2025 International India Conference Agenda
Thursday, 30 January
9:00am to 9:30am IST
Registration & Networking
Stop by the registration desk to receive your badge, agenda brochure, and goody bag. The registration desk is staffed throughout the conference, attendees are encouraged to stop by with questions or concerns throughout the conference
9:30am to 10:00am IST
Presidential Address by Laura Liguori, Portolano Cavallo
Location: Ballroom 1
10:00am to 10:20am IST
Keynote by Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Location: Ballroom 1
10:20am to 10:45am IST
Fireside Chat with Shri Abhishek Singh
Location: Ballroom 1
Moderated by Chandra Ranganathan, Moneycontrol
10:45am to 11:00am IST
Networking Break
Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!
11:00am to 12:00pm IST
Panel 1A – Privacy by Design – What it Takes to be a Privacy First Organisation (learnings from the GDPR, gaps)
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Abha Tiwari, Air India
- Jagannath PV, LTIMindtree
- Ruben Roex, time.lex
- Srinivas Poosarla, Infosys
Moderator:
- Nehaa Chaudhari, Ikigai
Jagannath Pakala, LTIMindtree Limited
A versatile and a passionate Data privacy and AI governance professional, currently playing the role of the “Global Data Privacy officer” at LTIMindtree a 4+ billion-dollar organization spanning across 30+ countries. Recipient of the prestigious “Data Privacy Leader of the Year 2024” by NASSCOM DSCI. Author of the paper on “Practical implementation of Privacy by Design” for NASSCOM DSCI that was published by NASSCOM DSCI in FEB 2024. An active speaker/panellist on Data privacy and AI governance at NASSCOM DSCI, Economic Times (ETCIO, ETCISO), MeiTY/NeGD, India Digital Summit, LexWitness, Legal conclave, EY, Media Nama, IAPP chapters, ISMG, Namma Privacy, FDPPI etc. events. In a career spanning 25+ years, have played several leadership roles across from Heading Data Privacy, Delivery management, Heading Alliances, Heading Transitions, Program management and HR. This holistic experience enables me to look at things in totality, collaborate effectively and achieve results.
Ruben Roex, time.lex
Ruben Roex is partner at Timelex and performs compliance audits for multinationals and public sector organizations and assists clients with implementing data protection requirements in day to day activities, processes and systems. He advises clients regularly on complex issues regarding data protection law as well as on Data Act and related matters. He is also experienced in all matters relating to cybersecurity and cybercrime. He advises clients on legal aspects of information security, defends clients’ interests before the courts in cybercrime related cases and regularly provides trainings on topics related to cybersecurity and cybercrime.
Nehaa Chaudhari (Moderator)
Nehaa is a partner with Ikigai Law, a technology focused law and policy firm. She heads Ikigai’s tech advisory and public policy practice. Nehaa has been recognized as one of India’s best technology and telecom, and data protection lawyers for several years by Chambers and Partners, TheLegal500, Asian Legal Business and others. She loves to teach, and has had the opportunity to teach at some of India’s best law, and management schools. Nehaa read law at the Harvard Law School, and the NALSAR University of Law. Outside of the law, Nehaa is learning pottery, enjoys cooking, and can’t put down a good book. Nehaa is learning pottery, and loves to swim.
Panel 1B – Data in Scope – Shift in Focus of Sectoral Regulation
Location: Ballroom 2
Panelists:
- Hina Doon, Navi
- Shivli Katyayan, Razorpay
- Vinay Kesari, Setu AA
Moderator: Hardeep Singh, CRED
Hina Doon, Navi
Hina Doon is a seasoned legal professional with over 14 years of diverse experience in corporate governance, legal strategy, risk management, and regulatory matters, with a focus on the technology and fintech sectors. Currently, she serves as the General Counsel at Navi, a leading fintech company with businesses across lending, insurance, and mutual funds, where she drives the company’s legal strategy and oversees complex regulatory and transactional matters. Prior to Navi, Hina led Amazon’s M&A Legal practice in India, managing high-value deals and shaping the company’s legal approach. She has also worked at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, advising on strategic M&A transactions across industries such as pharma, retail, and infrastructure.
