B-Connect - Empowering Global Business Leaders
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.
B-Connect Conference 2026
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Keynote Speakers
Visionaries driving business innovation
Meet the leaders bringing practical insights, global perspective, and entrepreneurial energy to B-Connect 2026.
Aseem Datar
Chief Product Officer & Corporate Vice President, Next Generation Computing, AI & Quantum, Microsoft
Microsoft executive leading next-generation computing, AI, and quantum innovation at one of the world’s most influential technology companies.
Rajashree Varma
Serial Entrepreneur | Board of Advisor | Co-Sell Strategist | Ex- Microsoft
Entrepreneur and leadership strategist helping organizations build stronger cultures, communities, and meaningful human connections.
Dr. Ashutosh Raravikar
Director at Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai
Senior RBI leader driving policy, innovation, and strategic thinking at the intersection of finance, governance, and economic development.
Milan Bobde
Co-Founder and CEO - Oddr.inc
Co-Founder and CEO building AI-powered solutions that help organizations unlock smarter decisions and greater efficiency.
Dr. Dhananjay Bhide
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, My Supply Chain Group, LLC
Supply chain strategist helping businesses navigate complexity, build resilience, and drive operational excellence.
Mahesh Keni
President, Harbinger Systems
Technology executive and business leader driving innovation, growth, and digital transformation across global enterprises.
Yashovardhan (Yash) Wagh
Co-Founder & CEO, Gone Technologies Inc.
Serial entrepreneur redefining customer experiences through technology, innovation, and bold business thinking.
Neha Patadia
Healthcare Strategist and AI Advocate
Healthcare strategist and AI advocate connecting innovation, partnerships, and education to shape the future of healthcare.
Nitin Karmarkar
AI & Cloud Engineering Leader
AI and cloud product leader driving enterprise innovation, platform transformation, and engineering excellence at scale.
Jitendra Morankar
Vice President, Power Systems, NextPower
Power systems executive leading innovation and sustainable solutions in the rapidly evolving energy sector.
Abhay Dharmadhikari
Founder & CEO, ChatoorAI
AI entrepreneur pioneering advancements across generative AI, robotics, edge intelligence, and next-generation automation.
Milind Wagle
Cricket Commentator and Storyteller
Celebrated cricket commentator, storyteller, and historian preserving the rich legacy and human stories of the game.
Sunandan Lele
Cricket Journalist and Commentator
Veteran cricket journalist and storyteller uncovering leadership, resilience, and life lessons through the world of sports.
Abhay Samant
Senior Director of Engineering, Aerospace/Defense/ Government BU | NI Test & Measurement at Emerson
Engineering high-reliability software and intelligent wireless solutions for the future of aerospace and defense.
Jivana Aras
USA Women's National Cricket Team Player
A rising USA cricket all-rounder known for her talent, determination, and rapid progression to the national team.
Kedar Mahadeshwar
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce
Visionary technology executive driving AI-powered enterprise transformation and helping organizations unlock business value through innovation.
Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar
Provost, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Symbiosis International University
Visionary academic leader, physician, and healthcare strategist driving innovation in medical education, public health, and healthcare leadership.
Vijay Mutalik Desai
Vice President - Engineering | Persistent Systems | Enabling the Rise of Frontier Firms with Data Analytics & AI
Technology and data analytics leader specializing in AI-powered business intelligence, Microsoft Fabric, and enterprise data transformation.