B-Connect – Empowering Global Business Leaders
August 6, 2026 | 🌎 Seattle Convention Center, WA, USA
Get ready for B-Connect, a premier international business summit designed to inspire, connect, and elevate entrepreneurs and professionals across industries. An initiative of Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) hosted by Seattle Maharashtra Mandal (SMM), B-Connect brings together top minds from India, the United States, Canada, and around the globe to explore innovations, strategies, and partnerships that shape the future of business.
📧 For inquiries or sponsorships, please contact the B-Connect team at bconnect@bmmseattle2026.org
Business Conference
Dr. Anand Deshpande – Founder, Chairman & MD, Persistent Systems
About the Event
Whether you’re a startup founder, corporate leader, investor, or changemaker, this is your opportunity to engage in powerful conversations, uncover new trends, and build meaningful connections.
What to Expect?
🚀 Insightful Sessions
Discover the latest in technology, innovation, and global market dynamics through knowledge-sharing sessions led by top industry experts.
🤝 Exclusive Networking
Connect with peers, potential partners, clients, and investors through structured networking events and informal meetups.
🧪 Interactive Exhibits Demos
Experience first-hand the cutting-edge products, services, and solutions that are driving change across industries.
🎤 Workshops Panels
Participate in hands-on workshops and hear from dynamic panelists who will challenge, inspire, and empower.
Who Should Attend?
- Entrepreneurs Startups
- Business Executives Professionals
- Investors Venture Capitalists
- Innovators Tech Leaders
- Students Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Why Attend B-Connect?
- Stay ahead of market trends
- Discover growth opportunities
- Build a global network
- Learn from industry leaders
- Position your brand for success
Business Conference Agenda
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking | Welcome desk check-in |
| 9:00 – 9:10 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Introduction of the Summit, objectives, and overview of the agenda. |
| 9:10 – 9:40 AM | Keynote Address: “Pioneering AI: Opportunity, Ethics, and Tomorrow” | Future of AI, GenAI, business impact, societal change, responsible AI Keynote Speaker: Dr. Anand Deshpande – Founder, Chairman & MD, Persistent Systems. |
| 9:40 – 10:00 PM | AI Anxiety and Future of Job Security | By embracing lifelong learning and human AI collaboration, we can transform AI anxiety into confidence and build a workforce ready for the future. |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Panel Discussion: “AI for Everyone – Transforming Diverse Professions” | How AI is impacting healthcare, finance, insurance, education, manufacturing, public sector, arts, and entrepreneurship. |
| 10:30 AM onwards | Product Experience Center | Live demos of accessible AI tools + student/startup showcase. |
| 10:50 – 11:20 AM | Expert Insights | Securing the Future: AI’s Role in Cyber Defense. |
| 11:20 – 11:50 AM | Thought Leader Session | AI in Healthcare: Building a Healthier Tomorrow By aligning strategy with breakthrough advancements, we can build a healthcare ecosystem that is more predictive, personalized, and accessible for all. |
| 11:50 AM – 12:00 PM | Awards for SheShapesAI | Recognizing contributions in AI, with women honored under SheShapesAI; awards presented by Mrs. Sonali Deshpande. |
| 12:30 to 1:00 PM | Lunch Time | |
| 1:00 to 1:30 PM | Sponsored Promotion | Sponsored Promotion to present brands using pre-recorded content. |
| Expert talks | ||
| 1:30 – 1:50 PM | Beyond the Game: Building the Mindset of a Champion | A powerful look at the mindset, habits, and resilience that turn athletes into champions. |
| 1:50 – 2:10 PM | Leadership in Times of Technological Disruption | Leadership in times of technological disruption demands agility, clarity of vision, and the courage to guide teams through continuous change. Effective leaders harness innovation not as a threat, but as an opportunity to reimagine business, empower people, and build resilient organizations. |
| 2:10 to 2:20 PM | Networking Break | |
| 2:20 – 2:40 PM | Professional Perspectives | Powering the Future of AI: Inside Cloud Scale Infrastructure Innovation. |
| 2:40 – 3:00 PM | Industry Spotlight | Global Robotics Trends: What Businesses Must Prepare for in the Next Decade. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM | Sponsorship Speeches | 5 minutes each for allowing sponsors to connect with audience. |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Tea Break | |
| 3:30 – 3:50 PM | Fireside Chat | This session delves into the courage and clarity required for women to lead in demanding public roles while staying true to their values. Through stories of perseverance and purpose, it celebrates the strength, adaptability, and leadership potential that women bring to every sphere of society Women, Work & Willpower: Navigating Leadership in Public Life. |
| 3:50 – 4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | Closing remarks, and thanks to all speakers, organizers. Closing B-Connect convention. |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking & Expo Time | |
Are you interested in volunteering?
Please fill out the Business Conference Volunteering Form.
Please visit the BMM2026 Volunteering Page for additional opportunities to serve as a volunteer for BMM2026.