{
  "id": 13510813,
  "title": "TechSparks 2026: Zakir Khan, Varun Mayya, Keshav Reddy, and more join the speakers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/techsparks-2026-zakir-khan-varun-mayya-keshav-reddy-and-more-join-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-10T19:09:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/10/techsparks-2026-announces-final-speaker-lineup-zakir-khan-varun-mayya-keshav-reddy-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TechSparks 2026, the flagship startup and technology summit organized by YourStory, is set to kick off in Bengaluru in just two days. The final lineup of speakers has been announced, featuring standup comedian Zakir Khan, AI entrepreneur Varun Mayya, and Equal AI founder Keshav Reddy, among other notable figures. The summit, which will take place from October 13-15 at the Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, will gather founders, investors, policymakers, developers, and creators under the theme 'The New Tech Order'.\n\nThis 17th edition of TechSparks aims to explore the impact of AI, deeptech, and digital infrastructure on business models, technology development, and innovation. The three-day event will feature a variety of activities, including keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, and hands-on experiences. In addition to the main events, the summit will also host Tech30, VibeCode30, LiveSparks, and ActionLabs.",
  "summary": "With mere two days to go, YourStory’s flagship summit adds speakers from AI, enterprise technology, aviation, policymaking, diplomacy and entertainment to its conversations around The New Tech Order.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}