Algorand India Summit
ITC Gardenia Hotel, Bengaluru
Welcome to the third edition of India's most innovative and engaging blockchain gathering, Algorand India Summit.
At this year’s Summit, we look forward to welcoming you into a blockchain world with Web3 solutions that are breaking down traditional barriers to finance and liquidity—solutions that, at scale, will empower millions to greater economic independence.
Algorand is transforming the future of finance by powering a new generation of real‑world solutions.
Access to Credit
Enabling microentrepreneurs to access credit with a digital scorecard designed to establish identity and creditworthiness.
Infrastructure Finance
Helping deliver clean water to thousands of rural residents.
Climate Finance
Carbon credits generated and enhanced with farmer-level data to support sustainable practices.
Supply Chain Financing
Real-time payment to diverse logistics players in a value chain.
Access to Liquidity for Asset Holders
Tokenization of real-world assets.
Increased Economic Security
Access to verified credentials that reduce barriers to employment opportunity and eligibility for health care and other critical safety net programs.
Hack Series Finale and developer community spotlight
This year’s Summit not only highlights real-world blockchain solutions being deployed across India but also the largest and most passionate Web3 community in India.
Over the past few months, hundreds of teams with over a thousand developers from across India have been competing for a spot in the final rounds of the AlgoBharat Startup Pitch Competition and Hack Series.
Join us for a high-energy, high-stakes experience as we cheer on the Finalist teams presenting on the India Summit Main Stage. The teams will compete for invaluable mentorship opportunities and over USD 50,000 in prize money.
Experience Algorand’s Web3 difference
Finally, at this year’s Summit, you will experience life in the Web3 world firsthand. Upon arrival, you’ll ‘spin the wheel’ in your Pera wallet to earn a letter that will stay with you throughout the two-day Summit.
You can use your letter to earn ALGO and claim exclusive prizes by creating words with your fellow Summit attendees!
Join the leading edge of enterprise blockchain in India
Algorand is proud to power India’s blockchain future and showcase real solutions that are already up and running.
Discover for yourself what a blockchain can do. Apply today to reserve your spot at this year’s Algorand India Summit.
India Summit 2025 Agenda
AlgoBharat Hack Series Semifinals
Friday, December 5
Adarsh Hamilton Hotel
Langford Gardens, Bengaluru
2:00 PM | AlgoBharat Hack Series Semifinals Round #1
Pitch Rooms (3)
Round 1 Pitches (27 teams)
Ballroom
Workshops and Demos
Volunteer Training
6:00 PM | AlgoBharat Hack Series Semifinals Round #2
Pitch Rooms (3)
Round 2 Pitches (Top 11 teams)
8:00 PM | Dinner
9:00 PM | Announcements of Finalists
Algorand India Summit - Day 1
Saturday, December 6
ITC Gardenia Hotel
Bengaluru
9:00 AM | Doors Open / Registration Desk / Algobazaar
10:30 AM | Welcome Remarks / Opening Session
Matt Keller, Head of Impact, Algorand Foundation
10:45 AM | Keynote Address
Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
11:10 AM | Mann Deshi Digital Scorecard: Financial Access for India's Micro-Entrepreneurs (Video)
In Conversation with Chetna Sinha
Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
Chetna Sinha, Founder/Chair, Mann Deshi Bank and Foundation
11:30 AM | Hyderabad: City of Pearls (Video)
Developers: The Backbone of Our Ecosystem
Anil Kakani, VP & India Country Head, Algorand Foundation
11:45 AM | Algorand X The Core Report: Build on Blockchain
Matt Keller, Head of Impact, Algorand Foundation
Govindraj Ethiraj, Journalist
The Core Report, IndiaSpend, BOOM, Bloomberg TV India, CNBC TV18
11:50 AM | From Students to Startup: Delivering New Tech to an Age-Old Problem
Govindraj Ethiraj, Journalist
