Bio
Akilur Rahman is the Chief Technology Officer (India) and Market Innovation Lead (South Asia) at Hitachi Energy, where he drives technology, digitalization, and innovation strategies across the energy sector. With over 36 years of experience in research, R\&D, technology management, and product development, he has held key global and regional roles in India, Germany, and Switzerland. He previously served as CTO of ABB India and led ABB’s corporate research and automation software R\&D initiatives. At Hitachi Energy, Akilur focuses on developing core, automation, and digital technologies for power systems, asset performance, and energy management across utilities, industry, infrastructure, and transport. He actively co-creates solutions in smart grids, energy internet, sustainable mobility, and digital enterprises, while promoting ESG and carbon-neutral futures. Akilur holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from IIT Kharagpur and is a recognized thought leader and speaker, connecting policymakers, industry, and customers to accelerate the energy transition and digital transformation in South Asia.