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Empowering Beyond 2023 – Imagination to Action
Empowering Beyond Summit (EBS23) is the world’s foremost forum where thought leaders, practitioners, and C-level executives gather to discuss how technology is reshaping business and our lives. This year’s theme, Imagination to Action, reflected our vision for a sustainable and innovation driven future, wherein we collectively craft tangible outcomes by translating concepts into reality. Combining unprecedented breakthroughs in technology with human ingenuity, this year’s summit focused on co-creating new solutions to power our collective future.
EBS23 spotlighted front burner topics that define the future of global businesses and industry value chains. A curated agenda for the Global 1000, with themes ranging from the real world impact of Generative AI, Web3 and Metaverse, to balancing growth and sustainability, provided informative, relevant, and inspiring content.
At EBS23, executives were able to gain the critical insights to navigate through the continually shifting sands of global geo-politics, economic swathe, and technological waves.
THE EMPOWERING BEYOND EXPERIENCE
350+ C-Level Executives
50+ Thought Leaders
25+ Inspiring Sessions
AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, May 1st
Tuesday, May 2nd
FEATURED SESSIONS
- IMAGINATION TO ACTION: POWERING THE FUTURE THROUGH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
- REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF TECH ENABLED SERVICES
- THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY: MANAGING GLOBAL BUSINESS IN THE NEVER NORMAL
- THE NEW OPERATING MODELS FOR RAPIDLY SHIFTING COST AND INNOVATION BUSINESS CYCLES
- BEYOND THE BUZZ: HARNESSING GENERATIVE AI FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
- THE FUTURE OF WORK: SOLVING THE DIGITAL TALENT CONUNDRUM IN A HYBRID WORLD
- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF HAIL: SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEXITIES OF HYBRID CLOUD
- MANAGING COMPLEX SOURCING RELATIONSHIPS: STRATEGIES FOR SMART GOVERNANCE
- DIVERSIFYING AND TRANSFORMING SUPPLY CHAINS FOR POST-GLOBALIZATION
- SECURING YOUR ENTERPRISE: FROM EXISTENTIAL RISK TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
- FROM OMNICHANNEL TO OMNIVERSE: BUILDING IMMERSIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- THE SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE: ACHIEVING NETZERO ACROSS SUPPLY CHAIN AND IT
- ART OF THE DEAL: ACHIEVING THE SOURCING TRIFECTA OF VALUE, SAVINGS, AND INNOVATION
- ENABLING VALUE-BASED CARE: THROUGH BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AND DIGITAL HEALTH
- MANAGING INFORMATION VERACITY AND TRUST & SAFETY IN THE AGE OF DEEP FAKES
- THE RETURN OF THE CAPTIVE: UNLEASHING VALUE THROUGH GCCS AND CARVEOUTS
- THE FUTURE OF MEDIA: FROM STREAMING TO DIGITAL TO METAVERSE
- THE PROMISE OF DIGITAL HEALTH - FROM AI TO WEARABLES
- RE-IMAGINING HEALTHCARE TO TRANSFORM OPERATIONS AND ENABLE PATIENT WELLNESS
- EMBRACING DISRUPTION: LESSONS FROM DIGITAL NATIVES
- HOW INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION CAN ENABLE DIGITAL OPERATIONS?
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Session Speakers
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman & CEO
Avasant
NOTE FROM SUMMIT CHAIR, ANUPAM GOVIL
Avasant has curated Empowering Beyond Summit as an exclusive and immersive C-level forum for global technology and business executives to connect and ideate on the latest disruptive trends that will impact our collective future.
This year’s theme, “Imagination to Action: Powering the Future Through Creative Solutions”, provided critical insights and pivotal strategies on successfully converting innovative ideas into adaptive and scalable solutions.
Covering a broad range of topics from Generative AI to Managing Global Business in the Never Normal, EBS23 set the direction for the technology and digital services industry of tomorrow.
I hope to see you in 2024!
Anupam Govil
EB Summit Chair
Managing Partner, Avasant
EMPOWERING BEYOND 2023 SPONSORS
ESCAPE TO INNOVATE
Enjoy two days of incredible thought leadership insights with views of the beautiful shore in Huntington Beach where Pacific Ocean meets Pacific Shores. Escape to breathtaking white sand beaches, pristine outdoor pools, oceanfront dining and so much more! Our gorgeous event venue for EBS23 will create a space where inspiration meets innovation.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort
Stay on site and benefit from preferential rates at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort.
Kimpton Shorebreak Resort
Alternatively, you can stay just a few blocks away at beautiful Kimpton Shorebreak Resort.

Whale Watching Excursion
Join us on a private boat excursion to go whale watching in Newport Beach. The excursion has limited availability.
ESCAPE TO INNOVATE
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
Chariman & CEO, Avasant
ABOUT EMPOWERING BEYOND
Avasant’s Empowering Beyond Summit brings together industry leaders to ideate, connect, and collaborate on issues that matter most to enterprises. This annual flagship event offers the incredible opportunity to gain insight into emergent business solutions and hear industry experts sharing first-hand accounts of the challenges and successes that are progressing enterprises forward.



