Redefining the future of e-Governance

India today stands at the forefront of a profound digital transformation. The story is no longer about catching up with global leaders — it is about setting the pace and creating blueprints for inclusive, sovereign, and citizen-first digital ecosystems.

The numbers tell the story:

• India’s digital economy already contributes ~11.7% of GDP (USD 402 billion) and employs nearly 15 million people- growing almost twice as fast as the overall economy.
• By 2029-30, the digital economy is projected to account for 20% of India’s GDP.
• UPI alone processed 1,867 crore transactions worth ₹24.7 lakh crore in April 2025, engaging 460 million users and 65 million merchants.
• India’s mobile network has reached 1.16 billion subscribers, making it the backbone of citizen-scale governance.
• With data centre capacity expected to double by 2026 and AI forecasted to add up to USD 500 billion to GDP by 2035, the momentum is undeniable.
• Yet, risks are real: cyber fraud cases jumped fourfold in FY2024, with losses exceeding USD 20 million, making trust and security central to the governance agenda.

This is India’s defining moment - to not just digitize governance, but to redefine governance: predictive, participatory, and profoundly citizen-centric.

Thematic Focus Areas

To deepen the conversation and widen the scope, this year’s edition will feature focused tracks / sessions on high-impact areas: