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As a strategic partner to WEF for many years, we will continue this partnership at the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos. Over the course of WEF’25, we’ll be transforming our exclusive pavilion on the promenade, which is a few steps away from the Kongresszentrum, into a showcase of our global brand and a platform to host impactful action-driven conversations and dialogues with dignitaries.

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Participate in engaging discussions with our leaders at the Ice Village and HCLTech Pavilion, exploring transformative topics like Agentic AI and other pivotal themes.

 

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Agentic AI’s ability to bring 
exponentiality to human productivity

10:30-11:15 AM CET Ice Village Panel Discussion

Agentic AI’s ability to bring 
exponentiality to human productivity

The world of AI has recently been abuzz with a new breakthrough which promises to exponentially augment human productivity and innovation – Agentic AI. In the past if organizations wanted more outcome, they had to deploy more humans or machines on tasks aligned to deliver that outcome, Agentic AI however breaks this linear chain. Its intuitive, reasoning-empowered and truly conversational engagement capabilities opens limitless possibilities to support humans in supporting both repetitive and complex tasks in endless loops. This panel discussion will spotlight the opportunities and pitfalls of deploying Agentic AI and its use cases for diverse sectors.

Featuring:

Teresa Hutson, Corporate Vice President, Technology and Corporate Responsibility Group, Microsoft

Shez Partovi, Chief Business Leader of Enterprise Informatics and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer, Royal Philips

Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE Customer Services & Delivery, SAP SE

Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, AI, Innovation and Strategy Professor, UC Berkeley

10:30-11:15 AM CET

Ice Village

Panel Discussion

Fighting Poor Water

1:30-2 PM CET Kongresszentrum

Fighting Poor Water

This session explores the impact of poor water quality on economic activity and human health, addressing challenges posed by emerging contaminants. Discussions will raise awareness, highlight industry trends, spotlight innovative solutions, and launch the cohort of Top Innovators from the Tackling Water Pollution Challenge, driving progress in water sustainability.

Featuring:

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech

1:30-2:00 PM CET

Kongresszentrum

Transforming Your Organization, Business and Industry:
A CEO's Handbook to AI-Led Success’

6-7:30 PM CET HCLTech Pavilion Private Event

Transforming Your Organization, Business and Industry:
A CEO's Handbook to AI-Led Success’

Our keynote speaker, Zack Kass, is one of the brightest and most experienced minds bridging the practical applications of AI. Bringing his 14 years of expertise, including pivotal years at OpenAI, he has advised Fortune 500 executives and leaders from The White House on AI strategies that are transforming industries. In his keynote, Zack will delve into the profound impact of AI and explore how businesses can harness this powerful technology to unlock creativity, drive efficiency and achieve unprecedented success inspiring leaders to navigatethis exciting frontier with confidence.

Featuring:

Zack Kass, Futurist, Former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI

C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech

6:00-7:30 PM CET

HCLTech Pavilion

Private Reception

Financial services data economy:
Navigating emerging technology and data sovereignty

8:30-9:30 AM CET HCLTech PavilionPanel Discussion

Financial services data economy:
Navigating emerging technology and data sovereignty

This panel will explore how the interplay of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain and cloud are transforming the financial services data economy while addressing the challenges of data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and secure cross-border data flows. It will also explore strategies for leveraging data ecosystems to drive innovation and growth.

Featuring:

Steffany Bello, Senior Vice-President, Digital Partnerships, Fintech and Enablers in North America, Mastercard

Sebastien Danloy, Chief Business Officer, Euroclear

Valerie Bannert-Thurner, Chief Revenue Officer, Financial Technology, Nasdaq

Srinivasan Seshadri, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head, Financial Services, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, AI, Innovation and Strategy Professor, UC Berkeley

8:30-9:30 AM CET

HCLTech Pavilion

Panel Discussion

Driving progress: 
How AI is transforming operations and innovation

11 AM - 12 PM CET HCLTech PavilionPanel Discussion

Driving progress: 
How AI is transforming operations and innovation

AI is unlocking the full potential of manufacturing data, transforming it from a byproduct into a strategic asset. By integrating AI across product design, quality control, equipment management and logistics, companies are optimizing operations and creating new revenue streams. This panel will explore how AI is reshaping the shop floor, enabling smarter, more efficient and data-driven decision-making.

