India’s Largest Startup-Tech Summit, YourStory TechSparks, Gears up for Grand 15th Edition
In the dynamic world of technology and startups, one event has consistently marked its presence as a beacon for innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration: TechSparks. Launched in 2010 by Shradha Sharma, the founder of YourStory, TechSparks was envisioned as a platform to kindle the spark of innovation across India’s tech ecosystem. Over the years, it has grown into the country’s largest and most influential summit for technology enthusiasts, innovators, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the tech revolution.
As TechSparks prepares to unfold its grand 15th edition in Bengaluru from September 26-28 at Taj Yeshwantpur, the theme ‘Building India 3.0: A tech leader on the global stage’ couldn’t be more timely. This edition not only celebrates India’s advancements and leadership in technology on the global stage but also focuses on the fundamental shifts and opportunities that lie ahead for India’s tech-driven growth.
Over its journey, TechSparks has witnessed more than 1,000 sessions, welcomed over half a million delegates, and featured more than 2,200 eminent speakers. It has played a pivotal role in fostering 1.5 million meaningful connections, facilitated employment for over 250,000 individuals, and helped companies secure a staggering $2 billion in funding. Expanding its horizons, the summit, which had its roots in Bengaluru, embraced Mumbai and Delhi in its previous editions, showcasing the all-encompassing reach of India’s tech prowess.
The upcoming Bengaluru edition is a testament to the evolving landscape of Indian technology, where India 1.0’s economic liberalisation and initial technology adoption paved the way for India 2.0’s startup boom and tech-driven disruptions. Now, at the doorstep of India 3.0, the country is steadily emerging as a global leader in technology, driven by homegrown innovations and strengthened by international collaborations.
TechSparks 2024 is set to be a crucible for entrepreneurs, global business leaders, investors, and tech aficionados. The summit promises an enriching lineup of keynote speeches, masterclasses, fireside chats, roundtables, and ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. The event has always been a stage for luminaries like Deepinder Goyal (Zomato), Nithin Kamath (Zerodha), Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister of India), Steve Wozniak (Co-founder, Apple), and many more such influencers who have shaped the global tech landscape.
This year, attendees can anticipate deep dives into critical topics shaping technology in India and globally:
- Building India into the next global tech hub: Exploiting India’s potential in technology innovation, talent acquisition, and market expansion.
- AI: Delving into the transformative power of GenAI, data analytics, and automation.
- D2C brands: Pioneering new channels of customer engagement and ecommerce in India’s burgeoning internet economy.
- Cleantech: Advancing towards renewable energy, sustainable tech, decarbonisation, and energy security.
- Fintech: Uncovering fintech innovations that democratise banking, investment, and wealth management across India’s diverse populace.
- Digital Public Infrastructure: Leveraging public infrastructure to drive private innovation and breakthroughs.
- New frontiers: Exploring emerging technologies like spacetech, biotech, AR/VR, robotics, and IoT.
Another highlight to look forward to is the unveiling of YourStory’s Tech30, an annual list spotlighting India’s 30 most promising startups that are set to redefine the tech ecosystem. Over the last decade, this list has celebrated over 350 leading startups, including household names like Freshworks, Innovaccer, and Chargebee.
The 15th edition of TechSparks promises three days of insight, conversation, and discovery, featuring more than 100 sessions on innovations across various domains such as spacetech, electric mobility, GenAI, content creation, online gaming, and Web3. It’s an unmissable opportunity to engage with groundbreaking startups, connect with investors, and gain deep insights into the future of technology and entrepreneurship in India.
As YourStory’s TechSparks gears up for its 15th edition, the anticipation is palpable. This event is not just a conference; it’s a celebration of India’s technological ascent, an incubator for future innovations, and a hub for creating connections that redefine the tech landscape, both in India and globally.
