TechSparks 2023, the highly anticipated tech and startup conference, is set to take place from September 21 to 23 at the Taj Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru. This year, the event promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before, with additional editions in Delhi and Mumbai. As a tech blogger for Forbes and YourStory, I’m thrilled to provide you with a sneak peek into what makes TechSparks a must-attend event for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
The Heart of Tech: Powering India’s Digital Transformation
At its core, TechSparks embodies an extraordinary confluence of brilliant minds hailing from the startup, corporate, government, and investor communities. This unique gathering serves as a platform where visionaries come together to engage in thought-provoking dialogues, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and establish powerful connections that fuel India’s digital transformation.
The Great Indian Techade: Accelerating Startup Growth
TechSparks 2023 revolves around the theme “The Great Indian Techade.” The event sets the stage for fostering an environment conducive to innovation, collaboration, and growth within the startup and tech ecosystem. Distinguished guests, including Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge and Union IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, will outline the vision for this techade, where technology becomes the catalyst for empowering every Indian citizen.
Deep Dives into Hot Tech Topics
TechSparks 2023 promises deep dives into the hottest topics shaping India’s tech ecosystem. In Bengaluru, attendees can explore themes such as:
- SaaS Optimization: Discover how India can create a trillion-dollar value in SaaS by 2030.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): Get insights into the innovation driving India’s EV space.
- AI & ML: Explore the economic potential of generative AI.
- Web3: Navigate the fascinating multiverse of Web3.
- Sustainability: Learn about accelerating the transition to renewable energy.
- Product & Design: Witness the marriage of product engineering and design.
In Delhi, the focus will be on policy, 5G, retail tech, industry 4.0, D2C (Direct-to-Consumer), cybersecurity, and more. Meanwhile, Mumbai will host discussions on fintech, media & entertainment, gaming, enterprise tech, content creation, and frontier tech.
Common Themes: The Startup Landscape
Beyond the focus themes, TechSparks will deep-dive into core themes shaping the Indian startup landscape, including frontier tech, leadership conversations, India’s tech landscape, and evolving foundational tech.
A Stellar Lineup of Speakers
TechSparks 2023 boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including luminaries like:
- Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO of Ola
- Sameer Nigam, Founder & CEO of PhonePe
- Mohammad Azharuddin, Former Team India Men’s Cricket Captain
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology
- Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT-BT, Rural Development, and Panchayat Raj
- Divya Raghavendra Rao, Co-founder & MD of The Rameshwaram Cafe
- And many more!
Tech30: Recognizing Innovation
TechSparks also highlights the Tech30, a prestigious startup recognition program that celebrates forward-thinking entrepreneurs making waves in the tech and startup world.
