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Date
(Saturday) July 18th 2026
0900 hrs to 1400 hrs -
Venue
Vivanta
Hyderabad
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Theme
Strategic Governance: Leading Through Global Disruptions & Uncertainty
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Chief Guest
Navin Mittal, IAS
Special Chief Secretary
Energy Department
Government of Telangana -
Hon. Chairman
Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS (Retd.)
Hony. Chairman
Institute of Directors (IOD)
Hyderabad Region
former Chief Secretary
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Distinguished Keynote Speakers
Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.)
former Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana & Executive Vice - Chairman & Director General
Centre For Good Governance
Dr. J. A. Chowdary
Founder & Chairman
International Startup Foundation
Uma Shanmukhi Sistla
former MD & CEO
SBI-SG Global Securities Services Private Limited & Independent Director in Multiple Boards
Dr. G. Rajkumar
Founder & CEO
HR Footprints Management Services Private Limited
Kadhir Kadhiravan
Chief Executive Officer
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
Prof. V. Srinivas Chary
former Professor & Director
Administrative Staff College of India & Advisor, Gates Foundation
M K Ravi Sai
Director - Projects
My Home Constructions Private Limited
Subramanian Santhanam
Chief Financial Officer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Jayanthi Talluri
Founder & Managing Director
Talluri Law Consultancy Private Limited
Shujath Bin Ali
Chief Legal Officer
Fourth Partner Energy Limited
Chanukya Sri Vinayak Katta
Founder & Director
Sri Vaayurath Private Limited
Hyderabad
Saurabh Chandra
General Manager (Mining) & Chief Sustainability Officer
NMDC Limited
Bronze Partner
Associate Partner
Supporting Partner
About the Conclave
The global business environment is being reshaped by economic volatility, geopolitical uncertainties, AI-driven technological advancements, and growing sustainability imperatives. These developments are redefining the role of corporate boards, requiring a more strategic, forward-looking, and resilient approach to governance and value creation.
In this context, the Hyderabad Regional Conclave on Corporate Governance & Sustainability will bring together board members, senior executives, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss emerging challenges and evolving governance practices. The Conclave will focus on strengthening preparedness, enhancing governance frameworks, leveraging AI-driven insights, and aligning business strategies with sustainability priorities to drive long-term organisational performance and stakeholder confidence.
Key
Focus Areas
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Board preparedness for systemic disruptions and crisis scenarios:
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Strengthening integrated enterprise-wide governance frameworks:
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Enhancing business continuity and organisational resilience planning:
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Leveraging AI and data-driven insights for enhanced boardroom decision-making:
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Embedding sustainability into long-terms trategy and organisational resilience:
Why you should
Attend?
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Gain insights into global best practices in corporate governance, risk oversight and sustainability leadership
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Navigate global disruptions and uncertainty with strategic boardroom leadership
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Strengthen boardroom resilience and crisis preparedness
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Stay ahead of regulatory developments and compliance expectations
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Network with directors, CXOs and senior leadership peers
Who should
Attend?
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Board Members and Independent Directors
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Chairpersons and CEOs
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CFOs, CTOs, and CIOs
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Governance Professionals and Legal Advisors
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Strategy & Risk Committee Members
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Academics, Researchers, and Policy Advisors
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Digital Transformation Leaders and Consultants
For Registration
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Open to IOD Members
& Non-Members -
For IOD Members:
Complimentary (Active) -
For Non IOD Members: Rs.3000/- (inclusive of GST)
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Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available
Partnership Opportunities & Benefits
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Increase Your Reach and Exposure
Generate Strong Leads
Networking and Relationship Building
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Deliver Great ROI
Enhance Business Opportunities
Long Term Collaboration Opportunities
Our Previous Events
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Chanukya Sri Vinayak Katta
Founder & Director - Sri Vaayurath Private Limited, Hyderabad
Mr. Chanukya Sri Vinayak Katta is an entrepreneur and innovator with over 18 years of experience in product design and clean energy technologies. He is the visionary behind the world's first patented mobility-integrated renewable energy technology that generates clean electricity from moving vehicles. Under his leadership, Vaayurath has earned multiple national-level awards for innovation and sustainability. Aligned with India's Viksit Bharat vision and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he continues to drive transformative solutions that advance sustainable mobility, energy independence, and a greener future.
