##### **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. [Register now!](https://algorand.co/india-summit-2025#registersummit) [View Agenda](https://algorand.co/india-summit-2025#agenda) 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. [Register now!](https://algorand.co/india-summit-2025#registersummit) #### **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 ### Apply today to reserve your spot. ## Highlights from the 2024 Algorand Impact Summit in Hyderabad: India Summit 2024 \| HubSpot Video .png?width=2000&height=571&name=Algorand-QT%20roadmap-email%20banner%20(1).png) ## Algorand has led the industry in post-quantum security since 2022. 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