Technology & Innovation Speakers

Jaspreet Bindra is a top global expert and the author of the bestsellers The Tech Whisperer and Winning With AI. He formerly led Digital Transformation for the Mahindra Group and was a Regional Director at Microsoft. A Cambridge University graduate in AI, Ethics, and Society, he is recognized as the inaugural “Digitalist of the Year” by Mint and SAP. His keynotes provide leaders with the strategic insights and methodologies to leverage Generative AI and other frontier technologies for accelerated economic growth and societal impact.

Dr. Susmita Mohanty is a global space entrepreneur, spaceship designer, and space diplomat who co-founded companies on three continents. She is the founder of India’s first space think tank, Spaceport SARABHAI. Her career includes working at Boeing and NASA Johnson and she is a global advocate for “technology diplomacy” and international cooperation in critical tech. Her keynotes, recognized by Fortune Magazine and the BBC 100 Women list, offer deep insights into the emerging NewSpace economy and the future of human spaceflight.

Brett King is a world-renowned futurist and the "Godfather of Fintech," known for founding Moven, the world's first mobile, neo-bank. He hosts the globally top-ranked FinTech radio show, Breaking Banks. The 4x bestselling author of influential books like Bank 4.0 and Augmented, King provides strategic advice to governments and bank boards worldwide. His keynotes offer deep, forward-looking insights into technology transformation, the future of banking, and the impact of AI on the global economy.

Deep Kalra is one of India’s most successful entrepreneurs and the founder of MakeMyTrip.com, the country’s largest e-commerce travel business. He is a recognized pioneer in India's emerging e-commerce industry. A winner of numerous entrepreneurship awards, he is an active angel investor in the internet space and serves on the NASSCOM Executive Council. His keynotes provide actionable insights on Entrepreneurship, Management & Leadership, and what it takes to build a successful e-commerce business in a dynamic market like India.

Mika Häkkinen is a two-time Formula One World Champion (1998, 1999) who achieved 20 Grand Prix victories. He is one of the fastest F1 drivers of the modern era and remains an official ambassador for the Formula 1 World Championship. Drawing on his decades of experience in the high-risk, high-tech world of F1, his keynotes provide actionable insights on Teamwork, Motivation, and Performance Management. He shares strategies for achieving elite-level success and how to manage Strategy and Risk under immense pressure.

Dr. Naresh Trehan is a world-renowned surgeon and the Founder/CMD of Medanta-The Medicity, a leading multi-super specialty institute. He has personally performed over 48,000 open heart surgeries. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, he is a former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. His expertise is crucial for organizations seeking insights into healthcare innovation, leadership, and scaling high-quality medical services.

Dietmar Dahmen is a leading futurist and creative strategist, known for high-profile executive roles at BBDO and Ogilvy. He now advises global clients on disruptive market strategies and innovation. As a speaker, he is renowned for his high-voltage presentations that blend humor, energy, and disruptive demos (sometimes involving motorbikes or chainsaws) to inspire audiences. His core message is that businesses must embrace change, take risks, and destroy the "pillows of comfort" to find opportunities hiding in plain sight.

Harper Reed is a highly successful entrepreneur and the former CTO of the Obama 2012 Campaign, where he pioneered the use of technology in politics. He is a Fellow at the MIT Media Lab and a leading expert on e-commerce and cybersecurity. His talks cover building creative teams, nurturing a startup mindset, and the impact of digital technology on business. He provides actionable insights for leaders by codifying a path forward through processes and protocols, all grounded in his experience with startups, PayPal, and the Obama campaign.

Henk Rogers is the founder of The Tetris Company and an industry pioneer who successfully negotiated for the global rights to Tetris, making it one of the most popular video games of all time. His story is the subject of the 2023 Apple TV+ film, Tetris. Today, he is a leading sustainability advocate, founding the Blue Planet Foundation and the Blue Planet Alliance to help island communities transition to 100 percent renewable energy. As a keynote speaker, he provides unique insights into entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and driving large-scale, positive global impact.

Aadit Palicha is the Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, the platform that pioneered 10-minute grocery delivery in India. The company has secured significant funding and reached a valuation of $7 billion in 2025. His success, including his selection as one of Forbes India's 30 Under 30, is a testament to youthful ambition and bold risk-taking. His keynotes provide insights into market disruption, hyper-local logistics, and the strategy required to scale an e-commerce business to unicorn status.

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.

Dr. Sterling Anderson is a leading expert in self-driving technology and the Co-founder of Aurora, a prominent autonomous vehicle company. He previously served as the Director of Tesla Autopilot and Chief Product Manager of the Tesla Model X. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, his expertise is both extensive and deep. His keynotes provide essential insights on innovation, cooperative control of human-machine systems, and the future trends shaping the autonomous vehicle industry for corporate audiences worldwide.

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.

Dr. John Nosta is the founder of the global innovation think tank NOSTALAB and a leading voice in digital health, AI, and medical technology. He has published over 500 articles in top-tier publications and peer-reviewed journals. Recognized as a leading global influencer in innovation, he is known for translating complex medical and scientific concepts into accessible material. His keynotes provide vibrant, insightful perspectives on the future of innovation, from The Digital Health Revolution to the synergy between the Human Brain and AI.

Dr. Carl Benedikt Frey is a Professor at the Oxford Internet Institute and a globally recognized expert on AI, automation, and the future of work. His work is highly influential, cited by organizations like the OECD, the UN, and the Bank of England. His book, The Technology Trap, was a Financial Times Best Book of the Year, and his newest book, How Progress Ends, analyzes the delicate balance between innovation and bureaucracy over time. As a speaker, he provides authoritative insights on the impacts of AI on productivity, the US-China AI Rivalry, and how to build a social fabric that benefits from technological disruption.

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.

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.