The IBA India Technology Law Symposium, organized by the India Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, is a premier event focusing on disruptive technology and digital transformation in modern-day India. Scheduled for 28 January 2026 at the Shangri-La Bengaluru in Bangalore, Karnataka, this symposium brings together legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders to explore the evolving intersection of law and technology.
Key topics include the role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, emerging technologies, and current privacy trends. The event features roundtable discussions across various sectors and a fireside chat with Ravi Machani from Machani Robotics, showcasing his humanoid creation, RIA. Additionally, sessions will delve into the growth strategies of companies transitioning from unicorns to decacorns and hectocorns.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with experts, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers. The symposium is designed for legal practitioners, technologists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders interested in understanding and navigating the legal challenges posed by rapid technological advancements in India.
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Speakers(24)
Aaron Kamath
Nishith Desai Associates
Aaron Kamath is with Nishith Desai Associates in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Adhunika Premkumar
Trilegal
Adhunika Premkumar is part of Trilegal in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Aditi Jha
Aditi Jha is affiliated with LinkedIn in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Akarsh Shrivastava
General Catalyst
Akarsh Shrivastava is associated with General Catalyst in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Alejandro Padín
Garrigues
Alejandro Padín is associated with Garrigues in Madrid.
Arun Prabhu
Cyril Amarchand Mangladas
Arun Prabhu is part of Cyril Amarchand Mangladas in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Hemant Krishna
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
Hemant Krishna is with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Kosturi Ghosh
Symposium Co-Chair at Trilegal
Kosturi Ghosh is a legal expert from Bangalore, Karnataka, acting as Symposium Co-Chair for the IBA India Technology Law Symposium.
Prakash Narayanan
L&T Technology Services
Prakash Narayanan is part of L&T Technology Services in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Priyank M Kharge
Minister of Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj; Member of Legislative Assembly, Chittapur, Karnataka
Priyank M Kharge is the Minister of Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, and serves as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Chittapur, Karnataka.
Rashmi Grover
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Rashmi Grover is part of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu in Singapore.
Ravi Machani
Machani Robotics
Ravi Machani is affiliated with Machani Robotics.
Sajai Singh
JSA Advocates & Solicitors
Sajai Singh is part of JSA Advocates & Solicitors in Bangalore, Karnataka, and a Member of the IBA LPD Council.
Sajan Poovayya
Senior Advocate
Sajan Poovayya is a Senior Advocate based in New Delhi, Delhi.
Saranpaal Calais
A&O Shearman
Saranpaal Calais is associated with A&O Shearman in Singapore.
Shashank Bijapur
Spotdraft
Shashank Bijapur is affiliated with Spotdraft in New York.
Shashwat Patel
Perry AI
Shashwat Patel is associated with Perry AI in London.
Sohil Parekh
Ather Energy
Sohil Parekh is affiliated with Ather Energy in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Sujoy Bhatia
Vice Chair, India Working Group at Chandhiok & Mahajan
Sujoy Bhatia is the Vice Chair of the India Working Group at the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and is associated with Chandhiok & Mahajan in New Delhi, Delhi.
Swapna Parambath
Assistant General Counsel and Head of Legal Affairs at Microsoft India
Swapna Parambath serves as Assistant General Counsel and Head of Legal Affairs at Microsoft India in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Talha Salaria
Symposium Co-Chair at Lawyers at Work
Talha Salaria, based in Bangalore, Karnataka, is the Symposium Co-Chair for the IBA India Technology Law Symposium and serves as the Website Officer for the IBA International Franchising Committee.
Tim Weber
Gleiss Lutz
Tim Weber is with Gleiss Lutz in Frankfurt.
Utham Chengappa
Symposium Co-Chair at MCM Law
Utham Chengappa is a legal professional based in Bangalore, Karnataka, serving as Symposium Co-Chair for the IBA India Technology Law Symposium.
Vinayak Mishra
General Counsel at Lightspeed India Partners Advisors
Vinayak Mishra serves as General Counsel at Lightspeed India Partners Advisors in New Delhi, Delhi.
Event Details
- Date
- March 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
- Shangri-La Bengaluru
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders