Conference Agenda - Inspiring Talks and Engaging Sessions

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THEME: Roadmap to India 2030 As the world's biggest democracy - India has also shown the pathway of democratization of entrepreneurship to the world. With AI making waves - entrepreneurship and not employment is the future of growth. By 2030 every Indian has to dream of a startup and gather resources, network, know-how, and experience to get it right. Entrepreneur 2024 paves the way for Shining India by creating possibilities for every Indian looking to enhance their entrepreneurial and personal growth capabilities with insights on:

What are the sectors of the future?
Where do investment trends point towards?
Building Sustainable Businesses
Life and Work in the Age of AI
How startups and Corporations can find new synergies?

9:30 AM – 9:40 AM Welcome Note

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM From 2014 to 2024: A Decade of democratising the Entrepreneurial Era

10:00 AM - 10:35 AM How State policy can promote innovation

Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil

Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development Department, Government of Karnataka

10:35 AM - 11:10 AM How Government, Academia and Industry can Foster a Sustainable Tech/startup Hub

Collaboration between Government, Academia and Industry is the key to fostering sustainable innovation.
The strategies and best practices for creating and maintaining a vibrant tech ecosystem

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM KEYNOTE- Big Talk - How businesses and industries are changing for the better

Bridging the gap in gender parity
Developing sustainable business practices to reduce environmental impact
Building a culture for growth and innovation
Sustaining legacy businesses with innovation
Creating a new age perception of brands

Priya Agarwal Hebbar

Chairperson,Hindustan Zinc Limited

11:30 AM - 12:05 PM Gen Next Inc: The Force to reckon with

Business learning from the next generation of entrepreneurs
How newer generations are changing the Preamble and bringing fresh air to legacy businesses
Proving mettle, climbing up the corporate ladder
Changing dynamics of day-to-day operations
Challenges and chartering a new business route

12:05 - 12:40 PM "THE FUTURE OF PLAY Sector Watch : GAMING in the Age of AI "

How has game design evolved over the last few years?
How has it been affected by new and evolving markets, and by changing player tastes and the proliferation of new tools (including AI)?
Creative visions offering a range of functional, interactive, and playable immersive experiences
Future Trends in Gaming: Predicting the next big trends in gaming and how to stay ahead of the curve.
How an entrepreneur is using GenAI tools and working with creators to augment their all while enhancing safety and fostering civil social interactions.

Nitish Mittersain

Joint MD, Nazara Technologies

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM Panel- Bollywood the natural transgression for influencers

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Fireside Chat - How to be an Influencer

Prajakta Koli

Digital Influencer, Vlogger, Activist, Author and Actor

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Networking Lunch

Session Partner

2:30 PM - 3:05 PM It’s always Day One! DAY IN THE LIFE OF STARTUP: The Founder Perspective

Keeping the startup culture intact!
Scale v/s startup mindset

3:05 PM - 3:40 PM To Infinity and beyond! The future of space tech

Why spacetech is booming and could generate $1.8 trillion in global growth by 2035. Join this session as a leading space investors and spactech discuss the future of the industry.

Session Partner

3:40 PM - 4:15 PM The challenges and trade-offs of building a purpose-led brand

For Startup companies to Incumbents; the point of distinction is their purpose and values. But remaining true to those values in times of conflict or uncertainty can be even harder.
The Startup session will have Founders sharing how they developed their North Star, and why in tough times, it's more important than ever to stay true to your beliefs.

4:15 PM – 4:50 PM Forward faster: Unleashing tech to achieve Sustainability goals

How innovation and technology can drive sustainability initiatives and address environmental issues.
How Start-ups and corporations are synergizing with new ideas and technology that will help in making the environment greener.

4:50 PM – 5:00 PM KEYNOTE: Gen AI For Next Generation

Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to be the driving force behind the next wave of technological innovation. We will discuss the principles behind GenAI, its current applications, and its potential to generate unprecedented solutions to complex problems.

Ajit B. Chavan

Additional CEO, GeM

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM The real world impact of AI

AI is becoming more integrated into daily activities, will 2024-2025 see higher AI harnessing in the business world?
How AI is driving innovation and creativity and how societies can use AI to continue to develop meaningful products now and into the future?

5:30 PM – 5:50 PM Business beyond the Screen

Unveiling startups, success, and investments

5:50 PM - 6:15 PM Fireside Chat

How to be an Entrepreneur & Influencer in Today's Time and do it effectively

Aman Gupta

Co-Founder & CMO, boat

Industry Symposium A High-level Industry Convene where the industry will come together to demystify the future opportunities for 2024-2025.
50 Business leaders will discuss the now and next on Unlocking scale, continuous innovation, tackling change management, and delivering valuable RoI.

* A Whitepaper will be developed with top takeaways of the discussion to present the summary points to the Government of India.

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM KEYNOTE: Unlocking the future for corporate innovation

Anku Jain

Managing Director at MediaTek India

10:10 AM – 11:15 AM Industry Convene

Purpose-led tech Investments: How to Leverage advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create new products or improve existing processes without breaking the bank.
Sustainability and Green Innovation: Developing sustainable business practices to reduce environmental impact.
Meeting the Moment : How are the C-suite turning challenges into opportunities to shape their organizations to focus on possibility and futureproofing?
Open Innovation: Collaborating with external partners, startups, and even customers to co-create new solutions.
Building a Culture for growth and innovation: Establishing programs to nurture and develop innovative ideas from within the organization or through partnerships with startups.
How to create the right new age perception of your brand and business outside the four walls

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Keynote: How will AI reshape society?

Public Services and Infrastructure
Ethical and Social Implications
Cultural and Creative Impact
Environmental Impact

Shrijeet Mishra

Chief Innovation Officer & Head Group Services, Aditya Birla Group

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Industry convene

Will AI replace humans on jobs or open new opportunities?
Exploring the ethical dilemmas and considerations in AI development.
Potential to generate unprecedented solutions to complex problems.
Ensuring AI systems used in cybersecurity are free from biases that could lead to unjust outcomes
How can digital leaders make informed decisions without succumbing to AI hype
The integration of AI and GenAI on Healthcare, Education, and Financial Services and highlight their rapid advancements and transformative potential.

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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Keynote: The State of fundraising in 2024-25: Is it End of the Era of Easy Money or is a New Chapter starting?

Evaluating Overvaluation: Ins and outs of Exits
How Fund managers and LPs are now adapting their investment strategies to this new era. What does the next decade of funding look like?
The IPO Gold Rush : The Go-to Dynamics for Startups
The rise in solo GP funds and mega early-stage funds
Tough time; smart money: From India to Bharat: investment opportunities that exist outside of the traditional hubs, Metros and Tier 1 cities Early-stage companies face an increasingly selective fundraising environment, focused not only on innovative ideas but also on sustainable business models and clear paths to profitability.
The battle for growth at all costs v/s Getting Real growth - How Investors and founders should outline the startups ambitious strategy to deploy capital. Trends shaping founder-investor dynamics