THE AVASANT PARTNER CONNECT EXPERIENCE
Partner Connect is a premier gathering that brings together Avasant thought leaders and top industry partners to foster continued collaboration and innovation. This exclusive event offers a platform for participants to share insights, explore strategic partnerships, and discuss emerging trends in technology and business. Through engaging content sessions, networking, and one on one meetings, attendees gain valuable knowledge and build strong connections that drive mutual growth and success. Partner Connect exemplifies Avasant’s commitment to building a collaborative ecosystem that enhances value for all stakeholders.
Industry Insights
One-on-one meetings offer a unique opportunity for personalized, in-depth discussions on strategic initiatives and potential collaborations. This focused interaction helps forge strong partnerships and drive impactful business outcomes
Engaging Content
This event features curated content designed for enterprises seeking to address the most pressing challenges and explore promising opportunities in technology and business. Expert-led sessions provide actionable insights and innovative solutions, ensuring participants leave with valuable strategies to implement within their organizations.
Networking
Unparalleled networking opportunities enable attendees to build meaningful connections with industry leaders, peers, and potential partners. Through structured networking sessions and informal gatherings, participants can exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and strengthen professional relationships.
Agenda-At-A-Glance
September 14th, 2026 - Avasant Foundation Golf Event: Impact the Future
Location: Angeles National Golf Club, California
Time
Activity
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast and Registration
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
PUTTING CONTEST
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM
Shotgun Start
4:30 PM
Finish Play
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Cocktails and Golf Awards
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner Reception
September 15th, 2026 - Avasant Partner Connect
Location: W Hollywood, California
Time
Session
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Breakfast and Networking
8:45 AM – 9:05 AM
Opening Keynote – Futureproofed: A New Era of Deal Making, Building New Opportunities
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Kevin S. Parikh – Chairman and CEO, Avasant
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM
Panel Discussion – The 10X Opportunity: Shaping Deals in a Disruptive Market
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Shobhit Patnaik – Partner, Avasant
- Andre Sole – Managing Partner, Avasant
- Nishant Verma – Managing Partner, Avasant
- Anupam Govil – Managing Partner, Avasant (Moderator)
9:35 AM – 9:55 AM
Spotlight – Inside the Enterprise Transformation Agenda: From Strategic Transactions to GCCs
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Walter Yosafat – Former CIO, Capri Holdings, Distinguished Fellow, Avasant
- Bharat Amin – Former EVP and CIO, Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Shabnum Grewal – Partner, Avasant (Moderator)
9:55 AM – 10:25 AM
Panel Discussion – Winning the Deal: Leveraging AI and Commercial Innovation to Transform at Speed
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Harvey Gluckman – Partner, Avasant
- Robert Joslin – Managing Partner, Avasant
- Henry Guapo – Managing Partner, Avasant
- Ashwin Waghela – Partner, Avasant (Moderator)
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM
Research Spotlight – The Future of Tech Services: Embodied AI, Quantum and Beyond
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Chandrika Dutt – Director, Avasant
- Jim Rinaldi – Former CIO, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Distinguished Fellow, Avasant
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Networking Break (Coffee)
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Presentation – Governance in the Age of AI: Value Creation Through Continuous Transformation
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Ruth Steinberg – Partner, Avasant
- Carlos Hernandez – Managing Partner, Avasant
11:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Fireside Chat – The Enterprise Trust Equation: From Client-Vendor to Vested Partnerships
- Jesus Garre – Partner, Avasant
- Mandeep Maini – Distinguished Fellow, Avasant
- Naresh Lachmandas – Senior Partner, Distinguished Fellow, Avasant (Moderator)
12:05 PM – 12:15 PM
The Next Chapter of Growth and Partnerships: Creating Value Together
- Akshay Khanna – Managing Partner, Avasant
- Anupam Govil – Managing Partner, Avasant
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM – 1:20 PM
Transition to One-on-One Meeting Arena
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM
Advisor Meeting
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Kevin’s Fireside Chat – Research Subscriber Exclusive
