sustainability for the Knowledge... Read More →
avatar for Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta

Managing Director, India and Asia Pacific, Coursera
Ashutosh Gupta is the Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific at Coursera, where he leads the enterprise business across the region, working with governments, campuses, and companies to equip learners with skills for the digital economy.

Ashutosh brings more than two decades of leadership experience across India and Southeast Asia, with a focus on business growth, digital innovation, and scaling operations. Before Coursera, he was an Operating Partner at Avataar Ventures, advising SaaS companies on go-to-market and... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm IST
Grand Ballroom

12:45pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Sutradhar Wraps Up - The Next Frontier of Intelligent Evolution
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:45pm - 12:50pm IST

Speakers
avatar for Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar

Co-founder & CEO, Kalvium
Rajesh Kumar brings 18 years of deep expertise in India's higher education and employability landscape. His ventures, Kalvium and FACE Prep, have enabled 7 million students and early-stage graduates across 2,000+ colleges and 1,000+ enterprises and startups to bridge the theory-practice... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:45pm - 12:50pm IST
Grand Ballroom

12:50pm IST

Networking Lunch
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:50pm - 2:00pm IST

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:50pm - 2:00pm IST
Networking Area

2:00pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXIII: Lightning Talk - AI and Us: Between the Algorithm and the Soul
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm IST
We are the first generation to interface with machines that can mimic our expressions, anticipate our choices, and simulate our creativity. This session offers a welcoming space to reflect on the interplay between technological acceleration and being human. Sitting at the intersection of frontier technology and creativity, this keynote looks past technical metrics to explore where the code ends and human essence begins. We will learn how nurturing deep curiosity about new technology, engaging with it through critical questioning, and imagination can help us recognise and nurture the irreplaceable, core of our humanity.
Speakers
avatar for Jahnavi Phalkey

Jahnavi Phalkey

Founding Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru
Jahnavi Phalkey is founding director, Science Gallery Bengaluru. Phalkey was faculty at Kings College London before taking on her current role. She has also been a Fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin. She is the author of Atomic State: Big Science in Twentieth Century India... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm IST
Grand Ballroom

2:20pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXIV: Keynote - Failure Made Me
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 2:40pm IST
We're taught to avoid failure, fix mistakes, and chase perfection. Yet the moments that shape us most rarely arrive that way. They come disguised as setbacks, detours, disappointments, and impossible odds.
This is the story of how life's glitches can become its greatest gifts. Through a remarkable personal journey, this session explores why resilience often matters more than certainty, why growth begins when plans fall apart, and why our greatest breakthroughs may emerge from the moments we never wanted in the first place.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Sreedhar Bevara

Dr. Sreedhar Bevara

Author & CEO, BMR Innovations
Dr. Sreedhar Bevara is an internationally recognised leadership author, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, innovation adviser, and former senior corporate leader. From humble beginnings as a street vendor and waiter to contributing in corporate boardrooms and global innovation ecosystems... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 2:40pm IST
Grand Ballroom

2:40pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXV: Lightning Talk - I Fired My AI Assistant. Here's What That Taught Me About Humans.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm IST
Where AI fell short, and what that failure revealed about what remains irreplaceable in people.
Speakers
avatar for Vishal Prannath Gondal

Vishal Prannath Gondal

CEO & Founder, GOQii Technologies Private Limited
Vishal Gondal is a leading figure in healthcare, gaming, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of GOQii, he has transformed preventive healthcare by integrating technology and gamification. GOQii operates in the UK, Middle East, and India and is expanding globally, with a focus on... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm IST
Grand Ballroom

3:00pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXVI: Keynote - Your New Manager Doesn't Sleep
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm IST
Real stories of AI as an everyday collaborator. The new colleague who quietly changes everything about how work gets done. 
What happens to accountability, team design, and culture when the team is no longer entirely human? 

Speakers
avatar for Akhilesh Tuteja

Akhilesh Tuteja

 Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets, KPMG, India
Akhilesh Tuteja is a senior Partner and the National Leader for Clients & Markets at KPMG in India. As a key member of the India Leadership Team and with nearly three decades of professional experience, he spearheads the firm’s market-facing strategy, strengthening client relationships... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm IST
Grand Ballroom

3:45pm IST

Closing Remarks & Future Directions
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm IST

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm IST
Grand Ballroom
 
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