Leading Digital Transformation in Innovation Economy “The technology advancement is creating a more connected world: 8 billion devices are now connected to the internet; by 2030, that number is forecast to grow to 1 trillion.” - World Economic Forum Digital innovation is reshaping industries by disrupting existing business and operating models, but it is also having a profound impact on business through a deep understanding of customer value by presenting a series of opportunities and challenges. Offering products and services is no longer enough: successful companies will be the ones focused on delivering the most compelling experiences. In fact, 56% of business leaders believe that customer experience is their top digital transformation priority. Customers expect and value increasingly personalized interactions at all points of their journey, and digital technology is enabling companies to deliver personalization economically at scale. Organizations should evaluate opportunities to cater to customer preferences for access-based models, before competitors / their suppliers or start-ups sweep in.

1. Organised by: Supported by:
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018
17:30-20:00 hrs at Bosch – Koramangala Campus, Bangalore
CII - Bangalore K-Community Presents
Leading Digital Transformation in Innovation Economy
Panel Discussion Series:

2. Leading Digital Transformation in Innovation Economy
“The technology advancement is creating a more connected world: 8 billion devices are now connected
to the internet; by 2030, that number is forecast to grow to 1 trillion.”
- World Economic Forum
Digital innovation is reshaping industries by disrupting existing business and operating models, but it is
also having a profound impact on business through a deep understanding of customer value by
presenting a series of opportunities and challenges. Offering products and services is no longer
enough: successful companies will be the ones focused on delivering the most compelling experiences.
In fact, 56% of business leaders believe that customer experience is their top digital transformation
priority. Customers expect and value increasingly personalized interactions at all points of their journey,
and digital technology is enabling companies to deliver personalization economically at scale.
Organizations should evaluate opportunities to cater to customer preferences for access-based models,
before competitors / their suppliers or start-ups sweep in.
Agenda:
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking/Introductions; Welcoming remarks
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Leading Digital Transformation in Innovation Economy
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Audience Q&A, open discussion, agendas for future K-Community sessions,
upcoming events, etc.
Vote of thanks

3. Panelists:
Shankar G Rao
Head – Digital Transformation Office
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore
Shankar Rao has 27+ years of industry experience with various organizations in US and India. He defined the constructs for
the office of CDO and implemented various digital initiatives for Bosch. He had lead digital immersion and discovery
workshops for senior management and architected Technology Strategy and Implementation Roadmap for Digital
Transformation, led post-merger IT integration management. Prior to Bosch he was Instrumental in growing the EPS
(Enterprise Packaged Solutions) division from 5 consultants to 800 plus team of strong technology professionals focused on
customer delight for iGATE and led successful setup of various development centers in India and outside locations (USA,
Japan, Finland & Mexico). As Chief Information Security officer he was responsible for successful (re)certification of
ISO27K, ISO14K & TL9000, JSOX, SAS 70, and all customer audits/reviews including DR/BCP test by strategic customers.
He did his engineering from BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore and MBA from Lindenwood University.
Shashidhara Dongre
Head Digital - Process Engineering
L&T Technology Services Limited, Bangalore
Shashidhara Dongre leads the digital engineering strategy division for L&T Technology Services (LTTS). In his tenure of 25+
years with LTTS, he has handled multiple technology domains and contributed significantly to develop solutions for the
Telecom, Datacom and Media segments. He also works extensively on engineering IoT platforms for Medical and several
other sector verticals. A senior IEEE member, Shashidhara is a key contributor in developing LTTS’ reusable framework/IP
in the LTE and Carrier Ethernet area and identifies key market segments and initiatives across specific verticals. Beyond
technology he is also active involved in Theatre, Literature, Art, and Culture,
Lokesh V
CEO & Managing Director
Innomantra Consulting Private Limited, Bangalore
Lokesh is a Design Thinker, IP Strategist, CEO and Managing Director of Innomantra Consulting. He brings with him more
than 25 years of professional experience in Digital, Innovation, Intellectual Property, and New Product Management. At
Innomantra he works with several fortune global 500 companies in setting up and accelerating Digital, Innovation and IP
Management. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Design & Development, he holds a master’s
degree in business/Commerce, Post Graduate in Business Administration from Symbiosis, Pune, India and Intellectual
Property Law Rights from National Law School of India University. Currently Lokesh is the Chairman and member of
Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), Mentor at National Entrepreneur Network and Entrepreneurship Development
Institute, Govt. of India, winner of: CII - Govt. Of Karnataka -India Innovation Challenge - 2008. Mentor and jury at ‘Power of
Ideas 2010, 12 & 15' Organized by The Economic Times & Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad, India’, Mentored-
Winner of Peter Drucker Challenge 2014, IET(UK) South Asia Citation 2018 for contributing to Innovation Ecosystem and
Top 50 Innovative Leader at World Innovation Congress 2018. He is also a visiting faculty in top B-Schools and guest
lecturer in several institute of eminence in India and globally. He has published several papers on Innovation Management
and contributed several articles.
Moderator: Dr.Madanmohan Rao, Co-founder, Bangalore K-Community; He is research director at
Your Story Media and editor of five book series (http://amzn.to/NpHAoE).
Register by Email before 4pm on 8 Oct 2018:
Ms. Perdita Beck, Lead Consultant – Digital, email: Perdita.Beck@in.bosch.com
Ms.Perdita Beck : +91 8197900445/ Mr. Hemanth Mathad : +91 9663411677
PS: Parking instructions: Few slots available in Bosch visitor parking; Forum Mall parking can be used for hassle
free parking.
Venue: Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited
123, Hosur Rd, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru- 560095 ( Opp to Kormangala Forum Mall)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/dgAz4ZMSNT62
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