CII-KNOWLEDGE SUMMIT
Knowledge Management & the Metaverse
The metaverse is a concept of a persistent, online, 3D universe that combines multiple different virtual spaces. Blockchain, metaverse-like applications already exist and provide people with liveable incomes. It is a future iteration of the internet. The metaverse allows users to work, meet, game, and socialize together in these 3D spaces. The metaverse will be driven by augmented reality, with each user controlling a character or avatar.
The big tech giants are trying to lead the way in the technology. However, the decentralized aspects of the blockchain industry is letting smaller players participate in the metaverse’s development as well. The connections between the financial, virtual, and physical worlds have become increasingly linked.
The metaverse is a seamless convergence of physical and digital lives, creating a unified, virtual community where we can share knowledge. The metaverse is still early in its evolution, and there is no singular, all-encompassing definition to which people can turn. Themes of what the metaverse and its application usage is and could be, however, are emerging. A key point is that there is no one virtual world but many worlds, which are taking shape to enable people to deepen and extend its applicability in the management of data, knowledge and culture in the organization. This is done by adding an immersive, three-dimensional layer to the web, creating more authentic and natural experiences. The metaverse even has the promise of facilitating accessibility from the comfort of the home, breaking down boundaries and democratizing access to key goods, services, and experiences.
With this Background CII is conducting Global Knowledge Summit 2022 with the theme “Metaverse in Knowledge Management”. The Summit will be conducted online for two days. It will focus on leveraging Metaverse in Knowledge Management, Unchanging fundamentals of KM & New challenges, Metaverse 101 for KM, Technology aspects of metaverse & Academic Leverage.
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.
CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, with over 9000 members from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 300,000 enterprises from 294 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.
For more than 125 years, CII has been engaged in shaping India’s development journey and works proactively on transforming Indian Industry’s engagement in national development. CII charts change by working closely with Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialized services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues.
PROGRAMME 2023
Day – 1 ( June 2023)
6 June 2023 | Preconference (online) | |||
1500 Hrs-1700 Hrs | Masterclass on “Generative Artificial Intelligence & Knowledge Management”
(Dr Gopichand Katragadda) |
Day – 2 (08 June 2023)
8 June 2023 | CII Global Knowledge Summit 2023 Generative Artificial Intelligence & Knowledge Management | |||
09:30 Hrs | Registration | |||
1000 Hrs -1100 Hrs | Opening Session | |||
1010 Hrs -1005 Hrs | Opening Remarks | Mr Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan Chairman CII Karnataka State Council 2023-24 & Managing Director Kennametal Ltd.
(Confirmed his presence) | ||
1005 – 1015 Hrs | Context Setting | Dr Gopichand Katragadda Chairman, CII Global Knowledge Summit 2023 & CEO, Myelin Foundry Pvt Ltd. | ||
1015 – 1025 Hrs | Keynote Speaker | Mr Andrej Karpathy (Former) Director, AI at Tesla
Sent the mail. Have requested Mr Manu Chopra to help with his availability. Requesting for his revert | ||
1025-1035 Hrs | Keynote Speaker | Mr Sriram Rajmany Distinguished Scientist and Managing Director, Microsoft Research India Lab | ||
1035 -1045 Hrs | Special Address | Dr Ramana Reddy IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Department of ITBT Government of Karnataka
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1045 Hrs -1055 Hrs | Inaugural Address | Government of Karnataka | ||
1055 Hrs– 1105 Hrs | Q & A | |||
1105 Hrs – 1115 Hrs | Tea Break | |||
1115 Hrs -1205 Hrs | Metaverse in Education | Panel Discussion 1: “GAI and its Impact on Knowledge Management”
Moderated by Mr Ved Prakash Chief Knowledge Officer, Trianz
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1205 Hrs- 1230 Hrs | Keynote Address 2: “The Future of GAI: Opportunities and Challenges in Knowledge Management”
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1230 Hrs -1315 Hrs | Panel Discussion 2: “The Ethics of GAI and Knowledge Management”
Moderated by Ms Ritu Grover Director Knowledge Management, Khaitan & Co
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(Wants to join online. We can request for an alternate speaker)
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1315 – 1400 hrs | Lunch | |||
1400 Hrs– 1445 Hrs | Keynote Address 3: “The Role of GAI in Transforming Knowledge Management in Enterprises”
Mr Sandeep Alur Director, Microsoft Technologies
(Confirmed) | |||
1445 -1545 Hrs | Demo & Discussion Session 3: “GAI Use Cases, Opportunities & Challenges”
Moderated by Mr Madanmohan Rao Research Director YourStory Media
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1545- 1605 Hrs | Tea break | |||
1605 Hrs- 1645 | Keynote Address 4: “The Future of Work with GAI: Implications for Knowledge Management”
(invite shared)
Moderated by Mr Randhir | |||
1645-1730 Hrs | Panel Discussion 4: ” The Future of Work for Knowledge Professionals
Moderated by Ms Padma Infosys
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1730 Hrs– 1745Hrs | Session Break | |||
1745 Hrs-1845 Hrs | Collaborating for AI- Regional Strategies | |||
Opening Remarks | Moderated by Mr Rabindra Srikantan Deputy Chairman, CII Global Knowledge Summit 2023 & Managing Director, ASM Technologies
Representation from Government
Sh M Raju IAS Development Commissioner & Commissioner Cum Secretary, Government of Puducherry
(Regret: Waiting for an alternate speaker) Dr. Rathan U Kelkar Secretary, Electronics and Information Technology Government of Kerala
(Waiting for a revert)
Sh Thiru J Kumaragurubaran IAS Secretary, Department of Information Technology & Digital Service Government of Tamil Nadu
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Sh Kona Sridhar IAS Secretary, IT Department Government of Andhra Pradesh
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Sh Jayesh Ranjan IAS Principal Secretary, IT Department Government of Telangana
Dr Ramana Reddy IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Department of ITBT Government of Karnataka
(Will get a nomination by next week) | |||
1845 -1900 Hrs | Closing Remarks | Dr Gopichand Katragadda | ||
1900 Hrs | Networking Dinner | |||
Website Details: https://ciiknowledgesummit.in/ Registration Link: https://cam.mycii.in/OR/OnlineRegistrationLogin.html?EventId=E000062007 |
KM Workshop 1:
The Knowledge Edge in the Digital Age: From Technology to Transformation
This workshop will share insights on how waves of technology have transformed processes, organisations and markets. The metaverse will amplify the innovative edge of agile companies while also opening up new opportunities for startups. How can the culture of change and excellence be inculcated in an organisation? How can tech impact innovation as well as productivity? This engaging workshop will share frameworks, examples and tips for aspiring leaders in this space.
KM Workshop 2:
Theme – “Creating XR Experiences: Corporate Scenarios and Impacts.”
It will address the steps in assessing remote working / training needs, creating XR experiences, impact metrics, and technology overview for metaverse strategy.

