CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Speakers
Katyayan Gupta
Katyayan Gupta
Vice President - ICT Advisory (EMEA & APAC),
MarketsandMarkets

Katyayan brings 18+ years of experience in strategic business research and consulting for global tech and telecom clients, having worked with firms like Ericsson, Forrester, and Evalueserve. He has partnered with Fortune 500 companies across sectors—from mobile and OTT to fintech and FMCG. A frequent media contributor (Bloomberg, WSJ, BBC) and speaker at global forums (Interop, NASSCOM).


Blake Fleischer
Blake Fleischer
Director of Data Science & Analytics,
East West Hospitality

Blake is a data science and analytics leader with extensive experience in driving data-driven strategies across industries. As Director of Data Science & Analytics at East West Hospitality, he leads initiatives to optimize business operations through advanced analytics. With a background spanning roles at Emory University, Greenlight, Georgia-Pacific, and Gallup, he has expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and business intelligence. Passionate about innovation,  specializes in transforming complex data into actionable insights.


Frank Pilotto
Frank Pilotto
Sales and Marketing Director,
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

Frank is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with expertise in the hospitality industry, currently serving as Sales and Marketing Director at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Roissy-en-France. With a focus on elevating the French experience, promotes Michelin-starred dining, enhances customer journeys before, during, and after their stay, and drives strategic initiatives to reduce dependence on air traffic. Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, he combines business strategy with B2B expertise to position hotels as premier destinations for discerning travelers.


Kelly Cairo-Mascari
Kelly Cairo-Mascari
Area Director of Sales Marketing,
Maagna International

Kelly  is a senior sales, marketing, and operations professional with a proven track record of excellence in the hospitality industry. With extensive experience leading hotels, resorts, restaurants, and catering companies, she has consistently driven profitability, reduced staff turnover, and enhanced guest satisfaction.


Lavkesh K. Singh
Lavkesh K. Singh
Director,
HCLTech

Results-driven technology sales and consulting professional with 15+ years of experience driving growth in diverse, dynamic markets. Over the past eight years, I have collaborated with 100+ professionals across eight countries, delivering impactful solutions and building strong global relationships. Skilled in sales strategy, market expansion, and consultative selling to drive business success.