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Canon ex-exec Bharadwaj launches change management co CreoVate
MUMBAI: Canon India’s former EVP-COO & later head of Canon Asia Strategy Centre in Singapore that oversees 23 countries Alok Bharadwaj has launched CreoVate.
From transforming architectures to improving performance that drive results, CreoVate offers a specialist array of services to help organizations target, lead, build and execute successful change in their first mile of transformation.The consultancy will offer solutions in the domains of Customer strategy, Go-to-Market architecture, People capabilities, India entry management and a comprehensive Retainership services.
CreoVate will also address super specialty aspects of CMBT (change management & business transformation) as it is currently building India & International partnership tie ups to cover holistic interventions.
Bharadwaj said, “In current business landscape, change management & business transformation (CMBT) is at the top of leadership agenda. As external triggers are in full swing in industry 4.0 era, continual market led transformations are the new normal. I am excited to launch CreoVate, focused on guiding, coaching, and mentoring business organizations which are at the cusp of transformational journey.
Transformation is a switch that must be always on.
CreoVatewill be the helping gloves to businesses which are planning a new entry or a renewal, a major turnaround, responding to disruptions,rapidly scaling up, seeking to build competitiveness or catapulting people’s capabilities. Organisations must navigate through constantly changing dynamics in conducting their business in challenging market environment to win.”
As per Bharadwaj, at the heart of any thriving transformation & winning organization lie three elements – Strategic direction, Organisation operating model and Capabilities. CreoVate will redefine consulting in non-BIG 6 spaces, by building holistic view to avoid ‘magic steroids’ syndrome for silo interventions. He calls it ‘Ayurvedic therapy’. The complete focus will be on results-driven CMBT.
“You don’t climb Everest without a Sherpa” he further added while responding to a query on need for consultants implementing CMBT journey.
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Mumbai Tech Week 2026 to focus on real-world AI adoption at scale
From pilots to production, event spotlights AI’s growing business impact
MUMBAI: Mumbai Tech Week 2026 will return for its third edition on 29 and 30 May at the Jio World Convention Centre, with a clear shift in focus from AI experimentation to real-world deployment.
Organised by the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai and the Government of Maharashtra, and co-powered by Meta, the event is expected to bring together startups, investors, developers and policymakers to explore how AI is actively reshaping business operations.
This year’s edition places execution front and centre, with curated showcases from Indian unicorns and global technology firms demonstrating practical AI applications across sectors. The emphasis is less on what AI can do and more on what it is already doing.
“The competitive advantage in AI has shifted. It’s no longer about understanding it, it’s about implementing it,” said Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai co-chair, governing council Harsh Jain. “The companies pulling ahead are the ones moving from pilots to production and embedding AI into how their business runs.”
The backdrop to this shift is significant. AI is projected to contribute up to $500 billion to India’s GDP, while Mumbai’s startup ecosystem could see more than 100 unicorns by 2035. The city is also emerging as a key hub for data centre expansion, fuelled by rising AI workloads and enterprise demand.
The event will feature formats such as AI Excellence Awards, an early-stage startup showcase, and an AI-powered job fair in collaboration with Babblebots.ai. Masterclasses led by Meta, Replit and NPCI are expected to offer hands-on insights into AI adoption.
Speakers from organisations including Anthropic, Google Cloud India and Neysa will share perspectives on scaling AI in production environments, reflecting the event’s blend of global expertise and local innovation.
In the lead-up to the main event, satellite sessions between 25 and 28 May will take place across Mumbai, featuring workshops, hackathons and founder-led meetups designed to deepen ecosystem engagement.
“Mumbai has the ingredients to shape how AI is built and applied,” said Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai governing council member Naiyya Saggi. “Its strength lies in proximity, where capital, enterprises and consumers are closely connected, allowing ideas to move quickly from concept to adoption.”
As India reaches a defining moment in its AI journey, Mumbai Tech Week 2026 aims to turn momentum into measurable impact, positioning the city as a key driver in the global AI ecosystem.
