14:00 - 15:30

Session 1

Vani Kola

Managing Director, Kalaari Capital

Lakshmi Pratury

Founder & CEO, INK

Prashanth Prakash

Founding Partner, ACCEL

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Farzana Haque

Philanthropist, Investor, Board Member & Senior Leadership, TCS

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Farhana Haque

Technologist, Investor, Mentor, Board Member

Red Pill or Blue Pill?

In The Matrix, this iconic choice symbolizes the decision to confront harsh realities or stay in comforting ignorance. Meet visionaries, pioneers, and leaders who boldly embraced the former, as we set the tone for INK2023 and put a spotlight on the future of our health and wellbeing.

Vishal Rao

Country Director, Neck Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery

Anurag Mairal

Director, Global Outreach, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University

Sangita Reddy

Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals

Dr. Shriram Nene

CV Surgeon, Healthtech Innovator, Founder and Investor

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Raman

Co-Founder, Backyard Creators

90 minutes

  • Health
15:30 - 16:15

Tea Break

16:15 - 17:15

Session 2

Chak de, India

Nothing unites a nation like sports. Meet the pillars behind the sports stars, and dreamers and doers working to build the foundation for India to shine on the world stage.

Hannah Muthoot

Director, Muthoot Fincorp Limited

Raj Mathai

Sports Journalist

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Amon Chizema

Professor of Corporate Governance and International Business, Loughborough University

Giles Williams

Managing Director, Brooke House College

Jogesh Lulla

COO, Cornerstone

Vita Dani

Founder, Dani Foundation

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Prabhat Sinha

Founder, Mann Deshi Champions

60 minutes

  • Sports
17:15 - 18:15

Session 3

Keep Swimming

Reflecting the spirit of this enduring mantra from Finding Nemo, meet entrepreneurs and doers who continue treading the path through challenges and setbacks with relentless grit and gumption.

Rajesh Setty

Co-Founder, Audvisor

Bhaskar Bhatt

Director, Tata Sons

Gagan Reddy

CTO, ProClime

Jayesh Parekh

Managing Partner, Good Protein Fund

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Dao Jensen

CEO, Oak Rocket

60 minutes

  • Business & Entrepreneurship
18:15 - 19:00

Session 4

Performance

Vandana Srinivasan

Entrepreneur & Musician

Performance

60 minutes

  • Performance
19:00 - 21:00

Dinner

10:00 - 11:30

Session 1

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Philip K. Dick's influential book, which inspired the sci-fi classic Blade Runner, explored the interplay between human and artificial intelligence. This session is sure to captivate with a thrilling peek into the possibilities of Technology and AI.

Charles Ma

Bharatnatyam Dancer

Pankaj Kedia

Founder & Managing Partner, 2468 Ventures

Christina Hawatmeh

Founder & CEO, Scopio

Latha Ramanan

Chief Product Officer, Merlyn Mind

Harpreet Sareen

Assistant Professor, Interaction & Media Design

Dhiraj Rajaram

Founder & CEO, Mu Sigma

Saurabh Doshi

Founder, Virtualness

Susan Lim

Playwright, Surgeon

Joi Barua

Singer & Composer

Kajal Samudra

Artist

90 minutes

  • AI & Technology
11:30 - 12:00

Tea Break

12:00 - 13:00

Session 2

May the Force be with you

Embracing the beloved Star Wars catchphrase, this session celebrates those who, like the heroes of the saga, do good and do well. Meet impact creators who are reimagining social good and philanthropy.

Safiya Husain

Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Karya

Naghma Mulla

CEO, Edelgive Foundation

Sumit Tayal

CEO, Give Grants

Manu Chopra

Co-Founder, Karya

Utsav Kheria

Co-Founder, Rocket Learning

Yamini Atmavilas

President (Strategy & Research), The Udaiti Foundation

The New face of Philanthropy:

Manu Chopra

Co-Founder, Karya

Naghma Mulla

CEO, Edelgive Foundation

Sumit Tayal

CEO, Give Grants

60 minutes

  • Philanthropy
13:00 - 14:30

Lunch

14:30 - 15:30

Session 3

Workshop @ Mantap 1

Creating new neighbourhoods for future cities:
What are the important initiatives and policy issues that must be addressed to enable future generations to be healthier, happier and more prosperous? Join our workshop to collaborative solutions that will shape tomorrow's vibrant and sustainable communities.

