India’s mobile market is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation. With over 1.3 billion people, it has become one of the largest and fastest-growing mobile ecosystems in the world. The rapid adoption of smartphones—fueled by affordable devices and widespread access to mobile data—has unlocked immense potential across industries. This event is your gateway to understanding India’s mobile revolution and uncovering opportunities within this dynamic market.
Welcome Address & Lamp Lighting Ceremony
- Ashutosh Agrawal, Group CEO of Globe Teleservices
- Dario Betti, CEO MEF
Chief Guest Speaker
- Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman – India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA)
KEYNOTE: The Future of Telecom in India – A Digital Leap Forward
- Arvind Bali, Board Advisor – Globe TeleservicesÂ
 MEF Data: The evolving trends behind mobile business messaging in India
- Gavin Patterson, Director of Data – MEF
An overview of the latest consumer survey results for the Indian market and what it means for business messaging and the evolution of rich business messaging
The Future of International Messaging & Termination in India
- James Williams, CEO – MrConnectivity
- Eishan Gupta, Associate Director – Voice & Messaging Services – Tata Communications
- Shalini Tamhankar, AVP – Messaging Solutions – Console Connect
- Vish Bajaj, CEO and Founder – Value First
- Ali Zoomkhawala,AVP & Head Messaging – Reliance Jio
- Zaffar Owais Andrabi, CEO – Almuqeet Inc.
Evolving Trends and the Growing Impact of CPaaS
OTT vs. SMS vs. RCS: Cross-border messaging trends.
Monetization challenges in international messaging termination.
New interconnect models & revenue assurance strategies.
The role of global partnerships in shaping India’s messaging landscape.
Fighting Fraud in Messaging – The Indian Perspective
- Dario Betti, CEOÂ MEF
- Uros Mijatovic, COO – Mitto
- Vivek Manglik, SVP & Business Head, Airtel
- Manoj Kumar, Threat Intelligence Manager – Enea AB
- Deshbandhu Bansal, COO – Comviva
SMS phishing (smishing) and fraud in RCS, SMS, and OTT messaging.
The latest AI-driven fraud detection solutions.
Regulatory frameworks and TRAI’s role in mitigating fraud.
Best practices for trust & safety in enterprise messaging. Experts from telcos, security firms, regulators, and enterprises will discuss
RCS – A Crystal Ball into Business Messaging’s Future
- Matt, Advisor – MEF
- Pallavi Kudtarkar, Executive Director – GTS
- Spandana Dhaduti, Go-To-Market Manager, RCS Business Messaging – Google
- Nikhil Shoorji, Senior Director – Global Business Development – Infobip
- Sameer Seth, CEO Indonesia – Peacom Indo Hub
- Barinderpal Singh Mumick, Vice President of Business Development and Operations, Dotgo
The Next Chapter in Business Messaging-
-The rise of RCS as a powerful alternative to SMS and email.
-Unlocking the potential of interactive and branded messaging.
-Integrating RCS into existing communication strategies.
-Overcoming challenges in RCS adoption and implementation.
-RCS as a driver of personalized, real-time customer experiences.
The Importance of Small Moments of Connection
- Shaziya Khan, Insight Chaser, Brand Communication Strategist, AuthorÂ
Fintech on the Fast Track: AI, Mobile Networks, and Inclusive Growth
- Ajay Kashikar, CEO (India) – FinBraine
- Gautam Badalia, CEO – Route Mobile
- Tarunpreet Singh, Regulatory Specialist – GSMA
- Mark Harvey, CEO – Sekura.id
- Dr Prafulla Ranjan, MD & CEO – The Haryana State Co-Op Apex Bank Ltd
- Sudhir Shetty, Chief Business Officer – Twixor
-How AI-enabled fintech solutions are accelerating financial inclusion and reshaping the global financial landscape.
-AI-driven credit scoring, payments, and financial solutions are reaching the underserved through mobile-first platforms.
Navigating Data Privacy in the Digital Era
- Anuj Agarwal, Chairman – Centre for Research on Cyber Crime and Cyber Law
- Rashmi Mishra, COO – CERF Solutions
- Sandeep Bhargava, CEO & Founder – Leap EdtechÂ
- Ranganathan R. S., CTO – GTS Techlabs
- Bharat B Bhatia, President – ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI)
Navigating Data Privacy in the Digital Era
-Personalization with Privacy – Balancing User Experience and Consent Management
-The Compliance Conundrum: Navigating challenges in consent management.
-Emerging Trends: Innovations in data protection and privacy.
-India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling secure and transparent consent management.
-Strengthening Consumer Protection: How TCCCPR & DPDP is combating Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC).
