1000+ devs, 15+ learning sessions on AI/ML and data: Everything in store today at DevSparks Bengaluru 2025

DevSparks Bengaluru 2025 aims to empower India's developer ecosystem with emerging tech, next-gen innovations, and tech solutions shaping the future.

May 17, 2025 - 02:26

1000+ devs, 15+ learning sessions on AI/ML and data: Everything in store today at DevSparks Bengaluru 2025

DevSparks Bengaluru is finally here!

We're live at the Marriott Whitefield, where YourStory's flagship developer summit is bringing together 1,000+ developers and 25+ speakers for an action-packed day with 15 insightful learning sessions.

From advancements in AI/ML and data science to predictive analytics and more, DevSparks aims to empower India's developer ecosystem by delving into emerging technologies, next-generation innovations, and practical tech solutions that are shaping the future.

Find out more about the event here.

Key highlights for developers

A standout session awaits with Manish Gupta, Senior Director at Google DeepMind, who will delve into breakthroughs in India-specific AI use cases, and what to expect as AI moves from lab experiments to real-world deployments at scale.

Kamesh Sampath, Lead Developer Advocate at Snowflake, will present a deep dive into Cortex, demonstrating how native LLM integration can transform data pipelines and unlock new architectural possibilities for AI-enhanced data workflows.

Developers will also hear from Anupam Mishra, Director of Solution Architecture at AWS India and South Asia, who will take the stage with a lightning talk showcasing how AI is streamlining software development, thereby boosting efficiency and speeding up development cycles.

Jigar Halani, Director of Solution Architect & Engineering at NVIDIA, will continue the GenAI narrative by decoding the NeMo framework, and how it helps developers and enterprises scale GenAI model development efficiently and economically.

The future of work

A series of high-impact talks will spotlight the future of coding and software development through the eyes of industry experts.

Sanket Sahu, Founder of GeekyAnts, will walk through how AI is reshaping product design and MVP development timelines. Vishwastam Shukla, CTO at HackerEarth, will later share insights drawn from a vibrant developer community of 10 million+ members, touching on how dev work is evolving.

Meanwhile, Arsh Goyal, a well-known dev influencer and mentor, will explore the rise of autonomous, agentic workforces, and what developers can do today to stay ahead.

The event will also host the official launch of the Builders’ Guild, a new developer programme by YourStory aimed at uniting over a million Indian devs to innovate and collaborate on AI-led solutions.

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Power-packed panels

There's plenty in store for those interested in the software development lifecycle too.

Hear from engineering leaders like KB Shiv Kumar, EVP & CTO, Yotta; Dale Vaz, Founder & CEO, Sahi.com; Ramkumar Venkatesan, CTO, Cashfree Payments; and Aditya Mohanty, Co-founder, The Product Folks; as they break down how AI is being embedded across every stage of SDLC, right from planning and testing to deployment.

The spotlight will also be on India’s fast-evolving Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem. As GCCs increasingly become hubs for innovation in AI, product, and data, they are opening up new pathways for developers to contribute and lead.

A powerhouse panel featuring leaders like Kaushik Das, MD, JCPenney India; Hariharan Ganesan, VP - Data & Analytics, Rolls-Royce Data Labs; Vineet Mehta, Executive - Software Engineering & IT, Telstra, and Smitha Hemmigae, Head of Marketing & Employer Brand, ANSR will explore how GCCs are becoming vital pillars in global tech innovation.

In another expert discussion, leaders such as Ashutosh Dabral, MD India & CPO, Falabella, Surendra Bashani, Head of BBY India, Manu Dhir, GM - India, StoneX Group Inc, and Neil D'Silva, MD, ANSR will share how developers within GCCs are transitioning into key decision-making roles and shaping product strategies on a global stage.

Whether you're here to code, collaborate, or chart the next chapter in your tech career, DevSparks Bengaluru 2025 has something for every developer ready to build the future.

Check out the event here.