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LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
February 14, 2026
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
March 01, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
to
10:45 AM
CTO India & Middle East,
Thoughtworks
Agentic AI is reshaping how machines make decisions. Bharani breaks down how today’s agents use memory, reasoning, and planning to act with purpose. From prompt engineering to autonomous planning, discover the building blocks shaping the next frontier of intelligent systems
10:45 AM
to
11:30 AM
CTO & Founder,
Aerospike
Srini takes us under the hood of modern NoSQL—built for speed, scale, and AI. Discover how smart clustering and Hybrid Memory Architecture power real-time apps, cut costs, and handle massive data volumes, enabling use cases like fraud detection and instant payments.
11:30 AM
to
11:45 AM
12:45 PM
to
1:30 PM
Head Data Scientist,
IDFCIFRST Bank
Prabhat unpacks how banks are adopting AI—boosting revenue, cutting costs, and fighting fraud with advanced models like Temporal Fusion Transformers and Graph Neural Networks. Explore how responsible AI, real-time compliance, and generative tools redefine finance with speed, security, and fairness.
1:30 PM
to
2:15 PM
2:15 PM
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3:00 PM
Senior Consultant,
Thoughtworks
Venture into how cutting-edge tech and AI solve real-world challenges through smart problem-solving. From pinpointing pain points to mastering tools like Elasticsearch, learn how innovation, deep understanding, and rigorous testing drive impactful solutions from idea to execution.
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
April 05, 2025
TIME
9:30 PM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
to
10:45 AM
Principal Prototyping Engineering,
AWS
Unlock the magic behind LLMs—from transformer secrets and attention mechanics to real-world use cases and performance hacks. Explore how these models think, scale, and adapt, plus why GPUs are key. A crisp journey through the engine room of modern AI.
10:50 AM
to
11:35 AM
IDFC FIRST Bank
Dive into the world of fearless concurrency with Rust—why it matters, what breaks it, and how Rust fixes it with ownership, borrowing, and async magic. From threads to tools like Shuttle and Loom, discover how Rust makes safe, scalable concurrency not just possible, but practical.
11:35 AM
to
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
Thoughtworks
From early setup to a massive Elasticsearch powerhouse—follow the journey of scaling observability. Go-live hiccups, production challenges, and the leap from on-prem to cloud. Real-world lessons, hard-won insights, and how chaos steadily transformed into clarity at scale.
12:30 PM
to
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
to
2:15 PM
Sarvam.ai
Meet the AI making every Indian heard—across languages, channels, and industries. From voice-enabled agents to smart reasoning bots, Sarvam AI powers multilingual conversations for onboarding, feedback, collections, and more. A peek into India’s full-stack GenAI revolution.
2:15 PM
to
3:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
May 10, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
CEO,
GUVI
Explore AI like never before as Arun Prakash likens its power to fire for early humans. From pet projects to enterprise-ready Clara AI, get a glimpse into agentic AI, LLMs, embeddings, and real-world use cases. See where AI fits—and when it truly shines.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Deputy Chief,
Enterprise Architecture & Governance, NPCI
Step into the evolving workplace with Arul Kumar as he unpacks how GenAI is reshaping productivity. From smart assistants to secure orchestration layers, discover how AI fills skill gaps, powers agile teams, and transforms everything from dev cycles to service ops—at speed and scale.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
to
12:45 PM
Seasoned Technologist
Arvind breaks down what makes AI agents tick—from stateless LLMs to function-calling flows. Learn why building a coding agent is easy, but taking it to production is a whole different game.
Probabilistic logic, memory, and testing challenges come together in this demo-led deep dive.
12:45 PM
to
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
to
2:30 PM
Director,
Nokia
Santhosh explains the what, why, and how of building a modern Enterprise Data Platform. From medallion architecture to data quality and governance, explore how to turn messy enterprise data into secure, governed insights—fueling innovation, compliance, and smarter decisions.
2:30 PM
to
3:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
June 14, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Global Head of Enterprise Tech, FlutterFlow
Abhishek Pathak reimagines how we build software. In a world powered by AI, he shows how declarative design can create systems that are not just smart—but adaptive, scalable, and beautifully simple.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Seasoned Technologist ,
Technology Lead,IDFC FIRST Bank
Join Sagar Bhat and Nitish Bhagat as they decode the journey of data—where it comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Discover how tracing data lineage can unlock trust, transparency, and transformation in modern systems.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
to
12:45 PM
Senior Solutions Architect, MongoDB
Explore the future of Digital Payments and Fintech—from seamless RTGS, NEFT, and UPI transactions to AI-powered fraud detection and cybersecurity. Discover how mobile banking and micro-lending are driving financial inclusion, while emerging threats demand stronger controls. Stay ahead with insights on regulations, blockchain, and innovations shaping tomorrow’s secure financial ecosystem.
