Agenda

Registration

Welcome Note & Partners AV

Introduction

Speaker

Anil Wanvari

Founder & Editor In Chief,
Indian Television Dot Com

Keynote Address

Speaker

Shri Ashok Kumar Jha

Principal Advisor (Broadcast & Cable Services),
TRAI

Panel Discussion 1: Decoding Great Media Distribution Network

Synopsis: This session explores how broadcasters, digital platforms, and distribution partners are building resilient, scalable networks by integrating satellite, IP delivery, 5G, data intelligence, and AI. As audience behavior shifts toward on-demand, personalized consumption while linear viewing remains strong, the discussion will examine how the industry is achieving reach, monetization, and technological innovation in an increasingly hybrid mediascape.

Speakers

Anil Malhotra

Chief Revenue Officer Affiliate Sales & Head - Public & Regulatory Affairs,
Z

Ajit Pratap Singh

Head of Telco Engineering,
Airtel

Nishtha Kapoor

Senior Director,
Eutelsat OneWeb

Kunal Bajaj

CEO and Co-Founder,
CloudExtel

Shivaji Chatterjee

CEO & MD,
Hughes Telecommunications

Yatin Gupta

SVP - Marketing,
GTPL

Session Chair

Sonica Bajaj

Partner – TMT,
KPMG

Panel Discussion 2: The Newsroom of Tomorrow: Tools, Trust, and Business Viability In Focus

Synopsis: This panel examines how emerging technologies, evolving audience expectations, and sustainable revenue models are reshaping the newsroom of tomorrow, balancing speed with accuracy, innovation with ethics, and growth with credibility. Industry leaders discuss AI, automation, data strategy, personalization, and the rebuilding of public trust in a competitive media landscape.

Speakers

Govindraj Ethiraj

Editor,
The Core

Dr. Nilesh Khare

COO,
Sakal Media Group

Prakaran Tiwari

Chief Executive Producer,
NDTV Profit

Manoj Padmanabhan

Head of Business (M&E),
AWS

Neeraj Mishra

Key Account Manager,
Vizrt

Session Chair

Mayuresh Konnur

Bilingual Correspondent, CNR (Publisher For BBC In India)

Fireside Chat: Technology As An Enabler | The 3 As: AI, Analytics & Automation

Speaker

Vynsley Fernandes

Whole-Time Director - Hinduja Global Solutions & CEO, NXTDIGITAL Media Group

Moderator:

Anil Wanvari

Founder & Editor In Chief,
Indian Television Dot Com

Panel Discussion 3: The Journey From Live Events (Sports & News) To Viewers: Exploring Tech-Driven Production

Synopsis: Automation is revolutionizing the content-creation pipeline—from live events coverage to studio operations and final broadcast or streaming delivery. In studios and newsrooms, intelligent production tools accelerate editing, improve quality, and cut manual effort. This discussion will examine emerging technologies, practical deployments, and how end-to-end automation is boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling faster, more scalable media production.

Speakers

Mukund Acharya

CTO,
Sony

Bhaskar Majumdar

GM - SAARC,
Ross Video

Divyajot Ahluwalia

Founder & Director,
wTVision and Quidich Innovation Labs

Megha Gambhir

CEO & Founder,
Stupa Sports Analytics

Subodh Aggarwal

General Manager - South Asia,
TVU Networks

Anand Pimprikar

Head – India & Middle East, Media Enabled Services,
Tata Communications

Session Chair

Rohan Padha

Partner - India,
Deloitte

Special Address: Winning 180 Days Of Cricket: Game Beyond The Game

Speaker

Shubha Pai

Head of Brand Solutions,
Google India

In Conversation With: The Next-Gen Sports Fan Experience

Synopsis:The next generation of sports broadcasting and streaming is transforming how fans engage with live events. Immersive technologies like AR/VR, AI-driven graphics, and real-time player data integration are creating personalized, interactive viewing experiences.This session explores how these innovations increase fan engagement, boost monetization opportunities, and redefine the way audiences experience live sports.

Shishir Gupta

Content Acquisition, Licensing, Programming Strategy and Insights, Sports,
Sony Sports Network India

Siddharth Raman

CEO,
Sportz Interactive

Jay Ganesan

Growth Strategy & Execution - APAC,
Amagi

Avinash Mudaliar

CEO & Co-founder,
OTT PLay - HT Labs

Session Chair

Niraj Ruparel

Creative Technology Lead,
WPP & WPP Media, India

Fireside Chat: Transformation Of Content Eco-system In India

Speakers

Manoj Dobhal

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director,
Dish TV India

Session Chair

Kinjal Patel

Associate Editor,
Indian Television Dot Com

Panel Discussion 4: From Fans to Superfans: The Sports Fandom Business Built on Fandom, Powered by Creators

Synopsis: In India's 24/7 "digital stadium," where 90% of fans engage via second screens, this session explores how creator-led storytelling and community engagement transform casual viewers into passionate superfans. The discussion decodes the future of sports consumption and the new ROI driven by loyalty, personalization, and shared digital experiences.

Speakers

Binda Dey

Chief Marketing Officer
KKR

Piyush Sharma

Creative Head,
Punjab Kings

Amit Doshi

Founder & CEO,
IVM podcasts

Session Chair

Shubha Pai

Head of Brand Solutions,
Google India

Panel Discussion 5: Reimagining Advertising In A Converged Media Ecosystem: AI, Data & Intelligent Reach

Synopsis: This session examines how AI and data are reshaping advertising across broadcast, OTT, broadband, and digital platforms. Panelists will share insights on intelligent cross-platform strategies, programmatic and personalized campaigns, emerging ad formats, and unified measurement highlighting how advertisers can drive stronger engagement, maximize ROI, and stay competitive in a converged media ecosystem.

Speakers

Sujay Ray

Head- Consumer Experience, Content and Advocacy,
L'Oréal India

Sujay Rachh

Chief Marketing Officer,
Nuvama

Anooj Shetty

National Head - Growth Account, Advanced TV,
WPP Media

Abhinay Bhasin

Senior Vice President – Product & Technology,
dentsu India

Sandeep Balani

VP - Supply Partnerships,
JioAds

Deepak Karnani

Founder & Director,
CereOne

Pratap Jain

Founder & CEO,
Chana Jor

Session Chair

Rahul Kapoor

VP - Partnerships,
Trade Desk

Conclusion Note

High Tea