Shivli Katyayan, Razorpay
Shivli, is a seasoned professional with near18 years of work experience. She commenced her legal career in intellectual property law at Anand & Anand, later diversifying into corporate and insurance law at Tuli & Co. Excelling in fintech at Policybazaar Group and Amazon Pay, she demonstrated adeptness in navigating regulatory complexities especially where it has strategic or tactical impact on the business. As Head of Legal at Razorpay, Shivli remains at the forefront of fintech law. Her experience in General Corporate and Fintech practice areas, includes payments, insurance, digital lending, mutual funds, regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights, mergers, acquisitions and fund raising. Notably recognized as a rising star by ALB (Thomson Reuters) India and featured in BW Legal 40 under 40, her contributions underscore her leadership in the field.
Moderator: Hardeep Singh, CRED
Hardeep Singh is a seasoned legal and policy leader with expertise in fintech, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Currently serving as the Head of Legal & Policy at CRED, he drives the company’s legal strategy, handling high-value transactions and securing crucial licenses. Previously, at Uber, he played a key role in policy advocacy, litigation & product counsel across India, South Asia & Hong Kong, working with government bodies to shape regulatory standards. With his experience working at the intersection of technology & law, Hardeep’s career spans impactful roles in both corporate and private practice, demonstrating a strong commitment to regulatory innovation and industry growth.
12:00pm to 1:00pm IST
Panel 2A – Can the Law Keep up with GenAI – Developments and Challenges
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Ananya Sanyal, Adobe
- Shantanu Sahay, Anand and Anand
- Ashwathy Babu Pillai, Microsoft
Moderator:
- Amlan Mohanty
Peter McLaughlin, Lucendo Law
Peter McLaughlin advises clients with respect to a broad range of technology transactions, U.S. and international privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity issues. He guides clients in their domestic and international handling of personal information; new product development; and the assessment of legally defensible cybersecurity programs.
Moderator: Amlan Mohanty, Independent Lawyer
Amlan Mohanty is an independent lawyer, policy advisor, researcher and teacher with over a decade’s experience working in India’s technology sector. He is currently a non-resident fellow at Carnegie India, associate fellow at the Center for Responsible AI, IIT Madras and visiting professor at the National Law School of India University. Previously, he led Google’s public policy and government affairs in India across privacy, platform regulation and artificial intelligence.
Panel 2B – Age Gating
Location: Ballroom 2
Panelists:
- Uthara Ganesh, Snap Inc.
- Harshitha Thammaiah, Xiaomi
- Joyjyoti Misra, Gameskraft
Moderator:
- Shweta Mohandas, Centre for Internet and Society
Uthara Ganesh, Snap Inc.
Uthara is the Head of Public Policy, India and South Asia at Snap Inc. She focuses on developing Snap’s relationships with key government agencies in South Asia and shaping regulatory outcomes in areas such as content regulation, data protection and privacy, emerging tech regulation, and competition. Prior to this role, Uthara led Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) and Amazon’s public policy efforts, supporting advocacy on content regulation, taxation, data governance, and competition issues across Prime Video, Kindle, Alexa, and Cloud businesses. She also served as Public Policy Lead to Rajeev Chandrasekhar from 2014 to 2017 and as a LAMP Fellow from 2010 to 2011.
Harshitha Thammaiah, Xiaomi
Ms. Harshitha Thammaiah is the Senior Director and General Counsel of Xiaomi India group and is responsible for leading the legal and compliance team in India and international markets of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. Harshitha advises the board on all legal, business and strategic decision making. Prior to Xiaomi, Harshitha has spent over a decade at top tier law firms advising on general corporate and technology matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, entry strategy, intellectual property, data protection and viability of new technology business models.
