The 4th Edition of ObserveNow’s Super40 Digital Native Summit & Awards, taking place on December 13, 2024, at the Taj MG Road in Bengaluru, will serve as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries. The event will focus on key topics like generative AI, cybersecurity, and innovations for digital natives, while also honoring excellence with the prestigious Super40 Awards.

The event will host over 200 Digital Native Leaders and feature more than 50 speakers from diverse industries. Attendees can look forward to 4+ panel discussions, transformative industry presentations, and a compelling keynote address delivered by top experts in the field. The event is backed by a distinguished lineup of sponsors, with CrowdStrike as the presenting partner and Teramind & RoundRobin as exhibitors.

The summit will commence with a welcome address by Taniya Tikoo, Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief of ObserveNow Media. Taniya will set the tone for a day filled with insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing.

The first panel discussion, “Generative AI: Revolutionizing User Experiences,” will be moderated by Jaspreet Singh, Clients & Markets Leader – Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. The discussion will explore the transformative potential of generative AI in reshaping user experiences. The panel will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Veena Chandrashekara, Director of Corporate Sales at CrowdStrike; Dinesh Kumar Kotha, CEO of Ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt; Saurabh Gupta, CEO of VeriSmart AI; Vaibhav Khandelwal, Co-founder and CTO of Shadowfax; Vishal Ramrakhyani, Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering at Zoomcar; Manoj Kansal, Vice President of Engineering at Licious; Biru Kumar, Vice President of Engineering at Betterhalf; and Ashwini Kumar, Director of Software Engineering at PayU India. This session promises to delve into innovative applications of AI that enhance user engagement and drive business outcomes.

The second panel discussion, titled “Cybersecurity Culture: The Future of Digital Transformation,” will be moderated by Amit Tenglikar, Associate Partner – Cybersecurity at BDO India. This session will address strategies for fortifying cybersecurity frameworks in an era of rapid digital transformation. Panelists include Yash Gupta, Co-founder and CTO of Nova Benefits; Sashank Dara, CTO, CISO, and Co-founder of Seconize; Hilal Ahmad Lone, CISO of Razorpay; Tushar Anand, CISO of Jupiter Money; Kamesh Babu R, CISO and Global Head of IT and Cybersecurity at Subex; Navneet Kumar, CTO of CARD91; and Prasad T, CISO and Vice President of Security & Compliance at Tanla Platforms. This discussion will offer actionable insights for navigating cybersecurity challenges over the coming decade.

Moderated by Taniya Tikoo, the third panel discussion, “Leaders in AI: Leading Change in the Digital Age,” will highlight how AI leaders are driving transformation across industries. Esteemed panelists for this session include Akshetha Maithri Ashok, Co-founder of Sama; Punita Mittal, Co-founder of SoulUp; Anantha Krishna, CISO at Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Limited; Achal Sharma, Assistant Vice President of Engineering at Wakefit; and Lakshmi Gadiraju, Founder and CTO of EffiGO Global. This engaging discussion will showcase how these leaders are leveraging AI to shape the future of digital transformation.

The final panel discussion, “The Future of Innovation for Digital Natives: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges,” will be moderated by Jithendran CK, Chief Technology Officer at Blubirch. This session will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by digital natives in today’s dynamic landscape. The panelists include Chandresh Sethia, Co-founder of EVRE; Manas Ranjan Hota, Co-founder of Drink Prime; Ajay Tiwari, CEO of HappyLocate; Sachin Nandwana, Co-founder and Director of BigHaat; Varun Kumar Modi, CTO of Brightmoney; Aditya Ganjapure, CTO of Green Tiger Mobility; and Ravi Garre, Vice President of Data and Intelligent Enterprise Platforms at Elements Technologies. This thought-provoking session will focus on strategies for fostering innovation and growth.

The event will culminate with the Super40 Awards Ceremony, celebrating exceptional achievements across industries, followed by a closing note that will reflect on the day’s key takeaways.

The 4th Edition of the Digital Native Summit & Awards promises to be an inspiring event that offers a platform to learn from the best minds in the industry, engage in forward-looking discussions, and celebrate innovation. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this landmark event that defines the future of digital innovation and transformation.