Generative AI Speakers in India

Siddhesh Joglekar is a seasoned marketing and business leader with over 15 years of experience across edtech, healthtech, and digital platforms. Formerly Vice President of Marketing at BYJU'S and CEO at Programming Hub, he has driven global growth through strategic marketing, AI adoption, and innovative product development. At Programming Hub, his AI-led initiatives achieved a 10x productivity boost, showcasing his ability to integrate technology with business strategy. Siddhesh has led platforms that have reached over 400 million users, crafting scalable solutions for learners worldwide.

A respected educator and AI expert, Siddhesh serves as visiting faculty at IIM Calcutta and IIM Bangalore, teaching digital marketing and generative AI. His areas of expertise include growth marketing, content strategy, product development, and AI in education. With a passion for innovation and impact, he collaborates with creators and businesses to build and distribute next-gen learning solutions globally.

Anirban is a distinguished evangelist in Data and Analytics with over 25 years of industry experience. 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 24 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 Adlakha is a globally recognized thought leader in AI, digital transformation, and operational innovation, with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale impact across industries. As the former Chief Digital Information Officer at Wipro and Business Head of Wipro HOLMES™, he led transformative AI initiatives that redefined enterprise efficiency and experience at scale.

Currently, Rohit serves as a CXO Advisor and Board Member for pioneering organizations such as Vector Center, Data Neuron, Vaasara, and the School of Inspired Leadership. His expertise spans AI-driven business transformation, real-time water intelligence, ESG advocacy, and generative AI applications. He is deeply involved in guiding enterprises through complex integrations, fostering cultural alignment, and enabling zero-trust digital ecosystems.

A member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council, Rohit is also a frequent keynote speaker and podcast guest, shaping forward-thinking conversations on AI, sustainability, and inclusive technology for the digital age.

With over 20 years of experience across hedge funds, technology, and sustainability, Anshul Rustaggi is the CEO of Greenr, a climate tech company helping businesses make meaningful environmental impact through practical, team-based sustainability solutions. He is also the Founder of Totality Corp, where he builds innovative products at the intersection of social media, gaming, the metaverse, and generative AI—backed by $4.5M in funding and widely adopted across India. Previously, Anshul was a Partner at Stark Investments, managing a $3.5B portfolio for over a decade. His career reflects a unique blend of deep financial expertise and cutting-edge tech innovation. He is now focused on areas like Cognition as a Service (CaaS), financed emissions, and sustainable finance, helping institutions manage ESG and carbon accounting demands. Anshul is passionate about building companies that drive both immediate solutions and long-term value, merging sustainability with transformative technologies to shape a better future.

Anees Merchant is the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Innovation, IP, and Analytics Consulting at C5i, bringing over 22 years of experience in digital transformation, AI, and analytics. He leads initiatives that combine human and machine intelligence to drive business impact for Fortune 500 clients across retail, travel, telecom, media, and eCommerce sectors. Anees has launched award-winning, industry-recognized AI-led solutions and frameworks that enhance decision-making and business performance.

He has been recognized with several accolades including the AI Makers Award, Outstanding Leadership Award, and Best Analytics and Insight Leader of the Year. A co-author of the Wiley-published Black Book on Exponential Technology, he is a key voice in AI thought leadership, contributing to platforms like Analytics Insight and 3AI. Anees holds an MBA from NMIMS and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School, with certifications in Lean Six Sigma and innovation-led growth strategies.

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.

Meera Tenguria is a seasoned strategic communications expert and the Founder & CEO of Aarohan Communications, bringing over three decades of experience in corporate communications, sustainability, and leadership advisory. Her expertise spans corporate positioning, change management, crisis strategy, stakeholder communications, brand management, ESG reporting, and CSR communication.

Meera has advised CEOs and CXOs from global corporations, startups, and educational institutions across sectors including healthcare, IT, telecom, energy, pharmaceuticals, and non-profits. She is known for integrating insights from her academic background in microbiology, environmental studies, business management, and sociology into her consulting practice.

Before founding Aarohan, she held senior management roles, led profit centers, and managed large cross-functional teams across geographies. A mentor with the Cherie Blair Foundation and NITI Aayog-UN Women Consortium, Meera is a sought-after speaker and trainer on sustainability, storytelling, branding, and leadership communications—empowering leaders to communicate with clarity, impact, and purpose in today’s dynamic environment.

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 seasoned tech leader at Uber, driving innovation and delivering impactful features across Mobility and Marketplace. With a track record of building and scaling products used by millions globally, he brings deep expertise in consumer tech and platform development. Prior to Uber, Mani held pivotal roles at Amazon, where he led the development of products including the Amazon Appstore, Fire TV, Fire OS, Alexa Communications, and Kindle eReaders. His career began at Microsoft, where he contributed to Outlook, Windows Server, and Windows Mobile over a seven-year tenure.

Mani’s passion for mentorship and talent development is evident—he has conducted over 1,500 interviews and actively supports the next generation of tech professionals. Holding over 15 patents, Mani exemplifies technical excellence, strategic thinking, and a commitment to user-centric innovation. His work consistently blends engineering depth with product intuition to create technologies that solve real-world problems.

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.

Ranjitha R is a seasoned engineering executive with more than 18 years of expertise spanning Fintech, Video Streaming, and E-commerce sectors. She is currently working as a Director of Engineering in Myntra heading the supply chain inbound charter. Her experience involves driving digital transformation , spearheading the creation of cutting-edge technology products in emerging fields such as Blockchain and Generative AI. Beyond professional accomplishments, She is also deeply interested in cognitive psychology, driven by a desire to better understand people and foster socially conscious, tech-forward teams.

Nivedan Rathi is the Founder of Future & AI, one of the world’s fastest-growing Generative AI platforms, reaching over 450,000 professionals globally. With more than a decade of experience in product leadership and AI innovation, he has built transformative tech solutions as a founding member at multiple startups. An IIT Bombay alumnus and TEDx speaker, he specializes in simplifying complex AI concepts for entrepreneurs and decision-makers.

Through Future & AI, Nivedan helps businesses harness the power of Generative AI to scale operations, enhance marketing and sales, and accelerate product innovation. He also leads the APE (AI-Powered Entrepreneurs) community to empower founders with AI-driven strategies. His expertise includes custom GenAI solution development, executive training, and strategic consulting for listed companies. With 100M+ content views and 40+ speaking engagements, Nivedan is recognized for making AI accessible, actionable, and scalable for the next generation of business leaders.

Nina Bual is the co-founder of Cyberlite, a leading social enterprise dedicated to advancing sustainable and equitable cyber safety and generative AI education across the Asia-Pacific region, with offices in Singapore and India. Cyberlite designs and implements comprehensive programs focused on child online safety and cyber resilience, ensuring localization that aligns with international policies and curricula.

As the Global Ambassador for India at the Global Council for Responsible AI, Nina actively advocates for online safety and ethical AI practices.

She is a sought-after speaker at international events, including those organized by the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (ASCCE), ECPAT, and the GFCE. Under her leadership, Cyberlite received the prestigious Digital for Life Catalyst Award from Singapore’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, in recognition of its impactful contributions to child online safety education.