Arun Maira is a thought leader and author on leadership, institutional reform, and transformational change. He served as Chairman of BCG India and spent over two decades with the Tata Group, including serving on the Board of Tata Motors. He has led participative scenario-building initiatives for India with CII and the World Economic Forum. His books include Transforming Capitalism, Discordant Democrats, and Shaping the Future.
Invite Arun Maira to speak on leadership in complexity, institutional reform, stakeholder capitalism, systems thinking, and India’s long-term development pathways.
Bhupendra Chaubey is a seasoned Indian journalist, television anchor, and political commentator known for his in-depth analysis and fearless interviews. With over two decades of experience across top national news networks including CNN-News18 and India Today, he has helmed key editorial roles and moderated high-stakes discussions with national leaders, policymakers, and global influencers. Bhupendra’s work reflects a deep understanding of India's political, social, and economic landscape. As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of India Ahead News, he leads one of India’s fastest-growing national news channels with a focus on constructive journalism and regional representation. He is celebrated for his sharp questioning, clarity of thought, and ability to connect with diverse audiences. Bhupendra’s commitment to truth, balanced reporting, and innovation in digital-first journalism continues to shape public discourse and influence policy conversations across India.
Priyanka Chaturvedi is a distinguished Member of Parliament representing the Rajya Sabha. Currently serving as the Deputy Leader and National Spokesperson for the Shiv Sena, she holds key positions in parliamentary committees, reflecting her commitment to public service. Priyanka is an active participant in the Parliament Standing Committee on Commerce, the Select Committee on External Affairs, and the Parliament Committee on Women Empowerment. Her multifaceted role demonstrates her dedication to shaping legislative initiatives and advocating for significant issues. With a strong voice and a strategic leadership approach, Priyanka Chaturvedi is a dynamic force in Indian politics, contributing significantly to national discourse and governance.
Suman Nalwa is a senior DANIPS officer (1996 batch) currently serving as DCP (Training) and Principal, Police Training School. She has previously served as DCP, Special Police Unit for Women and Children, the NCR Police’s nodal unit for women and child safety. With field leadership across NCR and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, she has worked extensively on crimes against women, anti-corruption, and gender-sensitive policing. A strong advocate for women’s rights and community safety, Suman brings operational insights into institutional reform, capacity building, and trauma-informed policing.
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Yash Mishra is the Founder of VoxWeb and a technology, fintech, and geopolitics commentator. An IIT Kanpur graduate and former J.P. Morgan professional, he authored influential market research on Asia-Pacific real estate and regularly shared insights on macroeconomics and capital markets. As an entrepreneur and public speaker, Yash analyses tech trajectories, valuations, and how regulation and geopolitics shape innovation and markets. His perspectives bridge finance, technology, and policy in an era of rapid disruption.
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Dr. S.Y. Quraishi joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1971 and after holding several strategic and key positions, rose to become the 17th Chief Election Commissioner of India, the world's largest democracy. He figured in The Indian Express list of 100 Most Powerful Indians of 2011 and again in2012.He also figured in India Today's Power List of 100 most powerful Indians, 2012.
Vikas Swarup is a distinguished Indian diplomat, author, and public speaker with a career spanning nearly four decades in the Indian Foreign Service. Renowned globally as the author of Q & A, the novel that inspired the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, Vikas blends diplomacy with storytelling to highlight the complexities of contemporary society. Over the course of his diplomatic journey, he has served in key postings across Turkey, the United States, Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Japan. He also held the prominent role of Official Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, representing India’s voice on international platforms. As an author, he has penned acclaimed novels including Six Suspects and The Accidental Apprentice, which explore justice, identity, and social realities in modern India. Vikas continues to be recognized for his contributions to literature, diplomacy, and cross-cultural understanding.
As a development leader, Satyendra Tripathi, is Director, LokNeeti India (www.lokneeti.co.in) and Fellow at India Foundation, Think Tank based in Delhi. He is also Ideator of Khajuraho Literature Festival. He has worked in North East India on various successful political assignment which lead to govt formation in respective states. Prior to join India Foundation as Senior Research Fellow, he worked with premier institutes like BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore in various capacities.
Meleveetil Damodaran is a career civil servant with Indian Central and State governments and has in a career spanning over 40 years worked in roles related to regulatory bodies, investment institutions, banks, development financial institutions and with the private sector. He has held regulatory and developmental positions in the Government and in India's financial sector before demitting office as Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). His other roles include Chairman, RBI Comittee, Chairman, IDBI, and Chairman, Unit Trust of India.
Diwakar Jhurani works with Meta’s Global Response team as Regional Program Manager for India, South Asia, and Central Asia, leading election preparedness and integrity efforts across the region. Previously, he served as Senior Economic Advisor at the British High Commission and worked with the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. A Fletcher School graduate and co-author of Reason and Reform with Bibek Debroy, Diwakar brings a rare blend of technology policy, economic reform, and governance experience.
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A.K. Bhattacharya is one of India’s most respected financial journalists with a four-decade career across The Economic Times, Financial Express, The Pioneer, and Business Standard, where he currently serves as Editorial Director. His widely read columns, New Delhi Diary and Raisina Hill, offer sharp insights into public policy, governance, and political economy. A recipient of the Shriram Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism, Bhattacharya brings rare institutional memory and analytical depth to India’s economic and policy discourse.
