Gautam Hazari is a globally recognised futurist, inventor, and technology leader currently serving as the Chief Product & Innovation Officer at XConnect, part of the Somos Group. With over two decades of impact across telecom, identity, AI and digital trust, he is best known for inventing the first Mobile Identity APIs and creating Mobile Number Verification (MNV/Number Verify) - technologies that underpin today’s CAMARA/Open Gateway revolution and are used daily across banking, fintech, and enterprise authentication.

A founding architect of GSMA’s Mobile Connect, Gautam helped deploy mobile‑based identity across 60+ mobile operators in 30+ countries, shaping one of the most widely adopted digital identity frameworks worldwide. His portfolio includes patents in digital identity and access control, and his innovations form part of the core infrastructure protecting millions of users across the globe.

Gautam is a TEDx speaker, Forbes‑featured technology thinker, and a leading voice on AI, cyber security, and the author of The Internet of Agents - where humans and autonomous digital agents coexist and collaborate. A passionate advocate for the humanisation of technology, he is dedicated to creating a passwordless, safe, and inclusive digital world.

Regularly speaking at major global platforms, Gautam brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, industry‑shaping innovation, and a compelling vision for the future of digital trust.