The sixth edition of Techspectations, Manorama Online’s flagship digital summit, will take place at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, on February 7, 2025 (Friday). Jain Deemed to be University, Kochi is presenting the sixth edition of Techspectations, powered by Google.
The day-long summit will be delving into the theme ‘Transforming Future: AI for Everyday Life’. An impressive-line-up of industry leaders from different parts of the country, including founders, CEOs and managers, will be addressing the event which has over the past editions emerged to be an occasion to understand the latest trends in technology and related sectors.
This years’ speakers include Hitesh Oberoi, CEO, Info Edge India Ltd; Shireesh Joshi, Chief Business Officer & President, ONDC; Durga Raghunath, Head of News Partnerships for India at Google; Aaron Rigby, Regional Director SEA & India, Taboola; Pankaj Rai, Chief Data Analytics Officer, Aditya Birla Group; S Suhas, IAS, Managing Director, Cochin International Airport Ltd; Sreekumar Pillai, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Experion Technologies and Gaurav Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Jagran New Media.
Adding to the excitement, Techspectations 2025 will also feature a special entertainment panel comprising some of the most celebrated names in the industry. The panel will include renowned actor and director Basil Joseph, popular actors Unni Mukundan and Aishwarya Lekshmi, acclaimed musician Jakes Bejoy, cinematographer Shaji Kumar, and editor Shameer Muhammed. This session will explore how AI is influencing and reshaping the entertainment industry, from film production to content creation, and its impact on storytelling and audience engagement.
The event will feature talks and discussions on the latest opportunities in the rapidly evolving tech world, significant advancements in Artificial Intelligence, the potential of AI in the news industry, the fascinating realm of data analytics, and the startup revolution in India with a focus on Kerala.
The discussions will focus on the advancement and application of AI in a wide range of sectors such as startups and investment, retail and e-commerce, automobile, media, education, finance, entertainment and healthcare. Thought leaders from big brands, both national and international, will share insights on how these sectors are being reshaped in the AI era.
Key areas covered in the summit include:
• Start-ups & Investors
• Retail & E-commerce
• Automobile
• Media & Content
• Education
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Entertainment
• Data & Analytics
Mr. Boby Paul, Senior General Manager – Marketing, Manorama Online said: “Techspectations 2025 is more than just a conference — it’s a catalyst for change. With the theme “Transforming Future: AI for Every Day,” this year’s summit will showcase how AI is reshaping industries and daily life. From visionary keynotes to groundbreaking discussions, the event brings together thought leaders, innovators, and AI pioneers to inspire and empower. At the heart of Techspectations 2025 lies the mission to explore AI’s transformative power across diverse sectors like healthcare, media, education, and more. This one-day event promises actionable insights, hands-on demonstrations, and invaluable networking opportunities with global and regional experts.”
Techspectations 2025 is proud to have Experion Technologies as the Session Partner, Manorama QuicKerala as the Ticketing Partner, and Popular Hyundai as the Travel Partner. Their support underscores the event’s mission to explore transformative innovations in the digital and AI landscape.
The digital summit, launched in 2016, has been held under various themes in the years 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023. For details and registrations, visit www.techspectations.com.
