Meet Our Speakers
SUSE Summit 2026 brings together some of the most respected voices in enterprise technology. Our speaker line-up includes SUSE executives, industry analysts, and customer success leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Speaker 1
SUSE
Margaret Dawson
Chief Marketing Officer
Speaker 2
SUSE
Peter Smails
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Cloud Native
Speaker 3
SUSE
Rhys Oxenham
Vice President & General Manager- AI
Speaker 3
SUSE
Marshal Correia
General Manager- India & South Asia
Speaker 3
IDC
Deepika Giri
VP- Research, AI
Speaker 6
HPE
Ranganath Sadasiva
Chief Technology Officer
Speaker 7
AMD India
Shilpesh Shah
Country Head FAE- Data Center Compute
Speaker 8
OS3 Infotech
Prasad Datye


Director & CEO

Speaker 9
OS3 Infotech
Madhav Kobal
Director & CTO
Speaker 10
Dhanyaayai Enterprise Private Limited
Pradeep Gangawane
VP- Solution Architect
Secure Your Place at SUSE Summit Mumbai
SUSE Summit Mumbai is a curated, executive-level experience — places are limited and allocated to ensure every attendee leaves with genuine value.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your technical expertise, benchmark your organisation's direction against industry peers, or connect directly with SUSE leaders and fellow decision-makers, this is the room to be in.


Key Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Practical applications of AI in enterprise environments, from strategy to deployment.
  • Cloud Native & Open-Source Containers: Kubernetes, container management, and cloud-native architectures for the modern enterprise.
  • Enterprise Linux: The evolution of Linux as the foundation for resilient, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure.
  • Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty: Strategies to safeguard critical systems and maintain control over your data and infrastructure.
  • Edge Computing: Extending intelligent workloads to the network edge — securely and at scale.

Register below to secure your place. Once confirmed, you will receive the full day agenda along with everything you need to make the most of your time with us.

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  • 08:45 AM – 09:25 AM

    Registrations & Check Ins

    Attendees arrive, complete registration, and collect event credentials.
    This also provides an opportunity for early networking before the main agenda begins.

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  • 09:30 AM – 09:40 AM

    Opening Act

    An energetic opening experience to set the tone for SUSE Summit Mumbai, bringing together technology leaders, innovators,
    and the open-source ecosystem.

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    Experiential Artiste


  • 09:40 AM – 09:50 AM

    Official Welcome

    A warm welcome to SUSE Summit Mumbai, introducing the theme, flow, and key highlights of the day.
    This session will set the context for how SUSE, customers, partners, and industry
    leaders are coming together to shape the future of enterprise IT.

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    Marshal Correia

    GM- India & South Asia, SUSE

  • 9AM - 10 AM PST

    Break

    Break time

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  • 09:55 AM – 10:15 AM

    Official Keynote

    The keynote will spotlight SUSE’s vision for helping enterprises build secure, scalable, and future-ready IT environments.
    It will explore how open source, cloud-native technologies, AI, and edge are enabling organizations to modernize with greater flexibility and choice.

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    Margaret Dawson

    Chief Marketing Officer, SUSE

  • 10:20 AM – 10:50 AM

    Analyst Spotlight

    This session will provide an industry analyst perspective on the trends shaping enterprise technology,
    including modernization, AI, cloud-native platforms, and digital resilience.
    Attendees will gain a market-backed view of how organizations can prepare for the next phase of IT transformation.    .

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    Deepika Giri

    VP- Research, IDC

  • 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM

    Tea Break & Booth Visit

    A short networking break for attendees to connect with peers, speakers, sponsors, and SUSE leaders.

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  • 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

    Kahoot Quiz/ Trivia

    A quick, interactive quiz designed to energize the audience and reinforce key themes from the summit. 

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    Shikha Singh

    Professional Emcee

  • 11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

    Executive Panel Discussion: Navigating the Next Era of IT

    Senior technology leaders will discuss the evolving priorities of enterprise IT, from modernization and resilience to cloud-native adoption and innovation at scale.
    The conversation will bring real-world perspectives on how organizations are navigating complexity while preparing for the future. Session will be moderated by Marshal Correia

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    Marshal Correia

    General Manager, India & South Asia- SUSE

  • 11:55 AM – 12:15 PM

    Product Corner- AI & Cloud Native

    This session will showcase SUSE’s technology direction and product innovation across cloud-native platforms
    Attendees will gain insight into how SUSE solutions help simplify operations, strengthen resilience, and accelerate modernization.

