Board of Directors

Mohammed Saleem is a pioneering entrepreneur, investor, and advisor, widely recognized for transforming the global business events industry and driving impact across technology and sustainability. As Founder and Executive Chairman of Trescon, he has launched over 100 influential summits, expos, and dialogues in more than 20 countries, connecting leaders and innovators on a global scale.

Saleem is Co-Founder of Emtribe (ESG & carbon solutions) and Magure (intelligent software), playing an active role in shaping their growth and industry impact. He invests in and advises ventures spanning e-mobility, fintech, cloud gaming, energy transition, digital marketing, decarbonization, and climate-tech -- supporting technology adoption and sustainable business transformation across diverse sectors.

Featured in major business publications and listed among India’s “Top 50 Fintech Influencers,” Saleem’s thought leadership focuses on event innovation, building digital ecosystems, and advancing industry best practices. Guided by a “Dream Big” philosophy, he continues to inspire collaboration, strategic growth, and positive change within the events world and beyond.

Mithun Shetty is the Co-founder and Vice Chairman of Trescon, where he plays a strategic role in shaping the company’s global direction. With over 19 years of experience in the B2B events industry, Mithun leads with a clear focus on scale, impact, and innovation. He oversees business operations across sales, development, and services, while building strategic alliances with governments, global enterprises, and emerging tech players.

His leadership has been instrumental in transforming Trescon into a global enabler for digital acceleration, bridging enterprises with disruptive technologies through high-impact summits, start-up showcases, and virtual experiences. Under his leadership, Trescon has delivered over 500 global events, maintaining a consistent standard of quality and commercial success.

Prior to co-founding Trescon, Mithun held senior roles in sponsorship sales and business development at leading firms like Naseba. This background laid the groundwork for his results-driven approach and deep understanding of what it takes to build scalable, revenue-focused event platforms.

Today, he continues to lead Trescon’s mission to connect ecosystems, drive innovation, and create opportunities at the intersection of business and technology, keeping pace with the industries shaping tomorrow.

As Co-founder and Managing Director of Trescon, Swarnavo Roy plays a central role in steering the company’s vision, operations, and global expansion. He leads with a pragmatic yet forward-looking mindset, drawing on over 19 years of leadership across communications, sales, and business strategy. Swarnavo is deeply involved in shaping Trescon’s event portfolios, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring that each initiative delivers measurable value for clients, partners, and stakeholders.

A strong advocate of results through precision, Swarnavo’s approach combines operational discipline with a sharp understanding of market dynamics. He has been instrumental in positioning Trescon as a trusted partner for governments, enterprises, and tech innovators seeking meaningful engagement through business events.

His earlier experience at Naseba saw him lead high-performing sales teams and drive revenue growth across India and the MENA region. These positions honed his ability to build commercial strategy, lead multicultural teams, and execute market-specific campaigns with precision. This experience laid the groundwork for his strategic leadership at Trescon, where he continues to scale operations and deepen the company’s presence across global markets.

At the core of Swarnavo’s work is a belief in strategic communication, operational excellence, and people-driven success—values that continue to shape Trescon’s journey as a leader in the B2B events industry.

Madhukar Dudda is Co-founder and Managing Director at Trescon, where he leads strategic innovation across the company’s event and marketing ecosystem. With over 16 years of experience in marketing, branding, and digital transformation, Madhukar has been instrumental in reshaping how business events engage, scale, and deliver value.

He brings deep expertise in building and leading cross-functional teams, defining digital-first strategies, and executing global marketing operations. Prior to assuming the role of Managing Director, Madhukar served as Group CMO and Marketing Director at Trescon, where he built the company’s entire marketing function from the ground up. His work has consistently driven brand growth, audience acquisition, and ROI across Trescon’s flagship platforms.

A serial entrepreneur and digital native, Madhukar also co-founded Vmeets, a next-gen virtual events platform, and led Bloctarget, a start-up at the intersection of tech and content marketing. His hands-on leadership has helped develop immersive experiences and scalable platforms that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving business environment.

Madhukar’s career spans senior roles at leading firms like Naseba, where he honed his craft across sales, event promotion, and integrated marketing—experience that continues to shape his strategic vision at Trescon today.

Naveen Bharadwaj is the Group CEO of Trescon, where he leads a 250+ member team driving some of the most influential events in emerging technologies, including Dubai FinTech Summit, Dubai AI Festival, DATE, CARE, and HODL. At the helm of Trescon’s global expansion, Naveen is focused on scaling flagship platforms, launching new initiatives across sustainability and leadership, and developing ventures beyond traditional event formats.

With over 17 years of experience spanning strategic partnerships, growth marketing, and event management, Naveen brings a rare combination of operational acuity and visionary thinking. His leadership is grounded in execution—building new businesses, diversifying revenue streams, and delivering experiences that resonate across public and private sectors.

Prior to Trescon, Naveen served as Chief Growth Officer at Spire Solutions, where he launched successful partner strategies and led marketing across landmark events such as LEAP and GITEX. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at Naseba, where he delivered high-revenue portfolios and launched over a dozen industry-defining conferences.

A computer science engineer with certifications in Strategic Project Management, Blockchain, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Naveen is also a registered yoga teacher, Founding Convenor of IPF YUVA (Indian Youth Council), and a Founding Member of the Hyderabad Security Cluster (HSC).

He is a published thought leader, start-up mentor, and frequent speaker—driving dialogue at the intersection of technology, leadership, and transformation.