Roman Pichler

Suresh Khadakbhavi

CEO Digi Yatra Foundation

Session Title

The Transformational Journey of Digi Yatra

Bio

Mr. Suresh Khadakbhavi is the Chief Executive Officer of Digi Yatra Foundation, a pioneering organization transforming the landscape of air travel in India. The foundation’s flagship initiative, the Digi Yatra Service, is built on a decentralized ecosystem that leverages Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and single-token face biometric technology to offer passengers a seamless and hassle-free travel experience.

As CEO, Suresh leads the foundation’s operations, business development, and strategic direction, bringing visionary leadership to its mission of digital innovation in aviation.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Suresh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Karnataka University. His career spans significant roles across the Telecom, IT, and Aviation sectors, giving him a well-rounded expertise in telecommunications, digital transformation, and strategic IT leadership.

Under his leadership, the Digi Yatra Foundation has emerged as the driving force behind India’s National Air Travel Programme, widely known as Digi Yatra.