Joyjyoti Misra, Gameskraft
Joyjyoti Misra, is the Group General Counsel at Gameskraft, where he oversees the company’s legal and compliance teams across all business units. With an exceptional legal acumen and a career marked by high-stakes achievements, he has been instrumental in shaping Gameskraft’s legal strategy and defending its interests. Before joining Gameskraft, Joy served as Director and Head of Legal for Uber in South Asia. In this role, he built and led an award-winning legal team that played a critical part in Uber’s regional success. Prior to his in-house roles, Joy was a Partner at Khaitan & Co., one of India’s leading law firms, where he focused on M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions across sectors such as healthcare, technology, and financial services.
Moderator: Shweta Mohandas, Centre for Internet and Society
Shweta is a Researcher at the CIS. Her areas of work and interest include artificial intelligence, privacy, digitisation of healthcare and India’s policies surrounding it.
1:00pm to 2:00pm IST
Lunch & Networking Break
Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!
2:00pm to 3:00pm IST
Roundtables on (i) DPDP Rules; (ii) Age Gating & Verifiable Parental Consent; (iii) Regulation of OTT Services (telecom act, intermediaries regs, content); (iv) Cybersecurity
Location: Ballroom 1
3:00pm to 4:00pm IST
Panel 3A – Data Related Considerations in M&A Deals/Implications of DPDP Act on M&A Transactions
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Meenal Maheshwari, Angel One
- Arjun Sharma, Peak XV Partners
- Harshit Ratan, Amazon
- Adam Salkin, Herzoglaw
Moderator:
- Kirti Mahapatra, SAM
Meenal Maheshwari, Angel One
Meenal Maheshwari Shah is a dynamic leader specializing in law, governance, and policy. As Group General Counsel for Angel One Group, she excels at building high-performing, diverse teams and delivering strategic legal solutions at the intersection of technology and financial services. A Chevening Fellow in Cybersecurity and a qualified data protection professional, Meenal recently studied Artificial Intelligence at Oxford, reflecting her passion for continuous learning. Her leadership is rooted in integrity, inclusivity, and a focus on sustainable success. Beyond her professional pursuits, Meenal embraces movement and meditation as essential practices to thrive in her demanding and transformative journey.
Arjun Sharma, Peak XV Partners
Arjun is one of the core members of the legal team at one of India & SEA’s largest venture capital firms – Peak XV Partners. He specialises in venture capital financing, exits, early stage M&A and fund formation/investments.
Moderator: Kirti Mahapatra, SAM
Kirti Mahapatra is a key member of our General Corporate & Policy & Regulatory Affairs Practice Group. With expertise in corporate restructuring deals, corporate advisory under company law and foreign exchange regulations, she has also worked on various regulatory issues. These include media and technology laws, product liability and consumer protection laws, intellectual property laws, foreign contribution laws, and anti-bribery laws in India. Additionally, Kirti advises clients on compliance with India’s data protection laws under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and has experience guiding digital intermediaries and e-commerce entities on digital payments, platform policies, and content regulation.
Panel 3B – Antitrust Implications of Data Sharing and its Impact on Digital Economies
Location: Ballroom 2
Panelists:
- Modhulika Bose, Chandhiok & Mahajan
- Rajeev Nair, HP
- Jaswinder Singh Shekhawat, Phasorz Technologies Private Limited (MediBuddy)
- Gautam Chawla, Trilegal
Moderator:
- Prashanth Shivadass, Shivadass & Shivadass
Modhulika Bose, Chandhiok & Mahajan
With over 10 years at the Bar, Modhulika is a Competition Law expert specializing in technology and digital markets. She has consistently secured favorable outcomes in complex cases before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and represented clients in writ and appellate proceedings before NCLAT, High Court, and Supreme Court. Her clients include leading companies like Samsung, HP, MakeMyTrip, Bain Temasek and Biocon. Modhulika also has keen interest in competition policy and has worked with think tanks in an advisory capacity. She also participated in the Committee on Digital Competition Law, assisting the committee in the consultation and drafting process.