12:45 PM
to
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
to
2:30 PM
Seasoned Technologist
Explore the frontier of AI autonomy as B Santosh Kumar unveils how self-hosted large language models can empower developers, protect privacy, and reduce cloud dependency—making AI more accessible and customizable than ever
2:30 PM
to
3:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
July 12, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Senior Solution Architect, VMWare
Jitin Tolani explores the future of AI infrastructure through the lens of private cloud. With a focus on performance, control, and enterprise readiness, he demonstrates how organizations can build powerful AI platforms that meet modern demands—without compromising on flexibility or security.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Seasoned Technologist
Prabhu Namachivayam unpacks the challenge of authentication at scale. He shares how enterprises can architect identity systems that are resilient, user-friendly, and capable of evolving with the complexity of today’s security landscape.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
to
12:45 PM
Engineering Manager, IDFC FIRST Bank
Arun Ravichandran examines how AI is driving a fundamental shift in the payments industry. He highlights the transformation of payment systems into intelligent, adaptive platforms that are built for speed, trust, and continuous innovation.
12:45 PM
to
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
to
2:30 PM
Founder, Tejoule Software Systems
Lokeshwer Sathyanarayanan delves into the frameworks that make machine learning systems reliable and resilient. He presents mental models that help teams design AI solutions built to withstand complexity and deliver consistent performance.
2:30 PM
to
3:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
August 09, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:10 AM
to
11:10 AM
Solution Consultant, Palo Alto Networks
Prashanth Lal K is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with expertise in Endpoint Security, EDR/XDR, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, and SOC operations. As a Solutions Consultant at Palo Alto Networks, he helps enterprise clients implement innovative and effective security solutions.
11:15 AM
to
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
to
12:30 PM
Enterprise Architecture Lead - IDFC FIRST Bank
Sridhar Kapa is an Enterprise Architecture Lead at IDFC FIRST Bank, with expertise in Payments, Commercial Lending, and Core Banking. He drives digital transformation, leads high-performing teams, and delivers scalable solutions using emerging technologies in the banking sector.
12:30 Noon
to
1:30 PM
Co-Founder, Tarka Labs
Sudhakar Rayavaram is a Chennai-based technologist and independent consultant specializing in Generative AI. As co-founder of Tarka Labs, he led teams delivering large-scale products. His recent work includes VIDURA, a knowledge agent, and GenAI consulting to help organizations achieve real-world impact
01:30 AM
to
02:30 PM
02:30 PM
to
03:30 PM
Solutions Architect, Netskope
Sudarshan Sivaperumal is a Solutions Architect at Netskope, based in Chennai, with over 22 years in Information Security. A CISSP and CISA, he has worked across banking, tech, and enterprise sectors, advising on SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud security tailored to diverse customer environments.
03:30 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
September 13, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Director, NatWest Group
Aayilyan Rajagopalan unpacks key focus areas driving enterprise digital transformation. He outlines evolving trends, organizational priorities, and the strategic shifts shaping how businesses adapt and innovate in today’s fast-moving digital world.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Engineering Manager, IDFC First Bank
Manikanda Kumar explores the rise of autonomous coding agents. From basic AI assistants to intelligent co-developers, he traces the evolution, real-world applications, and the engineering breakthroughs enabling this transformation in software development.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
to
12:45 PM
Managing Directors, Accenture
Seeju Kumar and Jayashri Sridevi dive into how agentic AI is transforming software engineering. They explore emerging paradigms, evolving developer roles, and the new possibilities AI agents bring to the software lifecycle.
12:45 PM
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01:45 PM
1:45 PM
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2:30 PM
Software Engineer, Cockroach Labs
Chandra Thumuluru breaks down the core principles of distributed SQL and active-active systems. He illustrates how CockroachDB ensures global consistency, high availability, and fault tolerance for modern data-intensive applications.
