The Only Retreat for Founders to Learn, Grow, and Build Partnerships That Accelerate Business Growth.
A 2-Day Retreat Where IT CEOs, Founders & Investors Come Together to Exchange Solutions, Solve Challenges, Network, and Unlock New Revenue Paths.
Why Attend?
- Strategic partnerships: Build alliances that will 10X your business growth with complementary companies and the industry Leaders.
- Collaboration & Networking: Discover strategies and synergies for joint ventures, technology partnerships, and market expansion opportunities supported by powerful networking with 250+ CXOs.
- Mastermind Program: An Expert-led, curated hands-on workshop for IT & Tech leaders to recognize, reflect, analyze, and build the ultimate game plan for 2026 and beyond.
- Product pitch platform: Present your innovations and products to 14+ VC and angel investors with a portfolio value of ₹3000 CR in a Shark Tank styled setting.
- Knowledge sharing: Insights from founders and CEOs who’ve built, scaled, and exited companies, real strategies for growth, leadership, and solving high-impact business challenges.
- AI & Innovation: Discover how AI and innovation are transforming industries, driving growth, and shaping the future of business.
Who Should Attend?
- IT Company Founders & CEOs
- Tech Startup Founders
- Tech Product Owners
- Angel Investors & VCs
Limited seats available. Secure your place today.
Ticket Details
Choose your participation level for the most exclusive tech gathering in Gujarat. All packages include accommodation, meals, and networking opportunities. (Twin-sharing room, Pick-up and drop facility from Ahmedabad)
Our Speakers At Tech Expo Gujarat Retreat 2025
Ankur Warikoo
Entrepreneur, Investor, Content Creator & Author
Mr. Kiran Deshpande
Former CEO: Tech Mahindra | Co-Founder: Mojo Networks | TiE Global Board Member
Mihir Joshi
Managing Director of GVFL Limited
Pratul Shroff
Founder & Former CEO, eInfochips | Venture Investor & Philanthropist
Vishal Virani
Co-founder & CEO at Rocket
Vatsal Shah
Business Catalyst & CEO Coach | Vice President - Magento Association
Mandar Mhatre
Chief Revenue Officer at FORMIDIUM | Angel Investor
Bhavin Bhagat
CEO & Co-founder: IBGrid | Director: Dev IT Ltd | President at TiE Ahmedabad
Anil Joshi
Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures
Winston Tixeira
Investment Manager at Enrission India Capital
Sharad Bansal
Founder & Managing Partner at Warmup Ventures | Charter Member, TiE Bangalore
Jimit Bagadia
Co-Founder/CEO at SocialPilot
Satyarth Srivastava
Honorary Chairman Elect & Director, GESIA | Director & COO, Adit Microsys
CA Harsh Mehta
Founder at Money Plus Consultancy Services | Co-Founder at GujreraExperts
Event Schedule at Retreat 2025
Discover interesting events and sessions for you.
Day-1:
08:00 - 09:30 AM
Session: Registration & Breakfast
09:30 - 10:00 AM
Event Launch
Session: Inauguration
10:00- 11:00 AM
Keynote
Session: Keynote
Topic: How to grow yourself to grow your business
Speaker: Ankur Warikoo
11:00 - 11:15 AM
Session: Presentation
Topic: Title Sponsor Session
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Topic: Introduction & Networking of Participants
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Product Track
Session: TEG Founder's Pitch - 1
Topic: VC Session for selected Product Companies
Speaker: VC Round of Day -1
12:00 - 01:00 PM
General Track
Session: Fireside Chat
Topic: Beyond the Founder: How to Build Teams, Systems & Culture That Scale
Speaker: Pratul Shroff and Satyarth Srivastava
01:00 - 01:30 PM
Plenary session
Session: Plenary session
Topic: Agentic CEO
Speaker: Vishal Virani
01:30 - 03:00 PM
Session: Lunch
Topic: Networking Lunch
03:00 - 06:00 PM
Session: Mastermind
Topic: Expert Led Hands-on Activity for CEOs
Speaker: Coach Vatsal Shah
06:00 - 07:00 PM
Session: Networking Break
07:00 - 08:00 PM
Drum Circle
Session: Drum Circle
Topic: Guided destressing and relaxation
08:00 - 10:30 PM
Session: Dinner
Topic: Networking Dinner & After Party
Day-2:
07:30 - 09:30 AM
Session: Breakfast
09:45 - 10:00 AM
Session: Recap
Topic: Welcome and Recap
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Keynote
Session: Keynote
Topic: Assessing challenges of today and devising ways to accelerate your IT Service Business
Speaker: Kiran Deshpande
11:00 - 11:15 AM
Session: Break
Topic:Break
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
General Track
Session: Panel Discussion
Topic: When to Raise, When to Sell: The Founder's Dilemma
Speaker: Panel discussion with Jimit Bagadiya and Mandar Mhatre Moderated by Bhavin Bhagat
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Product Track
Session: TEG Founder's Pitch - 2
Topic: VC Session for selected Product Companies.
Speaker: VC Round of Day -2
12:45 - 01:00 PM
Session: Presentation
Topic: Sponsor Session By Standard Booth - 1
Speaker: Speaker from Standard Booth - 1
01:00 - 03:00 PM
Session: Lunch
Speaker: Networking Lunch
03:00 - 04:00 PM
Pannel Discussion
Session: Panel Discussion
Topic: Funding Beyond Equity: Exploring Alternative Financing Models
Speaker:Pannel Discussion with VCs Modereated by Harsh Mehta
04:00 - 04:30 PM
Plenary session
Session: Plenary session
Topic: How founders & marketers can 3x brand profits using User Generated Content A.I.
Speaker: Digital Pratik
04:30 - 05:00 PM
Session: Launch Tech Expo 2026
Speaker: Tech Expo Team
05:00 PM Onwards
Session: Closing Ceremony
Venture capitalists (VCs)
Title Sponsor
Lanyard Partner
Startup & Product Ecosystem Partner
Networking Sponsor
POD Sponsor
Community Partner
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