Digital Transformation Speakers

Cathy Hackl is a leading global futurist and technology strategist, often called the “Godmother of the Metaverse.” She is an External Partner at BCG and the Founder/CEO of Future Dynamics, her foresight lab. An Ad Age Leading Woman of 2023 and a prominent voice on CNBC and The Economist, her expertise spans AI, spatial computing, and next-generation consumer behaviors. Her keynotes are dynamic and tailored to inspire actionable change and strategic vision for navigating today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Pascal Bornet is a leading global expert in Intelligent Automation (IA) and AI, ranked among the world's top 10 influencers. He is the author of the bestseller Intelligent Automation. As the founder and former leader of the AI and Automation practices at McKinsey and EY, he is a highly sought-after speaker. His keynotes provide actionable insights on the Future of Work, Intelligent Automation, and the Skills of the Future for organizations like Microsoft and the World Bank.

Steve Cadigan is a veteran global talent strategist, best known for scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees and guiding its talent strategy through its IPO. He is a leading expert on the Future of Work and winning the battle for talent. His philosophy centers on the conviction that a vibrant company culture is the greatest competitive advantage. He helps organizations reframe the employer-employee relationship to focus on growth and development, empowering employees to take ownership of their careers in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Pramod Bhasin is the founder and former CEO of Genpact, which he built from a subsidiary of GE Capital into an $8B publicly listed company. He is the pioneer of the Business Process Industry in India. A former Chairman of NASSCOM, he is a strategic advisor and co-founder of Asha Impact, focusing on social impact investments. His keynotes share firsthand lessons on managing diverse workforces, navigating adverse business environments, and the strategies for driving large-scale global transformation.

Pascal Finette is a serial entrepreneur and former executive at Google, eBay, and Mozilla. He is a strategic advisor and founder of be radical, a boutique advisory firm focused on accelerating change and future-robust business strategies. He was the Faculty Chair for Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation at Singularity University. His keynotes deliver a "zero tolerance for bullshit" message, inspiring leaders to tackle meaningful challenges and transform organizations using practical insights on exponential technology and future-robust business strategies.

Alexandra Levit is a globally recognized futurist and bestselling author of Humanity Works and Deep Talent. She is a former Wall Street Journal nationally syndicated columnist and CEO of Inspiration at Work. As an expert on AI and human capital strategy, she has advised half of the Fortune 100. Her keynotes provide data-driven insights on The Futurist Advantage and The 5 Pillars of Career Durability, offering concrete strategies for leaders to future-proof their workforce and build essential human-AI collaboration.

Martha Lane Fox is a celebrated entrepreneur who co-founded lastminute.com (acquired for £577 million). A leading advocate for digital inclusion, she is an expert on technology’s societal impact and a Crossbench Peer in the UK House of Lords. She served as the UK Government’s Digital Inclusion Champion and founded the Dot Everyone initiative to fight for a fairer internet. As a speaker, she provides critical insights on responsible technology, digital ethics, and how businesses and governments can lead the charge in achieving full digital capability and social equity.

Taavi Kotka is the former CIO of the Estonian government, where he pioneered globally influential e-residency and digital governance initiatives. He was named European CIO of the Year 2014. Today, he is the CEO and Co-founder of KOOS.io, a firm that helps businesses grow by giving their communities "skin in the game." His keynotes offer unique, high-level insights into digital transformation, the future of governance, and the innovative use of technology to create economic value and solve public-sector problems.

Ashish Hemrajani is the founder and CEO of BookMyShow, India’s largest online entertainment ticketing platform, which he built by successfully pivoting through the dot-com bust and the COVID-19 pandemic. An alumnus of Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, he is a respected mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs. His keynotes share insights on digital disruption, resilience, and the power of a customer-first approach to scale an e-commerce business to a global valuation of over ₹6,000 crore.

Tien Tzuo is the founder and CEO of Zuora and the pioneer of the Subscription Economy. He is the bestselling author of Subscribed, which outlines his vision for how businesses can thrive using a recurring revenue model. The former CSO of Salesforce, Tzuo provides essential insights on how to build a billion-dollar enterprise during digital disruption. His keynotes offer a clear, actionable blueprint for organizations seeking to master the subscription model and achieve sustainable growth in today's economy.

Simone Heng is an award-winning author and global expert in human connection, with over 20 years of experience as an international broadcaster for HBO Asia and CNBC. She is one of the youngest Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP) in the world. Her book, Let’s Talk About Loneliness, is a Nautilus Book Award winner and focuses on mental wellbeing and social change. Her keynotes provide actionable strategies, including the 5 Pillars of Connection, to drive performance, keep talent engaged, and foster a culture of deep connection regardless of geography or polarized views.

Som Mittal is the former Chairman and President of NASSCOM, under whose leadership the Indian IT industry surpassed the $100 billion milestone. He is a distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad. He is credited with leading the successful integration and mergers between Compaq and HP. His keynotes provide senior executives and trade bodies with unparalleled insights into Business Transformation through Digital Technologies and the strategic imperative of Doing Business with and in India.

O. P. Bhatt is the former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), one of the few to serve a five-year term. He is a leading expert in corporate transformation and financial sector strategy. He is an Independent Director on the boards of corporate giants like Tata Steel Ltd and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL). His keynotes share insights on achieving efficiency and competitiveness, managing complex organizations, and the importance of corporate governance and effective leadership.

John Rossman is a former Amazon Executive and the bestselling author of The Amazon Way series. He is renowned for leading the launch and scaling of the Amazon Marketplace—now over 50% of Amazon’s units sold. As a leadership keynote speaker, he provides thought-provoking principles and actionable playbooks on digital transformation, AI-driven enterprise, and the cultivation of high-performance teams. He brings a unique blend of Amazon leadership principles and cutting-edge strategies to empower organizations to compete in the hyper-digital era.

Joe Weinman is a globally sought-after speaker, digital strategist, and the author of the bestsellers Cloudonomics and Digital Disciplines. He has held executive positions at Bell Labs, AT&T, and HP. With 27 U.S. and international patents in areas including cloud computing and homomorphic encryption, he is a pioneer in technology strategy. His keynotes provide leaders with practical frameworks for capitalizing on AI, Big Data, and IoT to achieve market leadership and drive business value in the post-digital age.

Ann Handley is the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs and a WSJ bestselling author of Everybody Writes. Recognized by IBM as one of the 7 people shaping modern marketing, she is a global expert on content strategy. Her books, including Content Rules, have been translated into 19 languages. As a speaker, she provides actionable strategies for businesses to escape marketing mediocrity and leverage new digital tools to create killer content that turns customers into passionate brand advocates.

Porter Erisman is the former Vice-President of Alibaba Group and a leading expert on e-commerce in China and emerging markets. He has over 20 years of experience with China’s digital transformation. He is the author of Alibaba’s World and the director of the award-winning documentary Crocodile in the Yangtze: the Alibaba Story. His keynotes provide unparalleled insights into scaling a business in emerging markets and the future of global e-commerce.

Amit Sircar is the Managing Director of Microsoft Global Services India and a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the global IT industry. He advises organizations on strategic growth and global transformation. As a keynote speaker, his sessions—delivered at prestigious institutions like Harvard, IIM, and ISB—cover crucial topics including Digital Transformation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the intricacies of Building Global Teams that Succeed.