Keerthana Zion and Sai Ruthviz, Co-Founders, Invera
12:05 PM | The Power of Partnership in a Blockchain World
Govindraj Ethiraj, Journalist
Akash Mallareddy, Founder, ProofMint
Apoorva Bajaj and Shivani Mehrotra, Co-Founders, Edubuk
12:35 PM | Lunch / Algobazaar
1:45 PM | AlgoBharat Hack Series Grand Finale
Finalist Team Pitches
2:50 PM | Adding Web3 to the Engine of Indian Enterprise
Anil Kakani, VP & India Country Head, Algorand Foundation
Nikhil Varma, India Tech Lead, Algorand Foundation
3:00 PM | Enterprise Spotlight: Self-Employed Women’s Association - SEWA's Digital Health Passport: 5K and Counting
Moderator: Meet Thosar, Senior Support Engineer, Algorand Foundation
Mirai Chatterjee, Director, Social Security Programs, SEWA
Susan Thomas, National Health Coordinator, SEWA
3:30 PM | Enterprise Spotlight: Scalion - Scaling Trust from Farm to Table
Moderator: Matt Keller, Head of Impact, Algorand Foundation
Shreedhar Bhat, Founder, Scalion
Nikhil Bharadwaj, Advisor, Scalion
4:00 PM | Coffee / Ice Cream / Algobazaar
4:40 PM | Fireside Chat with Dr. KP Krishnan: Financial Policy for Blockchain Diffusion in India
Govindraj Ethiraj, Journalist
Dr. KP Krishnan, Professor, Board Member, Retired Civil Servant
5:10 PM | Blockchain and the Creator Economy
Matt Keller, Head of Impact, Algorand Foundation
5:15 PM | The Problem with Bollywood
Madhureeta Anand, Independent Film Director, Writer, Producer
Divya T., Co-Founder/CEO, FilmFinance
5:45 PM | Blockchain: Music to My Ears
“Khwabon Me Tujhe”, performed by Prathmesh Singh
Shreyas Kamble, CEO, WebSoniX
Anil Kakani, VP & India Country Head, Algorand Foundation
6:10 PM | Summit Day 1 Closing Remarks
Matt Keller, Head of Impact, Algorand Foundation
Anil Kakani, VP & India Country Head, Algorand Foundation
6:15 PM | Dinner Reception
Botanica Garden
7:30 PM | Live Band
Algorand India Summit - Day 2
Sunday, December 7
ITC Gardenia Hotel
Bengaluru
8:30 AM | Algorand Women’s Breakfast
Magnolia Room, ITC Gardenia Hotel
9:00 AM | Doors Open / Coffee / Algobazaar
10:00 AM | Opening Remarks / Recap of Day 1
Matt Keller, Head of Impact, Algorand Foundation
Nikhil Varma, India Tech Lead, Algorand Foundation
10:10 AM | Keynote Address
Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Algorand Foundation
10:35 AM | Sow & Reap: Creating the Gold Standard (Video)
In Conversation with Suraj Teja
Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
Suraj Teja, Founder, Sow & Reap
11:00 AM | Bridging Decentralized Finance with Traditional Finance
Amar Odedra, Head of Investments, Algorand Foundation
Shirish Kalangi, Founder, Contract Studio/ODED
11:35 AM | An Investment in Web3 Infrastructure: Removing Hurdles to Enterprise Adoption
Amar Odedra, Head of Investments, Algorand Foundation
Shuja Hussain, Co-Founder, Carret (Winner, 2024 AlgoBharat Pitch Competition)
12:00 PM | Less Friction, More Traction: Using Web3 for Customer Retention
Nikhil Varma, India Tech Lead, Algorand Foundation
12:20 PM | In Conversation with Abhijit Pegu
Nikhil Varma, India Tech Lead, Algorand Foundation
Abhijit Pegu, Co-Founder/CEO, LW3 (Winner, 2023 AlgoBharat Pitch Competition)
12:35 PM | Lunch Break / Algobazaar
1:40 PM | AlgoBharat Startup Pitch Competition Grand Finale - The Marlin Tank
Finalist Team Pitches (*3)
3:15 PM | Coffee & Ice Cream Break / Algobazaar
4:15 PM | Naandi Water: Delivering on the Promise of Safe Water for All (Video)
In conversation with Malini Katta, Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability, Naandi Water
Meet Thosar, Senior Support Engineer, Algorand Foundation
Presentation of Algorand India Community Leadership Award
4:40 PM | Announcement of AlgoBharat Pitch Competition & Hack Series Winners
5:00 PM | Summit Closing Remarks
Anil Kakani, VP & India Country Head, Algorand Foundation
Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
5:20 PM | Algorand India Summit Closing Reception
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