Rajeev Nair, HP
Rajeev Nair has around 30 years of experience in the legal profession, most part of it being in in-house legal roles. He currently heads Legal, Government Affairs and Public Policy at HP Inc. with responsibility for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Rajeev started his career as a litigating attorney before the High Court of Kerala, and subsequently made a shift to in-house legal. He has been part of the corporate legal teams of Unilever, ING Group and HSBC prior to joining HP. Rajeev holds an LL.B Degree from the University of Kerala, and LL.M in Corporate and Financial Laws from OP Jindal Global University. An active participant in professional and industry circles, Rajeev has spoken at conferences, both domestic and international, on a wide range of topics including Technology regulation, Competition Law, Privacy, Corporate Governance etc. His name was featured in the Forbes Powerlist of Top General Counsels in India for the last three years in a row, and he has also recognized by Business World among the leading General Counsels in India in 2023.
Jaswinder Singh Shekhawat, Phasorz Technologies Private Limited (MediBuddy)
Jaswinder Singh Shekhawat is a seasoned Corporate Legal Counsel with over 12 years of experience in managing complex legal matters, including corporate agreements, litigations and advisory. Renowned for his practical, solution-oriented approach, Jaswinder has provided innovative legal solutions that mitigate risks and drive business success. An alumnus of Army Institute of Law, Mohali, Jaswinder has an extensive experience in the insurance & healthcare sector, where he developed a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and legal risk management. Currently as Head- Legal & Compliance at MediBuddy he plays a key role in advancing corporate governance, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company’s strategic growth objectives.
Moderator: Prashanth Shivadass, Shivadass & Shivadass
Prashanth is an Advocate and Partner at Shivadass & Shivadass (Law Chambers), a boutique law firm that specializes in taxation, commercial litigation, arbitration, competition law, data privacy and corporate law. Prashanth has been recognized by the Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer in the antitrust and competition practice area, and has advised and represented clients from various sectors, such as aviation, automobile, pharmaceutical, and finance, on complex and high-stakes matters before the Supreme Court of India, various high courts, tribunals, commissions, and arbitration panels. He has also delivered lectures and publications on topics related to his field of expertise, such as data protection, privacy, economic offences, and company law. Prashanth is driven by his mission to provide effective and ethical legal solutions to his clients, and to contribute to the development and advancement of the legal profession in India. Prashanth has also been recently empanelled by the Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) to represent the Commission before different forums.
4:00pm to 4:15pm IST
Networking Break
Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!
4:15pm to 5:00pm IST
Masterclass on GenAI – Transforming Legal Profession
Pavan Maladi, Microsoft
Pavan serves as the Director, Go To Market, Modern Work Solutions at Microsoft India. His role involves overseeing Product Marketing and Go To Market strategies for Productivity and Collaboration solutions for Enterprise and Public Sector customers. An Indian Institute of Management Calcutta graduate and an engineer, he is a technology enthusiast absolutely enthused by the future of AI at work.
5:00pm to 6:00pm IST
Founders Roundtable
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Romita Mazumdar, Foxtale
- Jitendra Gupta, Jupiter
- Anand Balaji, Xflow
Moderator:
- Srinivas Katta, IndusLaw
Jitendra Gupta, Jupiter
BFSI veteran with ~16 years of experience in payments industry, best known as Founder of Jupiter, Citrus Pay and Lazy Pay
Jiten is CEO and founder of Jupiter, a digital first bank for making money management easy for digitally savvy Indians.
Before Jupiter, he served as MD at Pay U India between Sep 2016 to June 2019
Prior to PayU, he was founder of Citrus Pay, a leading digital payments company in India, which he grew into a 300 member+ strong team, before selling to Pay U in 2016 in one of the largest fintech exits in India. Jiten started his career with ICICI Banks where he worked for ~7 years
He is a qualified CA by education.
Anand Balaji, Xflow
Anand Balaji has over 25 years of experience in technology marketing, sales, business development and product management. He loves building and scaling businesses in India. He is currently the co-founder of Xflow, a company that aims to simplify cross-border payments for businesses.