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Associate Partner
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Powering Mobility on the Go
Sri Vaayurath Private Limited is a pioneering renewable energy company developing the world's first patented mobility-integrated technology designed to generate clean electricity from transportation infrastructure.
Our innovative solution is secure, scalable, reliable, portable, and sustainable, enabling the generation of clean energy while supporting the future of smart and sustainable mobility. By integrating renewable energy generation with transportation ecosystems, Vaayurath aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Founded by Chanukya Sri Vinayak Katta, Vaayurath is committed to addressing global energy challenges through breakthrough innovation and practical implementation. The company has received multiple national-level awards and recognitions for its vision, innovation, and contribution to sustainable development.
Aligned with India's Viksit Bharat vision, Net Zero goals, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Vaayurath is building next-generation infrastructure that creates environmental, economic, and social value.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Dr. G. Rajkumar
Founder & CEO - HR Footprints Management Services Private Limited
Dr. G. Rajkumar is a distinguished HR leader, consultant, executive coach, and academic with over 34 years of experience. He has advised leading Indian and Fortune 500 organizations on organizational design, leadership development, talent management, and HR transformation. Having previously held senior HR leadership roles at Infosys, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and the Alembic Group, he is also a respected speaker, mentor, and author. Dr. Rajkumar is widely recognised for his contributions to leadership development, HR strategy, and organizational excellence.
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Hon. Chairman
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Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS (Retd.)
Hony. Chairman - Institute of Directors (IOD), Hyderabad Region
former Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra PradeshMr. Neerabh Kumar Prasad is an IAS officer of the 1987 batch and has over 38 years of distinguished service. He has held key positions across industries, infrastructure, urban development, environment, tourism, and corporate affairs. He contributed to landmark projects including HITEC City, Outer Ring Road, and climate initiatives. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, IIM Bangalore, and Princeton University, he is widely respected for his governance and policy expertise.
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Chief Guest
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Navin Mittal, IAS
Founder
Mr. Navin Mittal is a distinguished IAS officer of the 1996 batch with nearly three decades of exemplary public service. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he has held several key leadership positions across administration, infrastructure, urban development, and public policy. Known for his strategic leadership and governance expertise, he currently leads Telangana's Energy Department, driving initiatives that strengthen the state's energy sector and support sustainable development. He is widely respected for his administrative excellence and commitment to public service.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Dr. J. A. Chowdary
Founder & Chairman - International Startup Foundation
Dr. J. A. Chowdary, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Angel Investor, and Industry Leader, is a pioneer of India's technology and startup ecosystem with over 45 years of distinguished experience. He has served as Founder Director of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Special Chief Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and has played a pivotal role in shaping India's IT, innovation, and startup landscape. A co-founder of TalentSprint and PortalPlayer, he continues to mentor entrepreneurs, support emerging technologies, and drive initiatives in blockchain, fintech, and youth empowerment. He has been honoured with several prestigious lifetime achievement awards for his outstanding contributions.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.)
former Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana & Executive Vice - Chairman & Director General, Centre For Good Governance
Mr. Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.) is a distinguished civil servant with over three decades of leadership in governance, policing, public administration, vigilance, and digital transformation. He has held several key positions, including Director General of Police and Special Chief Secretary (Home). At Centre for Good Governance (CGG), he is driving e-Governance, digital innovation, AI-enabled public service delivery, and institutional strengthening. His remarkable contributions to police modernization, anti-corruption, and technology-driven governance have significantly strengthened transparent and citizen-centric public administration.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Shujath Bin Ali
Chief Legal Officer - Fourth Partner Energy Limited
Mr. Shujath Bin Ali is a seasoned legal and compliance professional with over 24 years of experience. A Commerce and Law graduate with an LL.M. in Alternate Dispute Resolution and International Commercial Arbitration, he is currently Chief Legal Officer at Fourth Partner Energy Limited. Earlier, as Global General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Re Sustainability Limited, a KKR-backed company, he led legal, governance, risk, and compliance. He has also held senior roles at PAREXEL.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Prof. V. Srinivas Chary
former Professor & Director - Administrative Staff College of India & Advisor, Gates Foundation
Prof. V. Srinivas Chary is a renowned public health engineer and urban environmental planner with over three decades of experience in sustainability and urban transformation. A former Professor and Director at the Administrative Staff College of India, he has led several landmark initiatives in water, sanitation, waste management, and circular economy. He has advised national and state governments and collaborated with global organisations including the World Bank, UNICEF, USAID, GIZ, and the Gates Foundation.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Saurabh Chandra
General Manager (Mining) & Chief Sustainability Officer, NMDC Limited
Mr. Saurabh Chandra is a seasoned mining and sustainability professional with over 24 years of industry experience. An alumnus of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and a certified First-Class Mines Manager, he leads NMDC's sustainability and ESG initiatives. He is spearheading the company's Net Zero roadmap, climate risk assessments, and the integration of ESG principles across mining operations. Widely recognised for combining operational excellence with digital transformation, Mr. Chandra is committed to advancing climate resilience, low-carbon innovation, and sustainable mining practices.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Uma Shanmukhi Sistla
former MD & CEO - SBI-SG Global Securities Services Private Limited & Independent Director in Multiple Boards
Ms. Uma Shanmukhi Sistla is an accomplished banking and corporate governance professional with nearly four decades of experience across commercial banking, investment banking, and asset services within the State Bank Group. She has served in several distinguished leadership roles, including Managing Director & CEO of SBI-SG Global Securities Services and Whole Time Director, President & COO of SBI Capital Markets. Since 2018, she has served on the Boards of numerous listed and unlisted companies, and currently holds Independent Director positions with leading business groups. She is widely respected for her expertise in corporate governance, finance, board leadership, and strategic oversight.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Kadhir Kadhiravan
Chief Executive Officer - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
Mr. Kadhir Kadhiravan has over three decades of distinguished leadership experience across aviation, telecom, retail, and consumer businesses, with a proven track record in business transformation, operational excellence, and innovation. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, he joined the GMR Group in 2023 as Deputy CEO and now leads GHIAL and its subsidiaries. Prior to GMR, he held senior leadership roles with Reliance Jio, Aircel, Essar Group, and Sara Lee. He is driving Hyderabad Airport's growth through technology-led innovation, operational excellence, customer experience, and sustainable value creation.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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M K Ravi Sai
Director - Projects, My Home Constructions Private Limited
Mr. M K Ravi Sai is a distinguished construction industry leader with over 41 years of experience in delivering large-scale residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across India and the Middle East. An M.Tech graduate from IIT Madras, he currently oversees more than 39 million sq. ft. of construction and leads My Home Constructions' sustainability and innovation initiatives, including its Net Zero roadmap. Recognised as one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East & Africa and honoured as an IGBC Fellow, he is widely respected for his leadership in green buildings, construction excellence, and sustainable development.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Subramanian Santhanam
Chief Financial Officer - Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Mr. S. Subramanian is a highly accomplished finance professional with over 38 years of experience in finance, strategy, and corporate management. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary, he has played a pivotal role in Aurobindo Pharma's growth, leading strategic initiatives in fund raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, financial planning, treasury, and governance. Having previously held leadership positions with global organisations including Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), Vedanta Resources, Dalmia Cements, and the Hinduja Group, he is widely respected for his expertise in financial leadership and corporate strategy.
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Distinguished Keynote Speaker
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Jayanthi Talluri
Founder & Managing Director - Talluri Law Consultancy Private Limited
Ms. Jayanthi Talluri is a distinguished legal and corporate governance professional with over 25 years of experience in litigation, corporate legal advisory, and board governance. An Independent Director and Registered Insolvency Professional, she serves on the Boards of multiple listed companies, providing strategic oversight on governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and board effectiveness. Having held senior legal leadership roles with organisations including GMR Hyderabad International Airport, Rainbow Children's Hospitals, CallHealth, Satyam Computer Services, and S&R Associates, she is widely recognised for her expertise in corporate governance, ethical leadership, and legal strategy.
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Bronze Partner
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Incorporated in 1958 as a Government of India public enterprise, NMDC is India’s largest producer of iron ore. Since inception, the corporation under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, has been involved in the exploration of a wide range of minerals including copper, rock phosphate, limestone, magnesite, diamond, tungsten and beach sands amongst others in some of the most remote corners of the country.
