Digital Transformation (DT) 2.0 represents the next phase of digital evolution, where cutting-edge technologies are leveraged to innovate business models, optimize operations and extract actionable insights from data. Unlike the first wave, which focused on connectivity and continuity, DT 2.0 emphasizes sustainability and aligns with ESG goals. It is an integral part of Industry 4.0, propelling businesses towards a future where technology and sustainability converge.

DT 2.0 emphasizes synchronizing a comprehensive technology stack to enhance customer, employee, and partner experiences. It drives enterprise-wide cognitive automation, blending physical and digital experiences seamlessly.

The rise of citizen developers democratizes AI, boosting productivity and security across the board. This transformation balances process efficiency with people improvement, leveraging distributed cloud technologies to ensure scalability and resilience. The focus is on creating a more connected, efficient, and secure enterprise ecosystem.

About the Summit - ‘Tech Dialogues 2024’

Digital Transformation 2.0 marks the advanced phase of digital evolution, emphasizing deeper integration, automation, and data-driven insights. It enabled businesses to optimize operations, innovate at scale, and enhance customer experiences. Embracing DT 2.0 is essential for sustainable growth and a competitive edge in today's digital landscape.

Recognizing the critical role of DT 2.0 in driving business growth and success, Dun & Bradstreet was pleased to host the grand summit of ‘Tech Dialogues 2024’ on the theme "Leapfrog With Digital Transformation 2.0" on 27 September 2024 at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, from 3 pm onwards.

The Tech Dialogues 2024 Summit aimed to underscore the critical role of DT 2.0 in driving growth and innovation. The event had explored challenges and pain points, aiming to build consensus on an ideal DT 2.0 roadmap shaped by industry experts. Special attention had been given to key areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, fostering in-depth deliberations to chart the path forward. The summit had feature keynote addresses by distinguished leaders from the technology field, industry experts, and various organizations across India.

Theme of the Summit – "Leapfrog With Digital Transformation 2.0"

Digital Transformation 2.0 is about leveraging advanced digital strategies to accelerate business growth and outpace competitors. DT 2.0 goes beyond basic digital adoption; it integrates advanced technologies to transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation.

By adopting DT 2.0, organizations can leap ahead in their industry, creating new value streams and redefining business models. It's a strategic imperative for leaders aiming to future-proof their businesses, enabling them to respond swiftly to market changes and capitalize on emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Under the theme "Leapfrog With Digital Transformation 2.0," this year's Summit has explored three fundamental areas that revolutionize tech strategies in today's fast-paced digital world.

Our Speakers

Lakhvinder Singh Gill
Global Head of Cloud Practice
Applied Cloud Computing

Lalit Kumar Rout
Chief Information Security Officer
Cent Bank Home Finance Limited

Akhil Wadhavkar
Chief Information Security Officer
Central Depository Services India Ltd

Vinod Krishnan
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Essar

Ninad Raje
Group Chief Information Officer
Jaquar & Company Private Limited

Shubhendu Dutta
Chief Technology Officer - Indices and Data
National Stock Exchange of India Limited

Ashish Shah
Chief Information Security Officer
Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited

Manoj Deorukhkar
Chief Information Officer
Sterling & Wilson Limited

Sanjay Jaiswal
Chief Information Security Officer
Nuvama Wealth & Investment Limited

Tejas Shah
Head - IT Infrastructure
Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd

Buland Khan
Chief Technologist & DMTS
Wipro Limited

Gaurav Ranade
Technical Advisor
Zentech Info Solutions

Naina Acharya
Associate Director
Dun & Bradstreet India

Ashwani Mishra
Editor – Technology and Head Content Strategy
63SATS

Hitesh Sethi
Senior Director- Analytics and Business Advisory
Dun & Bradstreet India

Agenda

Time

Session

  • Current state of integrating AI into DX strategies
  • Unlocking operational excellence with AI-led cognitive automation
  • Enhancing business decisions with AI-powered data insights
  • Democratizing Gen-AI for transforming business processes
Moderator: Mr. Hitesh Sethi, Senior Director- Analytics and Business Advisory, Dun & Bradstreet India
Panelists:
  • Mr. Vinod Krishnan, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Essar
  • Mr. Ninad Raje, Group Chief Information Officer, Jaquar & Company Ltd
  • Mr. Manoj Deorukhkar, Chief Information Officer, Sterling & Wilson Ltd
Points of discussion:
  • What are the most significant emerging cyber threats?
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Key principles and importance
  • New-age Cybersecurity in Action: Best practices in Incident Response
  • Leveraging AI & ML for reinforcing cybersecurity
Moderator: Mr. Ashwani Mishra, Editor – Technology and Head Content Strategy, 63SATS
Panelists:
  • Mr. Akhil Wadhavkar, Chief Information Security Officer, Central Depository Services India Ltd
  • Mr. Lalit Kumar Rout, Chief Information Security Officer, Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd
  • Mr. Ashish Shah, Chief Information Security Officer, Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd
  • Mr. Gaurav Ranade, Technical Advisor, Zentech Info Solutions
Points of discussion:
  • Optimizing cloud operations with strategic alignment
  • The ESG question: Of greentech and managing data sovereignty regulations
  • Distributed cloud – the route to scalability and flexibility
  • Future-proofing the architecture
Moderator: Ms. Naina Acharya, Associate Director, Dun & Bradstreet India
Panelists:
  • Mr. Shubhendu Dutta, Chief Technology Officer-Indices and Data, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
  • Mr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Chief Information Security Officer, Nuvama Wealth & Investment Ltd
  • Mr. Tejas Shah, Head - IT Infrastructure, Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd
  • Mr. Buland Khan, Chief Technologist & DMTS, Wipro Ltd

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