The flagship event will bring together over 1,000 technology leaders from global enterprises to explore the evolving role of CTOs in the age of AI and digital transformation.
NFAPost, Bengaluru: India’s most influential gathering of technology leaders, the CTOtalk Annual Summit 2025, is set to return on October 25 in Chennai. Organized by Kissflow, this year’s edition of the summit promises to be a powerhouse of ideas, bringing together more than 1,000 CTOs, engineering heads, and innovators from some of the world’s most admired companies.
Since its inception, CTOtalk has established itself as India’s premier knowledge-sharing platform for senior technology professionals — a space where innovation meets leadership. The 2025 edition will continue that legacy, featuring insightful sessions, leadership dialogues, and peer-to-peer learning focused on the future of enterprise technology.
Among the distinguished speakers gracing this year’s summit are:
- Gaurav Satija, Sr. Director of Engineering, Adobe
- Prajaktdeshpande, Head of Engineering, Atlassian
- Natraj Choudhury, CTO, Lenskart
- Sreedhar Gade, VP of Engineering, Freshworks
- Srihari Kalgi, Engineering Leader, Amazon
- Sudheer Bandaru, CTO, Hivel.ai
These industry stalwarts will share their perspectives on scaling organizations, managing tech talent, navigating the complexities of AI adoption, and shaping resilient digital enterprises.
“In an age where AI is reshaping every aspect of business, technology leaders aren’t just enablers anymore—they are visionaries shaping what comes next,” said Suresh Sambandam, Founder and CEO of Kissflow. “CTOtalk is our way of bringing these brilliant minds together to share ideas, challenge norms, and co-create the future of innovation.”
The summit is supported by leading technology companies including AWS, Zoho ManageEngine, Kissflow, YugabyteDB, and Hivel.ai, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering innovation and leadership within India’s technology ecosystem.
A Thriving Community of Tech Leaders
Founded in 2018, CTOtalk has grown into a vibrant community of senior engineering professionals dedicated to learning, sharing, and collaborating. What began as an initiative to create dialogue among CTOs has now evolved into a nationwide movement, with active chapters in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and NCR.
Over the years, CTOtalk has become the go-to forum for technology decision-makers to exchange real-world insights, discuss emerging trends, and strengthen India’s position as a global innovation hub.
Registration Open
The CTOtalk Annual Summit 2025 is expected to attract hundreds of technology leaders and senior professionals from across India. To be part of this influential gathering, attendees can register for their passes here.
