TechSparks 2026 begins in Bengaluru in just two days, and the final speaker lineup is out.
Standup comedian Zakir Khan, AI entrepreneur Varun Mayya, Equal AI founder Keshav Reddy, international diplomats and technology leaders working across data, aviation, and digital infrastructure are among the latest additions.
From October 13-15, YourStory’s flagship startup and technology summit will bring founders, investors, policymakers, developers, and creators together at Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, around the theme ‘The New Tech Order’.
Now in its 17th edition, TechSparks will look at how AI, deeptech, and digital infrastructure are changing the way businesses are built, how technology is developed, and who gets to take part in the next wave of innovation.
The three-day summit will include keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops and hands-on experiences, along with Tech30, VibeCode30, LiveSparks and ActionLabs.
Stand-up comedian, writer, and performer Zakir Khan has built a following with his observational humour and stories about relationships, family, and everyday life. Known for his Sakht Launda persona, he has performed across India and internationally, including at New York’s Madison Square Garden. At a summit largely focused on technology and business, he brings the perspective of a performer and storyteller.
Varun Mayya is Founder and CEO of Aeos, a Bengaluru-based company working across content, media production and artificial intelligence. An entrepreneur and content creator, he has built businesses around digital communities, generative AI and creator-led distribution. Aeos combines content production with AI tools and technology development, and its media network reaches audiences across technology, business, and entertainment.
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