Moderator: Srinivas Katta, IndusLaw
Founder Hissa (www.hissa.com). Hissa has promoted the Hissa Fund, a Category II AIF. This first-of-its-kind fund offers liquidity to employees in growth-stage startups, helping transform paper wealth into real value. The Fund aims to unlock value in the multi-billion dollar ESOP market in India. Hissa also provides equity management solutions for startups, investors and employees. Hissa’s customers include Upstox, BigBasket, Moneyview, ID Fresh etc. Srinivas is also a Founding Partner of IndusLaw (www.induslaw.com) representing clients across financing, M&A and governance counting industry leaders such as Flipkart, Zerodha, Upstox, Cult, and BigBasket, and top-tier investment funds like Accel, Elevation Capital and Elevar as his clients.
6:00pm to 8:00pm IST
Opening Day Reception + Quiz
This event marks the official kickoff of the conference and offers a wonderful opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, speakers, and organizers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy delicious refreshments and light bites as you connect with others and set the stage for an engaging and inspiring event. We look forward to welcoming you and kicking off the conference!
Friday, 31 January
10:00am to 10:45am IST
Roundtables on (i) Digital Influence & Consumer Trust (advertising, dark patterns, greenwashing, misleading ads); (ii) IP in the Metaverse; (iii) Competition & Digital Commerce (Digital Competition bill); and (iv) Privacy Litigation – Are we in for a surprise?
Roundtables on (iv) Privacy Litigation – Are we in for a surprise?
Moderator: Shashank Mishra, Partner, SAM&Co.
Shashank Mishra advises on all aspects of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector from a regulatory, disputes and policy perspective. He has acquired sectoral expertise in TMT through handling a multitude of issues for clients at various stages of their business cycles from market entry, consolidation and expansion to insolvency and other forms of market exits. He has advised in high profile and high stakes disputes often having global ramifications from a technology and telecom law perspective.
10:45am to 11:00am IST
Networking Break
Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!
11:00am to 12:00pm IST
DPI and Data Governance
Location: Ballroom 1
Rahul Matthan, Trilegal
12:00pm to 12:20pm IST
AI Regulations – An EU Perspective by John Buyers, Partner, Osborne Clarke
Location: Ballroom 1
John Buyers
John is head of the international AI team at Osborne Clarke. He advises businesses on the regulatory impact of AI systems, licensing and procuring technology, including AI and Machine Learning and generally assisting enterprise move into the digital space. He is a member of the UK parliamentary group on AI. Amongst his clients he is lucky to act for some of the world’s biggest technology businesses as well as a variety of innovative AI led startups. He is a frequent visitor to Silicon Valley, writer, speaker and commentator on AI issues. His book on AI is in its third edition.
12:20pm to 12:40pm IST
Introduction to Lucio – The New Way to Work
Location: Ballroom 1
Presenters:
- Vasu Aggarwal, Lucio
- Darsan Guruvayurappan, Lucio
Vasu Aggarwal, Lucio
Vasu is the co-founder of Lucio. He is a lawyer by education, and passionate about transforming the delivery of legal and other professional services.
Darsan Guruvayurappan, Lucio
Darsan is a cofounder at Lucio and a graduate of NLSIU, Bangalore. A technologist at heart, he is passionate about the intersection of law and technology. Darsan is driven by the opportunity to help lawyers reshape their practice and is excited to be at the forefront of this transformation.
12:40pm to 1:00pm IST
The DPDP for the GDPR Compliant : Same Same But Different?
Location: Ballroom 1
Arun Prabhu, CAM
Arun is a Partner and Head of the Technology and Telecommunications Practices at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. He is based out of Bangalore and Mumbai. Arun advises international and domestic clients, on technology-related transactional and advisory matters across sectors ranging from banking, insurance, healthcare, internet and telecommunications to media and broadcasting. He regularly advices on large scale acquisitions of, or investments into, technology and data focussed businesses. Arun works extensively with both Government of India, as well as industry associations, embassies, self-regulatory organizations and think tanks, on stakeholder consultations relating to emerging legislation.
