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June 12, 2026
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Where The Tech Ecosystem Comes Together
Tech Fest 2026 brings together 500+ professionals, founders, investors, and innovators for an exclusive Silicon Valley gathering focused on AI, deep tech, emerging technologies, startups, venture capital, recruitment, and innovation. With 100+ founders and startups, 50+ investors and VCs, 25+ speakers, and attendees from 80+ countries, the event is designed to spark partnerships, investments, hiring opportunities, and long-term business growth.
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Why You Should Join The Event
SPEAKERS
Elevating Voices That Inspire Action
Gopi Kallayil
Chief Business Strategist, AI - Google
Ritendra Datta
Engineering Leadership - OpenAI
Sanjay Soni
Director-Global Cloud and AI Technical Sales Enablement - Microsoft
Saurabh Mishra
Field CTO & Executive Director - Oracle
Doc Vaidhyanathan
VP - AI Center of Excellence - IBM
Anand Rao
Data and GenAI Field Engineering - Databricks
Dr. Ahmed Banafa
Engineering Professor - San Jose State University
Manu Rekhi
Managing Director - Silicon Valley Quad (SVQ)
Miko Matsumura
Managing Partner - Gumi Cryptos Capital
Ashmeet Sidana
Chief Engineer - Engineering Capital
Lu Zhang
Founder and Managing Partner - Fusion Fund
Miten Mehta
Chief of AI Solutions, GTM & Partnerships - Mondee
Mariane Bekker
Head of DevRel at You.com & Founder at Founders Bay - Founders Bay
Preethy Padmanabhan
Founder & Managing Member - 10x Growth Strategies
Ken Nim
Co-Founder - OffChain Global
Dr. Sam Swapn
CEO - Strategism, Inc.
Sanjiv Goyal
President - Droisys
Ramesh V Chitor
Chief Customer Officer - TrustModel.AI
Anjul Katare
Chairman/CEO - CBS Information Systems Inc
Ben Bartlett
Partner & Co-Founder - Tackett Bartlett LLP
Martin Kirkwood
CEO - Estate Legend Inc
Alina Aeby
Founder/President - Silicon Valley Proptech Association
Asif Qamar
Founder and CEO - Support Vectors
Daniela Florescu
Co-Founder and CTO - Fort Alto
Saurabh Yergattikar
Open Source AI Agent Practitioner
Saurabh Yergattikar
Open Source AI Agent Practitioner -
Stephen Jon Thompson
Portfolio Manager | Investor | Author | Executive Talent Strategist
Ormsby Private Capital
Stephen Jon Thompson
Portfolio Manager | Investor | Author | Executive Talent Strategist - Ormsby Private Capital
Sai Gundavelli
Founder & CEO - Solix Technologies, Inc.
Mala Ramakrishnan,
Founder and Managing Partner - Progressive Ventures
Murtuza Haryanawalla
Director of Artificial Intelligence Solutions - Partnerships - Product Labs
Gagan Mac
Vice President - Head of Dev Products - Circle Internet Group
Kenneth Hurley
CEO & Co-Founder - Genius Ventures, Inc
Soniya Ahuja
Founder & CEO - Orbis86
Rishi Mallik
Chief Growth Officer - Workato
Join leaders and innovators in Silicon Valley
Be part of Tech Fest 2026, a dynamic gathering designed to connect innovators, investors, creators, and technology leaders through inspiring conversations, groundbreaking showcases, and future-focused ideas shaping the next era of AI and emerging tech.
Event Schedule
Tech Fest Event Schedule
Opening Address
Kick off TechFest 2026 with a warm welcome from RJ Roshni as she opens the event, sets the tone for the day ahead, and recognizes the sponsors and partners supporting the experience.
Panel 1: What's Hot, What's Not in AI Investing
AI is moving faster than ever, but where are investors placing their bets, and what trends are already cooling off? Join leading VCs for a candid conversation on the evolving AI landscape: from agentic AI, vertical applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity to the realities of enterprise adoption, defensibility, and monetization. The panel will explore what’s driving conviction in today’s market, where investors see overcrowding and hype, and what founders need to build to stand out in the next wave of AI innovation.
Ashmeet Sidana
Lu Zhang
Manu Rekhi
Preethy Padmanabhan
Tech Showcase
Join Sanjay for a live interactive tech showcase on transforming AI from experimentation to real business impact. Learn how Microsoft’s integrated AI ecosystem helps enterprises unlock insights, automate processes, and accelerate innovation at scale.
Sanjay Soni
Lightning Talk By Circle
A fast-paced session exploring the latest innovations in digital finance, developer tools, and the evolving future of the internet economy, with insights on building and scaling next-generation applications.
Gagan Mac
Panel 2: Wired for Life: Civic Innovation for Smart Cities and Homes
IoT, connected infrastructure, intelligent buildings — the technology exists to fundamentally transform how we live, work, and move through cities. The leaders building that future are in this room. Let's talk about what's actually happening on the ground when technology in civics, government, and property come together.
