The ET Now TechNext Summit & Awards 2025, held in New Delhi, concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impact on the future of Artificial Intelligence and Nex News Network was the official media partner for the ET Now TechNext Summit & Awards 2025. The event successfully brought together thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry experts to explore the transformative potential of AI across various sectors.

Key Highlights of the Event

The summit focused on Responsible AI and Governance, emphasizing the importance of ethical innovation in creating AI for All. The sessions provided invaluable insights into:

  • AI Adoption for Enterprise Success: Exploring how enterprises are leveraging AI to optimize performance and drive business growth.

  • Generative AI and Its Transformative Impact: Analyzing how AI-generated content is reshaping industries such as media, entertainment, and marketing.

  • Large Language Models and Responsible AI Practices: Addressing the significance of data privacy, security, and ethical frameworks in AI development.

  • AI-Driven Threat Intelligence for Cybersecurity: Strategies for using AI to predict, detect, and mitigate cyber threats.

  • AI-Powered Customer Engagement: Enhancing customer experience through personalized recommendations and improved loyalty programs.

  • Strategic AI Implementation for Business Optimization: Case studies on how AI is streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving decision-making.

Engaging Discussions and Knowledge Sharing

The event's agenda was meticulously designed to cover the most pressing topics in AI. Visionary keynotes, interactive panel discussions, and fireside chats provided a comprehensive understanding of AI’s evolving role across sectors.

Notable sessions included:

  • India's Journey to Global AI Leadership: Exploring India's rise as a global AI powerhouse.

  • Building and Scaling CARS24 with the Power of Data & AI: A deep dive into how AI is driving innovation in the automotive sector.

  • Empowering Customer Engagement: Integrating IT, Business, and CX for a Unified Digital Strategy: Analyzing how businesses can align technology, operations, and customer experience through AI.

  • Next-Gen Innovations and Business Impact: Discussing how incremental innovations can lead to scalable success and ROI.

Esteemed Speakers

The summit featured an impressive lineup of industry experts, including:

  • Aditya Kandoi, Founder and CEO, Redcliffe Labs

  • Aditya Kapoor, Cofounder and COO, Astroyogi

  • Amit Bhatliya, System Consultant-DCS, Dell Technologies

  • Ankita Singh, Senior Industry Analyst, Customer Experience Research (CX), Frost & Sullivan

  • Arvind Gautam, VP - Sales & Country Manager, Zones

  • Deepak Gupta, Senior Executive & Vice President, Engineering, Cars24

  • Deepanshu Singh, Public Policy Expert- UP Government, G20 Trade policy Expert (Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India), Co-Founder, PAiGPT

  • Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and chairman of EPIC Foundation & MGB, National Quantum Mission of India

  • Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, Yatra Online

  • Hasit Trivedi, President – Chief Digital & AI Officer, Firstsource Solutions

  • Hitesh Singla, CIO, Square Yards

  • Jaswan Boyat, Head of Systems Engineering, India & SAARC, Arista Networks

  • Murad Wagh, Director - Sales Engineering, Snowflake

  • Nikita Bose, National Head - Government Coverage, Invoicemart

  • Nikunj Dang, Founder and CEO, Yagnum

  • Piyush Srivastava, Head of IT, Muthooth Group

  • Preeti Raghuvanshi Singh, Vice President, IndyGen AI Labs

  • Subhash Chand, CISO, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute

Honoring Innovation and Excellence

The ET Now TechNext Awards 2025 recognized pioneers and organizations that have made significant contributions to AI innovation. The awards celebrated excellence in various categories, including Best AI Solution Provider, AI Innovator of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution to Responsible AI. The winners exemplified how AI can drive business transformation while upholding ethical standards.

Collaboration and Networking

The summit attracted over 100+ decision-makers, 30+ renowned speakers, and 10+ solution providers from diverse sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and public services. Attendees engaged in focused roundtable discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and networking cocktails, creating opportunities to foster strategic alliances and explore new business ventures.

Shaping the Future of AI

The ET Now TechNext Summit & Awards 2025 marked a significant step forward in advancing responsible AI practices and fostering cross-sector collaborations. The event underscored the importance of innovation, ethical AI development, and sustainable growth in building a more inclusive, resilient, and AI-powered future.

With AI continuing to redefine industries, the insights and partnerships formed at TechNext 2025 will play a crucial role in shaping the next wave of AI adoption. Nex News Network remains committed to supporting transformative initiatives that drive technological progress and contribute to a more equitable society.