EMPOWERING BEYOND SYMPOSIUM, BENGALURU
Avasant is proud to bring Empowering Beyond Symposium to Bengaluru—an exclusive platform designed for the most influential business and technology leaders. This symposium creates a purposeful space for executives, analysts, service providers, and enterprise clients to engage in dynamic discussions, exchange transformative ideas, and forge impactful partnerships. Unlike traditional forums, its interactive format emphasizes active participation, ensuring every voice contributes to shaping strategies for growth and innovation. Empowering Beyond Symposium, Bengaluru empowers attendees to leave with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and a clear vision for driving enterprise transformation.
THE EMPOWERING BEYOND EXPERIENCE
0 Days of Immersive Experiences
0+ C-Level Executives
0+ Thought Leaders
0+ Inspiring Sessions
Why Attend?
- Actionable Leadership Insights – Hear from visionary speakers shaping enterprise technology agendas and walk away with frameworks you can implement immediately.
- Market Intelligence First-Hand – Gain insights from Avasant’s latest research, benchmarks, and enterprise outlook.
- Cross-Industry Perspectives – Learn how leading enterprises in BFSI, manufacturing, retail, GCCs, and BPOs are scaling AI and digital transformation.
- Tech-Enabled Growth Playbooks – Deep dives into AI, automation, cloud, data, GCC evolution, and intelligent operations.
- Meaningful Peer Networking – Connect with CXOs and transformation leaders from Global 2000 enterprises.
- Real-World Use Cases – Practical examples of AI adoption, operating model shifts, and next-gen service models.
- Collaborative Problem Solving – Interactive sessions designed to co-create solutions to your most pressing challenges.
- Future-Focused Content – Sessions curated ahead of business and technology disruption curves.
- Strategic Partnerships – Engage with top innovators, ecosystem enablers, and service providers.
Empowering Beyond Symposium, Bengaluru 2026
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 15:00 – 16:00 | REGISTRATION OPENS |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | INNOVATION WORKSHOPSCollaborative whiteboard discussions with an intimate gathering of industry leaders to ideate around leveraging disruptive technologies to drive innovation and success. |
| 18:00 – 21:00 | VIP RECEPTION + DINNER |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:00 | BREAKFAST |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | REGISTRATION OPENS |
| 10:00 – 10:10 | WELCOME REMARKS |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | PRESENTATION |
| 10:30 – 10:55 | OPENING KEYNOTE |
| 10:55 – 11:30 | PANEL DISCUSSION |
| 11:30 - 11:50 | FIRESIDE CHAT + EXECUTIVE CONNECT |
| 11:50 - 12:10 | COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK |
| 12:10 - 12:45 | PANEL DISCUSSION |
| 12:45 - 13:10 | PANEL DISCUSSION |
| 13:10 - 14:10 | LUNCH |
| 14:10 - 14:45 | PANEL DISCUSSION + INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES |
| 14:45 - 15:20 | PANEL DISCUSSION + INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES |
| 15:20 - 15:40 | COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK |
| 15:40 - 16:00 | FIRESIDE CHAT |
| 16:00 - 16:20 | FIRESIDE CHAT |
| 16:20 - 16:50 | CLOSING KEYNOTE |
| 16:50 - 17:00 | CLOSING REMARKS |
| 17:00 - 19:30 | COCKTAIL + NETWORKING |
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Note From Managing Partner, Akshay Khanna
Empowering Beyond Symposium is Avasant’s flagship platform where C-suite leaders from global enterprises and service providers come together to learn, ideate, and co-create the future. We design conversations that stay ahead of business and technology disruption, giving you the strategic clarity and actionable insights needed to seize the next wave of opportunity.
Join us in 2026 for a high-impact leadership experience—deep, relevant, and outcomes-driven. Expect meaningful peer engagement, fresh perspectives from industry trailblazers, and practical guidance to elevate your enterprise in an increasingly complex world.
Looking forward to hosting you.
Akshay Khanna
Managing Partner, Avasant
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