(Studio 3)
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
Advisor Meeting
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
Advisor Meeting
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Networking Break (Coffee/Snack)
2:45 PM – 3:05 PM
Advisor Meeting
Demo 1: GCC 360 Portal
(Studio 3)
- Sahaj Kumar – Research Director, Avasant
- Ankit Pandey – Product Director, Avasant
- Avinash Baliga – Partner, Avasant
3:10 PM – 3:30 PM
Advisor Meeting
Demo 2: Provider Engagement Portal
(Studio 3)
- Aditya Jain – Associate Research Director, Avasant
- Ankit Pandey – Product Director, Avasant
3:35 PM – 3:55 PM
Advisor Meeting
Demo 3: AvaSense
(Studio 3)
- Ankit Pandey – Product Director, Avasant
- Vannia Monge – Senior Manager, Avasant
- Michael Wheeler – Partner, Avasant
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
Advisor Meeting
Demo 4: Benchmarking
(Studio 3)
- Saugata Sengupta – Partner, Avasant
- Ankit Pandey – Product Director, Avasant
- Anuj Jain – Research Director, Avasant
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Digital Masters Awards
(Great Room 1 & 2)
- Shevy Magen – Partner, Avasant
- Akshay Khanna – Managing Partner, Avasant
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Closing Reception
THE AVASANT PARTNER CONNECT EXPERIENCE
Partner Connect is a premier gathering that brings together Avasant thought leaders and top industry partners to foster continued collaboration and innovation. This exclusive event offers a platform for participants to share insights, explore strategic partnerships, and discuss emerging trends in technology and business. Through engaging content sessions, networking, and one on one meetings, attendees gain valuable knowledge and build strong connections that drive mutual growth and success. Partner Connect exemplifies Avasant’s commitment to building a collaborative ecosystem that enhances value for all stakeholders.
Meeting Brief
| Table | Table Topics | Avasant Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BPO and Transformation |
(Great Room 3) |
| 2 |
AI Enablement and Governance |
(Great Room 3) |
| 3 |
GCC, OCM, Carve-Outs |
(Great Room 3) |
| 4 |
Retail and CPG | Manufacturing |
(Great Room 3) |
| 5 |
Travel, Transportation, and Logistics |
(Great Room 3) |
| 6 |
Healthcare Payor |
(Studio 1) |
| 7 |
Healthcare Provider + Life Sciences |
(Studio 1) |
| 8 |
Healthcare Provider + BPO |
(Studio 1) |
| 9 |
Media, Entertainment, Telecom & High Tech |
(Studio 1) |
| 10 |
Price to Win Deal Support |
(Studio 2) |
| 11 |
Benchmarking & Data (Subscriptions) - CE/BE/IE/Human KPIs |
(Studio 2) |
| 12 |
RadarView & Custom Research |
(Studio 2) |
| 13 |
Governance and Value Creation Office |
(Studio 2) |
| 14 |
Energy, Utilities, and Resources | Public Sector |
(Strategy Room) |
| 15 |
Aerospace and Defense | Manufacturing |
(Strategy Room) |
| 16 |
BFSI |
(Strategy Room) |
Accommodation
This year’s Partner Connect 2026 will take place at W HOLLYWOOD in the heart of Los Angeles, California — a city where innovation meets inspiration. Expect a stunning setting that blends modern sophistication with West Coast energy, creating the perfect backdrop for impactful conversations, collaboration, and celebration.
Golf Event: Impact The Future
Join The Avasant Foundation on Monday, September 14th, for our annual golf event, Impact the Future. All proceeds raised contribute towards empowering deserving youth through education, employment, and entrepreneurship.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Join the Avasant Foundation’s mission to Impact The Future by being a sponsor at our annual charity golf event. This is a remarkable opportunity to support improving and empowering the lives and communities of deserving youth in developing countries. To date, through education, employment, and entrepreneurship initiatives in the new digital economy, the Avasant Foundation has directly impacted more than 30,000 youth across the world.
To learn more about sponsoring this event, please Contact Us.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Avasant Foundation in collaboration with other development and social impact institutions seeks to address the skills gap at a critical point in global economic and social transformation. The Avasant Foundation mission is to enable emerging regions to realize their potential. In partnership with leading foundations and institutional donor agencies, we provide deserving youth access to skills training and education with the goal of job creation in the digital economy.
“Avasant Foundation has expanded its impact in providing education, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the digital economy for deserving youth globally. I am pleased to see the growth of the Foundation as we scale our footprint, using our resources to foster integrity, inclusion and opportunity. Our work prepares youth for success in the ever-changing digital economy of today and tomorrow.”
Kevin S. Parikh
Chairman, Avasant Foundation & Avasant Global CEO
