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TechSparks 2026: Sridhar Vembu, Ambarish Kenghe, Mukund Jha, Chandrika Deb, and more join the lineup

Policymakers, founders, investors, and technology and culture leaders will come together at YourStory’s flagship TechSparks summit this October to discuss India’s next phase of innovation.

TechSparks 2026: Sridhar Vembu, Ambarish Kenghe, Mukund Jha, Chandrika Deb, and more join the lineup

TechSparks 2026, the flagship startup-tech summit organized by YourStory, will take place in Bengaluru from October 13-15 under the theme "The New Tech Order". The event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, including technology pioneers, investors, leaders in the tech industry, and voices from culture and academia.

Minister for Home Affairs and Information Technology of Karnataka, Priyank Kharge, will contribute to discussions surrounding technology, innovation, and the role of policy in fostering new businesses and advancing digital infrastructure.

Additionally, Krishna Byre Gowda, Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development, Government of Karnataka, will address the significance of infrastructure, urban development, and technology in shaping Bengaluru's future.

The summit aims to explore how India's technology and startup ecosystem is evolving in response to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

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