Mumbai Urban Tech Summit 2024

Redefining the megacity through intelligent infrastructure, digital governance, and sustainable urban transformation.

Introduction

In a world driven by constant innovation, technology is the beacon that lights the way to a transformative future. The theme for INFOCOM Calcutta 2025, "Technology – Future Forward," reflects our collective journey toward a smarter and connected, tomorrow. This year, we delve into the technologies shaping industries, empowering businesses, and redefining human experiences. From AI and quantum computing to IoT and sustainable tech, INFOCOM 2025 will spotlight the innovations and ideas that are propelling us into the next era of progress. Join us as we explore how technology can lead us forward—boldly, responsibly, and inclusively.

The Organiser

In 1922, Anandabazar Patrika first came out as a four-page evening daily that sold at two paise and had a circulation of about 1,000 copies a day. Hundred years later, Anandabazar Patrika reaches out to more than 10 million readers. Today, the ABP Group has evolved into a media conglomerate that has eight renowned publications, six TV news channels, digital news and current affairs platforms in eight languages, mobile internet and social media platforms, one radio station, a leading book publishing business, an education business and a film production and OTT platform. Started as a regional media house, ABP Group today has established a strong national footprint across the country touching the lives of millions of readers and viewers, daily.

Hyatt Regency, Kolkata

Technology - Future Forward

27th - 29th Nov, 2025

Event Agenda

24th EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE – Opening Sessions

08:00 hrs – 09:30 hrs

Registration and Tea/Coffee

09:30 hrs – 09:55 hrs

Introductions

10:00 hrs – 10:15 hrs

Welcome Address

10:20 hrs – 11:10 hrs

Technology Keynote

Navigating the S10 SHIFT Era: A Strategic Innovation and Investment Roadmap
Speaker: Stephen Ibaraki, Chairman & Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital

11:15 hrs – 11:35 hrs

Technology Keynote

11:40 hrs – 12:00 hrs

Fireside Chat

12:05 hrs – 12:25 hrs

Technology Keynote

12:30 hrs – 12:50 hrs

Technology Keynote

12:55 hrs – 13:20 hrs

Leadership Keynote

13:20 hrs – 14:20 hrs: Networking Lunch

STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP FORUM

14:30 hrs – 15:00 hrs

Shadowplay

Hand ShadowGraphy by Amar Sen, President, Federation of Indian Magic Association

15:05 hrs – 15:25 hrs

Leadership Keynote

A10

15:30 hrs – 16:10 hrs

Panel Discussion: Marketing in the Age of AI

A11

16:15 hrs – 16:35 hrs

Keynote

A12

16:40 hrs – 17:10 hrs

CIO Panel: Leading Through the Next AI Shift

A13

17:15 hrs – 17:35 hrs

Keynote

A14

17:40 hrs – 18:00 hrs

Keynote

A15

18:05 hrs – 18:25 hrs

Motivational Speaker Session

Speaker: Tashi Tsering, Chairman, New Edge Technologies, Bhutan

A16

18:30 hrs – 18:50 hrs

Keynote Topic: Technology With a Soul

Redefining Innovation in the Age of AI

A17a

19:00 hrs – 19:45 hrs

Stardom Session: The Winning Way

Sports Celebrity Speaker: Harsha Bhogle, Indian Cricket Commentator & Journalist

A17b

19:45 hrs – 20:00 hrs

Stardom Conversation

Harsha Bhogle, Indian Cricket Commentator & Journalist in conversation with Jimmy Tangree, Station Head, Friends FM
Felicitation by Rajarshi Das, MD, Jac Olivol

20:00 hrs onwards: Grand Dinner

SAP MEDIA WORKSHOP (JADE 2 – 1st Floor)

14:00 hrs – 14:10 hrs

Welcome Address

14:10 hrs – 14:25 hrs

Welcome & Opening Remarks

14:30 hrs – 15:00 hrs

Keynote Address: The Future Investment Landscape of Media & Entertainment Sector in India

15:00 hrs – 15:20 hrs

Setting the Context

15:20 hrs – 15:40 hrs

SAP’s Flywheel Strategy for Innovation & Growth

15:40 hrs – 16:00 hrs

Driving Value with Business Transformation Management

16:00 hrs – 16:20 hrs

Business Data Cloud AI & Maximizing Intelligence with Data

16:20 hrs – 16:30 hrs: Break

16:30 hrs – 16:50 hrs

Bringing It to Life – Industry Relevant ‘Flywheel’ Innovation

16:50 hrs – 17:10 hrs

Print & Publisher Partner Innovation AI Use Cases | DOT1

B10

17:10 hrs – 17:30 hrs

Driving Innovation for You in Your Legacy SAP Environment

B11

17:30 hrs – 18:00 hrs

Delivering on the Flywheel Through Cloud Operating Model

B12

18:00 hrs – 18:30 hrs

Customer Stories: Cloud ERP (German Company Thrace)

B13

18:30 hrs – 19:00 hrs

Closing Remarks

20:00 hrs onwards: Networking Dinner

TECHNOLOGY FORUM (Main Hall)

08:00 hrs – 09:30 hrs

Registration

(Only for delegates who have not registered on Day 1)

A18

09:45 hrs – 10:40 hrs

Showstopper Session

A19

10:45 hrs – 11:05 hrs

Showstopper Fireside Chat

A20

11:10 hrs – 11:30 hrs

Keynote

A21

11:35 hrs – 12:15 hrs

Power Panel

A22

12:20 hrs – 12:40 hrs

Leadership Keynote

A23

12:45 hrs – 13:05 hrs

Leadership Keynote

A24

13:10 hrs – 13:30 hrs

Technology Keynote

13:30 hrs – 14:30 hrs: Networking Lunch

TECHNOLOGY FORUM (Main Hall)

