Artificial intelligence, deep technologies, and new digital infrastructures are transforming technology creation processes, determining who has the right to create them, as well as the speed of idea dissemination among the population. This shift is also changing the focus of technological issues—from business scaling to the adaptation of cities and government systems.
These topics will be central to the discussions at TechSparks 2026, YourStory's flagship startup and technology summit. The event will take place in Bengaluru from October 13 to 15 under the theme 'The New Tech Order.'
Participants include Priyank Kharge, Minister of Home Affairs and Information Technology of the Government of Karnataka, and Krishna Bayre Gowda, Minister of Development of Greater Bengaluru, both representing the Government of Karnataka. The summit will examine the technologies and enterprises shaping the next phase of innovation.
The roster of speakers for TechSparks 2026 covers representatives from government, academia, startups, technology, and finance sectors. These leaders will discuss the current changes in India's startup and technology ecosystem.
Professor Ashok Jundzhunwala, a professor at IIT Madras and chairman of IIIT Hyderabad and ITEL Foundation, will join the discussions. He has experience working at the intersection of research, technology, and innovation, holding positions in both academic and technological institutions.
Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary of the Bihar Government, will also participate. His experience in public service will bring the government sector into conversations about technology and governance, while also highlighting the changing needs of Indian states.
Representing the space technology sector is Srinath Ravichandran, co-founder and CEO of AgniKul. This startup develops and creates launch and space technology systems, and its work will be integrated into the overall TechSparks discussion.
Nayani Nasa, Strategic Partner Manager in India at Meta, will also be a speaker. Her work at Meta places her at the intersection of technology and business, as the company continues to build and scale its digital operations.
As the financial infrastructure evolves, Manish Maheshwari, Head of Revenue and Growth for India at Stripe, will share insights gained from his role, which focuses on revenue and growth amid the expansion of digital business.
Rohit Kapoor, Head of Food Products Market at Swiggy, is also on the list of speakers. His work at Swiggy places him at the center of one of the country's largest consumer technology enterprises, where technology plays a key role in food ordering and delivery services.
Shreya Mishra, co-founder and CEO of SolarSquare, will speak from the clean energy sector. SolarSquare operates in solar energy, where the adoption of renewable sources opens up new opportunities for consumers and companies.
Professor Satya Chakrabarti, CEO and founder of The ePlane Company, combines his experience in academia and entrepreneurship. The ePlane Company deals with electric aircraft and urban air mobility—an area at the intersection of aviation and technology.
Dr. Nagendra Nagaraj, founder, CEO, and chairman of QpiAI, will join in the field of artificial intelligence and deep technologies. His contribution will add an AI-oriented perspective to the discussion of technologies being developed and applied in India's deep technology ecosystem.
The program also includes Ajit Narayanan, CTO of Angel One; Arvind Pani, founder of CoreMantle; Priyanka Singhal, founder of Ammunic Systems; Dipit Purkayasta, co-founder and CEO of Inshorts Group; Dale Vaz, co-founder and CEO of Sahi; Sandeep Sinha, co-founder and co-CEO of Oister Global; Mayuresh Raut, co-founder and managing partner of Seafund; and Nitin Jain, CTO of ShareChat and Moj.
'The New Tech Order' is already beginning to take shape. TechSparks 2026 will gather these figures to explore what this means for India's technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem and where it is heading next.
