In today’s hyper connected digital economy, trust is the cornerstone of sustainable growth and innovation. As organizations navigate a complex web of data regulations and rising public expectations, building and maintaining data trust has become a business-critical imperative.
With the implementation of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and parallel developments across the globe, the Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI) - MMA Conclave 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment.
Anchored in the triad of Trust, Technology, and Transformation, the conclave brings together legal experts, corporate leaders, technologists, policy influencers, and academics to explore how responsible data governance can drive long-term value.
Through engaging sessions, sectoral deep-dives, and crossdisciplinary dialogue, participants will gain practical insights and strategic foresight to move beyond compliance and become stewards of ethical, future-ready data ecosystems.
Key Takeaways
Elevating Data Trust as a Leadership Priority
Decoding the Legal & Regulatory Landscape
Sector-Specific Compliance Strategies
Harnessing Technology for Privacy Management
Fostering a Culture of Self-Regulation and Collaboration
From Awareness to Action
8:30 AM Registration & Tea
Inaugural Session
9:30 AM 9:35 AM 9:45 AM
Welcome Address
Overview of the Conclave
10:25 AM
Keynote Address by the Chief Guest: Setting the Stage for India’s Data Governance Journey
Focus on:
Vision for India’s data protection architecture
The role of industry, government, and civil society
Significance of community-level awareness and preparedness
Vote of Thanks
10:30 AM End of Inaugural Session
Mr Lakshminarayanan D President, MMA & MD, Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
Mr Na Vijayashankar
Data Governance and Data Protection Consultant & Chairman, FDPPI
Mr H Shankar Managing Director, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL)
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, MMA
Moderator:
10 30 AM Tea/Coffee & Networking
Business Session Panel Discussion 1: Global and Indian Legal Landscape
The Challenges of New Laws, and New Technology
Focus on:
Understanding overlaps and gaps in global regulations
Cross-border data transfer considerations
Legal and policy implications of emerging tech like AI and biometrics
Mr Na Vijayashankar
Ms Deepalakshmi Vadivelan
General Counsel & Global DPOQuess Corp
11 15 AM
11.30 AM
Business Session Panel Discussion 2:
Operational Challenges
“Compliance in Action – Education, Health, Digital Marketing & Finance”
Focus on:
Industry-specific case studies on data processing
Frameworks for managing sensitive and children’s data
Operationalizing DPDPA compliance across verticals
Lunch 1:00 PM
Moderator:
Mr Premanand VN Chapter President, FDPPI Chennai
Dr K Ganapathy
Distinguished Professor
The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University
Mr R Vittal Raj
Founder Partner, Kumar & Raj
Chartered Accountants
Mr Subbu
CTO, WonderSoft
Dr Sivaramakrishnan R Guruvayur
Research Advisor with Center for Responsible AI (CeRAI)
4:45 PM
4:50 PM
Business Session Panel Discussion 3:
Technology & Tools for Compliance
“Future-Ready Tech for Data Protection”
Focus on:
Overview of tools for data discovery and classification
Consent management architecture and tech stack
Automation strategies for breach detection and reporting
Business Session Panel Discussion 4:
Sectoral Self-Regulation & Governance
“Shaping the Future: Industry-Led Privacy Initiatives”
Focus on:
Role of associations like MMA and FDPPI in building compliance ecosystems
Advantages of sector-specific codes of practice
DPO networks as catalysts for shared learning and capacity building
Business Session Panel Discussion 5:
“Looking Ahead: From Awareness to Action”
Focus on:
Summary of legal, technological, and governance learnings
Strategic recommendations for policy and practice
Building a privacy-aware culture across institutions Concluding Remarks
End of Conclave - Tea/Cofee & Networking
Moderator:
Mr Ashok Kini
Co-Founder, Klickstart Business Solutions
Mr Mayuran Palanisamy
Partner and Leader - Digital
Privacy and Trust, Deloitte India
Ms Nivedita
Senior Analyst, 03M Directional Marketing - Amazon Partner
Mr Sudheer Warrier Chief Technology Officer
Sundaram Finance Ltd
Moderator:
Mr Ramesh Venkataraman Director, FDPPI
Mr Na Vijayashankar
Gp
R Vijayakumar(Retd), VSM
Ms Vasanthika Srinath
Founding Partner, Arnava Legal
Mr Akhilesh M S Director, Privacy Pillar
Moderator:
Mr Na Vijayashankar
Dr V Rajaram
President, SPIN, Chennai & Head, FICCI Technology Panel
Mr Lewis Trigger
Adjunct Professor
Tel Aviv University, Israel (Virtual Speaker - Cyber Security)
Mr Rajesh Kumar Partner, Cyber practice, EY
