Theme: Ideas and Inspiration for a better Future

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Nagpur
Dharampeth
Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440002
India

Abhijeet Barse

CEO

Dr. Abhijeet Barse, CEO of SlumSoccer, an NGO from Nagpur, works with the under-privileged youth of India. SlumSoccer uses soccer as an instrument to transform lives. His organisation SlumSoccer was prominently featured on the Satyamev Jayate show!

Mohit Bhishikar

CIO

Mohit has more than 24 years of experience in a variety of Business and IT leadership roles. His top focus areas include Cyber Security, Internet of Things (IOT), Machine Learning, Enterprise Digital Transformation, Bimodal IT and Enterprise Mobility. Mohit is the Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Persistent Systems.

Prakash Shesh

Trainer

Mr Prakash is an alumni of IIT-Delhi and IIM-Ahmedabad. He has a vast experience in the corporate sector and has worked extensively in TATA Group companies.

Rashmi Tambe

Senior Executive

Rashmi is a Technocrat. She is a Senior Executive in Persistent Systems. She is deeply involved in Enterprise Digital Transformation, Software-driven Businesses, as well as Smart City implementation approaches. She has extensive experience in IT industry in India, US and UK. She is the head of women’s forum - PRERNA.

Shweta Bhattad

Artist

Shweta is a young artist based in Nagpur who graduated from the MS University of Baroda with a masters in sculpture and Founder at Gram Art Project. She has participated in multiple National and International Art exchange programmes.

Smita Khan

Architect

Architect Dr. Smita Khan completed her PHD in 2013 in learning environments and building performance assessment. She studied at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, USA for M.Arch (1990) with Architectural Design as major, and was a Rotary International Graduate Scholar. She has worked on evolution of a new architectural language - “Contemporary Vernacular” which synthesizes the vernacular with the contemporary. Her philosophy revolves around a conscious continuum of the traditional not only in terms of spatial order, but also on exploration & application of relevant construction techniques, recycling & reusing materials, applying local & natural materials & rejuvenating the vernacular by introduction of local arts & crafts to achieve an appropriate architectural expression for the region, its culture & its people.