Featuring:

Paul Baldassari, President, Manufacturing and Services, Flex

Alexandra Schwertner-Farley, Artificial Intelligence Strategy Leader, Rockwell Automation

Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer, Americas, Mega Industries, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, AI, Innovation and Strategy Professor, UC Berkeley

11 AM - 12 PM CET

HCLTech Pavilion

Panel Discussion

Advancing inclusion to drive workplace transformation

4:30-5:30 PM CET HCLTech PavilionPrivate Event

Advancing inclusion to drive workplace transformation

A private roundtable discussion on Gender Equality and Inclusion, in partnership with UN Women and NBC Universal, will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and key decision-makers to explore actionable strategies for advancing gender parity in the workplace and beyond. The conversation will focus on fostering inclusive environments, breaking down barriers to leadership, and leveraging corporate and global partnerships to drive lasting change. With a focus on both challenges and opportunities, this dialogue aims to inspire collaboration and innovation in creating a more equitable future for all.

Featuring:

Chieh Huang, President, WEF Global Collaboration Village

Moderated by:

Richard Lui, Breaking News Anchor and inclusion@work Advisor, NBC News/MSNBC

4:30-5:30 PM CET

HCLTech Pavilion

Private Event

Scaling AI responsibly

8:30-9:15 AM CET HCLTech Pavilion Panel Discussion

Scaling AI responsibly

This panel explore howAI continues to create new opportunities to significantly enhance enterprise productivity, innovation and competitiveness, leaders are faced by challenges around how to ensure its ethical, explainable and responsible execution. The session will highlight the best practices, guidelines, approaches and frameworks that can be deployed to ensure that every application of AI is for the greater good of all.

Featuring:

Jayee Koffey, Global Head of Enterprise Execution and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, BNY

Yossi Matias, Vice President and Head of Google Research, Google

Alan Flower, Executive Vice President and Head of AI & Cloud Native Labs, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, AI, Innovation and Strategy Professor, UC Berkeley

8:30-9:15 AM CET

HCLTech Pavilion

Panel Discussion

Gen Z as catalysts for progress:
Creating a new workplace era

11 AM - 12 PM CET HCLTech Pavilion Panel Discussion

Gen Z as catalysts for progress:
Creating a new workplace era

We highlight how we can’t miss the opportunity to have Gen Z lead from the front, as they positively challenge us to reimagine organizational cultures in an AI-driven digital world. Their fresh perspective, tech-savvy mindset and drive for purpose will redefine how we work, innovate and collaborate. Join the panel to explore how Gen Z can supercharge progress in the digital age.

Featuring:

Hae In Kim, Chief HR Officer, Hyundai Motors

Nancy Xu, Time100 AI Honoree and CEO, Moonhub

Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed and Vice chair, FESAC

Jill Kouri, Chief Marketing Officer, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, AI, Innovation and Strategy Professor, UC Berkeley

11 AM - 12 PM CET

HCLTech Pavilion

Panel Discussion

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Our leadership at Davos

Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Roshni Nadar Malhotra

Chairperson

C Vijayakumar
C Vijayakumar

CEO & Managing Director

Ajay Bahl
Ajay Bahl

Chief Growth Officer, Americas, Mega Industries

Alan Flower
Alan Flower

Executive Vice President and Head of AI & Cloud Native Labs

Anil Ganjoo
Anil Ganjoo

Chief Growth Officer, Americas, TMT and RCPG Industries

Jill Kouri
Jill Kouri

Chief Marketing Officer

Kalyan Kumar
Kalyan Kumar

Chief Product Officer, HCLSoftware

Srinivasan Seshadri
Srinivasan Seshadri

Chief Growth Officer and Global Head, Financial Services

Vijay Guntur
Vijay Guntur

Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems

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Learn more about our schedule in Davos — and how you can join us for a series of thought-provoking conversations and engagements across the sidelines of the Annual Meeting, at the Congress Centre, Ice Village and our pavilion at Promenade 66. Stay tuned for the latest on our program at WEF25.

Find the HCLTech Pavilion
At Promenade 66, 7270 Davos Platz

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