Caroline Dewing

Co-Founder, Future Agenda

Panel @ Mantap 2

From Field to Future: A Workshop on Reimagining Sports:
Join us to design India's premier sports conference, bridging dreams with academia and enterprise – as we share our own stories and explore the vast number of disciplines and opportunities in the larger ecosystem of sports.

Hannah Muthoot

Director, Muthoot Fincorp Limited

Giles Williams

Managing Director, Brooke House College

Amon Chizema

Professor of Corporate Governance and International Business, Loughborough University

Shukla Bose

Founder & CEO, Parikrma Humanity Foundation

Shekhar Naik

Former Indian Cricketer

Panel @ Dining Area

The Global Connect: Bridging Nations, Building Futures:
Embark on a journey of international collaboration where we explore the ever-evolving landscape of global relations that transcend borders to solve social issues at scale. to co-create a brighter world."" This session is a platform to strategize, collaborate, and drive progress to create an equitable world.

Manu Chopra

Co-Founder, Karya

Thierry Berthelot

Consul General, France in India

Jennifer Larson

Consul General, USA in India

Hillary McGeachy

Consul General, Australia in India

Panel @ Mainstage

The Great AI Debate: Extraordinary Promise or Ominous Perils:
Join our interactive discussion to explore the immense promise and profound concerns surrounding AI's rapid evolution, as we critically weigh the potential benefits against the formidable risks it presents to our world.

Pankaj Kedia

Founder & Managing Partner, 2468 Ventures

Latha Ramanan

Chief Product Officer, Merlyn Mind

Christina Hawatmeh

Founder & CEO, Scopio

60 minutes

  • Workshops
15:45 - 16:45

Session 4

Workshop @ Mantap 1

From Pulp to Page: Exploring the Art of Papermaking
In a world that is consumed in technology, take an hour away to get in touch with the sensory exploration of paper making. Unleash your creativity as you learn traditional and modern techniques in this hands-on crafting experience.

Neeta Premchand

Founder & Owner, Bombay Paperie

Workshop @ Mantap 2

Discover Gen AI and Blockchain With Virtualness!:
Unlock the potential of Generative AI and Blockchain with Virtualness! Join our workshop to delve into the core concepts of these emerging technologies and gain privileged access to the Virtualness creator tool, empowering you to shape the future of digital creation.

Saurabh Doshi

Founder, Virtualness

Workshop @ Dining Area

Building Future-Ready Organisations with Futures Thinking
Join Veerappan Swaminathan and his colleagues from Sustainable Living Lab, Singapore, for an interactive primer on Futures Thinking. Discover how to foster a culture within your organisation that fully embraces Futures Thinking and equip yourself to navigate future possibilities confidently.

Veerappan Swaminathan

CEO, Sustainable Living Lab

Vaibhav Mathur

Senior Consultant, Sustainable Living Lab

Avinash Singh

Associate Consultant, Sustainable Living Lab

Panel @ Mainstage

Womens' INK:
Join our dynamic session showcasing trailblazing women thought leaders who are revolutionizing the world with bold ideas. Explore their transformative stories and strategies in this power-packed hour, and embark on your own path of change and innovation.

Neha Bagaria

Founder & CEO, HerKey

Paroma Roy Chowdhury

Board Member, CXXO

Rajashree Rao

Founder CEO, Techutzpah Consulting and MD, Mythistical Foundation

75 minutes

  • Workshops
17:00 - 17:30

Tea Break

17:30 - 18:30

Session 5

Carpe diem, seize the day

In the cult-classic Dead Poets Society, a passionate educator unleashes the minds of his students, inspiring them to strive for their full potential. In this session, we celebrate diverse ideas that are reshaping the way we approach education.

