Conferences

Data Science Summit 2025

The Data Science Summit 2025 (DSS 2025) was organized on the 5th of December 2025 by the ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS) in collaboration with HSBC. The summit brought together leaders from industry, government, and academia, to examine the rapidly evolving frontiers of data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital trust. We are pleased to share that DSS2025 was chosen as an official Pre-Event to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reaffirming ISB’s commitment to advancing responsible, secure AI adoption and highlighting latest in Emerging Technologies.

Dean Madan Pillutla, inaugurated the summit, setting the tone for two days of rigorous dialogue on emerging technologies, AI and their real-world implications. The keynote address was delivered by Sreekant Lanka, Chief Strategy Officer, Government of Telangana, who spoke on how data and AI are reshaping governance and economic development. He outlined Telangana’s vision for technology-led governance, highlighting initiatives such as the Telangana Data Exchange, the Telangana AI Mission, and the state’s Quantum Roadmap that aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission. He emphasized the role of high-quality digital public infrastructure in enabling innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

A session on Agentic AI was delivered by Dr. Himanshu Warudkar, Global Head of Assets Servicing Technology at HSBC. His session explored how autonomous agent-based systems are transforming enterprise workflows and financial services. He explored both the opportunities and challenges associated with deploying agentic systems at scale, emphasizing the need for robust frameworks to oversee such actions.

The summit featured several high-impact panel discussions moderated by ISB faculty. The panel on ‘Hyperlocal Commerce, Global Finance: AI in Cross-Border E-Retail and Payments,’ moderated by Prof. Pranav Jindal, brought together Pritha Datta (ONDC), Prof. Madhu Viswanathan, and Rishi Joshi (HSBC). The panel deliberated how hyperlocal delivery models, embedded finance, and AI-driven decision systems are reshaping consumption, emphasizing trust-led design, responsible credit, and the integration of traditional financial practices into digital ecosystems.

Another key panel, ‘LLMs at Scale: Reshaping Business, Government and Society,’ moderated by Prof. Sudhir Voleti, examined AI governance, data sovereignty, and the challenges of deploying large language models responsibly in a post-DPDP environment. Panelists Arun Prakash Asokan, Bhaskarjit Sarmah, Mythreyee Ganapathy, and Rohit Pandharkar discussed hybrid infrastructure models and the importance of vernacular inclusion in India’s multilingual context.

The panel on ‘Crypto-Currency: Digital Theft, Money Mules and the Dark Web,’ moderated by Prof. Shashwat Alok, was joined by Robin Bansal, E.V. Bhaskar (IRS), Kartik Shinde, and Faiz Ahmed. The discussion traced India’s evolving crypto regulatory landscape, highlighting compliance, forensic capability, and the growing traceability of cross-border crypto transactions.

Cyber vigilance in Quantum world and future digital trust was central to the panel on ‘Quantum Computing and the New Age of Cyber Risk,’ moderated by Prof. Manish Gangwar, insights from Abhinav Biswas, Commander Vivek Yadav, Sagarika Pati, and Col. Kapil Jaiswal impressed the urgency of transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography and security preparedness in a post-quantum world.

Addressing emerging threats, the panel on Deepfakes, Synthetic Frauds, and AI Countermeasures, moderated by Dr. Shruti Mantri, brought together Ajit Pratap Singh, Deep Mukherjee, Naved Khan, Rohit Singhal, and Vineet Kumar. The discussion focused on the psychological and societal risks of AI-enabled fraud and expressed an urgency for coordinated responses across technology, regulation, and digital literacy.

Individual sessions and workshops highlights of Day-2. Jay Allardyce (Hexagon) spoke on AI-first Product Management, emphasizing intent-driven innovation and time-to-value. Anish Agarwal (Warner Bros.) explored AI in Intelligent Storytelling, demonstrating how AI augments creative processes across the content lifecycle especially in visual media. Workshops on AI Safety, Pharmaceutical Compliance, and AI-driven Carbon Footprint Estimation highlighted practical applications of data science in risk management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.

