Curated Conversations

Distinct Perspectives

Design in Dialogue

10:30am to 12:00pm
Designing Technology for Humans in an AI World
How designers ensure technology remains human-centered in the age of AI.
Human-Centered | AI Integration | UX Strategy

Saurabh Gupta

Co-Founder ZEUX
Innovation & Loopify

Sangeetha Jayaram

MD -
Design, Accenture

Kapil Joshi

Head of Experience Design
Practice - Capgemini

Shreshtha Jain

Product Markting Lead,
QUALCOMM


10:30am to 12:00pm
Who Designs the Machines?
The human role in shaping AI systems and human–machine interaction.
AI Systems | Human-Machine Interaction | Responsible Design

Swapnil Sansare

Founder and CEO of
Divide By Zero Technologies

Abbas Gabajiwala

Founder at Blix Education

Anand Ramaswamy

Founder Makersverse


10:30am to 12:00pm
Designing Human Spaces in a Digital Age
The importance of human-centered spatial design in an increasingly technological world.
Interior Design | Spatial Experience | Human-Centered Architecture

Kunlin Kapadia

Founder and Principal of Alcove Designs

Muninder Chowdhry

Co-Founder - S.ALT Studios

Huzefa Rangwala

Director,MuseLAB


10:30am to 12:00pm
Creativity, Culture and Identity in the Age of AI
Fashion as cultural storytelling beyond algorithmic generation.
Cultural Storytelling | Fashion & Identity | Creative Authorship

Shayak Sen

Head of Design at Myntra


Nelson Raj Jaffery

VP - Design & Development at Birla Cellulose

Nachiket Barve

Founder and Creative Director at Nachiket Barwe Design


01:00am to 02:30pm
Storytelling Beyond Algorithms
Human imagination and narrative in animation and immersive media.
Animation | Narrative Design | Immersive Media

Ashish Kulkarni

Founder - Punnaryug Artvision Pvt. Ltd.

Arjun Madhvan

CEO at Assemblage Entertainment

Tejonidhi Bhandare

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reliance Animation


01:00am to 02:30pm
Designing Meaning and Trust in the AI Media Age
Designers shaping communication, brand identity, and meaning in a content-heavy digital world.
Brand Identity | Communication Design | Content Strategy

Tanu Sinha

Design Head, Pepsico

Babita Baruah

Chief Executive Office

Amitesh Rao

Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett - South Asia


01:00am to 02:30pm
Designing Intelligent Products for Human Life
The role of designers in shaping products that integrate technology and human needs.
Product Design | Smart Technology | Human Needs

Anuj Prasad

Founder & CEO of Desmania Design Pvt. Ltd

Darshan Gandhi

Global Head, Godrej

Hussaine Kesury

Chief Business Officer at Pepperfry


01:00am to 02:30pm
Design Thinking as the Engine of Innovation
Design-led thinking driving business innovation and systems thinking.
Strategic Design | Systems Thinking | Business Innovation

Parameswaran Venkataraman

Co-founder: 3 Big Things

Amit Krishn Gulati

Founder & Director at Incubis Consultants (India) PL

Rutu Mody Kamdar

Founder at Jigsaw Brand Consultants