02:30 PM
to
03:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
October 11, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Senior Engineering Manager, IDFC First Bank
Shyam Sundar G examines the concept of LLMs as judges, exploring how AI models evaluate, reason, and make decisions. He highlights implications, limitations, and trust considerations shaping the future of AI-driven judgment systems.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Professor(retired), IIT Madras & Ex-Vice Chancellor ,ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Prof. L.S. Ganesh explains ethical principles shaping modern technology. He discusses emerging dilemmas, human values, and responsible decision-making guiding how organizations build, deploy, and govern technology in today’s evolving digital age.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 noon
12:00 Noon
to
12:45 PM
Deputy Vice President- Delivery, Posidex Technologies
J.G. Ramprasad discusses the changing landscape of risk and compliance in banking. He outlines evolving regulations, emerging threats, and strategic responses shaping how financial institutions manage governance and resilience.
12:45 PM
to
01:45 PM
1:45 PM
to
2:30 PM
Product Security Architect & SME, eInfoChips
Gopi Kaveripakkam highlights the importance of security by design in modern product development. He explains integrating cybersecurity principles, risk awareness, and proactive safeguards throughout the lifecycle to build resilient and trustworthy digital products.
02:30 PM
to
03:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
November 08, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Microsoft MVP – AI & IoT
Saravanan Ganesan explores responsible AI agent architectures, focusing on designing systems that minimize bias, provide transparent explanations, and enable ethical governance. He discusses practical patterns for building trustworthy AI agents aligned with human values.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Chief AI Strategist, Caliberfocus
Karunakaran N delves into building AI-data products that are accessible to all, emphasizing domain-neutral and cloud-agnostic architectures. He shares strategies for democratizing AI through scalable platforms that empower diverse users and industries.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
to
12:45 PM
Lead Software Engineer, Freshworks
Sri Sudarsan examines the evolution of search from keyword-based systems to context-aware, meaning-driven experiences. He highlights how AI is reshaping discovery, relevance, and user intent across modern search applications.
12:45 PM
to
01:45 PM
1:45 PM
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2:30 PM
Head – Payment Solutions, IDFC FIRST Bank
Arulananda Selvakumar traces the evolution of digital payments and explores emerging patterns shaping their future. He discusses how AI is enabling smarter, faster, and more secure payment experiences in an increasingly digital economy.
02:30 PM
to
03:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
December 13, 2025
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Distinguished AI Practitioner, Google
Sharmila Devi examines how organizations scale trust in autonomous AI systems, drawing from real-world implementations. She presents governance frameworks that transform fragile demos into resilient, production-ready agents through architecture, strategy, and discipline.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Lead Consultant, Thoughtworks
Ramesh Ramalingam shares hands-on learnings from building high-performance systems using Aerospike at scale. He discusses architectural choices, record sizing, and pitfalls to avoid, enabling predictable low latency and cost-efficient real-time, AI-driven applications.
11:45 AM
to
12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
to
12:45 PM
Lead Consultant, Thoughtworks
Prashanth Ramakrishnan explores how subtle design choices shape everyday experiences, highlighting usability, accessibility, and emotion across physical spaces, hardware, and software. He reframes design as human-centered thinking beyond aesthetics, influencing every interaction.
12:45 PM
to
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
to
2:30 PM
Enterprise Information Architecture Lead, AstraZeneca
Ravichander Rajendran explains why semantic-first architecture underpins robust agentic AI systems. He shows how ontologies and semantic layers enable context, interoperability, reasoning, and governance, guiding agent behavior while simplifying integration across ecosystems.
2:30 PM
to
3:00 PM
LOCATION
IDFC FIRST Bank,
Chennai Office
WHEN
Saturday,
January 10, 2026
TIME
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM
to
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM
Enterprise Architect, IDFC First Bank
Subh Anand discusses how to build a future-ready enterprise Document Management System (DMS) platform. He highlights architectural principles, scalability considerations, and integration strategies needed to support evolving business, regulatory, and digital transformation demands.
11:00 AM
to
11:45 AM
Head – Finance Solutions, IDFC First Bank
Nirmal Surekutchi explains how technology is re-architecting the credit card ecosystem. He explores modern platforms, data-driven decisioning, and digital-first architectures that are reshaping customer experience, risk management, and operational efficiency.
11:45 AM
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12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
to
12:45 PM
Head – Infra Security, IDFC First Bank
Samarjit RoyChoudhury explains why identity-first, AI-driven security is critical beyond the traditional perimeter. He shows how modern WAF and API security architectures leverage identity and intelligence to protect enterprises against evolving threats at scale.
12:45 PM
to
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
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2:30 PM
Engineering Leader
Rajeswari Krishnakumar explains why platform engineering is essential for scaling modern engineering organizations. She shows how internal platforms, clear ownership, and strong abstractions reduce operational friction, enabling teams to build and deliver software faster, more reliably, and sustainably.
2:30 PM
to
3:00 PM