Theme: Is Data the New Oil?

Long before the global pandemic threw us into a virtual way of living, our world was being shaped by the internet bringing with it, a tremendous amount of data that’s being generated and exchanged at an increasing rate.

From social media to international policies, the ever-evolving interaction between big data, algorithms and machine learning is opening up possibilities we couldn’t have fathomed before. Along with its untapped potential, data also brings with it an assortment of worrisome concerns. When utilizing data encroaches into people’s privacy and the internet becomes intertwined with human liberty - a big price to pay, where do we draw the line?

TEDxNITKSurathkal brings you the latest edition of our Salon event, themed ‘Is Data the New Oil?’. Join us to explore the diverse speaker perspectives. Delve into cutting-edge technology, calculations behind framing internet policies, and the data hurdles faced on a global scale.

YouTube Livestream
TEDxNITKSurathkal Youtube Channel
Surathkal, Karnataka, 575025
India

Dr.Subi Chaturvedi

Chief corporate and public affairs officer at Zupee

As a Public Policy Professional, Media Practitioner, Scholar and strong advocate for digital and media policy literacy, Subi Chaturvedi’s expanse of knowledge and experience regarding these fields are commendable. So it comes as no surprise that she is a highly sought-after advisor and consultant to senior policymakers and large corporations across the world. She often shares her knowledge as a widely published columnist and media critic, writing regularly on various topics regarding the best practices for Internet governance, cybersecurity, the digital economy, and the role of youth in public policy. Dr. Chaturvedi has served as a member of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), appointed by the UN Secretary-General. As a member, she has organized and run the main session on Cybersecurity and Emerging issues at the United Nations IGF, throwing light on relevant trends and key issues in the sector.

Mr. Srinidhi Shama Rao

Head of Innovation at TheMathCompany

Mr. Srinidhi Sharma Rao is an expert in Data Analytics and AI for Business. He is a NITK alumnus from the 2003 batch, he also pursued an MBA from the Kelley School of Business. Mr. Rao has worked in firms like TCS, Mu Sigma and Otis Elevator, he now is an Angel Investor, Startup Advisor and is the Head of Innovation at TheMathCompany where they help enterprises build and upgrade in-house analytics centres. As a professional in Big Data Analytics, his projects speak volumes about his genius, some projects even resulting in multi-million dollar impact! The ever-changing realities in AI and the exchange of data on the technology front have definitely brought both dangers and benefits for users like us. Mr. Rao has been helping companies create significant value through analytics/AI and digital adoption - which makes him the perfect individual to help us think deeper than what is exposed to us.

Mr.Raghunandan G

Founder , Zolve

Raghunandan G is a tech enthusiast and founder of global neobank Zolve. He has been behind startups such as TaxiForSure and Serendipity Infolabs, prior to which he worked in Texas Instruments and Feedback Ventures. His stint away from the helm of startups has seen him active as an angel investor in companies like Bounce, Ninjacart and Vedantu. A NITK Alumnus from the batch of 2003, he has done an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad as well. His time as an angel investor helped him understand various business models, sectors like SaaS, hyperlocal, AI and ML. Working in a startup that plans to go high scale early on, he recognizes what it is to work with extremely large amounts of data and its relevance to his operations. His approach towards the largely underserved global citizen community, entrepreneurship mindset and understanding of how data plays towards that, makes him an excellent speaker to provide insight into opportunities untapped and the role of data in the future.