Abhay Garg is the Head of Earth Fund, with extensive experience spanning proptech, e-commerce, and fintech. A seasoned finance professional, he brings deep expertise in venture capital and private equity, with strong skills in investment management, financial structuring, equity research, corporate finance, and banking. Abhay holds an MSc in Finance from the London Business School and is recognized for his strategic approach to business development and investment growth.

Vijay Gupta is the Founder and CEO of SoftTech Engineers Ltd., a pioneering technology company driving digital transformation in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. An IIT Bombay alumnus with over 35 years of experience, he combined his civil engineering background with a passion for software innovation to develop India’s first CAD tools in the 1990s. His landmark innovation, AutoDCR (now CivitPlan), revolutionized building plan approvals and set global benchmarks in e-governance.

Under his leadership, SoftTech has implemented smart permitting and construction solutions across 1,500+ Indian cities, enabling over 2 million online building permits and contributing significantly to India’s Ease of Doing Business rankings. Recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions to urban innovation and sustainable development, Vijay frequently advises governments and global forums on smart cities, AI in construction, and digital governance, while spearheading SoftTech’s expansion across the USA, Germany, APAC, MENA, and beyond.

Stuart McConnachie is Chief Construction Controller (CCC) and board member at M3M Development Company, leading the Project Management Office across all projects. A chartered engineer with over 25 years in the construction industry, he has extensive experience in consultancy, contracting, and project delivery across the UK, India, UAE, and Thailand.

Stuart has directed landmark developments, including IKEA’s mixed-use projects in Gurgaon and Noida, St James Quarter in Edinburgh, Pinewood Studios in London, and Jio World Centre in Mumbai. His expertise spans design, construction management, procurement, contracts, and technical delivery.

A proven leader of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, Stuart excels in driving innovation, safety, and efficiency while delivering large-scale, complex developments for some of the world’s leading developers and contractors.

Rahul Sharma, Executive Vice President of Urban Spaces at Tata Projects Limited (TPL), is a leader with over 25 years of experience in urban development and infrastructure. He heads TPL’s Urban Spaces Strategic Business Unit, driving transformative projects in Data Centers, Airports, Buildings & Places, and Manufacturing Facilities. Rahul’s strategic leadership has fueled TPL’s growth, delivering innovative, sustainable projects on time while integrating digital solutions for enhanced value. As TPL’s former Chief Information Officer, he pioneered digital transformation through initiatives like the Project Neev – ERP system implementation and cloud platforms through projects like Sarovar and Sangrah, strengthening operational efficiency. His prior roles at Worley, Jacobs, Triune Energy Services, and Punj Lloyd honed his expertise in digital acceleration and project controls. Holding a Master’s in Construction Management from NICMAR and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Rahul blends technical prowess with a passion for sustainable urban development. His vision leverages advanced construction and technology to elevate quality of life, positioning TPL as a leader in India’s infrastructure landscape

Sumedh Pande is a seasoned infrastructure professional with over 20 years of experience in planning and executing large-scale projects across data centers, automotive plants, real estate, and IT parks. As Sector Head – Data Center at Turner & Townsend, he leads data center strategy and execution in India, focusing on technology-driven solutions, cost optimization, and project delivery.

With leadership roles at CBRE and JLL, Sumedh has been instrumental in shaping data center development across India, working on hyperscale facilities and complex build-to-suit projects. His expertise in project planning, budgeting, and coordination continues to help global clients adopt innovative approaches for efficient and sustainable construction.

Anbu Shanmugam is a data center expert with 28 years of experience in large-scale projects across data centers, telecom, networks, and real estate. As COO at Digital Connexion, he leads operations and scalable designs, driving global best practices in engineering and supply chain development.

He has successfully built and commissioned power, cooling, security, network, and civil systems for over eight hyperscale data centers, focusing on resilience, efficiency, and scalability. His expertise spans program management, pre-sales, solution design, risk management, and service delivery.

Anbu holds certifications including PMP, CDCS-EPI, and Six Sigma Green Belt. Passionate about transforming data center design, he is committed to advancing reliability and operational excellence through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Amith Parameshwara is an AI strategy and transformation leader with 25+ years at the intersection of consulting, industry, and academia. He builds AI businesses and large-scale programs end-to-end – translating frontier research into operating-model change and measurable P&L impact across APAC, Europe, and the US. His sector range spans consumer and retail to healthcare, manufacturing, and the large conglomerates.

Most recently, Amith has led and scaled AI practices and CoEs, including AI solutions and services practice at Lenovo, a Managing Director role at Accenture Strategy & Consulting, and a Global Head of AI & Data Science for Kimberly-Clark. Earlier in his career, he drove e-commerce analytics at Dell
Technologies and held roles at Shell, Hewlett-Packard, and other technology firms.

Amith’s doctoral research (Indian School of Business) examines AI as a general-purpose technology and its implications for firm-level value and organizational learning. He contributes to executive education, reviews for leading management journals, and speaks regularly at CxO forums and global tech events. His perspective blends rigorous theory with operator pragmatism – clear on “what creates value,” equally clear on “what scales safely.”

Naveen Kumar Reddy is an Associate Partner at KPMG India with over 18 years of experience in the infrastructure sector. He specializes in project management, contracts and claims, tendering and bidding, and change management services across diverse sectors including engineering & construction, energy, manufacturing, and water. At KPMG, he has led portfolio management and PMO assignments for some of the country’s largest infrastructure projects—helping organizations set up governance structures, design dashboards, and enable proactive monitoring and oversight.

