{
  "id": 1943938,
  "title": "DevSparks Chennai returns: Explore AI for the physical world, manufacturing, and deeptech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/devsparks-chennai-returns-explore-ai-for-the-physical-world",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-19T13:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/08/devsparks-chennai-2026-ai-physical-world-manufacturing-deeptech-developers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DevSparks 2026 is set to return to Chennai on September 12, marking the city's second attendance for the summit. This event, hosted at the Hyatt Regency, will gather developers, technology leaders, startups, and enterprises for a day dedicated to exploring cutting-edge technologies. With an anticipated attendance of over 500, the conference aims to foster technical discussions and deep dives into the advancements shaping the future of development.\n\nThe agenda for DevSparks Chennai centers on leveraging AI to address real-world challenges, particularly in the fields of deeptech and manufacturing. More than 20 expert speakers will share their insights through technical deep dives and interactive workshops. Topics such as AI for the physical world, AI applications in manufacturing, Edge AI, AI-driven automation, semiconductors, AI in robotics, and the development of India's indigenous AI stack will be explored. Prominent speakers include Rajendran Dandapani from Zoho Schools of Learning, Kunal Shrestha from Responsive, and Kewyn George from Expeditors, who will provide valuable perspectives on AI product leadership and innovation in large technology organizations. Additionally, the event will delve into integrating AI into sector-specific applications, including manufacturing and Edge AI, highlighting the growing importance of moving intelligence closer to devices and networks.",
  "summary": "YourStory’s flagship developer summit will bring together developers, tech leaders, startups, and enterprises to examine the technologies shaping deeptech, infrastructure, and manufacturing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}