Invite A.K. Bhattacharya to speak on India’s political economy, policy-making, governance, media’s role in democracy, and economic reforms.
Nilaya Verma, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, co-founded Primus Partners, embodying optimism, passion, and shared values. He specializes in guiding clients through India's complex business landscape. Formerly at KPMG India, Nilaya led sales, business development, and communications, driving strategic initiatives like the Platinum Account Programme. His expertise spans national priority programs for the Indian government, including Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart Cities, alongside international engagements in South Asia, Europe, and Africa. Nilaya's collaborative approach extends to partnerships with global institutions like the IMF and World Bank. With a track record of driving transformative change and fostering cross-functional collaboration, he is recognized as a leader in business and government advisory, embodying a commitment to integrity and impactful entrepreneurship.
Major Gaurav Arya (Retd.) is a former Indian Army officer from the Kumaon Regiment and currently the Consulting Editor for Strategic Affairs at Republic TV. Since retiring from active service, he has become a prominent public commentator on defence, national security, geopolitics, and military strategy, frequently appearing on prime-time debates and strategic forums. Known for his direct, no-nonsense style, he translates complex security issues into accessible insights for business leaders and civil society. Major Arya is also a TEDx speaker and regularly addresses leadership, motivation, teamwork, and nation-building through the lens of military experience. His talks combine real-world operational perspectives with lessons on discipline, decision-making under pressure, and resilience in high-stakes environments.
Invite Major Gaurav Arya to speak on leadership under pressure, national security and geopolitics, strategic thinking, resilience, team-building, and decision-making in uncertain environments.
Urvashi Prasad is a Public Policy Specialist in the Office of the Vice Chairman at NITI Aayog. Her work focuses on policy matters pertaining to the social sectors in the Vice Chairman's office. She has authored over 80 articles and papers in the national and international media on health, nutrition, sanitation and gender, among other areas. Urvashi was previously a Director at Operation ASHA, one of India's largest tuberculosis control NGOs. She also led the health portfolio of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in India for five years.
Anil Srivastava is a seasoned policymaker and infrastructure strategist with over three decades of experience in Indian government and public sector leadership. As the architect of the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage at NITI Aayog, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s electric mobility landscape, leading to major EV policy interventions across central and state governments. He spearheaded the landmark Global Mobility Summit, MOVE 2018, inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, bringing together global automotive leaders to discuss clean and connected mobility solutions. Currently serving as Adviser for Infrastructure Connectivity and Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office at NITI Aayog, he has held senior positions including Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and CMD of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. Anil’s career reflects deep expertise in infrastructure policy, public sector management, mobility transformation, and sustainable development.
Shekhar is one of India’s best-known political journalists and currently serves as the Founder and Editor-in-Chief at The Print, an exciting news media start-up. He is a prolific columnist with the highly influential column National Interest, which is translated into several languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi. He is also a columnist for the Business Standard and pens a weekly column which appears every Saturday. He is a senior prime-time anchor at NDTV. Prior to this, he was the Editor-In-Chief at The Indian Express, under his leadership, The Indian Express won the Vienna-based International Press Institute's Award for Outstanding Journalism in the Public Interest thrice.
Avik Sarkar is Associate Professor of Data, Technology and Public Policy at ISB Hyderabad and former Officer on Special Duty at NITI Aayog, where he helped establish a high-performance Data Analytics Lab and supported policy initiatives across SDGs, DBT, and healthcare. He has 17+ years of experience across organisations including IBM, Accenture, and NASA, and has worked on data-driven government programmes in India and Singapore. Recognised as a “Top 10 Data Scientist in India” by Analytics India Magazine and a LinkedIn Influencer, Avik holds a PhD from The Open University (UK) and degrees from IIT Bombay and Calcutta University.
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Dr. Shreevyas H M is a distinguished scientist and Project Director of e-Governance for the Government of Karnataka, where he leads the state’s AI Cell and major digital transformation initiatives. With over two decades of expertise across AI, Machine Learning, IT, GIS, and Remote Sensing, he has spearheaded landmark projects including facial recognition systems for the Shakti chatbot, LLM-powered citizen service platforms, and AI-driven document analysis tools for government officers. A recipient of the Digital India Award 2022, Dr. Shreevyas holds a PhD in AI & ML from DRDO, has filed two AI patents, and authored more than 20 research publications. As Chief Data Officer and Member Secretary of the Data Governance Working Group, he actively shapes data governance frameworks and standards. A Google India ML Ambassador, he is a leading voice on responsible AI for governance.
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Duvvuri Subbarao is a distinguished economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (2008–2013), widely respected for steering India’s monetary policy through the global financial crisis. Over a public service career spanning three decades, he has held senior roles including Finance Secretary to the Government of India and Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. Earlier, as Lead Economist at the World Bank, he advised developing economies on public finance reforms. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, Ohio State University, MIT, and Andhra University, Subbarao combines academic rigor with policy realism. He is the author of Who Moved My Interest Rate? and Just a Mercenary (2024), and has served as Visiting Fellow at institutions including NUS and the University of Pennsylvania.
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