Panel discussion on “Manufacturing and Design” Driving Regional Innovation through Technology in the HDB Cluster - The HDB cluster is emerging as a tech-driven growth corridor with strengths in ESDM, AI, IoT, and MSMEs. Its expanding startup base, skilling ecosystem, and industrial R&D offer strong potential for scalable innovation. To realize this, the region must focus on digital infrastructure, open innovation, and PPP-led commercialization. Keynote address by: Mr. Sundararaman Ganapathiraman, Chief Scientist and Head, Wipro Research Panel Moderated by Mr. Sanjeev Keskar, CEO, Aravind Consultancy

• Dr. Ravi Guttal, Chief Technology Officer, Aequs Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Umesh V, Associate Director – Operational Excellence, Nidec Corporation
• Dr. Shivananda Koteshwar, SVP, IT and Managing Director, Astera Labs, India