August 18, 2023 | Mumbai, India
Intelligent Automation: Transformation in a Time of Uncertainty
Companies large and small are faced with an uncertain economy brought about by rising prices, higher wages and fears of shrinking growth rates. This Bloomberg Intelligent Automation Roadshow takes a deep dive into the ways in which organizations can not only offset economic pressures but thrive by implementing intelligent automation systems that enhance operational efficiencies and stakeholder value.
Most organizations know that automation is critical to their long-term success. Much of their early investment has been in digital solutions that allow workers to accomplish more with less. What’s next? A higher level of automation orchestrated across both business lines and IT that integrates with existing systems and cultures to provide intelligent workflows. The result: Scalable architectures, improved worker productivity and more resilient systems.
The keys to success:
- Gaining the insights required to launch automation projects with demonstrable ROI
- Using tools to analyze processes and bottlenecks so that new projects can be successfully defined, implemented, and scaled
- Treating automated applications as the lifeblood of a business and proactively monitoring and adjusting the requisite resources required
- Using technology to integrate with existing systems and build workforces of engaged people productively focused on work that truly matters
August 18 - Friday
Registration and Networking
Intelligent Automation: Transformation in a Time of Uncertainty - Mumbai
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5:30 PM IST Welcome Remarks
- Jeanette Rodrigues, Managing Editor for South Asia, Bloomberg
5:35 PM IST Opening Remarks
- Siddhesh Naik, Country Leader, Data, AI & Automation, IBM India South Asia
5:40 PM IST Panel Discussion: Putting Artificial Intelligence to Work
There has been a vast amount of hype and argument around artificial intelligence—it’s hard to know what is rooted in reality. But there’s no debate that successful implementation of this advanced automation technology will be critical to an organization’s long-term success. In this discussion, business and IT executives will separate AI fact from fiction and detail how enterprise-wide artificial intelligence is transforming their organizations.
- Suyash Katyayani, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Purplle
- Kirti Patil, Joint President – IT & Chief Technology Officer, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
- Abhinav Sinha, Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Product & Technology Officer, OYO
- Moderator: Ruchi Bhatia, South Asia Economy Editor, Bloomberg
6:05 PM IST IBM Sponsor Spotlight: Operationalize AI for IT, Automate Business Processes and Integrate Applications With IBM Automation
Running a business with efficiency and excellence presents plenty of challenges. After all, how do you turn mountains of data, complex IT systems, and staffing struggles into a more efficient, productive organization? We see companies of all sizes across industries, around the world, turning more and more to intelligent automation to help drive growth and cost savings as they digitally transform themselves. It is important to discover how to make people more productive, processes more efficient, and IT systems more proactive. IBM Automation can help you do just that – and more! Join in to see how IBM Automation can help enterprises improve the speed and quality of their applications, optimize IT operations, help create a secure digital ecosystem, automate business workflows, and create a stronger, more productive workforce. Basically, IBM Automation can help make work less work!
- Siddhesh Naik, Country Leader, Data, AI & Automation, IBM India South Asia
6:15 PM IST Case Study: Fostering a Culture Open to Change
A company culture that is resistant or fearful of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can derail even the best transformation plan. In a one-on-one conversation, Rajesh Uppalapati will discuss how to create teams that understand the automation process and are motivated to make change happen.
- Rajesh Uppalapati, Chief Technology Officer, Nykaa
- Moderator: Jeanette Rodrigues, Managing Editor for South Asia, Bloomberg
6:35 PM IST Panel Discussion: Advanced Automation and ROI
Nearly 80 percent of top executives say they’re committed to intelligent automation strategies. But they want to invest in technology that offers observable and quantifiable value. The participants in this panel will offer insights into how they devise advanced automation projects that deliver transformative vs. generic change. The result? Highly predictive projects that can quickly generate concrete cost savings and revenue growth.
- Vishwanath Ramarao, Chief Product & Technology Officer, ACKO
- Nav Rauniar, Partner, TCS UK&I, Part of Tata Group
- Krishnan Venkateswaran, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Titan
- Moderator: Ruchi Bhatia, South Asia Economy Editor, Bloomberg
7:00 PM IST Closing Remarks, Networking Reception & Dinner Begin
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