Dr. Anusuya Kirubakaran is a renowned AI leader with over 18 years of experience in analytics and data science. She has pioneered enterprise-scale implementations across the financial sector, driving transformation in risk management, compliance (AML), customer analytics, procurement optimization, and operational efficiency. Her work consistently embeds responsible AI practices such as fairness, transparency, and auditability throughout the lifecycle.

She leads the Data Science and Innovation team at HSBC, spearheading adoption of advanced Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions to address high-stakes challenges in global banking and financial markets. Under her leadership, AI models deliver measurable business outcomes while aligning with governance and regulatory frameworks.

Her groundbreaking contributions have earned her multiple accolades, most notably the prestigious 40 Under 40 Data Scientist Award, recognizing her as one of the most influential young leaders shaping the future of AI. She has also been honored as a Visionary AI Leader, AI Change Maker, and among India’s Top 50 Trailblazers in AI.

Beyond implementation, Dr. Kirubakaran actively represents thought leadership at global conferences, mentors emerging talent, and drives innovation programs, positioning her as a transformative force in the AI and finance landscape.

Sreejith K R is a passionate technology leader and the author of the book Super App Part 1 The Fundamentals. With over a decade of experience in software development, he has worked with multiple organizations and industry veterans, gaining deep insights into modern engineering practices.

His experience across diverse projects and organizations has helped shape a strong technical perspective and a thoughtful approach to solving complex problems in today’s evolving technology landscape.

Sreejith believes in continuous learning and strives to achieve intellectual maturity in software engineering. He actively advocates collaborative learning among developers, believing that shared knowledge and collective intelligence are key to building better systems and staying ahead in an era of intelligent machines.

Anurag Chaudhuri is a distinguished AI leader and enterprise technology strategist recognized for building scalable, production-grade artificial intelligence systems that drive measurable business impact. With over a decade of experience across e-commerce, fintech, edtech, and enterprise technology, he has championed the transformation of AI from isolated innovation into a foundational business capability.

Currently leading AI platform initiatives at Flipkart, Anurag focuses on democratizing access to AI across organizations through platform-first architectures that enable scalability, agility, and enterprise-wide adoption. His expertise spans composable Generative AI platforms, Agentic AI frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI infrastructure designed for continuous evolution and operational excellence.

Dr. Anand Mahalingam is a distinguished AI leader and innovator with over two decades of handson experience in the Information Technology and Data Science (AI/ML) domain. As the Vice President and Head of Data Science at Go Digit General Insurance, he is at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP & Gen AI to drive significant business transformation. A recognized expert in the field, Dr. Anand Mahalingam has a proven track record of developing and implementing impactful AI products across a diverse range of industries, including FinTech, Telecom, and Healthcare. His passion lies in using technology to radically improve business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and redefine the customer experience. Dr. Anand Mahalingam is not only a practitioner but also a thought leader. He is a published author of numerous research papers in national and international journals and has been a peer reviewer for prestigious IEEE journals. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at leading AI industry forums, where he shares his insights on navigating the complexities of digital transformation and building high-performance data science teams. With extensive experience leading multicultural teams and a strong foundation in modern methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Design Thinking, Dr. Mahalingam is uniquely positioned to provide a global perspective on the future of AI.

Mr Das currently serves as the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Transaction Excellence Unit. He brings over brings over 30 years of extensive expertise in IT and banking, having held strategic leadership roles at Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems Ltd and Tata Elxsi.He has a proven track record in business acquisition, P&L management, driving digital convergence and leading digital transformation initiatives. At Bandhan Bank, He oversees Corporate Transactions and Solutions, Government Solutions, Payment Products and Platforms, Retail Digital Banking and Fintech Partnerships.

Poorna currently Leads of AI at Jio, he has experience of leading AI strategy and drives intelligent systems at massive scale. He has architected and developed cutting-edge AI frameworks, built hyper-personalized recommendation engines processing petabytes of data, and designed autonomous forecasting and multi-agent optimization systems powering large-scale digital operations.

Before this, he held the role of Director at PwC, delivering high-stakes digital transformation in audit – including computer-vision based fraud detection grids and GenAI-powered auditor intelligence systems.

Across his career at VMware, EY, and SAP Labs, he has engineered foundational enterprise AI platforms, real-time personalization engines, financial forecasting systems, conversational AI stacks, and next-generation Industry 4.0 solutions. He is also a former SAP TechEd speaker, a strong innovation evangelist.

An alumnus of BITS Pilani, he has earned the prestigious EY Artificial Intelligence Gold Award and is recognized for shaping modern AI strategy, scalable architectures, and responsible AI adoption across enterprises.

A seasoned Technology and Data Product Leader with over 20 years of experience, focused on driving enterprise transformation through innovation, AI-led product strategy, and scalable technology execution. With deep expertise across Payments, FinTech, and Supply Chain ecosystems, they specialize in building high-impact data products spanning Risk, Identity Solutions, Fraud Prevention, Enterprise Analytics, and AI alignment.

Known for translating vision into measurable outcomes, they have led complex digital transformation programs, delivered revenue-generating MVPs, infused Agentic AI into workflow design, and executed large-scale product initiatives that elevate customer experience and accelerate business growth. Their approach combines rapid technology adoption with strong business alignment to create sustainable competitive advantage.