A25

14:45 hrs – 15:30 hrs

Showstopper Fireside Chat

Chairperson & Moderator: Dr Sudeendra Koushik, Chief Innovator & Founder, Innovation By Design; President Elect, IEEE TEMS

Speakers:
Stephen Ibaraki, Global Chairman and Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital

Prof Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur

Harish Agarwal, COO, EY India Consulting, Managing Partner, Kolkata & East India

A26

15:35 hrs – 16:15 hrs

Women in Tech

Celebrating Strength & Resilience

A27

16:20 hrs – 16:40 hrs

Technology Keynote

A28

16:45 hrs – 17:25 hrs

CISO Panel

Topic: CISO Strategy for 2025–26

A29

17:30 hrs – 17:50 hrs

Leadership Keynote

A30

17:55 hrs – 18:35 hrs

Power Panel

Topic: Beyond the Scorecard: Building Stronger Partner / Customer Relationship

A31

18:40 hrs – 19:00 hrs

Fireside Chat

Topic: “Empowering Indian Enterprises: How Modern Data Centre Infrastructure Bridges the Gap Between Ambition and Scale”

A32a

19:00 hrs – 19:20 hrs

Keynote

A32b

19:20 hrs – 19:40 hrs

Keynote

A33

19:45 hrs – 20:30 hrs

CIO Award Evening

20:30 hrs onwards: CIO Dinner

INFOCOM START-UP FORUM (JADE 2 – 1st Floor)

09:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs

Registration

10:00 hrs – 10:15 hrs

Welcome Address

10:15 hrs – 10:30 hrs

Introductory Note

Registration & Introduction to Startup Forum

10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs

Building from the East

11:45 hrs – 13:00 hrs

PitchPlay: AVGC x Media Edition

13:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs

Networking: Venture Date

14:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs: Lunch Break

15:00 hrs – 15:30 hrs

Fireside Chat: The New Era of Creativity

15:30 hrs – 17:30 hrs

PitchPerfect: The Investor Edition

TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP FORUM (Main Hall)

08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs

Registration

(Only for delegates who have not registered on Day 1 & 2)

A34

09:45 hrs – 10:30 hrs

Fireside Chat

Sean West, Co-Founder of The Unruly Corporation & Author

Juan A. Pujadas, Chief Mentor, Intueri Institute of Innovation
in conversation with Ambarish Dasgupta, Senior Partner & Founder, Intueri Consulting

A35

10:30 hrs – 11:10 hrs

Showstopper Session

Topic: Surviving AI

A36

11:10 hrs – 11:50 hrs

CISO Panel

Topic: Harnessing AI for Future Threat Protection

A37

11:50 hrs – 12:10 hrs

Technology Keynote

Sujeet Kulkarni- CEO DOT1 Solutions

A38

12:10 hrs – 12:50 hrs

CIO Panel: CIO Strategy for 2026–27

A39

12:55 hrs – 13:30 hrs

CIO Panel

13:30 hrs – 14:30 hrs: Networking Lunch

INDUSTRY FORUM

A40

14:45 hrs – 15:05 hrs

Keynote

A41

15:05 hrs – 15:45 hrs

Media & Entertainment Panel

Topic: The Dominance of Hybrid and Virtual Experiences

Chairperson & Moderator:
Yunus Bukhari — Writer, Actor, Director;
Founder & CEO, Art.ery Animation & FX | Unipix

Speakers:
Deepak Tijori — Award-winning Actor, Writer, Filmmaker

Neeraj Pathak — Writer & Director

K. K. Senthil Kumar — Award-winning Cinematographer (Bahubali & RRR)

Samit Bhaskar Shetty — Autodesk Tech Head, India

A42

15:50 hrs – 16:05 hrs

Break for Setup

A43

16:05 hrs – 16:15 hrs

Speech on Women Empowerment

A44

16:15 hrs – 17:15 hrs

Stardom Session

Art in the Age of Algorithms: Konkona Sen Sharma on Storytelling, Technology & Truth

Associates Sponsor : Techno India Group

Konkona Sen Sharma, Indian Actress & Filmmaker in conversation with Ushoshi Sengupta, Indian Actress & Model

Felicitation by Manoshi Roychowdhury

17:15 hrs – 19:00 hrs

Closing with National Anthem

19:00 hrs onwards

Dinner

INFOCOM Media Summit (JADE2 – 1st Floor)

1300 hrs – 1400 hrs

Lunch

1400 hrs – 1410 hrs

Welcome Address

1410 hrs – 1425 hrs

Welcome & Opening Remarks

1430 hrs – 1500 hrs

Keynote Address

The Future Investment Landscape of Media and Entertainment Sector in India

1500 hrs – 1520 hrs

Setting the Context

1520 hrs – 1540 hrs

SAP’s Flywheel Strategy for Innovation and Growth

1540 hrs – 1600 hrs

Driving Value with Business Transformation Management

1600 hrs – 1620 hrs

Business Data Cloud AI & Maximizing Intelligence with Data

1620 hrs – 1630 hrs

Break

1630 hrs – 1650 hrs

Bringing It to Life – Industry Relevant ‘Flywheel’ Innovation

1650 hrs – 1710 hrs

Print and Publisher Partner Innovation – AI Use Cases

B10

1710 hrs – 1730 hrs

Driving Innovation in Your Legacy SAP Environment

B11

1730 hrs – 1800 hrs

Delivering on the Flywheel Through Cloud Operating Model

B12

1800 hrs – 1830 hrs

Customer Stories: Cloud ERP

1830 hrs – 1900 hrs

Closing Remarks

2000 hrs onwards