If you work in tech, you don’t need us to tell you the importance of change and innovation. These are the best tech conferences in India.
The industry continues to grow and change with new insights and technologies always leading the way. And the way you keep up with the curve is to listen to your peers, network and discuss industry trends. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, these are 10 of the best tech conferences in India.
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Business travel has a way of shrinking a city down to a conference hall and a hotel corridor. Not this time. Our guide to the 10 best tech conferences in India comes with a full itinerary beyond the keynotes, where to grab your morning coffee, the best nearby restaurants for a working lunch or a leisurely dinner with fellow attendees (whether you're watching the expenses or letting the company card breathe), and the local attractions worth squeezing in between sessions. You're already there so you may as well see the place.
E-Commerce & Digital Natives Summit
Suited for e-commerce professionals, agency leaders and founders
India’s e-commerce, retail and direct to consumer (D2C) professionals gather at the Conrad Bengaluru for two days of talks and sessions. Topics on the agenda include supply chain management, market entry strategies, D2C expansion and more. If you’re headed to the conference, pick up your morning coffee at Third Wave Coffee. Spend some time in the evening discussing the talks with your fellow attendees at Mismatched for authentic Indian cuisine, Yauatcha for Chinese dim sum or Dindigul Thalappakatti for their legendary biriyani. Local sights in the area worth checking out include Shri Krishna Swami Temple, Ancient Shri Someshwara Swamy Temple and the Vijayanta main battle tank.
World CX Summit India
Suited for UX Professionals, startups and digital transformation professionals
World CX Summit sees more than 200 delegates and 20+ speakers gather at the JW Marriott Hotel in Bengaluru to discuss CX in the context of technology and digital transformation. On your way to this one-day conference, take some time out with a coffee from Nothing Before Coffee. Then spend the evening enjoying a meal at either Lavelle Road, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms or Salt. And if you get some time away from the conference, don’t miss local sights including the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, the Namma Bengaluru Aquarium or the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.
PyCon
Suited for software developers, agency leaders and CTOs
Held across four days at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru, PyCon India is the place for Python professionals and enthusiasts to gather. The four-day conference deep dives into Python and explores its potential. If you’re here for the full four days, don’t miss your morning coffee at Indian Coffee House. To digest the talks and continue the discussion with other attendees, head out to eat at local restaurants including Alfa Restaurant, Karavalli, and Garden Bar and Grill. And for some time away from the world of Python, check out local attractions including Ashoka Pillar Monument, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and the intriguing NIMHANS Brain Museum.
Cypher
Suited for AI professionals, CTOs and startups
Held across three days at KTPO Whitefield in Bengaluru, Cypher has been running since 2015 and is now one of India's largest AI conferences, drawing 5,000-plus attendees daily and more than 150 speakers. Between sessions, fuel up at The Arogya Café for dosas and curries, Bhartiya Jalpan for traditional sweets and savouries, or The Tasty of North for North Indian fare. If you can tear yourself away from the talks, the Butterfly Park at Manyata Tech Park, Nagavara Park and Lake Kere, and the Model Village are all worth the detour.
TECHSPO Delhi NCR
Suited for CTOs / CEOs, agency leaders and startups
Held across two days at the Westin Gurgaon Hotel, TECHSPO Delhi takes places at the end of September to discuss the big trends in big tech and innovation. Developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers and innovators come together for talks, practical workshops and networking. Pick up a coffee at BACKUP CAFE (GURUGRAM) before the talks begin. Between sessions, head to The Gully Café for garden dining, Gung The Palace for Korean food, or 21 Gun Salute for fine dining Raj-style. When you're ready to step away from the screens, Leisure Valley Park, 32nd Avenue and the surrounding Sector 29 strip are all worth exploring on foot.
India Mobile Congress
Suited for CTOs and CEOs, agency leaders and startups
Held across four days in October in New Delhi, the India Mobile Congress focuses on the technologies shaping tomorrow’s digital landscape. Talks and discussions will centre on Clean Tech, Smart Mobility and more. For your morning coffee, we recommend LALAJI Ki Dukaan. And for dinner or lunch, don’t miss fine dining at Red Cedar Hospitality or budget-friendly food at either Punjabi Dhaba or Matka Peer Mughlai Foods. Top local sights to enjoy some time away from the conference and see the city include Millenium Park, Feroz Shah Kotla Fort and India Gate View Point.
Open Source India
Suited for software developers, DevOps and CTOs
Run by Open Source For You magazine, Open Source India brings various stakeholders together under one roof with the mission to accelerate development and deployment of Open Source in India, and beyond. It’s held across two days at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru in mid-October. If you’re planning on attending, but also want to see some of the city, don’t miss sights including the iconic Floral Clock, intriguing Tree Fossil and spectacular Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Enjoy your morning coffee at Mirras Coffee Shop, and dine at the restaurants at the Hotel Pai Viceroy for tantalising tandoori. For budget-friendly options head to Garden Bar and Restaurant or Empark Family Restaurant.
Fintech India Expo
Suited for CTOs, startups and fintech professionals
Bringing together India's leading fintech minds over three days in New Delhi, Fintech India Expo is where industry leaders, innovators and startups converge to shape the future of financial technology. When you're ready to step away from the sessions, New Delhi rewards exploration. Start your mornings with a coffee at LALAJI Ki Dukaan, then spend your evenings at Chili's, Sandoz or Saleem Javed. For sightseeing, the National War Memorial, Talaqi Darwaza and the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy are all worth your time.
IndiaSoft
Suited for CTOs and CEOs, agency leaders and startups
Organised by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council since 2001, IndiaSoft returns to Pragati Maidan in New Delhi each March for three days of big tech networking, B2B matchmaking and product showcases. The event brings together Indian IT companies and global tech enterprises from software developers and product innovators to investors and industry leaders, making it one of India's most significant platforms for international technology collaboration. When you're ready to explore the city, start your mornings with a coffee at Triveni Terrace Café. For evening dining with fellow attendees, Gulati, Matka Peer Mughlai Foods and Mamagoto are all solid options. Away from the conference, the Yamuna River Front, Hippopotamus Place and the Village Complex museum are worth carving out time for.
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