Shaping India’s tech tomorrow with Dell

Dell Technologies recently hosted its flagship annual event, Dell Technologies Forum 2025, in Bengaluru and Mumbai, under the theme “Reimagine What’s Possible.” The forums welcomed over 2,000 participants, including customers, partners, Chief Information Officers, and industry leaders, to explore how technology - especially AI - is transforming India’s digital landscape.

The forums kicked off with an inspiring keynote, “A Billion Dreams, One Digital Future,” by Manish Gupta, President & Managing Director, Dell Technologies India, highlighting India’s AI journey and Dell’s role in driving technological progress. The sessions focused on turning innovation into practical results, with leadership talks from Sam Burd (President & Chief Strategy Officer at Dell Technologies) in Bengaluru and Peter Marrs (President of Dell Technologies for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China) in Mumbai, offering actionable strategies for digital transformation.

Experts across both cities shared insights on AI, cloud infrastructure, and innovation. Bengaluru speakers included Shankar Subramanian, Ganesh Gopalan, Sharad Singhi, and Mridu Bhandari, while Mumbai hosted by industry leaders like Neelakantan Venkataraman, Abhishek Sukhwal, and Sriram Sridharan. Panels such as “AI - India’s New Big Frontier” explored building inclusive AI systems that boost global competitiveness.

The forums also featured visionary talks by Rakesh Sharma, R. Balki, and Dr. S. Somanath, connecting ideas from space exploration, cinema, and innovation. A dedicated Partner Summit brought together 115 partners, highlighting opportunities in AI, channel growth, and collaborative strategies.

The AI Experience Zone offered hands-on showcases like AI-in-a-Box and Dell Pro Max, demonstrating Dell’s innovations in action. Sustainability was another focus, with initiatives like “Pedal for Light”- funding solar lamps for 250 children - and “Scan to Grow,” pledging 1,000 trees to support a greener future.

Overall, Dell Technologies Forum 2025 served as a vibrant platform for learning, collaboration, and inspiration. By combining technology, creativity, and community initiatives, the event encouraged participants to embrace bold ideas, drive innovation, and contribute to an inclusive, digitally advanced India.