YourStory’s flagship startup and technology summit, TechSparks 2026, kicks off its 17th edition at the Taj Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru from October 13–15, 2026. Under the theme ‘The New Tech Order’, the three-day event brings together entrepreneurs, technology leaders, policymakers, researchers, and investors to explore how artificial intelligence, deeptech, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure are transforming global economies.
Presented by Meta, powered by PhonePe, and co-presented by Google Cloud, WOL3D, and Hostinger—with HT Tech serving as the exclusive media partner—the summit highlights India’s evolving role in the global tech economy.
Key Highlights & Focus Areas
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Deeptech & Frontier Tech: Key discussions will explore advancements in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, quantum computing, and precision manufacturing.
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Agentic & On-Device AI: Evaluating how AI tools are streamlining product development and reshaping the SaaS and enterprise software landscape.
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EV & Sustainable Infrastructure: Panels dedicated to electric mobility, battery supply chain economics, and scalable charging infrastructure.
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Digital Governance & Policy: Insights into technology policy, regional infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure investments.
Prominent Speakers & Keynotes
The summit features key figures across government, technology, venture capital, and deeptech:
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Government & Policy:
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Shri Priyank Kharge — Minister for Home, IT, BT & E-Governance, Government of Karnataka (Opening Keynote on state tech policies, digital governance, and cybersecurity)
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Shri Krishna Byre Gowda — Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development, Government of Karnataka (Addressing urban tech infrastructure and governance)
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Industry Founders & Tech Leaders:
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Sridhar Vembu — Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Zoho Corp (Speaking on technological self-reliance and native R&D capabilities)
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Sameer Nigam & Rahul Chari — Founders, PhonePe
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Dr. Pramod Varma — Co-founder & Chief Architect, Networks for Humanity
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Ananth Narayanan — Founder & CEO, BRND.ME
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Ankit Maheshwari — Founder & CTO, Innovaccer
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Hareesh Chandrasekar — CEO & Co-founder, Agnit Semiconductors
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Venture Capital & Industry Experts:
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Mohit Bhatnagar — Managing Director, Peak XV
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Ambarish Kenghe — Group CEO, Angel One
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Shweta Rajpal Kohli — President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum
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Special Tracks, Live Showcases, & Masterclasses
Beyond the main-stage keynotes, TechSparks 2026 offers experiential learning and startup recognition:
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Tech30 (‘Builders of the New Order’): Unveiling YourStory’s annual list of 30 high-potential, early-stage technology startups across deeptech, healthtech, fintech, and hardware.
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VibeCode30: A new program dedicated to recognizing AI-native builders using modern generative coding tools to ship products rapidly.
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LiveSparks: An interactive exhibition floor featuring live demonstrations of AI tools, deeptech hardware, robotics, and content creator technology.
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ActionLabs & Masterclasses: Hands-on, expert-led workshops helping founders, developers, and product teams implement practical AI workflows and overcome operational bottlenecks.
Event Details
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Dates: October 13 to October 15, 2026
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Venue: Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
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Agenda & Registration: techsparks.yourstory.com/2026
