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Agentic AI’s ability to bring
exponentiality to human productivity
Agentic AI’s ability to bring
exponentiality to human productivity
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
Fighting Poor Water
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’
Transforming Your Organization, Business and Industry:
A CEO's Handbook to AI-Led Success’
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
Financial services data economy:
Navigating emerging technology and data sovereignty
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
Driving progress:
How AI is transforming operations and innovation
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
Advancing inclusion to drive workplace transformation
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
Scaling AI responsibly
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
Gen Z as catalysts for progress:
Creating a new workplace era
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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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.
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Reflections from WEF’24
WEF’24 reflections with Ashish Gupta
Watch Ashish K. Gupta, Chief Growth Officer for Europe and Africa, Diversified Industries, HCLTech, share his highlights from WEF’24 in Davos including the Global Alliance for YOUth’s new Innovation prize for the WEF Global Shapers community, the HCLTech heroes of progress reception and high-level conversations on GenAI’s potential for transformation.
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WEF’24 reflections with Ashish Gupta
In conversation with HCLTech leadership in Davos
Watch Ashish K. Gupta, Chief Growth Officer for Europe and Africa, Diversified Industries, HCLTech, share his highlights from WEF’24 in Davos including the Global Alliance for YOUth’s new Innovation prize for the WEF Global Shapers community, the HCLTech heroes of progress reception and high-level conversations on GenAI’s potential for transformation.
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WEF’24 reflections with Jagadeshwar Gattu
In conversation with HCLTech leadership in Davos
Watch Jagadeshwar Gattu (Jags), President, HCLTech – Digital Foundation services in conversation with Nicholas Ismail as he reflects on his time at #wef24 and share insights on AI, Security and Networking that will shape the way forward for business and technology based on his week of high-level dialogue and transformative discussions.
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WEF’24 reflections with Srinivasan Seshadri
In conversation with HCLTech leadership in Davos
Watch Srinivasan Seshadri, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head, Financial Services, HCLTech, discuss how financial institutions are rebuilding trust with AI at the helm in Davos at WEF ‘24. Reflecting on his key takeaways from the 2024 Annual Meeting, Srini talks about seizing the wave of AI-led disruption by addressing ethical concerns and reshaping talent to drive enormous opportunities in responsible AI.
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Davos Debrief with Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri
Key takeaways from our panel discussions at WEF’24
Watch Nicholas Ismail speak to Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, UC Berkeley, to recap his top learnings from our series of engaging panels at the HCLTech pavilion in Davos. Saikat reflects on the key insights and conclusions from the conversations at WEF’24 across Tech-led innovation, DEI and Sustainability.
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Heroes of Progress: Preview
A lookahead to the HCLTech reception honoring heroes of progress
Watch Nicholas Ismail speak to Meenakshi Benjwal, Global Head of Employer Brand, HCLTech, to preview our special evening to celebrate several inspiring individuals and WEF Global Shapers making a profound impact on the world across areas of environment, women's empowerment, art and sustainability.
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Out of balance with water
Panel discussion from WEF Congress Centre, Davos
Watch our Chairperson, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, speak at the WEF 2024 Annual Meeting alongside an eminent and expert panel of speakers: Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore; Kirsten Schuijt, Director-General, WWF International; Ulrik Gernow, EVP and COO, Grundfos A/S; Mariana Mazzucato, Professor, University College London and Joyeeta Gupta, Professor, University of Amsterdam.
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Purpose-led sustainability agenda
Panel discussion from the HCLTech pavilion in Davos at WEF’24
Watch our panel of leading voices in sustainability share insights on how to advance and accelerate ESG agendas, highlighting the need for a holistic approach, positioning a win-win situation for all the stakeholders involved, and a mix of top-down regulation and bottom-up self-governance.
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Diversity-led progress for the future workforce
Panel discussion from the HCLTech pavilion in Davos at WEF’24
Building resilient, productive workplaces of the future starts with sustaining and accelerating the progress made so far on #diversity, #equity and #inclusion. Hear from leading voices at WEF'24 on new approaches to implementing DEI initiatives, transforming them from a commitment to a core company tenet and cornerstone of organization strategy.