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    Rhys Oxenham

    VP & GM, AI- SUSE

  • 12:20 PM – 12:50 PM

    Sponsor Spotlight- HPE

    This session will highlight how HPE is helping enterprises modernize infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
    The discussion will connect partner innovation with SUSE’s open-source ecosystem to address evolving customer needs across hybrid cloud, edge, and enterprise workloads.

     

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    Ranganath Sadasiva

    CTO- HPE

  • 12:55 PM - 01:10 PM

    Sponsor Spotlight- Dhanyaayai

    Discover how enterprises can scale from chatbots to autonomous AI with trust, governance, and
    sovereignty at the core.

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    Pradeep Gangawane

    VP, Solution Architect- Dhanyaayai Enterprise Private Limited

  • 01:10 PM - 02:10 PM

    Networking Lunch & Booth Visit

    A dedicated opportunity for attendees to connect with peers, SUSE leaders, partners, and industry experts in an informal setting. 

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  • 02:10 PM – 02:20 PM

    Kahoot Quiz

    A post-lunch interactive engagement to bring energy back into the room and encourage audience participation. 

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    Shikha Singh

    Professional Emcee

  • 02:20 PM – 02:50 PM

    Sponsor Spotlight- OS3

    This partner-led session will bring a focused perspective on solving enterprise technology challenges through innovation, collaboration, and ecosystem strength. The track will offer attendees practical insights into how partner solutions complement SUSE’s open-source and cloud-native portfolio.

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    Prasad Datye

    Director & CEO

    Madhav Kobal

    Director & CTO- OS3 Infotech

  • 02:55 PM – 03:10 PM

    Sponsor Spotlight- AMD India

    Discover how AMD & SUSE are enabling enterprises to accelerate AI adoption with an open, secure, and production-ready infrastructure that delivers the flexibility, performance, and control required for modern AI workloads.

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    Shilpesh Shah

    Country Head FAE- Data Center Compute, AMD India

  • 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM

    Tea Break & Booth Visits

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  • 03:15 PM – 03:35 PM

    Product Spotlight - SUSE Rancher Prime

    Discover how SUSE Rancher Prime simplifies Kubernetes management across hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge environments while giving organizations the flexibility to innovate at scale. Learn how enterprises are modernizing application delivery with a secure, consistent, and enterprise-ready container platform

    This session is followed by a Tea Break & Expo Visit

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    Peter Smails 

    SVP & GM, Cloud Native- SUSE

  • 03:50 PM – 04:05 PM

    SUSE Track — Customer & Partner Awards

    Recognizing and celebrating our valued customers and partners for their outstanding contributions, innovation, and commitment to driving business transformation and customer success with SUSE.

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    Joel Sequeira 

    Head of Solution Architects, India & ANZ- SUSE

    Sachin Vig

    Director Strategic Channels & Alliances- SUSE

  • 04:10 PM Onwards

    Closing Celebration & Sundowner

    Join us as we celebrate our contest winners, recognize outstanding participation throughout the day, and wrap up SUSE Summit India 2026 with a heartfelt thank you. Stay on for the Sundowner to unwind, connect with peers, and continue the conversations in a relaxed setting.

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    Shikha Singh

    Professional Emcee

What to Expect
  • Keynote Sessions: Open each day with visionary presentations from SUSE leadership and industry guest speakers, setting the context for the innovation conversations ahead. 
  • Technical Sessions: Chance to attend various sessions across key focus areas including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Native & Kubernetes, Enterprise Linux, Cybersecurity, and Edge Computing - all designed to deliver actionable, technical depth.
  • Customer Case Studies: Hear directly from SUSE customers about the real-world challenges they have solved and the business outcomes they have achieved with open-source technology.
  • Exclusive Networking: Take advantage of dedicated networking sessions designed to facilitate meaningful conversations with decision-makers from leading enterprises.

Our Sponsors

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