The summit also featured a poster presentation, providing researchers and practitioners a platform to showcase emerging ideas and applied research.

Together, DSS 2025 fostered a multidisciplinary dialogue on how Data Science and AI can be responsibly leveraged to build resilient, trustworthy, and future-ready systems.

Analytics Convergence 2025 at ISB 

The Institute of Data Science (IIDS) in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase, hosted Analytics Convergence 2025 on 17th October at the Hyderabad campus. The event brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and academicians to explore the evolving role of data and AI in shaping business transformation.

The day opened with the welcome address by Prof. Sarang Deo, followed by the keynote address by Vibhavari Jahagirdar, Managing Director and Head of Global Technology for India at JPMorgan Chase. Series of engaging sessions and panel discussions ensued throughout the day that delved into themes such as Trust & Safety, Embedded Finance, Open Finance, Agentic AI, and Generative AI applications.

The Convergence featured speakers from diverse fields including technology, banking, consulting, and academia – from organizations such as JPMorgan Chase, Uber, State Bank of India, SMFG India Credit, and Mastech Digital. The panels discussions were moderated by ISB faculty, fostering a collaborative dialogue between practitioners and academicians on how AI is redefining customer experiences, risk management, and the future of financial services.

The event concluded with reflections on innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration as key drivers for leveraging analytics and AI responsibly and effectively in today’s digital economy.

Digital Piracy Conference Hosted at ISB Highlights Collaborative Solutions for Emerging Threats 

The Indian School of Business (ISB), in collaboration with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and INTERPOL, hosted a two-day conference titled "Securing the Future of Creativity" on digital piracy at the Hyderabad campus. The event brought together stakeholders from law enforcement, industry, academia, and policy to explore the evolving nature of digital piracy and the urgent need for collective action.

The conference opened with remarks from S. Veeresh Prabhu, Joint Director, CBI, and Prof. Manish Gangwar, Executive Director of the ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS). Highlighting the seriousness of the issue, Prabhu noted that digital piracy is now closely intertwined with organised cybercrime, requiring a coordinated and multidisciplinary response.

In his keynote address, Rajeev Sharma, Director General of Police, Rajasthan, stressed the need for law enforcement to not only strengthen investigative capabilities but also to build stronger networks with academia and industry in order to stay ahead of digital offenders.

Over the course of two days, participants engaged in discussions on a range of topics including the piracy-malware nexus, the economic impact on India’s online video sector, technical and legal challenges in enforcement, music piracy, and INTERPOL’s approach to online piracy.
Experts also shared insights into capacity-building initiatives and skill development for investigative and analytical work in the digital domain.

A recurring theme throughout the conference was the importance of awareness-building and continuous learning for law enforcement, alongside active public engagement, as essential strategies to counter the increasingly complex landscape of digital piracy.

Data User’s Conference 

Date: May 27, 2025

In ISB Institute of Data Science (IIDS) & Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB (BIPP) along with the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (GoIStats MoSPI), were pleased to organise the Data Users Conference that brought together over 200 participants from academia, industry, policymakers, and international organizations.

V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, highlighted the power of granular data — from the national level down to districts — in shaping better policy. He also noted MoSPI’s efforts to integrate multiple datasets and use AI for more precise insights.

Speaking at the conference, Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary of MoSPI, shared exciting updates, including the monthly release of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the new CAPEX survey that offers a glimpse into future investment plans, and improvements to the MoSPI data portal for easier access and better tools.

Dean Prof. Madan Pillutla spoke about the importance of reliable data and ongoing collaboration between research and policy institutions.

The conference included speaker sessions that explored the updated ASUSE survey design, the potential of the CAPEX survey to identify emerging investment hubs, and its implications for MSMEs.

A panel discussion highlighted strong investment growth alongside underutilized corporate capacity and noted the increasing role of households in investment. It emphasized the need for better data access and stronger state-level statistical systems to support more effective economic planning.

The conference marked an important step toward making India’s economic data more detailed, accessible, and actionable—and reflects ISB’s ongoing commitment to strengthening data-driven research, policy, and decision-making.