Our speakers

Abhishek Verma, Partner and Co-Lead- Digital Government Advisory and Aerospace & Defense, Government and Public Services, KPMG in India

Aditya Kondawar, Partner & VP of Key Accounts, Complete Circle Capital

ADITYA KUBER, Co-Founder & CEO, Ideabrews

Aditya Puri, CEO, HDFC Bank

Aditya Varma, Former Director of Transformation and Innovation, Indian Navy

Commander Varma is an Indian Navy Veteran and an ICT & Cyber Security Consultant, with 21+ years of Information Communication Technology, Cyber Security, Supply Chain Operations and HR Training Management experience. He is presently leading Strategic Programs for digital transition, innovation and transformation in Disruptive Technologies.
 
He has served as a catalyst for emerging disruptive technology trends, business models, and patterns that help solve complex technical business problems at scale such as Quantum Cryptography, Blockchain for Ops Supply Chain, IIoT, AR/VR, Big Data and AI/ML implementations. Cdr Varma has served in multiple Tech ICT leadership roles in Military Operations and Supply Chain Management and has served as the Chief ICT Officer for various mobile platforms. He is mentoring the next generation of IT Service Management and Network Security Operations of a Strategic Enterprise Class network. Prior to this, he led teams driving IT-OT convergence initiatives, auditing industry ICT best practices, and undertaking network risk assessment/ threat mitigation in the International Theatre.

Ahana Gautam, CEO & Co-Founder, Open Secret

Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, EPIC Foundation

Ajay Awtaney, Founder & Editor, LiveFromALounge.com

Ajay Awtaney is a credit card and loyalty programmes expert widely recognised for his insights published on LiveFromALounge.com. Ajay graduated in Computer Science from the University of Delhi and then completed his MBA from Management Development Institute Gurgaon. He worked driving Strategy and Business Initiatives at various Banking and Financial Services firms for two decades, starting with the State Bank of India’s International Banking Division, Motilal Oswal and then at Canara Robeco, where he led Corporate Development and International Asset Management teams.

With a focus on maximising rewards, Ajay specialises in helping individuals make informed decisions about credit cards, loyalty programs, and financial strategies. His expertise covers optimising credit card benefits, managing points and miles, and leveraging rewards for travel and lifestyle perks. Ajay’s clear, actionable advice has earned him a loyal following, making him a trusted resource for anyone looking to enhance their personal finance management and make the most of credit card rewards and travel loyalty programs.

Ajay Jakhar, Chairman, Bharat Krishak Samaj

Ajay Lakhotia, Founder & CEO, StockGro