Data Science Summit 2025

Data Science Summit 2025

December 05 - 06, 2025 | ISB, Hyderabad Campus
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Data Science Summit 2025

The Data Science Summit 2025 (DSS 2025), the flagship annual conference of the Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Institute of Data Science (IIDS), will be held on December 05 - 06, 2025 at the ISB Hyderabad campus.

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About the Event

This year’s theme focuses on the transformative power of AI, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies. The two-day summit will convene over 500 delegates from government, industry, BFSI, fintech, academia, regulatory bodies, and global technology leaders. The opening day features an inaugural session with ISB leadership, followed by a keynote on “Superposition Meets Superintelligence: Quantum Computing and the AI Revolution.” The program includes stimulating panel discussions on Hyperlocal Commerce & Global Finance, Quantum Computing & Cyber Risk, Deepfakes and Synthetic Fraud, Crypto-Currency and the Dark Web, and LLMs at Scale, complemented by poster presentations, networking sessions, and a gala dinner with cocktails at the Mirror Pool.

Day two is dedicated to immersive hands-on workshops, including AI-Powered Carbon Footprint Management for Retail Consumers and the Trust–Ethics–Impact Framework, designed to equip participants with actionable insights and frameworks. By combining high-level dialogues, research showcases, and practical workshops, DSS 2025 promises to be a premier platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in shaping the digital future.

Call for Posters – Data Science Summit 2025

The Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Institute of Data Science (IIDS) invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit posters for presentation at the Data Science Summit 2025 (DSS 2025). The poster showcase will be held on Day One – 5th December 2025, alongside keynotes and panel discussions, and will provide a unique opportunity to present innovative work to an audience of 500+ delegates from government, BFSI, fintech, academia, regulatory bodies, and global industry leaders.

Themes & Topics

Submissions are welcome in (but not limited to) the following areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience
  • Fintech, Payments, and Financial Fraud Detection
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI
  • Emerging Applications in Healthcare, Retail, and Smart Cities
  • Misinformation Fake News and Deep Fakes
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Computing and Cyber Security
  • Generative AI in Action: Transforming Retail Experiences
  • Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Advancements in AI
  • AI Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Innovation
  • The Role of Generative AI in Personalized Shopping
  • Retail Resilience: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Security
  • The Ethics of AI: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
  • Generative AI and Consumer Behaviour Insights in Retail
  • Building Trust: Cybersecurity Strategies for AI Systems
  • AI Regulations: Impact on Global Retail Markets
  • Future-Proofing Business: Generative AI in Retail Security

Submission Guidelines

  • Poster abstracts must clearly outline the problem, methodology, findings, and implications.
  • Each poster will be displayed during networking coffee breaks, with authors expected to be available for discussions.
  • All the selected posters will receive a Certificate of Presentation from ISB–IIDS.

Important Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline: November 15, 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: November 22, 2025
  • Final poster submission: November 29, 2025

Why Participate?

  • Showcase your research to a distinguished, multi-sector audience.
  • Receive recognition with an official Certificate of Presentation.
  • Engage in discussions with leading academics, policymakers, and industry practitioners.
  • Build collaborations that extend beyond the Summit.

For submissions and queries, please contact: Varalakshmi Peketi(peketi_varalakshmi@isb.edu)

Madan Pillutla
Manish Gangwar
Pranav Jindal
Sudhir Voleti
Professor Shashwat Alok
Shruti Mantri
Suryanarayana Ambatipudi
Bhaskarjit Sarmah
Jay Allardyce
Pritha Datta
Karthik Shinde
Deep Narayan Mukherjee
Arun Prakash Asokan
Mythreyee Ganapathy
Himanshu Shripad Warudkar
Sagarika Pati
Faiz Ahmed
E V Bhaskar
Rohit Pandharkar
Commander Vivek Yadav
Ajit Pratap Singh
Manaranjan Pradhan
Abhinav Biswas
Rohit Singhal
Sanjay Kumar
Syed Atif Umar
Rishi R Joshi
Kapil Jaiswal
Robin Bansal
Sheekha Verma
Naved Alam Khan
Major. Vineet Kumar
Anish Agarwal
Lakshmi Manasa Kasivajjula

Agenda

December 05, 2025

08:00 am - 09:00 am Registration (Venue: Khemka Auditorium)
09:00 am - 10:00 am Inauguration

09:00 am - 09:10 am: Welcome Address by Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean, Indian School of Business

09:10 am - 09:25 am: IIDS Presentation by Professor Manish Gangwar, Executive Director, ISB Institute of Data Science

09:25 am - 09:30 am: Inauguration: Lighting of the Lamp

09:30 am - 10:00 am: Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Shri Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce and Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana

Topic: Superposition Meets Superintelligence: Quantum Computing and the AI Revolution

10:00 am - 10:30 am Speaker Session

Topic: Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in Autonomous Intelligence

