Vishal Sikka

Vishal Sikka

Core Intelligence Domain: AI & Ethical Application of AI
Location: California, USA | Languages: English
Representation: Exclusively represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence Hub

Executive Summary: Dr Vishal Sikka

Dr Vishal Sikka is a leading global expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enterprise software. As the founder and CEO of Vianai Systems, he leads a platform dedicated to delivering reliable, responsible, and transformative AI for the world’s largest organisations. Dr Sikka holds a PhD in AI from Stanford University, where his foundational research addressed the integration of specialised AI techniques into general-purpose reasoning.

With over thirty years at the intersection of technology and human creativity, Dr Sikka is best known for creating SAP HANA, the fastest-growing product in SAP’s history. As the former CEO of Infosys, he led a generational shift in global services by championing automation and “Design Thinking.” Today, he sits on the Board of Directors for Oracle, GSK, and the Supervisory Board of the BMW Group, while serving as an advisor to the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI.

Core Speaking Themes & Strategic Outcomes

• The Human Revolution: Amplification over Replacement: Moving beyond basic automation to “Amplification.” Dr Sikka demonstrates how AI can empower employees to solve complex problems, shifting focus from job displacement to unlocking unprecedented creative opportunities.
• The Democratisation of AI: A New “Green Revolution”: Drawing parallels to the Green Revolution, Dr Sikka outlines how to make advanced technology and compute resources accessible to billions.
• Next-Generation “Power-Thrifty” AI: A forward-looking exploration of AI efficiency, challenging the industry to invent systems as energy-efficient as the human brain.
• Ethics, Reliability, and the “Hallucination” Challenge: Practical strategies for navigating the limitations of LLMs and building responsible systems for regulated industries like finance and manufacturing.

Actionable Key Takeaways for Corporate Audiences

• Global Benchmarking: Gain first-hand insights into how industry titans like BMW, Oracle, and SAP are integrating AI into their core operations.
• AI Literacy at Scale: Understand the urgent need for reskilling and why mass AI literacy is the primary challenge for the modern workforce.
• Operational Efficiency: Learn to identify “hallucinations” in data and move toward reliable AI systems that bridge the gap from pilot to profit.