Aakash Chaudhary

Co-Founder, Aakash Educational Services Limited

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Shankar Vanavayarar

President, Kumaraguru Institutions

Prerna Jhunjhunwala

Founder & CEO, Creative Galileo

INK Fellows Program w/

Anuradha Sethuraman

Co-Chair, INK Fellows Program

Farzana Haque

Philanthropist, Investor, Board Member & Senior Leadership, TCS

Farhana Haque

Technologist, Investor, Mentor, Board Member

INK Program Discussion

60 minutes

  • Education
18:30 - 19:00

Session 6

Performance

Joi Barua

Singer & Composer

30 minutes

  • Performance
19:00 - 21:00

Dinner

10:00 - 11:30

Session 1

The Circle of Life

Lyrics from the timeless anthem in The Lion King echo: "It’s the circle of life, and that moves us along." We recognize that it is the arts and culture that form society's heartbeat and complete the circle. Meet creative superstars and stalwarts who entertain, enlighten, and give meaning to life.

Bhargavi Venkatram

Carnatic Vocalist

Vishnu Venkatram

Carnatic Violin

Abhishek Poddar

Founder-Trustee, Museum of Art & Photography

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Peeya Rai Choudhuri

Co-founder, Omaggio Performing Company

Dr. Shriram Nene

CV Surgeon, Healthtech Innovator, Founder and Investor

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Madhuri Dixit

Indian Actress, Television personality

Neeta Premchand

Founder & Owner, Bombay Paperie

Tushar Hiranandani

Film Writer

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Srikant Bolla

Chairman, Bollant Industries Pvt Ltd

Writers INK

90 minutes

  • Arts, Culture & Entertainment
11:30 - 12:00

Tea Break (Sustainability Lab: Evo, Eori, Blue Tribe, Alt Foods, Neha Zerocircle)

12:00 - 13:00

Session 2

Leave the gun, Take the Cannoli

The iconic dialogue from The Godfather invites one to leave our past behind and embrace a new future. In this session, we meet trailblazers challenging the status quo with breakthrough innovations and sustainable alternatives that tantalize the taste buds while benefiting the planet.

Jinesh Shah

CIO, Ahimsa VC

Bharat Bakaraju

Founder, Phyx44

Ravali Amba

Founder and Chief Product Officer, Demolish Foods

Abhay Singh

Co-Founder & CEO, Eeki Foods

Nidhi Pant

Co-Founder, Science For Society

INK Studio Program

60 minutes

  • Food
13:00 - 14:30

Lunch

14:30 - 16:00

Session 3

Houston, we have a problem

The historic distress call from Apollo 13 was answered, bringing the astronauts safely home. Echoing this moment, our Earthship now sounds the alarm for the climate crisis. Meet the heroes who are responding to the planet's call with interventions, innovations, investments, and bold new visions for a sustainable future.

Nithin Kamath

Founder & CEO, Zerodha & Rainmatter

Conversation w/ Lakshmi Pratury

Balki Iyer

COO & Executive Lead, E-Zinc

Vinay Venkatraman

Founder & CEO, Leapcraft

Anmol Jaggi

Co-Founder and CEO, BluSmart

Luke Iseman

Founder, Make Sunsets

Amitabh Saran

Founder & CEO, Altigreen Propulsion Labs

Manvendra Singh Shekhawat

Founder, Dhun.Life

Sameer Shisodia

CEO, Rainmatter Foundation

Gauri Mirashi

Co-Founder, CARPE | EcoSattva

Akshay Singhal

Founder & CEO, Log9 Materials

90 minutes

  • Climate & Sustainability
16:00 - 16:30

Tea Break

16:30 - 17:30

Session 4

To Infinity & Beyond

In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear’s motto resonates with undying belief and courage to push forth and go beyond all boundaries. Hop on a space innovation odyssey and meet remarkable Indian entrepreneurs who share the same zeal for reaching the stars.

Poomani Duraiswamy

Scientist & Engineer 'SG', ISRO

Ankit Mehta

CEO, ideaForge

Pawan Kumar Chandana

Co-Founder, Skyroot

60 minutes

  • Space tech
17:00 - 17:30

Session 5

Special Segment - 58 over 58

Neeraj Sagar

Founder, WisdomCircle

30 minutes

  • Special Segment