The REVA University is a State Private University established in Karnataka State under the Government of Karnataka Act No. 80 in the year 2012 in Bengaluru, the IT capital of India. The University commenced its academic activities from the academic year 2013-14. The University is spread over 43 acres of land, has a sprawling green campus. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure creating a vibrant academic environment conducive for higher learning and research.
Dr P Shyama Raju, Founder of REVA University believes in the motto ‘Knowledge is Power’. Driven with a philanthropic Vision and a missionary zeal, the campus was built to transform its students into outstanding citizens. The University prides itself in contributing to the holistic development of its students imbibing morale and ethical values while academically grooming them to be complaint future workforce of the country. The university, with a vision of serving the society through value-based education, has been making a mark in the educational map of the state of Karnataka and in India. REVA University currently offers 31 Post Graduate Programs, 34 Graduate Programs in Engineering, Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Performing Arts, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Legal Studies and Architecture, and research leading to PhD in 25 disciplines. All the academic Programmes are well planned and designed based on in-depth analysis and research with emphasis on knowledge assimilation, practical applications, hands-on training, global and industrial relevance, and social significance.
REVA University is recognized as one of the Top 50 private universities in India with innovative pedagogy, exemplary infrastructure, and an industry-resilient curriculum that is designed for the future job market, strives to benchmark new milestones in modern education. In less than two decades, the University has grown from a small community of 150 students to a vast institution that is educating and empowering 15,000+ students on campus.
REVA University believes in preparing students through the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Continuous Assessment and Grading Pattern (CAGP) of education. These patterns of education introduced in all the Programmes offered to facilitate students to choose the courses of their choice; in addition to the core courses of the study and prepare them with required skills to become complaint workforce of the country. It also provides opportunities for students to earn additional Proficiency Certificates and Diploma.
The University has set its research strategy indicating the thrust areas of research, schemes of research promotion, seed money grant, incentives and awards for best Innovations. The University has 11 Research Centers. The incubations units (REVA NEST, TBI, SIC, BIC) provides experiential learning and help to convert ideas, prototypes into products for commercialization. At present there are 13 start-ups in the campus, which work on projects in different domains in multidisciplinary way.
The University has international collaborations with universities abroad to facilitate student exchange and teacher – scholar exchange programs and to undertake joint research projects, collaborative publications, offer joint degree programs and to achieve research accomplishments. REVA also has MOU with various Industries and Academic Institutions including Intel, IBM, Apple, VmWare, Oracle, CISCO, SAP, EMC2 etc.
The University Industry Interaction Centre (UIIC) is committed to work as a catalyst for promoting collaboration amongst academicians, scientists. It has REVA NEST recognised by MSME and supported by Govt of Karnataka & DST, New Delhi. REVA University believes in creation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship culture in the university campus which indeed helps the students to become a job provider.

Brief about the NRW.Global Business
NRW.Global Business is the Trade & Investment department of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in India. This office is supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
As Chief Representative of NRW Global India, the role is to promote and connect NRW/German companies with Industry Ecosystem in India and to encourage Indian companies to expand their businesses in Germany .
For details visit: https://www.nrwglobalbusiness.com/de/startseite/
MEDIA 2022

YOURSTORY
India can lead in industrial metaverse applications – in conversation with Derick Jose of Flutura Decision Sciences & Analytics

YOURSTORY
‘Metaverse is storytelling and content first’ – in conversation with Namrata Singh, Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India

YOURSTORY
The metaverse can make learning more experiential, vivid, and impactful, says Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation

YOURSTORY
Corporate-startup collaboration – Zeba Khan of Xenvis Solutions on the metaverse opportunity

YOURSTORY
‘Diversity and inclusion should be key foundations of any Metaverse application,’ says Hina Dixit, Metaverse investor, SamsungNext

YOURSTORY
The metaverse of tomorrow will be an internet we’re inside of, says Abhijit Bose, Head of India, WhatsApp
CII KNOWLEDGE SUMMIT 2022