Samiran Ghosh Keynote Speaker

Samiran Ghosh is a Mumbai-based technology strategist whose 29-year career spans leadership roles at McKinsey, Microsoft, IBM, Dun & Bradstreet, and TCS. A recognized authority on artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital transformation, he advises boards and governments on harnessing emerging tech for inclusive growth.

As Chief Digital Advisor at Microsoft (2014–2018), Samiran pioneered the Connected Vehicle, Digital Agriculture, and Smart Cities platforms—initiatives that continue to shape how organizations reimagine customer engagement and operations. Earlier, his 14-year tenure at IBM covered consulting, research, and product innovation, including a sabbatical year architecting authentication frameworks for Aadhaar, the world’s largest digital-identity program.

In 2024, Samiran was inducted as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, recognizing his outstanding contributions to statistical methodology and his role as an ambassador for statistics in the scientific community. He co-authored The AI Book, featured in the Forbes Executive Library, offering insights into the integration of AI in financial services.

Samiran was named among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders on Blockchain and Innovation for 2025 by Thinkers360, highlighting his influence in shaping the discourse around emerging technologies.

On stage, the award-winning “3 Techies Banter” podcast host mixes humor with hard-won lessons to demystify emerging technologies and deliver practical frameworks audiences can apply immediately—whether charting a vision for generative AI, building resilient digital identities, or scaling hyperautomation initiatives.