Martin Kirkwood
Alina Aeby
Daniela Florescu
Ken Nim
Gourmet Lunch
Take a break to enjoy GOURMET LUNCH, connect with fellow attendees, and continue conversations with founders, investors, and tech leaders while live DJ music keeps the energy going throughout the venue.
Panel 3: AI in 2026: The New Tech Stack of Work — How Products, Careers, and Companies Are Rebuilt
Explore how AI in 2026 is reshaping the modern tech stack, from intelligent products and workflows to evolving career paths and company structures, while unpacking what it takes to stay relevant, competitive, and future-ready in an AI-first world.
Sanjiv Goyal
Miten Mehta
Dr. Ahmed Banafa
Anjul Katare
Ramesh V Chitor
Dr. Sam Swapn
Keynote Address
Hear powerful insights from Gopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist, AI at Google, as he shares his perspective on the evolving global AI landscape and the opportunities it will unlock for builders, companies, and innovators.
Gopi Kallayil
Sponsors Acknowledgement
A special recognition of the sponsors and partners whose support helps power TechFest 2026 and strengthen the innovation ecosystem bringing the community together.
Panel 4: AI 2.0 – Building Trust Across the Stack
Explore how AI 2.0 is redefining trust across the entire stack—from data and models to applications and user experience, while addressing challenges around transparency, security, and reliability.
Saurabh Mishra
Ritendra Datta
Murtuza Haryanawalla
Doc Vaidyanathan
Panel 5: Beyond Speculation: Can Web3 Still Matter?
After years of hype cycles, memecoins, regulatory battles, and market volatility, the Web3 industry finds itself at a critical turning point. Was Web3 merely a speculative trend, or is the technology finally maturing into something with real-world value? This panel explores whether blockchain, decentralized infrastructure, digital ownership, and tokenized ecosystems can move beyond speculation and deliver meaningful impact across finance, AI, gaming, identity, enterprise, and creator economies in 2026 and beyond.
Miko Matsumura
Ben Bartlett
Kenneth Hurley
Soniya Ahuja
Lightning Talk: Non Profit/AI in Health Tech
Explore how AI is transforming healthcare and enabling nonprofit organizations to expand their impact, improve accessibility, and deliver better outcomes. This lightning talk will highlight key opportunities, innovations, and real-world applications at the intersection of AI, health tech, and social good.
Sai Gundavelli
Panel 6: Agentic AI
Discover how Agentic AI is transforming the next generation of intelligent systems by enabling autonomous decision-making, adaptive workflows, and AI agents capable of driving productivity, innovation, and real-world business impact.
Anand Rao
Rishi Mallik
Asif Qamar
Mariane Bekker
Sponsor Address By Yogi Sharma
Hear from our Silver Sponsor - Yogi Sharma as he'll share insights on the Bay Area real estate market, homeownership opportunities, and the importance of making informed property decisions with confidence in today’s evolving landscape.
Fireside Chat: AI, Careers & Business Acumen: Thriving in the Age of Intelligent Machines
As artificial intelligence transforms industries and reshapes jobs, technical skills alone are no longer enough. This fireside chat explores how professionals can build durable careers by combining AI fluency, human-centered leadership, adaptability, and strong business acumen. Stephen will discuss the future of work, how AI is augmenting rather than replacing talent, and the critical skills that will help individuals remain relevant, resilient, and valuable in an increasingly automated world.
Stephen Jon Thompson
Mala Ramakrishnan
Communication Skit
Enjoy an engaging and interactive skit highlighting the importance of effective communication, collaboration, and human connection in today’s fast-evolving professional and technology-driven environments.
High Tea & Happy Hour
Unwind over high tea and happy hour as conversations continue beyond the stage. Clink your glasses, enjoy curated refreshments, and connect with founders, investors, industry leaders, and fellow attendees in a vibrant networking atmosphere.
Recruiter Connect
Connect with recruiters, get expert resume tips, submit your resume at the Strategism booth, and explore exciting opportunities through the event job board.
Complimentary OpenClaw Workshop
It is a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to install, run, and customize one of the fastest-growing open-source AI agent platforms of 2026. Guided by AI practitioner Saurabh Yergattikar, you'll build a working AI agent, create your first custom skill, and learn practical approaches for deploying AI agents safely. Whether you're AI-curious, a developer, or an engineer looking to upskill, you'll leave with real hands-on experience and a functioning AI agent running on your laptop.
Saurabh Yergattikar
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SPONSORS
Those Who Support Us
Silver Sponsors
Yogi Sharma Homes
Culinary Partner
Red Hot Chilli Pepper
Beverage Partner
Poura On Wheels
Gnus.ai
Partner With Us
Reach out to our partnerships team to learn more about sponsorship packages, branding opportunities, exhibitor booths, speaking slots, and custom activations.
HOSTS
Those Who Bring Us Together
Radio Zindagi
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Strategism, Inc.
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The Future of Tech
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10X Growth Strategies
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Product Labs
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EVENT PARTNERS
Those Who Collaborate With Us
MEDIA PARTNERS
Bitcoin Insider
Dgroup
