Tech Mahindra - Day 3 : TRANSFORM

Day 3 : TRANSFORM : 4th March, 2026

SESSION 1-

Panel Session Time: 12PM-12:30 PM

Panel Topic: : Transforming IT and clouds with AI

Description: Explore how AI is reshaping IT and cloud environments through automation, predictive insights, and intelligent optimization. Learn how enterprises can improve performance, reduce complexity, and accelerate innovation across hybrid and multi‑cloud infrastructures.

Participants: 

• Vivek Chadha-Chief Revenue Officer-Rakuten Symphony
• Mariam Kaynia-Chief Data and Information Officer-Eutelsat
• Harshvendra Soin-President-Asia Pacific and Japan Business-Tech Mahindra

SESSION 2-

Panel Session Time: 2PM-2:30PM

Panel Topic: Transform Enterprises with Network APIs

Description: Discover how network APIs unlock new enterprise capabilities by exposing network intelligence to applications. This session highlights how programmable networks enable faster innovation, new revenue models, and seamless digital experiences across industries.

Participants: 

• Rajesh Chandiramani-Chief Executive Officer-Comviva
• Peter Arbitter-Chief Commercial Officer-Aduna
• Manish Mangal-President and Head–Americas Communication Business-Tech Mahindra
• Yogi Sharma- Senior Vice President- Communications Business Americas-Tech Mahindra

SESSION 3-

Panel Session Time: 3PM-3:30PM

Panel Topic: Intelligent Telco Operations- from Copilots to Agentic Systems- Execution, Governance and Guardrails

Description: Learn how enterprises evolve from AI copilots to autonomous agentic systems. Explore execution models, governance frameworks, and guardrails needed to ensure scalable, secure, and responsible intelligence‑led operations.

Participants: 

• Jeroen Verbruggen-IT Lead-Proximus

• Federico Suria- EMEA Regional Business Leader Telco & Media, Microsoft

• Sandeep Phadke-Senior Vice President and Head of Europe for Communications Business-Tech Mahindra

SESSION 4-

Panel Session Time: 4PM-4:30PM

Panel Topic: The Agentic NOC: Transitioning to Autonomous Operations

Description: Explore how agentic AI is transforming Network Operations Centers from reactive monitoring to autonomous operations. Learn how intelligent agents enable self‑healing networks, proactive incident management, and faster resolution while maintaining control through governance and human oversight.

Participants: 

• Shailesh Gupta-Director of Network Management and Operations- Rakuten Mobile
• Umer Chaudhary-Head of Network Solutions-Amazon Web Services
• Abhishek Malhotra- Global Head of Network Services Business- Tech Mahindra