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

Building Innovation Engines to weather Geopolitical and Market Shockwaves

Futureproofed: Translating Boardroom Vision Into Real-Time Execution in an Everchanging world

Evolution of Industry-specific AI and Small LLMs

Build vs Buy: How to enable AI-led Enterprise Transformation

Modernizing the Insurance value chain from Customer to Claims

Protecting the Enterprise: From Board level Cyber Strategy to a Zero Trust

The Holy Grail of Transformation: Harmonizing Cloud, Data and AI

Transforming GCCs Into Innovation Hubs while balancing Cost and Talent Dynamics

Transforming HealthCare delivery through MedTech and AI

Growing Margins in a Volatile Market: Leveraging AI to offset Tariff to Supply Chain Risks

Integrating AI, Robotics and Automation to Transform Manufacturing

Modernizing Travel & Transportation: Improving Customer Journeys and Driving Operational Resilience

Leadership for the AI Era: Steering Humans, AI and Machines Through Continuous Disruption

Designing at Mach Speed: Digital Engineering in Aerospace & Defense

Managing the Risks and Economics of Scaling AI across the Enterprise

Leveraging AI and Fintech for enabling Bank of the Future

Futureproofing Business against Economic, Geo-political and Supply Chain Uncertainties

Human in the Loop: Hyper-personalization and High Touch in the AI era

Redefining ESG’s Future: Moving From Regulatory Mandates to Market Advantage

Aligning GCC Operating Models With Enterprise Strategy and Vendor Ecosystems

Building the Competitive Edge: Co-creating Innovation Hubs through Ecosystem Partnerships

Leadership in the Age of AI: From Real-time Decisions to Market Pivots

Driving Profitability in the Media industry: Balancing Technology Disruption with Convergence and Consolidation

EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2026 SPEAKERS

Keynote Speakers

CXO Deep Dive 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

EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2025 GALLERY

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.