Speaker: Dr. Himanshu Shripad Warudkar, Director, Global Head of Assets Servicing Technology and Head of Securities Services Tech-India, HSBC

10:30 am - 11:00 am Tea Break with Poster Presentation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Panel Discussion

Topic: Hyperlocal Commerce, Global Finance: AI in Cross-Border E-Retail and Payments

Speakers:

1. Mr. Pritha Datta, Head of Data & Insights, ONDC
2. Mr. Rishi R Joshi, Head of Payment Investigations, Pricing & Billing, HSBC
3. Mr. Syed Atif Umar, Chief Analytics Officer, Meesho

Moderator: Professor Pranav Jindal, Research Director, ISB Institute of Data Science

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Panel Discussion

Topic: LLMs at Scale: Reshaping Business, Government and Society

Speakers:

1. Mr. Rohit Pandharkar, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India
2. Mr. Arun Prakash Asokan, Global Director – Data Science & AI, Novartis
3. Ms. Mythreyee Ganapathy, Head of Customer Engagement, Google India
4. Mr. Bhaskarjit Sarmah, Head of AI Research, Domyn

Moderator: Professor Sudhir Voleti, Academic Director, ISB Institute of Data Science

01:00 pm - 02:30 pm Networking Lunch: Engage in Industry Discussions (Venue: Atrium)
02:30 pm - 03:30 pm Panel Discussion

Topic: Quantum Computing & the New Age of Cyber Risk: Building (and Breaking) Digital Trust

Speakers:

1. Mr. Abhinav Biswas, CISO, ECIL, Department of Atomic Energy, GoI
2. Cdr. Vivek Yadav, Director (IT & Cybersecurity), Ministry of Defence
3. Col. Kapil Jaiswal, CEO, Quantum Global AI
4. Ms. Sagarika Pati, Head of Technology, Group and Wholesale Risk, HSBC

Moderator: Professor Manish Gangwar, Executive Director, ISB Institute of Data Science

03:30 pm - 04:30 pm Panel Discussion

Topic: Crypto-Currency: Digital Theft, Money Mules and Dark Web

Speakers:

1. Mr. E. V. Bhaskar, IRS, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax
2. Mr. Kartik Shinde, Partner, Cyber Security Financial Services, EY India
3. Mr. Robin Bansal, IRS, Deputy Director, Enforcement Directorate
4. Mr. Faiz Ahmed, Senior Associate Director, Cyber Intelligence and Threat Analysis, HSBC

Moderator: Professor Shashwat Alok, Research Advisor, ISB Institute of Data Science

04:30 pm - 05:15 pm High Tea with Poster Presentation
05:15 pm - 06:15 pm Panel Discussion

Topic: Deepfakes, Synthetic Fraud, and the AI Countermeasures

Speakers:

1. Mr. Deep Narayan Mukherji, Partner & Director, Risk Management and Data Science, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
2. Mr. Ajit Pratap Singh, IPS, Assistant Director (IT), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA)
3. Mr. Naved Alam Khan, CEO, Cyberabad Security Council
4. Mr. Rohit Singhal, Cyber Security Operations Manager, HSBC
5. Major Vineet Kumar, Found & Global President, Cyber Peace

Moderator: Dr. Sshruti Mantri, Senior Associate Director, ISB Institute of Data Science

06:15 pm - 06:45 pm Speaker Session

Topic: AI First Product Management

Speaker: Mr. Jay Allardyce, Chief Product Officer, Hexagon

06:45 pm - 06:50 pm Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks: Dr. Sshruti Mantri, Senior Associate Director, ISB Institute of Data Science
07:00 pm - 09:30 pm Networking Dinner with Cocktails, Mirror Pool

 

December 06, 2025

09:00 am - 10:30 am

Topic: Carbon Footprint Estimation for Consumers using AI

Speaker: Mr. Suryanarayana Ambatipudi, Head of Data Science, Tide

10:30 am - 11:00 am Tea-Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Topic: The Age of Intelligent Storytelling: How AI is Transforming Entertainment from Script to Screen

Speaker: Mr. Anish Agarwal, Vice President & Head of AI & Automation, Warner Bros. Discovery

12:00 pm - 01:30 pm

Topic: AI Safety for Enterprise Grade LLM Applications and Agents

Speaker: Dr. Manaranjan Pradhan, Director, Awesomestats Consulting Pvt. Ltd

01:30 pm - 02:00 pm

Topic: Reimagining Pharma: How AI is Transforming Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

Speaker: Ms. Lakshmi Manasa Kasivajjula, Cofounder, DeepForrest AI

02:00 pm - 02:05 pm Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
02:05 pm - 02:35 pm Lunch

Registration Fees

For Summit Participation:

  • General Category: Rs. 3500 + GST
  • ISB Alumni and Students: Rs. 2500 + GST

For Poster Presentation:

  • Rs. 5000 + GST

Registration Fee is non refundable and non transferable.

Venue

Indian School of Business, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500111