1:00pm to 1:30pm IST
Expert Presentation on Navigating the EU Market: Regulatory Essentials for Indian Cryptoasset Providers and Service Providers by Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller, Managing Partner, Lexcellence
Location: Ballroom 1
Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller has over 20 years of experience in IT, IP and FinTech law. Managing Partner of LEXCELLENCE –Swiss Law Firm in Baar (Zug). President of Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association, Co-Chair Regulatory Working Group – Crypto Valley Association.
Dr. Lasota deals with issues related to Blockchain, FinTech, NFTs and Metaverse on daily basis. As a lecturer at Kozminski University in Warsaw and HSLU in Lucerne she lectures on FinTech Blockchain, IP, and Technology Law; an attorney at law admitted to practice in Switzerland and in Poland.
Katharina received a doctoral degree in 2003 from Ludwig Maximilian University; as a scholar at the Max-Planck Institute in Munich. She is an alumnus of McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento California, where she finished her LL.M. Studies in 2004. Over the years, she has worked for several large law firms in Munich, Warsaw, and Vienna. Between 2010 and 2015 led a global compliance program of Naspers and PayU and was President of EDiMA.
Katharina is passionate about FinTech economic disruption and the data-driven economy.
Wife, and mother of a teenage daughter, loves hiking in the Swiss Alpes, and occasionally plays golf.
1:30pm to 2:30pm IST
Lunch & Networking Break
Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!
In-House Counsel Lunch
Location: Blue Ginger
Sponsored by IndusLaw
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2:30pm to 3:30pm IST
Panel 1 – Fiduciary or Processor – Which Hat Do You Wear under the DPDPA?
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Dr. Ruchi Agarwal, Genpact India Private Limited
- Prathyusha Kotamraju, Moneyview
- Ritu Sajnani, CRISIL
Moderator:
- Sumit Ghoshal, AZB & Partners
Prathyusha Kotamraju, Moneyview
Prathyusha Kotamraju has over 12 years of experience as a lawyer in the BFSI sector. Currently, Prathyusha is Head – Legal at Moneyview, a leading financial services provider. Prior to this, she was in Navi and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. She holds a bachelors degree from Gujarat National Law University and a masters degree from National University of Singapore.
Ritu Sajnani, CRISIL
A core tech lawyer and regulatory counsel at heart, Ritu has been instrumental in setting up and expanding the Fintech practice in her previous roles, and has extensive experience in the FinTech, Regulatory, Web3, Data, and MnA practices – across top corporates, exchanges, and law firms. In all her roles, Ritu is driving impactful change and navigating new challenges at the intersection of regulatory, technology, and business aspects. She has worked closely with several founders and business teams on aspects related to licensing, data privacy, payments, restructurings, digital lending, cryptocurrency, and allied laws. She likes problem solving and building businesses with her hands-on experience in handling several marquee structurings, transactions, and complex issues for players, majorly in the financial services sector.
Moderator: Sumit Ghoshal, AZB & Partners
With over 16 years of experience, Sumit Ghoshal is a leading expert in Data Privacy, IT, E-Commerce, and Corporate Law. He specializes in data protection laws, cybersecurity risks, data breaches, and developing privacy strategies. Sumit also supports clients in ensuring compliance in e-commerce and retail, including food products. He has extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and advising on terms of use, privacy policies, and issues related to processing, securing, and disclosing sensitive personal information, cross-border data transfers, government access to transmitted data, and takedown procedures. Additionally, he offers expertise in digital health and medical laws, including telemedicine guidelines.