Naveen’s career spans leadership roles across TRF (a TATA Enterprise), L&T, Grasim Cement, and HT Media, where he worked on high-value thermal power, cement, and bulk material handling projects. His technical expertise is further strengthened by certifications in Power Plant Familiarization from NPTI, Nagpur, and a Diploma in Geomatics.

An alumnus of NIT Jalandhar and NICMAR Pune, Naveen brings a deep understanding of both engineering execution and project governance. His journey reflects a commitment to improving how infrastructure projects are planned, monitored, and delivered in India.

Mr. Raman Sapru has over 30 years of experience in design and construction and currently serves as Director – Design & Engineering at K Raheja Corp, where he oversees projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, and retail assets. Previously, he was Head & EVP – EPC at Oberoi Realty, leading engineering, procurement, and construction for several landmark projects.

With expertise from structural design to large-scale execution, he is a strong advocate of sustainability, believing green buildings and energy efficiency will define the future of construction. An engineering graduate from MS University, Baroda, he has also completed the AMP at Harvard Business School.

Kiran Gutta is the Co-Founder & COO of Track3D, where he is shaping the future of construction monitoring with an AI-first Reality Intelligence platform. Track3D is the only unified system that centralizes reality data from drones, 360° cameras, laser scanners, and mobile devices, turning raw site data into clear, actionable insights.

Before Track3D, Kiran held leadership roles in the Government of Andhra Pradesh as Chief of Staff & OSD to the Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communications, where he drove investments, digital initiatives, and ecosystem development. He also worked in the Chief Minister’s Office on high-impact investment promotion, after starting his career in investment banking at BNP Paribas.

An alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta, Kiran brings a unique blend of engineering, finance, and public policy experience to the construction technology space. His career reflects a consistent focus on enabling transformation whether through capital, governance, or technology.

As an architect and Interior Designer with over 30 years of industry experience, Sonali has worked with top architectural firms in the US and India. She is a strategic BIM and digital construction specialist with a strong passion for new technologies in the AECO industry. She is an industry leader and BIM evangelist, speaker at BIM conferences and seminars worldwide, and is passionate about providing BIM thought leadership and mentoring to young BIM professionals.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Excelize, she oversees and guides the BIM technology team and explores new areas for growth and technology adoption.

She has also published many articles in magazines and research papers and speaks at many national and international conferences.

Puneet is the Business Development Leader – CMI at vConstruct, where he leads a focused group exploring learnings from DPR Construction’s data centre projects in the USA and how these can be adapted for the Indian market. With extensive leadership experience in real estate, infrastructure, and consulting, he has held senior roles at AMs Project Consultants, Colliers, CBRE, JLL, and L&T, helping scale businesses and deliver complex projects across sectors.

A former Indian Army officer, Puneet brings discipline, strategic insight, and a collaborative approach to his work. At vConstruct, he is driving conversations around mission-critical facilities and fostering knowledge-sharing that bridges global expertise with local opportunities.

Durga has over 18 years of experience in implementing BIM on Large Healthcare, Advance Life Sciences and Corporate Office Building projects in the USA. She has managed coordination between complex building systems on technically challenging projects using BIM. Her other areas of focus are BIM for Facilities Management and BIM enabled Project Planning & Management.

Over the last six years, her focus has been to build a team that has scaled up VDC implementation across a multitude of projects.  She is enthused by the possibilities of implementing emerging learning methodologies in increasing the adoption of VDC in the industry. 

Durga holds a Master in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and a Bachelor in Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.  When not at work, she likes to work on creative projects with her two sons in their Pune home.

Ketan is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Konverge.AI, where he has led the design and deployment of AI-powered products and solutions. Drawing on a robust foundation in research and engineering from environmental engineering and networking to cybersecurity, Ketan co-founded ProMax Digital Pvt. Ltd. (2014–2018) before transitioning to Konverge.AI.

He brings deep expertise in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and healthcare domains, as reflected in his publications on image classification, DNS tunneling detection, and BERT-based language models. A thought leader and industry participant, Ketan hosts technical podcasts and regularly attends key AI conferences to stay ahead of emerging trends.

A Civil Engineer by education and technologist by passion, Chaitanya earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Delhi College of Engineering before advancing his education with a Master’s degree from Purdue University, USA.

With over a decade of industry immersion, Chaitanya has garnered invaluable experience across diverse areas of project management, BIM and construction technology both in India and USA. Cognito Consulting was established in 2019 with a vision to enable construction stakeholders to maximize their potential by leveraging technology.

Omkar Jedhe combines a solid foundation in construction with deep expertise in data and emerging technologies, driving innovation where these two fields intersect. As AI Team Lead at vConstruct, he leads product development and strategic initiatives that apply artificial intelligence to transform and streamline construction workflows.

With hands-on job site experience and a data-driven approach, Omkar bridges real-world challenges with cutting-edge solutions. He is committed to advancing the industry through intelligent, scalable innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and decision-making across projects. He brings the same curiosity and drive to every challenge he undertakes.

Dr. Aritra Pal is an assistant professor in Civil Engineering at IIT Madras. He earned his Ph.D. from National Taiwan University, specializing in Construction Automation, and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge and NTU. Dr. Pal’s research leverages AI, machine learning, digital twins, and building information modeling to enhance construction efficiency and sustainability. With industry experience in managing major projects in India and the Middle East, he is also actively involved in publishing, peer review, and editorial work for leading academic journals.

Dinesh Kumar, Senior Software Engineer at vConstruct, specializes in product development and data-driven strategies for construction technology. With an Architecture degree from IIT Kharagpur, he blends design thinking with advanced software engineering to build intelligent, full-stack web tools that enhance workflows and efficiency. Beyond work, he explores AI-driven SaaS solutions at the intersection of AI, design, and construction, driven by a passion for innovation and real-world impact.