Session: Shaping the Future: How Emerging Tech is Powering Business Innovation
Technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, redefining industries, business models, and the way we connect with the world. As leaders, innovators, and change-makers, how do we harness these emerging trends to drive meaningful business innovation.
In this presentation Director of Engineering at Vodafone, will explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future—from AI and 5G to cloud-native architectures and open-source collaboration. She will share insights on how businesses can stay ahead in an era of rapid transformation, the role of diversity in driving innovation, and the importance of building an inclusive tech ecosystem.
Bio
Sampada Basarkar is a visionary and strategic senior engineering executive with over 25 years of experience in leveraging technology to create new business capabilities, leading IT strategy, and managing large-scale projects and products to drive business revenue. Currently managing a budget exceeding 150 million Euros and overseeing an organization of over 1,000 professionals, that drives 7 billion Euros in revenue for Vodafone Business. Sampada Joined Vodafone in 2022 where she leads a diverse team responsible for delivering innovative products and IT solutions across various geographies, including IoT, cloud security, Fixed Connectivity and unified communications. She oversees strategic product delivery, vendor management, and Innovation.