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Tech-led disruption, opportunities and impact
Panel discussion from the HCLTech pavilion in Davos at WEF’24
Hear from a panel of tech stalwarts and business leaders from Volvo Group, Honeywell and HCLTech, on their strategies and daring vision to derive significant and sustainable impact — at speed, at scale, with humans at the center. Filmed at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos at the HCLTech pavilion.
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Banking on trust through transformative tech
WEF 2024 Affiliate session from Ice Village, Davos
Srinivasan Seshadri, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head, Financial Services, HCLTech, leads an engaging discussion at #wef24 joined by leaders from BNY Mellon, State Street, Mastercard and Banco Santander. Watch as our panel explores how financial services organizations prioritize and practice the responsible and ethical use of AI and data.
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Roshni Nadar Malhotra speaks to CNBC-TV18
Our chairperson speaks with leaders from PwC and Mahindra Group on DEI
Roshni Nadar Malhotra sat down with Bob Moritz, Global Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited and Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group, in a panel discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, moderated by Shereen Bhan of CNBC-TV18, at WEF ‘24 in Davos.
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C Vijayakumar speaks to CNBC-TV18
HCLTech CEO & Managing Director speaks to Shereen Bhan at WEF '24, Davos
Our CEO & Managing Director Vijayakumar C speaks to CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan at #wef24 in #Davos on HCLTech’s remarkable Q3FY24 performance, the company's differentiated portfolio and core engineering DNA, #GenAI, industry outlook and more.
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In conversation with Jagadeshwar (Jags) Gattu
HCLTech Trends and Insights video podcast from WEF’24, Davos.
Join Jagadeshwar (Jags) Gattu, President, Digital Foundation Services at HCLTech, and Nick Ismail on this episode of the HCLTech Trends and Insights podcast. They discuss how in an increasingly hyperconnected yet fragmented world, organizations must drive digital trust and inclusion for a more secure future.
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In Conversation with Dr. Saikat, UC Berkeley
Preview of our #WEF24 panel discussion series
Nick Ismail speaks to Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, Professor, UC Berkeley, to preview our #wef24 panel discussion series with industry thought leaders and top decision-makers from Honeywell, Volvo Group, Euroclear, JLL, Gulf International Bank and more.
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In conversation with Santhosh Jayaram
HCLTech Trends and Insights video podcast from WEF’24, Davos.
Join Santhosh Jayaram, Global Head of Sustainability, HCLTech, and Nick Ismail on this episode of the HCLTech Trends and Insights podcast. They discuss how to rebuild trust to drive the sustainability agenda following an increase in practices like greenwashing and a lack of international cooperation which has eroded trust in sustainability initiatives.
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Welcome to WEF 2024, Davos
Check out the HCLTech pavilion at Davos and get a preview of the week ahead.
Watch Nicholas Ismail, Global Head Brand Journalism, HCLTech, preview the conversations primed to dominate the World Economic Forum 2024 Annual Meeting and share what we have in store for you this week from Davos.
Highlights from WEF’24
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Reinvigorating targets through purpose-led sustainability
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Restoring balance to the global water cycle
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On the road to inclusion: Diversity and the future of work
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Innovating tomorrow: Tech disruptions and opportunities at WEF 2024
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Digital trust in a hyperconnected and fragmented world
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Building trust in banking amid tech transformations
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Rebuilding trust with intent to drive the sustainability agenda
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The Reskilling Revolution: Preparing 1 Billion People For Tomorrow’s Economy
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Private Multilateralism: The Responsible Way Forward
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Closing The Digital Divide: Activating Technology And Innovation For Gender Equality
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Engaging Youth To Build Momentum For Sustainable Development Goals
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Private Multilateralism Can Lead To Sustainable Future
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Communication, Long-Term Plans Necessary For Brand Perception On Sustainability
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Reimagining your talent and technology strategies amid deglobalization
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