AMCHAM’s Western Region, in collaboration with KPMG as knowledge partner, organized a session in the CXO series on ‘Digital Transformation Strategies – Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Business Growth’ on July 31st in Mumbai. The event featured industry stalwarts Mr. K. L. Narayanan, Head – ITES & Global Enterprises, Google India, Mr. Manoj Kumar Vijai, Office Managing Partner – Mumbai & Head – Risk Advisory, KPMG in India and Mr. Purushothaman KG, Partner and Head Technology Transformation & Telecom Head Advisory Services, KPMG in India. The session began with an overview of emerging technologies disrupting traditional business models. Speakers emphasized the importance of immediacy, sustainable experiences, hyper-personalization and ubiquitous interactions. Discussions centered around how global trends are shaping the digital landscape, with a focus on immersive and interactive experiences, ecosystem partnerships, and collaborative ecosystems. Insights were shared on how Indian companies are evolving by integrating tech insights, agile delivery capabilities and ecosystem interplay to drive innovation and growth. Speakers highlighted areas of significant technological investment, such as data analytics, cognitive technologies, and AI, which are expected to drive business transformation over the next few years. A deep dive into Generative AI showcased its potential to revolutionize various business functions, from content generation to smart chatbots and code generators. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from across industry sectors, including technology, finance, manufacturing and logistics. Attendees engaged in lively discussions and shared their experiences and challenges in implementing digital transformation strategies. Overall, the session provided valuable insights into the current and future state of digital transformation. The positive feedback from participants underscores the importance of such forums in fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among industry leaders.