3:30pm to 4:30pm IST
Panel 2 – Safeguarding Innovation: Leveraging Dispute Resolutions for Tech Start Ups
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Aastha Chawla, American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution
- C.K. Nandakumar, Senior Advocate
- Nikhil Narendran, Trilegal
Moderator:
- Deepak Bhaskar
Aastha Chawla, American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute
Aastha Chawla, an Indian qualified lawyer, specializes in dispute resolution, boasting extensive experience in providing legal services to a diverse international clientele. As the Director (Asia) for the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), Aastha oversees ICDR’s case management operations and business development efforts from the Asia Case Management Centre in Singapore. Aastha holds a master’s degree in International Commercial Arbitration Law from Stockholm University, Sweden, further bolstering her expertise in the field. Prior to her role at ICDR, she contributed her legal acumen to some of India’s leading law firms.
C.K. Nandakumar, Senior Advocate
C. K. Nandakumar completed his B. A. LL. B (Hons.) from National Law School of India University, Bangalore, in 2001. He was designated as a senior advocate in 2021 by the High Court of Karnataka. The practice includes matters relating to civil and commercial suits, writ and regulatory matters, court intervention in arbitration, shareholder disputes, corporate insolvency, and white-collar crime. He appears as counsel in arbitration, before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Karnataka, National Company Law Tribunal and other fora. He also accepts appointments as arbitrator. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, U. K. (CIArb). He was recently invited to be on the ICC India Arbitration Group. He is a contributing editor of C. R. Dutta commentary on The Company Law, 2017 edition. He has contributed to International Construction Contract Law, 2nd Edition. He is a Visiting Faculty at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He is also routinely invited to various speaking engagements.
Moderator, Deepak Bhaskar, Bhaskar & Associates
Deepak Bhaskar is the head of chambers at Deepak Bhaskar & Associates, a commercial disputes resolution firm at Bengaluru. Deepak is also a Doctoral Scholar at the National Law School of India, University with a focus on voting rights.
4:30pm to 5:15pm IST
Panel 3 – Legal Tech Panel
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Priyadarshini Shetty, Elliot
- Aakash Chaudhary, Intellosync
- Vasu Aggarwal, Lucio
Moderator:
- Akarsh Singh, Tsaar
Priyadarshini Shetty, Elliot and Walchet
Priyadarshini Shetty is a legal tech and innovation consultant. A former corporate lawyer herself, she launched her consulting business Elliot in 2017, where she helps lawyers digitally transform their practice. Her passion for legal tech adoption, led her to launch her podcast ‘Walchet Talks’ and YouTube channel ‘Walchet Views’ in 2022 to spread awareness about legal innovation. She has also published an e-book, ‘Artificial Intelligence: An A to Z Guide for Lawyers’, which is a glossary of AI terms that explains the fundamental concepts of AI as well as its application to legal teams.
Aakash Chaudhary, Intellosync
With over six years of experience in the legal tech sector, I am a passionate and innovative founder of IntelloSync, a comprehensive GenAI powered Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform that empowers both business and legal teams. I have a strong background in business management, engineering, and data analysis, and I hold an MBA from NMIMS and a B.Tech. from Delhi College of Engineering (DCE). My mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to transform the way contracts are created, reviewed, and executed, and to deliver value and efficiency to our clients.
Vasu Aggarwal, Lucio
Vasu is the co-founder of Lucio. He is a lawyer by education, and passionate about transforming the delivery of legal and other professional services.
