Empowering Beyond Summit 2026

EBS26 will be an incredible platform for visionary insights from influential leaders across industries. A thrilling exploration into harnessing new age tech along with disruptive business models to help Global 2000 firms navigate an uncertain business environment. This exclusive and immersive event will connect executive peers and incredible thought leaders on how to leverage the power of tech enabled services to drive sustained success.

THE EMPOWERING BEYOND EXPERIENCE

Days of Immersive Experiences

+ C-Level Executives

+ Thought Leaders

+ Inspiring Sessions

Empowering Beyond Summit 2026 Agenda

Sunday, May 3rd

Time

Session

3:00PM - 5:00PM

INNOVATION WORKSHOPS

Collaborative whiteboard discussions with an intimate gathering of industry leaders to ideate around leveraging disruptive technologies to drive innovation and success.

Workshop: Aerospace and Defense

Workshop: Artificial Intelligence

Workshop: Healthcare

Workshop: Retail/CPG

Workshop: Smart Manufacturing

Monday, May 4th

Time	Session
7:30AM - 11:00AM	Morning Group Activity
12:00PM - 1:00PM	Lunch / Registration Opens
1:00PM - 1:15PM	Opening Videos and Welcome Remarks
1:15PM - 1:45PM	Opening Keynote
1:45PM - 2:15PM	Fireside Chat
2:15PM - 2:45PM	Executive Insights
2:45PM - 3:15PM	BREAK
3:15PM - 3:50PM	Panel Discussion
3:50PM – 4:10PM	CXO Deep Dive Avasant Research Insights
4:10PM - 4:40PM	Fireside Chat
4:40PM - 5:10PM	Closing Keynote
5:10PM - 5:15PM	Day 1 Wrap Up and Closing Remarks
5:30PM - 9:00PM	Opening Reception + Dinner
7:00PM - 9:00PM	VIP Dinner (By Invitation Only)

Tuesday, May 5th

Time	Session
7:00AM - 8:00AM	BREAKFAST
8:00AM - 8:05AM	EBS 26 Opening
8:05AM - 8:15AM	Welcome Remarks
8:15AM - 8:45AM	Opening Keynote
8:45AM - 9:20AM	Plenary Keynote
9:20AM - 9:50AM	Fireside Chat
9:50AM - 10:20AM	COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK
10:20AM - 10:40AM	CXO Deep Dive
10:40AM - 11:10AM	Fireside Chat
11:10AM - 11:45AM	Panel Discussion
11:45AM - 12:20PM	Panel Discussion
12:30PM - 1:30PM	LUNCH
1:30PM - 2:05PM	Panel Discussion
2:05PM - 2:40PM	Panel Discussion
2:40PM - 3:15PM	Panel Discussion
3:15PM - 3:45PM	COFFEE AND SNACK BREAK
3:45PM - 4:20PM	Panel Discussion
4:20PM - 4:55PM	Panel Discussion
4:55PM - 5:20PM	Closing Fireside
5:20PM - 5:25PM	Closing Remarks
5:30PM - 7:00PM	Closing Reception

FEATURED SESSIONS

The Future of Health: How AI and Innovation are Driving Operational and Patient Outcomes

From Claims to Care: Reimagining Health Insurance for the Digital Age

Reinventing the Passenger Experience: The Future of Smart, Connected Travel

Retail Reimagined: Navigating Omnichannel, Sustainability, and Consumer Expectations

From Factory to Customer: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Uncertain Global Economy

The AI Factor: Enabling the Agile Enterprise of Tomorrow

The Human-AI Partnership: Preparing Your Workforce for the Digital Future

GBS as a Strategic Enabler: Driving Global Business Growth and Efficiencies

Securing the Digital Frontier: Protecting Enterprises in a Hyperconnected World

Sustainability at Scale: Applying Innovation to Balance Business and Social Outcomes

Becoming Digital First: Winning Customer Loyalty in Banking and Insurance

AI Without Limits: Enabling the Ecosystem for Exponential Growth

Innovation at the Speed of Flight: Pioneering Digital Transformation in Aerospace & Defense

Next-Gen Media: How to Engage and Monetize Audiences in a Digital-First World

Visionary Leadership: Achieving Hyper Growth in the Age of Disruption

The Rise of Agentic AI: Powering The Next Level of Business Transformation

From Big Data to Smart Decisions: Enabling The Intelligent Enterprise

Digital Workplace of Tomorrow: Harmonizing Talent, Tech and Productivity

From Ideation to Execution: Rethinking Business Models for a Competitive Edge

The Experience Economy: How AI and Mixed Reality are Redefining Customer Engagement (spatial computing)

Innovation at The Edge: The Coming Impact of AGI and Quantum

Future-Proofing Your Business: Capturing the Next Wave of Innovation

Harnessing AI For Good: The Promise and Peril of AI

EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2026 SPEAKERS

Keynote Speakers

Session Speakers

NOTE FROM SUMMIT CHAIR, ANUPAM GOVIL

Empowering Beyond Summit is a premium event where C-level executives from large enterprises come together to learn, ideate and co-create. We curate content that is ahead of the business and technology disruption curve to help you capture the next wave of opportunity.

Join us in 2026 for an engaging leadership experience with high-value takeaways to elevate your enterprise.

Anupam Govil
EB Summit Chair
Managing Partner, Avasant

Empowering Beyond Summit 2026 Sponsors

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EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2025 SESSION RECORDINGS

Inspiration Applied

Advancing AI

Rewiring the Enterprise through Gen AI

EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2025 KEYNOTES

Kevin S. Parikh
Chariman & CEO, Avasant

Pradeep Gupta
VP Gen AI & Computing

Brian Solis
Head of Global Innovation, ServiceNow, 9x Bestselling Author

Anupam Govil
Managing Partner, Avasant

Phil Guido
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, AMD

Olivia Gambelin
AI Ethicist, Ethical Intelligence

ABOUT EMPOWERING BEYOND

Empowering Beyond Summit (EBS), Avasant’s flagship annual event, brings together over 350 senior level executives representing innovative companies across industries, for two days of visionary insights, meaningful engagement, and immersive experiences.