Farman Khalid

Farman Khalid

CIO
EMAAR India Ltd

Farman Khalid is a senior IT leader with 23 years across FMCG, retail, finance, investment banking, real estate, healthcare.Currently he is working as CIO/CDO of Emaar India where he is spearheading the digital transformation of the company. He drives digital transformations that lift sales and revenue while reducing operating costs. Partnering with CXOs, he aligns technology to business strategy and creates disruptive models. He founded analytics COEs at Godfrey Phillips and Pernod Ricard; led applications, modernization, cloud, infrastructure, operations; and managed Oracle/SAP ERP at Emaar, Godfrey Phillips, Pernod Ricard, Agilent. Passionate about cybersecurity, he deployed WAF, VAPT, EDR, SIEM, MDM, endpoint controls. Recognized with CFO Excellence and ETCIO awards.

Session Title

How AI is disrupting the Real Estate Markets of India


Session Overview

Artificial Intelligence is transforming India’s real estate market by enabling data-driven decisions, improving transparency, and enhancing customer experiences. AI-powered platforms deliver personalized property recommendations, automate valuations, and predict market trends, helping developers and investors optimize pricing and identify growth hotspots. Advanced tools streamline legal due diligence and fraud detection, while virtual tours and generative AI listings make property exploration immersive and accessible. On the operational side, AI integrates with IoT and BIM for predictive project management, reducing delays and costs. Combined with conversational AI for customer engagement, these innovations are driving efficiency, boosting sales, and shaping a smarter, more agile real estate ecosystem.