5:15pm to 6:15pm IST
Panel 4 – General Counsels Panel
Location: Ballroom 1
Panelists:
- Aditi Jha, LinkedIn
- Lokesh Rajpal, ALLEN
- Panduranga Acharya, Zepto
- Keshav Dhakad, Flipkart
Moderator:
- Badri Narayanan
Lokesh Rajpal, ALLEN
Performance-driven & entrepreneurial General Counsel with 22 years of expertise in e-commerce, retail and litigation
Panduranga Acharya, Zepto
Panduranga Acharya is a visionary General Counsel with a proven track record of driving business success through strategic legal counsel. With a deep understanding of diverse customer-facing sectors, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to align legal strategies with evolving business needs, enabling organizations to thrive in competitive landscapes. Currently serving as the General Counsel of Zepto, India’s pioneering 10-minute delivery quick commerce company, Panduranga has been a cornerstone of the company’s exceptional growth over the last three years. His strategic vision and legal expertise have been instrumental in Zepto’s meteoric rise, with significant contributions to its soaring valuation and rapid market expansion across India. By navigating complex regulatory frameworks and ensuring seamless compliance, Panduranga has positioned Zepto as a leader in the quick commerce industry. Panduranga’s unparalleled expertise extends to representing companies before India’s key regulatory bodies, including TRAI, RBI, FSSAI, and ROC. His ability to influence public policy and create business-friendly ecosystems has been a game-changer for the organizations he has represented. A dynamic litigator with a distinguished history of handling high-stakes cases, including those before the Karnataka High Court, he has consistently delivered favorable outcomes through meticulous preparation and compelling advocacy. Beyond his legal acumen, Panduranga is a trusted strategic partner who plays a vital role in organizational decision-making. His forward-thinking approach and keen eye for detail have enabled businesses to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities while mitigating risks. As a driving force behind Zepto’s rapid success, he continues to redefine the role of legal leadership in high-growth, fast-paced industries.
Keshav Dhakad, Flipkart Group
Keshav is a senior legal business executive, with a career spanning 25 years with law firms and in-house leadership roles. He is currently serving as the Senior Vice-President & General Counsel for the Flipkart Group, based out of Bangalore. Prior to Flipkart, he spent 15+ years at Microsoft Corporation, with his last role as the General Counsel for Microsoft India. He started his career at Anand & Anand Advocates in 1999, where he became a Partner leading the IT & E-Commerce litigation practice. He completed his Master of Laws in Intellectual Property in US in 2002 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003.
Moderator: Badri Narayanan, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
Badri provides strategic advice to clients and LKS team from time to time on different aspects of law. With his vast experience, Badri is proficient in understanding business requirements of clients and has experience in formulating client centric, strategic, and practical solutions for clients. Badri advises clients in the areas of foreign inbound and outbound investments, technology including privacy, corporate advisory, private equity, venture capital, takeover, strategic acquisition, intellectual property matters and tax laws.
6:15pm to 6:30pm IST
Closing Remarks
Location: Ballroom 1
Laura Liguori, Portolano Cavallo
7:00pm to 10:00pm IST
Gala Reception & Dinner
Location: Lupa
Join us for a Gala Reception & Dinner at Lupa. Adorn yourself in traditional Indian attire and enjoy a night filled with exquisite cuisine and vibrant conversations. Transportation to and from the Gala venue will be provided. Sponsored by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas.
**This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased during registration at an additional cost.**
Please join for a Fireside Chat!
Session Title: “Quick Commerce: Decoding the Le-Re Jigsaw”
- Session to be conducted by: Partner, Hemant Krishna, and, Partner, Kirti Mahapatra – Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
- Guest Speaker – Ashwani Tyagi, General Counsel, Super Money (Scapic (an affiliate of Flipkart)
Kirti Mahapatra: Kirti Mahapatra is a key member of SAM&Co. General Corporate & Policy & Regulatory Affairs Practice Group. With expertise in corporate restructuring deals, corporate advisory under company law and foreign exchange regulations, she has also worked on various regulatory issues. These include media and technology laws, product liability and consumer protection laws, intellectual property laws, foreign contribution laws, and anti-bribery laws in India. Additionally, Kirti advises clients on compliance with India’s data protection laws under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and has experience guiding digital intermediaries and e-commerce entities on digital payments, platform policies, and content regulation.
Hemant Krishna: Hemant is a Partner in the firm’s Technology and Corporate M&A practice group based in Bengaluru. He advises an array of core-technology and technology-adjacent businesses including e-commerce, fintech, AI, data privacy, digital assets, and SaaS companies on a wide spectrum of corporate and technology transactions and advisory matters.
Ashwani Tyagi: Ashwani Tyagi is a General Counsel at super.money. He is an experienced in-house counsel with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods, insurance, ePharmacy, eComm, fintech industry.
