Facilitate Idea Exchange
Creating structured opportunities for cross-disciplinary dialogue on cutting-edge innovations across emerging technologies.
A gathering platform where academics, researchers, and industry experts converge to address real-world problems, exchange ideas, and collaborate on emerging technologies.
To act as the leading global catalyst where thought leaders and innovators solve problems that transform industries, empower societies, and build a sustainable digital future.
To create an impactful forum that connects academia, research, and industry experts, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration to drive innovation in emerging technologies.
This dual positioning establishes the forum as both a thought leadership platform and a practical collaboration hub—emphasizing global impact through sustainable and transformative solutions.
Creating structured opportunities for cross-disciplinary dialogue on cutting-edge innovations across emerging technologies.
Building bridges between traditionally siloed sectors—researchers, industry experts, and policymakers—to create actionable outcomes.
Giving researchers and innovators visibility for pioneering work while demonstrating practical implementation pathways.
Fostering talent development and knowledge transfer to the next generation of professionals tackling global challenges.
Promoting a culture of transparency and collaborative advancement for collective progress rather than competitive siloing.
Nine critical sectors shaping future innovation landscapes
Machine learning, AI applications, and intelligent systems
01Distributed ledger technology and cryptographic innovations
02Information security, threat detection, and digital defense
03Quantum algorithms and next-generation computational paradigms
04Community-driven software development and knowledge commons
05Next-generation telecommunications and connected devices
06Financial technology innovations and banking transformation
07Environmental and social responsibility through technology
08A multi-stakeholder composition ensuring the forum serves as a genuine intersection point for diverse perspectives, creating opportunities for meaningful cross-sector collaboration.
Policy architects and regulatory decision-makers ensuring alignment with national agendas.
Compliance and governance specialists navigating legal frameworks.
Startups, entrepreneurs, and technology creators driving innovation.
Capital providers and financial stakeholders identifying investment opportunities.
Global capability centers and enterprise-scale organizations implementing transformative solutions.
University researchers, academic institutions, and knowledge creators.
Global thought leaders bringing cross-border perspectives and best practices.
Visionary technologists and subject matter experts in specialized domains.
Specialists in building scalable, public-facing digital systems.
Executive-level decision-makers from enterprise organizations.
Distinguished leaders guiding strategic direction across government, entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and financial sectors.
Digital transformation and strategic leadership
Government and policy perspective
Entrepreneurial and innovation expertise
Financial sector and institutional leadership
Distinguished professionals and organizations driving innovation across multiple sectors
CTO, TechVision
VP Engineering, CloudScale
Founder, AI Solutions
Director, DataTech Labs
CEO, CyberShield
Head of Innovation, TechCorp
Chief Architect, CloudFirst
VP Product, QuantumTech
Founder, BlockChain India
CIO, SmartSystems
Director, IoT Solutions
Head ML, DataDriven
CEO, SecureTech
VP Research, NexGen
Founder, DevOps Pro
CTO, MobileTech
Director, API Gateway
Head AI, TechMinds
CEO, CloudNative
VP Engineering, DataFlow
MD, Capital Partners
CEO, FinTech Plus
Partner, Venture Capital
CFO, DigiBank
Founder, PaymentHub
Director, WealthTech
MD, InsurTech India
VP Strategy, BankCorp
CEO, LendingTree
Head Investments, AssetCo
Partner, PE Fund
CEO, CryptoExchange
Director, RegTech
CFO, NeoBank
Founder, TradeTech
VP Products, FinServe
MD, Credit Solutions
CEO, RiskAnalytics
Director, PayTech
Partner, Angel Fund
CEO, HealthTech
Director, MedAI
Founder, DigiHealth
CMO, TeleMed Plus
CEO, PharmaTech
Head Research, BioLabs
Founder, WellnessApp
Director, GenomicsIndia
CEO, MedDevices
VP Innovation, HealthCorp
Founder, DiagnosticAI
Chief Medical Officer
CEO, LabTech Solutions
Director, ClinicalTrials
Founder, HealthInsure
Head AI, MedResearch
CEO, RemoteCare
VP Research, DrugDiscover
Founder, FitTech
Director, PatientFirst
Secretary, MeitY
Joint Secretary, DPIIT
Director, NASSCOM
CEO, Digital India
Director, STPI
Advisor, NITI Aayog
Secretary, DST
DG, CERT-In
Advisor, Cyber Security
Director, Startup India
MD, SIDBI
Head, UIDAI Tech
CEO, NIC Services
Director, GSTN
Advisor, RBI FinTech
Secretary, eGovernance
Director, NPCI
Head, DigiLocker
CEO, GeM Portal
Director, ONDC
Director, IIT Delhi
Dean, IISc Bangalore
Head AI, IIT Bombay
Director, IIIT Hyderabad
Dean Research, NIT Trichy
Head CS, IIT Madras
Director, ISI Kolkata
Dean Innovation, BITS
Head Quantum, IIT KGP
Director, IIITM Kerala
Dean, IIM Ahmedabad
Head ML, CMI Chennai
Director Research, JNU
Head Cyber, DRDO
Dean, IIT Roorkee
Head Data Science, ISB
Director, TIFR
Head Blockchain, IISER
Dean Tech, Delhi Univ
Head IoT, IIT Guwahati
CEO, Smart Manufacturing
Director, AutoTech India
MD, Industrial IoT
VP Operations, MakersHub
CEO, RoboTech
Director, 3D Print India
Founder, Industry 4.0
Head Innovation, AutoCorp
CEO, SteelTech
VP Digital, L&T Tech
MD, SmartFactory
Director, EV Manufacturing
CEO, ChemTech
VP Supply Chain, TechMfg
Founder, DroneWorks
Head R&D, PharmaMan
MD, TextileTech
Director, FoodTech Mfg
CEO, DefenceTech
VP Automation, RoboCorp
The emphasis on emerging technologies rather than established domains reflects a forward-looking orientation—aimed at shaping future competitive advantages and addressing tomorrow's challenges rather than solving today's problems through yesterday's solutions.
The National Future Research Forum operates as a meta-platform designed to achieve multiple simultaneous objectives: knowledge dissemination, collaboration facilitation, talent development, and strategic alignment across India's innovation ecosystem.