Tech for Travel

Overview

Exploring TravelTech: Revolutionizing Journeys with Innovation – This track will discuss how diverse travel options. It will also Explore how technology is transforming the travel industry by empowering local vendors, reshaping customer loyalty, revolutionizing non-air travel, and creating partnerships between Travel and Tech for smoother experiences. Join us to discover how technology is driving the future of travel in India.

Track Speakers

Agenda

Tech for Travel
17 January 2025 | 11:00 Hrs. - 11:40 Hrs.
Business | Tech for Travel
TravelTech Meets Fintech: Meeting Travel Financing through Partnerships

Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

Session Format

Dialogue

Moderator

Ms. Anumeha Chaturvedi

Assistant Editor, ET

Speakers

Mr. Nitin Sethi

Joint President & Chief Digital Officer - Consumer Business and Founding Leader, Adani Digital Labs

Mr. Vikash Jalan

CEO Paytm Travels & CBO Paytm, Paytm Travel

Mr. Nishant Mishra

Chief of Compliance, Flywire

Tech for Travel
17 January 2025 | 11:50 Hrs. - 12:30 Hrs.
Business | Tech for Travel
Empowering Airlines and Travel Agents with NDC: Redefining Distribution in the Indian Market

Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

Session Format

Panel Discussion

Moderator

Ms. Aditi Sud

Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Travco Group

Speakers

Mr. Amitabh Khosla

Country Director, IATA

Mr. Sandeep Dwivedi

Managing Director, India & Sub-Continent, Amadeus

Mr. Saurabh Srivastava

Senior Vice President - Product Management, Makemytrip

Tech for Travel
17 January 2025 | 13:20 Hrs. - 14:10 Hrs.
Technology | Tech for Travel
From One-Time Bookers to Lifetime Customers: AI Strategies for Sustainable Loyalty in Travel

Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

Session Format

Panel Discussion

Moderator

Ms. Ruchita Chowdhary

Industry Manager, Travel, Google

Speakers

Mr. Neel Ghose

Country Manager & GM, SkyScanner

Ms. Chitra Gurnani Daga

Chief Executive Officer, Thrillophilia

Mr. Pankaj Periwal

Senior Vice President - Corporate Strategy, RateGain Travel Technologies

Ms. Nidhi Jakhodia

Regional Vice President, APAC, Diners Club International

Ms. Sweta Sharma

Vice President of Products, Xoxoday

Mr. Sahil Sethi

Director of Loyalty, Marriott Hotels

Mr. Preetam Jayaswal

Associate Director- Ecommerce, Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia

Tech for Travel
17 January 2025 | 14:20 Hrs. - 15:00 Hrs.
Policy | Tech for Travel
TravelTech for Roads and Rails: How is India Embracing Tech for Non-Air Travel

Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

Session Format

Panel Discussion

Moderator

Dr. Anand Ramanathan

Partner & Consumer Industry Leader, Deloitte South Asia

Speakers

Mr. Manish Rathi

Co-founder & CEO, RailYatri

Mr. Prakash Sangam

Chief Executive Officer, redBus India

Mr. Dinesh Kumar Kotha

Chief Executive Officer, ConfirmTkt & Ixigo Trains

Mr. Dhruv Chopra

Co-founder & CMO, Chalo

Tech for Travel
17 January 2025 | 15:10 Hrs. - 15:40 Hrs.
Tech for Travel
Enhancing Passenger Experience Through Digital Transformation

Session Hall

Andaz - Studio4

Session Format

Trialogue

Moderator

Mr. Kazim Rizvi

Founding Director, The Dialogue

Speakers

Mr. Siddharth Sharma

Head of IT Operations, Digi Yatra Foundation

Mr. Sanjeev Singh

Head of Tech & Data, Gensol EV