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Walk the Tech Talk Series

Join industry experts as they share insights into the world of future technologies like IoT, AI, ML, Robotics, Block chain, AR, #VR, etc.

Season 2 - In association with India Automated

In this season, celebrated author Pranjal Sharma, Author, India Automated and Member, Global Expert Network, World Economic Forum will be in conversation with industry experts, giving you an insight into how future technologies are shaping the world that we live in.

Episode 1: Automated drones in our daily lives

Pranjal Sharma and Kush Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, YellowSkye discuss what the future of drone technologies look like - both during and post the pandemic and what can India look forward to in this space.

Go to https://youtu.be/VQ35EANfQyY

Episode 2: Safeguarding children online

Pranjal Sharma and Anand Handa, Member, IET Cybersecurity Working Group in this episode bring out the salient points from the Advisory on “Safeguarding children online”. They also discuss best practices to safeguard children from online threats and vulnerability in today’s e-learning environment.

Go to https://youtu.be/7-XCbypaDYY

Episode 3: Leveraging 5G for industrial innovation & applications

In this episode, Pranjal Sharma and Monika Gupta, VP, Capgemini, Global 5G Engineering Lead; Chair – Digital Communications Working Group, IET Future Tech Panel discuss 5G technology in India - the operational and technological challenges associated with it and what role can the governments play to leverage 5G for reducing the digital divide.

Go to https://youtu.be/GHOkJTSaj88

Episode 4: Post Covid Business Cloud Strategy

Pranjal Sharma and Krishnan Chatterjee, Chief Customer Officer and Head of Marketing, Indian Subcontinent, SAP in this episode discuss how companies can deliver cost savings and business agility in these times of uncertainty and the tools that can help support businesses efficiency.

Go to https://youtu.be/2xXcpFbiiig

Episode 5: Technology for Smart Living

In this episode, Pranjal Sharma and Dr Poornima Dore, Head – Data Driven Governance, Tata Trusts discuss strategies that can drive sustainable and smart living in urban and rural areas making them more citizen-friendly and centric. They also share insights on to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life by harnessing technology.

Go to https://youtu.be/rXWUhi_1XpM

Episode 6: Technology for agriculture procurement

Pranjal Sharma and Siraj Chaudhry, MD & CEO, NCML - National Collateral Management Services Limited in this episode discuss how technology has addressed the gap between agriculture production and procurement giving the sector it’s much-needed boost. They also share insights on whether we can we expect a growing appetite for investors and a growing opportunity for agri based industries in the country

Go to https://youtu.be/ZHtP9Hx-ZO0

Episode 7- Data Science for skills assessment

In this episode, Pranjal Sharma and Sandipan Chattopadhyay, CEO & MD, Xelpmoc Design and Tech discuss how to use data science effectively for assessing skills and candidature of candidates. They also discuss how analytics and data science can be leveraged to bridge the gap between talent and roles in an organisation.

Go to https://youtu.be/AQ-kbO46Xr0

Episode 8: Building sustainability with technology

Pranjal Sharma and Suman Bose, Co-Founder GoFar Growth Advisory and investments discuss how technology helps build sustainable capabilities by minimising pollution and improving energy efficiency. They share insights on using technology and digitalisation to positively reinforce sustainability and eco-conscious.

Go to https://youtu.be/7PTWqGjlXrk

Episode 9: Future of digital payments

Pranjal Sharma and Dr Jaijit Bhattacharya, Founder and CEO, Zerone Microsystems Pvt Ltd in this episode discuss how digitalisation has changed the contours of the payment ecosystem, latest trends and forces that are enabling India to become an exciting payments hotspot globally. They also discuss the much-needed business models, factors and frameworks required to support mass adoption of e-payments in the country.

Go to https://youtu.be/a3VWNhhjr_4

Episode 10: Technology in logistics

In this episode, Pranjal Sharma and Koushik Roy, Regional Director- Head of SCM, A.P. Moller- Maersk discuss the impact of technology on logistics and supply chain industry and one can make the most of digitalisation to prevent being laggard.

Go to https://youtu.be/IxIQEoT5jbU

Episode 11: Open innovation technologies

Pranjal Sharma and Itai Green, Founder and CEO, Innovate Israel in this episode discuss how one can harness innovative ideas, breaking the chains of traditional corporate boundaries to thrive in the era of open innovation.

Go to https://youtu.be/EZP75Y3KGwE

Episode 12: Emerging technologies in manufacturing

Pranjal Sharma and Agmon Porat, Head of Let-Lab - Industry 4.0 innovation lab, Israel share insights on sweeping trends and Industry 4.0 technologies that will disrupt and accelerate the manufacturing sector.

Go to https://youtu.be/W2fGl0nMsSo

Episode 13: Future of logistics

In this episode, Pranjal Sharma and Vineet Agarwal, MD, Transport Corporation of India Limited discuss technologies that are recalibrating the future of logistics industry and tech trends that can make you a leader in logistics.

Go to https://youtu.be/LtZ8QBafbEc

Episode 14: Geographic Information System (GIS) for Digital India

Is GIS the next big breakthrough in the digital space? Join Pranjal Sharma and Agendra Kumar, President, Esri India for insights on how the technology can geo-enable India and create a digitally empowered society.

Go to https://youtu.be/nduyTGX3c0Q

Episode 15: Achieving Digital Transformation

What technologies can steer digital transformation 101? Pranjal Sharma and Dilip Sawhney, MD, Rockwell Automation India in this episode discuss how to adapt digitalisation to re-accelerate your business engine to navigate through the roadblocks successfully.

Go to https://youtu.be/vbIaRzHRaOU

Episode 16: IoT in consumer electricals

In this episode, Pranjal Sharma and Anil Rai Gupta, Chairman and MD, Havells India share insights on how IoT is accelerating digital transformation in the consumer segment. They also discuss live use cases and avenues for shaping the consumer market in India.

Go to https://youtu.be/fUFkSRJicug

Episode 17: Applied Innovation in Manufacturing

Pranjal Sharma and Alok Kirloskar, Board Director, Kirloskar Brothers Limited share insights on emerging technologies that are reinventing the manufacturing sector and new innovative business models that can make our factories smarter and a state-of-art.

Go to https://youtu.be/t2yHakWNVG4

Episode 18: Emerging tech in threat detection and security

How can technology help keep cyber adversaries at bay? Pranjal Sharma and Vivek Mehrotra, Global Director, Digital Head-Digital & Architecture, Smiths Detection discuss how trends and technologies that can accelerate the information security needle and give cybercrime warriors an upper hand.

Go to https://youtu.be/RjsCmt4a5NU