Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave & 32nd ICT Business Awards: Spotlight on India’s AI Revolution

The highly anticipated Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave & 32nd ICT Business Awards will take place on March 7, 2025, at the Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi. With the theme "India and the AI Revolution," the event will bring together top industry leaders, policymakers, and technology visionaries to discuss how India can harness artificial intelligence to drive innovation and global competitiveness.

Organized by Dataquest, India’s leading IT and business magazine, the event is supported by esteemed partners and sponsors, including Hitachi Vantara, NIIT, Seagate, NIXI, Apeejay Education and CMR. Strategic collaborations with India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA), TiE Delhi-NCR, and Digital India Bhashini Division further strengthen the event’s impact. 

Exploring AI’s Transformative Impact

The conclave will open with a welcome note and lamp lighting ceremony by Pradeep Gupta, Chairman of CyberMedia Group, followed by an inaugural keynote by Jaspreet Bindra, AI expert and thought leader.

Key panel discussions will cover topics such as:

• India’s IT Services in the AI Era – How businesses can lead the GenAI revolution.
• AI & Data: India’s Path to Becoming a Data Superpower – Exploring India’s vast data ecosystem.
• Resilience in AI-Led Enterprises – The role of AI in business continuity and adaptability.
• Government’s Role in AI Regulation and Adoption – Balancing oversight with innovation in digital governance.
• Women & AI – Showcasing female leadership in AI-driven transformation.

Prominent speakers include Udai Singh, President – GenAI Initiatives, NIIT Ltd., and Bhaskar, Global VP, DLT Ledgers, offering insights into AI-driven talent development and enterprise transformation.

Honoring Digital Excellence: The 32nd ICT Business Awards

The evening will culminate with the 32nd ICT Business Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in digital leadership, innovation, and technology implementation. Key honorees include:

• IT Person of the Year: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Prof. S. Sadagopan, Founder Director, IIIT-Bangalore; Dr. Sridhar Mitta, Founder & MD, NextWealth Entrepreneurs
• Pathbreaker of the Year: Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder & CEO, Garuda Aerospace

The awards ceremony will feature a special keynote by Vinod Dham, Padma Bhushan awardee and "Father of Pentium," along with a discussion on India’s AI Superpower ambitions by 2047, moderated by Pradeep Gupta.

A Confluence of Industry and Policy Leaders

With participation from Mastercard, PwC, Wayfair, Genpact, Amarchand Mangaldas, and the Ministry of External Affairs, the conclave is expected to define the roadmap for India’s AI- powered future.

The Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave is set to be a landmark event in shaping India's AI revolution.

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