Agenda

Session Description– This session will explore how today’s leaders must go beyond traditional norms and charting bold paths, embracing discomfort, and reimagining what it means to lead. It’ll explore key traits of audacious leadership, see real-world examples of courageous decision-making, and leave with practical tools to inspire, innovate, and redefine their leadership in uncertain times.

Speaker:
Ananth Narayanan, Founder, Brnd.me (Formerly Mensa Brands)
Ex CEO Myntra and Ex Founder and CEO- Medlife, Board Member- Marico

Session Description: This cross-industry conversation brings together accomplished professionals from different backgrounds who have transformed years of learning into meaningful influence. The session explores how diverse experiences, personal journeys, and creative or entrepreneurial milestones help shape leadership, purpose, and cultural impact.

Speakers:
P. Ravindra Pai, Managing Director, Century Real Estate
Ricky Kej, Music Composer & Environmentalist
Prasad Bidapa, Fashion Stylist and Choreographer
Rahul Dev Shetty, Actor
U.S. Mahendar, Founder & CEO, Hatti Kaapi

Moderator:

Pallavi Joshi Bakhru, Partner and Leader – Family Office and Private Client Services, Grant Thornton Bharat

Session Description: In this interaction, she reflects on her extraordinary journey from becoming one of India’s most celebrated badminton champions to stepping confidently into the world of business and investments.

Speaker:

Saina Nehwal, Olympic Medalist and Indian Badminton Player

Moderator:

Arjun Singh, Partner and Sports Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat

Session Description: In this candid conversation, leaders and achievers share the behind-the-scenes challenges, pivots, and setbacks that often go untold. The chat will give insight into the unvarnished paths to achievement and leave with a deeper appreciation for resilience, adaptability, and authenticity.

Speakers:

Shivtosh Kumar, Co- Founder & CPO, Sugar.fit
Sumit Santhalia, Co-Founder, TechnoSport
Ajaneesh Loknath, Musical Composer
Malini Adapureddy, Founder and CEO, Deconstruct
Sharath Gayakwad, Paralympic Swimmer & Arjuna Awardee

Moderator:

Pallavi Joshi Bakhru, Partner and Leader – Family Office and Private Client Services, Grant Thornton Bharat

Session Description: This session offers a heartfelt look into Revathi Kamath’s life as an environmentalist, philanthropist, and guiding force at home. She will highlight the principles that helped and influence the entrepreneurial journeys of Nikhil and Nithin Kamath.

Speaker:
Revathi Kamath, Karnataka Kalashree, Environmentalist and Philanthropist

Session Description: A vision of how Karnataka is shaping India’s digital future through innovation-led policies, strong talent ecosystems, and collaborative industry partnerships.

Speaker:

Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission.