Fireside Chat Highlights: Vivek Gupta, VP, CISO, Data Privacy & Business Continuity Management Lead, Mankind Pharma | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar Moderated by Amit Singh, Assistant Editor, Express Computer Topic: Building Trust at Machine Speed: Security, Resilience & AI [1] Trust in AI depends on reliable models and maintaining data integrity, quality and completeness. [2] Organisations must embed security, governance and compliance into the AI lifecycle without slowing down innovation. [3] Cyberattacks on pharmaceutical companies can disrupt critical operations, compromise intellectual property and affect supply chains. [4] AI agents can automate low-risk security tasks, but human intervention remains essential when risks cross a critical threshold. [5] Robust backup, disaster recovery and business continuity plans are essential to ensure operational resilience against cyberattacks. @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade

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Key Takeaway: 'Identity security is evolving beyond human users to include the discovery, authentication and governance of AI agents': Sreeram Vasudevan, Senior Solutions Architect, @pingidentity | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade

Session Highlights: Sreeram Vasudevan, Senior Solutions Architect, @pingidentity | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar Topic: From Clicks to Agents: Securing the Future of Commerce - Building trust in the agentic channel [1] Agentic AI is transforming digital commerce, shifting online interactions from search-based experiences to AI-driven actions. [2] Identity security is evolving beyond human users to include the discovery, authentication and governance of AI agents. [3] Uncontrolled agents and excessive permissions can expose enterprises to serious security risks, including unauthorised actions and data loss. [4] Least-privilege access and secure delegation are essential to ensure AI agents operate only within approved boundaries. [5] Continuous monitoring, human oversight and audit trails are critical to maintaining accountability for agent activity. [6] Building trust in agentic commerce requires strong identity controls, clear ownership and the ability to revoke access when tasks are completed. @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade

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Key Takeaway: 'Organisations can optimise IT spending through AI-driven licensing intelligence, real-time asset visibility, proactive compliance and expert advisory to achieve measurable cost savings': Mayank Srivastava, CEO & MD, @silverleafsol | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade

Session Highlights: Mayank Srivastava, CEO & MD, @silverleafsol | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar Topic: From Visibility to Business Value: Connecting ITAM, Compliance and Cost Optimization [1] Organisations can achieve 5–50% savings through licensing audits, contract negotiations and better alignment between technology usage and expenditure. [2] Agentic AI automates complex licensing analysis, identifies savings opportunities and simplifies decisions using contract terms, pricing and usage data. [3] Real-time IT asset visibility helps organisations identify licensing gaps, security vulnerabilities and compliance risks before they become costly problems. [4] Collaboration between IT, procurement and finance enables informed technology investments, consumption-based payments and improved returns on existing IT budgets. [5] Organisations can optimise IT spending through AI-driven licensing intelligence, real-time asset visibility, proactive compliance and expert advisory to achieve measurable cost savings. @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade

Keynote Address Takeaway: 'Enterprise AI success rests on business context, robust infrastructure and reliable data': Ekta Ghosh, Chief Digital Officer, Adani Airport Holding | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade

Keynote Address Highlights: Ekta Ghosh, Chief Digital Officer, Adani Airport Holding | #TechSenate North | 23rd October 2026 | Amritsar Topic: The Intelligent Enterprise: Reimagining Business with AI, Data & Automation [1] AI must solve real business problems and enhance passenger experience. [2] Integrating 200+ IT, OT, IoT and camera systems enables real-time insights. [3] Strong infrastructure, data privacy and cybersecurity are critical for AI scalability. [4] AI agents automate repetitive tasks and boost employee productivity. [5] The goal is to cut solution development time from six weeks to three. [6] Enterprise AI success rests on business context, robust infrastructure and reliable data. @srikrp @NivedanPrakash @H_Y_DESAI @ravignair @Prabhasjha3110 @AparnaTawade