Attendees will walk away with practical insights for simplifying marketing operations, improving decision-making, and operationalizing AI-driven growth.
ImagiNxt 2026
ImagiNxt is where India's most forward-thinking leaders, builders, and investors stop consuming the Technology & AI story and start writing it.
Speakers
Event Details
- Start dateMay 22, 2026
- End dateMay 23, 2026
- Time9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- LocationJio Convention Center, Mumbai, India
Performance Marketing for the next Billion
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How AI levels the playing field for SMBs and Agencies alike
Performance marketing was meant to level the playing field, but for many SMBs and agencies, it has become increasingly fragmented, complex, and difficult to scale. Between rising acquisition costs, disconnected tools, growing privacy constraints, and pressure to prove ROI, many teams are experiencing “automation theater” — more technology and output without better decisions. In this session, Hemant Warudkar, Founder & CEO of Express Analytics, explores how AI is changing the economics of performance marketing by lowering the cost of expertise and helping smaller organizations operate with enterprise-level intelligence. The discussion will focus on how SMBs and agencies can move beyond disconnected tools toward more unified, adaptive marketing systems where data, creative, targeting, measurement, and optimization continuously inform one another.
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kAInet
Performance marketing was meant to level the playing field, but for many SMBs and agencies, it has become increasingly fragmented, complex, and difficult to scale. Between rising acquisition costs, disconnected tools, growing privacy constraints, and pressure to prove ROI, many teams are experiencing “automation theater” — more technology and output without better decisions. In this session, Hemant Warudkar, Founder & CEO of Express Analytics, explores how AI is changing the economics of performance marketing by lowering the cost of expertise and helping smaller organizations operate with enterprise-level intelligence. The discussion will focus on how SMBs and agencies can move beyond disconnected tools toward more unified, adaptive marketing systems where data, creative, targeting, measurement, and optimization continuously inform one another.
Discussion Points
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How AI is leveling the playing field for SMBs and lean teams
- 02
Why agentic workflows are replacing fragmented marketing operations
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The growing importance of first-party data and connected intelligence
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How agencies can evolve from execution vendors into strategic partners
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How Express Analytics is applying these principles through KAInet
Meet Our Team
Schedule a 1:1 with a team member at the event.
Caleb Stephen
Sr. AI/ML Engineer
Senior AI/ML Engineer at Express Analytics, leading the development of agentic AI systems for marketing and customer analytics. Currently building kAInet, our agentic marketing platform. Works across engineering, client strategy, and team-building.
Ajmal Aksar
Sr. AI/ML Engineer
Ajmal Aksar is a Sr AI/ML Engineer at Express Analytics. With a strong foundation in programming and problem-solving, Ajmal brings hands-on experience from projects focused on turning data into impactful solutions.
Harish Shegokar
Solution Architect
With over 14 years of experience, Harish is a seasoned data professional who has worked across global corporations, banks, and startups. Renowned for his expertise, he brings deep technical skills paired with strong leadership, having led teams of 15 across multiple functions.
Prateek Bhurkay
Solution Architect
Prateek Bhurkay is the Solutions Architect at Express Analytics, bringing over five years of experience in driving innovative data and marketing solutions. He plays a pivotal role in ideating and delivering new products—from concept to production—that enhance client outcomes and boost marketing ROI.
Poorvashree Joshi
National Sales Head - India and MENA
A Sales Leader with a decade of experience driving growth across the Telecom, Retail, and Consumer Goods sectors. Her career has evolved from building sales infrastructure to delivering the Data Intelligence that now powers it.
Ritikaa Puranik
Content Marketing Lead
Ritikaa Puranik is the Content Marketing Lead at Express Analytics — a "Copy Alchemist" who transforms data and insights into persuasive, revenue-driving brand narratives. She partners with businesses and agencies to craft high-quality, ROI-focused content that boosts visibility and conversions.
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