#TechSenate

igniting the digital frontier

18-19 October 2024 | Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra

The Technological Renaissance of North India: A Region in Transformation

A New Era Dawns

North India stands at the precipice of a technological renaissance. A region steeped in history and tradition is rapidly transforming into a dynamic hub of innovation and digital enterprise. Its states, from the agrarian heartland of Punjab to the industrial powerhouse of Uttar Pradesh, are collectively scripting a new narrative of growth, propelled by technology.


Highlights of the Conference

Future Proofing IT

Learn how to use the latest technologies to future proof your IT infrastructure

Best Practice in Choosing Emerging Technologies

(Gen AI, AIOpS, SASE, RPA) and making them work

Lessons from the Trenches

CIOs share their experience on their most challenging projects, and the key lessons learnt

Reinventing business models using technology

Learn from real-world use cases on how emerging technologies can be used to transform your business

Enterprise Security

How to make security an enabler of speed and growth

Hybrid workplaces

how to use technology to your advantage and build collaborative hybrid workplaces

Making AI

work to your advantage

Automation

From chatbots to RPAs: How to choose the key processes that you must automate today

Planning for disasters

Best practices to follow when your systems crash. Learn how to leverage technologies such as DRaaS, Continuous Data Protection and cloud-based backups to improve resilience

Who will attend

  • CIOs/CTOs/CISOs from biggest firms
  • VP-IT, GM-IT, Head of Applications, Head - Data Centers
  • ICT Practitioners, Consultants & Thought Leaders

Why Participate

  • 75+ North India’s most respected CIO/CTO/ITDMs
  • North India’s audience encompassing every sector
  • One-on-One meetings with delegates pre-selected by you
  • Database of all attendees
  • Roundtable Conferences hosted to Partner specifications
  • Industry Awards honouring excellence in Indian IT
  • Networking dinners and planned engagements with the audience
  • Extensive promotion: Digital / Social, EDMs and personalised invitations
  • Technology Showcase and innovation zone
  • Complete peace of mind knowing this is from Express Computer and the Indian Express Group

Speakers

Ashish Pandey

Global CIO, Dabur India

Dr. Yusuf Hashmi

Group CISO, Jubilant Bhartia Group

Baidyanath Kumar

CISO & Data Protection Officer, JK Lakshmi Cement

Prasenjit Mukherjee

CIO & CDO, JWIL Infra Ltd

Rajat Yadav

Head - IT, JCB India

Vishal Jain

Head IT Infra and Security, Del Monte Foods Private Limited

Manoj Srivastava

CIO , EaseMytrip

Vinit Sinha

Director - Cybersecurity SME (APAC Lead), Mastercard

Amit Kapil

Group CTO, Caparo Engineering India Ltd

Nirupam Srivastava

VP-Strategy, AI & CX, Hero Enterprise

Vipul Mehta

Global Head-Digital Transformation, Evalueserve

Vinay Kumar

CIO, McDonald's India – North and East

Kapil Mehrotra

Group CTO & CISO, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd

Rahul K Rao

Divisional Head of Cloud & IT Infrastructure, Apollo Tyres

Atul Govil

Chief Transformation Officer & Head (SAP & IT) - Corporate, India Glycols

Ajay Yadav

Head IT & Security, SBL

Sandeep Pandita

CIO & Head IT, Hero Steels

Rajeev Taneja

CIO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd

Prashant Vashisht

Group CIO, Marengo Asia Healthcare

Vivek Shankar

Chief IT Security Officer and VP, Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Kapil Madaan

CISO & Data Protection Officer, Max Healthcare

Sushil Bangar

Head of IT Strategy & PMO, Uno Minda

Saurabh Gugnani

Director, Global Head - CyberDefence, Application Security and Identity, TMF Group

Urbanization and Industrialization

Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in North India are increasingly modernizing and developing in various ways. These cities are today known for their rapid urbanization and industrialization, as well as their growing consumer markets.

Real Estate Boom

Cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, and Chandigarh are witnessing significant growth in the real estate sector, with the development of new housing projects, commercial complexes, and shopping malls. This surge in construction is not only changing the skyline of these cities but also creating new opportunities for employment and investment.

Emerging Industrial Hubs

These cities are attracting large investments in various industries. Chandigarh is emerging as a hub for IT and BPO companies. Ludhiana is known for its strong manufacturing base in textiles and auto parts. Agra is renowned for its leather goods industry.

Technology's Role in Key Sectors

Manufacturing

Technology can play a critical role in revolutionizing the manufacturing sector through predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and data analytics. These innovations can help streamline production processes, reduce equipment downtime, optimize inventory management, and improve supply chain operations.

Agriculture

The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of North India's economy, is ripe for technological disruption. Potential areas of innovation include precision farming techniques, IoT-enabled crop monitoring, AI-driven yield prediction, and blockchain for supply chain transparency.

Auto Ancillaries

The auto ancillary industry can benefit from technology in multiple ways. Virtual prototyping can improve product design, while 3D printing enables rapid prototyping and small-batch production. Automation and robotics enhance efficiency, and blockchain technologies ensure secure and transparent supply chain operations.

Government Initiatives

Various state governments in North India are launching initiatives to support technological innovation. These include startup policies offering tax benefits and easier regulations, digital literacy programs, and smart city projects.

Startup Ecosystem

North India's startup ecosystem is flourishing, with cities like Noida, Gurgaon, and Jaipur emerging as startup hubs. These cities are witnessing a surge in incubators and accelerators, co-working spaces, and venture capital firms.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit of North India

This region, with its burgeoning cities and entrepreneurial spirit, is ripe for disruption and reinvention. The confluence of traditional industries and emerging technologies presents an unparalleled opportunity to create sustainable, scalable, and impactful solutions.

Partners

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