National Technology Day 2025: Industry Experts on Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation

Vineet Dhawan

CEO at DCT Inc. & dcafé digital Inc

Digital Convergence Technologies

Innovation today must deliver more than just driving progress. As digital transformation reshapes the rules for how industries operate, incorporating sustainable practices into our technology system is no longer optional. AI-led automation and scalable digital solutions are enabling companies to shift towards eco-conscious growth and long-term impact.

While we have managed to improve cloud optimization or develop next-gen video technologies, innovation must now deliver beyond performance and address both environmental and societal value.

Vivek Mehra

Chief Technology Officer & Co- Founder

Onlygood.ai

This National Technology Day, 2025, ‘Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation,' is a core theme. Innovation is no longer merely about applying new ideas for corporate gain, but just as much about our environment, our community and the upliftment of human capital. As technologists, it's our responsibility to ensure that our innovations are ethical, inclusive, and sustainable.

The future will not be shaped by accelerated systems or clever machines, but by the way those tools enrich lives and protect our world. Let's pledge today to commit to creating technologies that don't merely transform the world, but positively make it better—fairly, responsibly, and for the long run.

Satyamohan Yanambaka

CEO

Writer Information

With rapid innovation across sectors like BFSI, Manufacturing, and IT, sustainable innovation is key for long-term business growth. Yet many still treat IT sustainability as an afterthought. At Writer Information, we embed environmental accountability into how solutions are designed and delivered, integrating automation to reduce energy intensity and extend system longevity.

Through initiatives like solar adoption and e-waste management, infrastructure performance is aligned with environmental goals. Innovation can’t thrive on inefficient foundations. The fundamental shift is moving sustainability upstream into product architecture and operational strategy so that responsible growth isn’t a by-product of innovation, but a condition for it.

Prashant Singh

COO and Co-Founder

LeadSquared

I believe today’s youth is driven by curiosity and confidence. Their digital-first mindset, entrepreneurial energy, and problem-solving skills are driving innovation across sectors like BFSI, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. At LeadSquared, we see this every day as young professionals reimagine customer engagement, build smarter automation, and create scalable, future-ready solutions.

We are committed to supporting this momentum by offering opportunities to work on real-world challenges, encouraging ownership, and nurturing a culture that values speed, learning, and creativity. As we move towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, this generation will be at the forefront of India's journey to becoming a global innovation leader.

Sidharth Mahalingam

Power Platform Development Manager

SBM Offshore India

India’s youth embody the creativity and drive needed for global leadership in science and innovation. At SBM Offshore India, we recognize their potential to lead the energy transition through technology and sustainability. By advancing digitalization, decarbonization, and offshore energy innovation, we aim to equip the next generation with tools to build scalable, impactful solutions. The future belongs to those who merge technical expertise with collaboration and resilience. By nurturing these qualities, young leaders won’t just drive breakthroughs—they’ll shape a self-reliant, sustainable future aligned with the nation’s long-term development goals.

Indra Prabha Sharma

Senior Director- Quality Engineering

Publicis Sapient

At Publicis Sapient, we believe in the transformative power of technology to reimagine the future—and India’s youth are at the forefront of this change. By equipping them with real-world digital skills, engineering depth, and a problem-solving mindset, we are helping build a generation of leaders who can shape a Viksit Bharat. Our commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and purpose-driven impact empowers young talent to lead not just in India, but on the global stage. As we advance digital transformation across industries, we’re proud to play a role in nurturing India’s tech potential for a self-reliant future.

Sandhya Muddu

Lead, Partner Engagement Leader

Dell Technologies

“India is on a bold journey of scientific and technological advancement, with breakthroughs in space exploration, healthcare, manufacturing, computing, and artificial intelligence. Unlocking the potential of our youth is not just vital—it is foundational. Fostering entrepreneurship through structured incubation serves as a powerful catalyst for innovation and progress. At Dell Technologies, we proudly support this mission by nurturing early-stage ideas through robust incubation frameworks—enabling the development of products, solutions, and services that drive transformative change.

Guruprasad S

Vice President & Global Director

Bosch Global Software Technologies

India stands at a historic inflection point, with 420 million youth aged 15–29 and over 800 million under 35 (as of 2024). This vast demographic is not just our future, it’s our greatest strategic advantage. To realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047—a self-reliant, innovation-driven developed nation—we must empower our youth with quality STEM education, access to cutting-edge innovation platforms, and global exposure.

At Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW), we’re deeply invested in building this future. Beyond driving economic growth, we are bridging the industry–academia gap through partnerships with 20+ leading institutes. Our integrated initiatives—ranging from expert advisory roles and industry-ready curriculum (nine electives across 12 institutes, impacting 2,000+ students), to internships, faculty development, hackathons, and co-created research—are creating a pipeline of globally competent, innovation-ready talent. This is not just skill-building—it’s nation-building.

Raghunandan Pulijala

Assurance Digital Leader

EY Global Delivery Services

“At EY GDS (Global Delivery Services) Assurance, we firmly believe that our young talent is our key to unlocking the nation's potential in science and innovation. By fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity and collaboration, we are empowering young minds to lead the charge and contribute towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Our initiatives focus on providing cutting-edge technology training, mentorship and opportunities for real-world problem-solving.

Through the EY GDS Digiversity program, we train college students on essential digital skills and tools, preparing them for the future. Additionally, we encourage our professionals to adopt a digital-first mindset through hackathons and regular upskilling training sessions. This not only prepares them for global leadership roles but also contributes significantly to India's journey towards becoming a tech and innovation hub.”

Nikhil Narayan

VP – Data Science

Ennoventure, Inc.

This National Technology Day, the theme ‘Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation’ reminds us that technology must go beyond addressing today’s problems, it must actively shape a sustainable future. In a world facing climate change and dwindling resources, innovation is a collective responsibility. Across industries, packaging, logistics, consumer goods, the shift toward sustainability is clear.

Companies are expected to align with environmental values, adopt circular economy principles, and reduce their carbon footprint. By embracing digital-first, eco-conscious technologies, businesses can replace resource-intensive practices, reduce waste, improve supply chain transparency, and create scalable, long-term impact for both progress and the planet.