Mihir Thakkar is the Founder & CEO of Ostrich AI, an enterprise AI studio building blockchain-enhanced data and AI infrastructure for regulated industries. With over a decade of business management experience and advanced credentials in AI from IIT Guwahati, Mihir combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise. At Ostrich AI, he spearheads the development of VaultNest, a patented dual-key blockchain framework that enables secure AI/ML computations, open data marketplaces, and compliance with global data protection regulations (GDPR, DPDP, PDPL). His work bridges data sovereignty, IP protection, and digital marketplaces, making cutting-edge AI more accessible and trustworthy for enterprises & governments. Mihir has judged global data science challenges, advised banks and telcos on AI deployments, and is now focused on enabling connected energy ecosystems. At ADIPEC 2025, he will share insights on accelerating energy innovation through open data and digital marketplaces