India’s digital governance ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation—driven by rapid technological innovation, rising citizen expectations, and a national vision to build inclusive, efficient, and future-ready public systems. Southern India, in particular, has emerged as a strong hub for digital leadership, with state governments and public institutions pioneering advancements in e-governance, digital public infrastructure (DPI), emerging technologies, and public-service modernization.
Building on the success of the inaugural edition, the 2nd South GovTech symposium and awards aims to bring together government leaders, technologists, policymakers, industry innovators, and academia to explore how next-generation technologies can reimagine governance and deliver impact at scale. This year’s theme, “Transforming the Digital Landscape and Venturing into New Horizons,” reflects the region’s commitment to pushing boundaries, adopting bold innovations, and shaping a citizen-centric digital future.
The 2nd South GovTech symposium and awards aims to strengthen the digital governance narrative by highlighting how technology can enable governments to not only transform their operational landscape but also venture confidently into new horizons of innovation. With Southern India at the forefront of this digital journey, the event will serve as an essential platform to drive forward-looking conversations, inspire new initiatives, and reinforce the region’s leadership in India’s digital transformation story.
Special Chief Secretary, Department of IT, Electronics & Communications; Dept of Industries and Commerce
Govt of Telangana
Principal Secretary Revenue
Government of Telangana
Principal Secretary (Home)
Government of Telangana
Director Emerging Technologies and OSD, Dept. of IT,E & C
Government of Telangana
Director, Department of Mines and Geology
Government of Telangana.
Director, Department of Agriculture
Govt of Telangana
Special Secretary (IT), Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Communications
Government of Andhra Pradesh
IFS, Commissioner, ESD, Government of Telangana
CEO
Society for Telangana Network
Scientist G and Center Head
CDAC Hyderabad
Dean & Sr. Pro. IT
Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering & Telecommunications
Joint Director (Information Services), EPFO
Managing Director & CEO, Tumakuru Smart City
CEO, Belagavi Smart City
CEO, Rourkela Smart City Limited and Commissioner, Rourkela Municipal Corporation
CEO
Agra Smart City Ltd
Chief General Manager
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Executive Director
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
Deputy Secretary, Department of IT, E & C
Government of Telangana
Advisor IT, SME
Author, Mentor
Partner Digital Trust
KPMG
Vice Chancellor
Rani Chennamma University
Director, Transaction Strategy and Execution
EY Parthenon
Project Manager
Kerala IT Mission
Alt CISO
Electronics Corporation of India Ltd
Chief Engineer-IT
Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd
Head of Data Science and AI Initiatives
NPCI
Director
Ernst & Young
Partner
EY
Director of Product Support
ManageEngine
CEO
Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK)
Sales Engineering Head, India & SAARC
Thales Group
Prem Kumar, +91 8076031935, [email protected]
Sunil Kumar, +91 9560136992, [email protected]
Ragini Srivastava, +91 9999673653, [email protected]
Vaishali Gupta, +91 8851228362, [email protected]
Shumaila Saeed , +91 9820811289, [email protected]
Shreya, +91 8394888166, [email protected]
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