BITSAA Global Meet 2026

Network • Navigate • Nostalgia

BGM '26 is a celebration of YOU – the BITSians. Reconnect, rejoice, and rekindle the BITS-Pilani spirit with alumni across 50+ batches at our triennial global meet.

January 9–11, 2026
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2000+ BITSians (50+ batches)
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What is BITSAA Global Meet?

BITSAA Global Meet is a triennial Alumni rendezvous for BITSians. The first BGM was held in Gurugram in 2011 — followed by Hyderabad, Dubai, Goa and Jaipur.

We are pleased to invite you for the BITSAA Global Meet 2026 to be hosted in Hyderabad, Telangana, India from 9th to 11th January, 2026. BGM '26 is a celebration of YOU – the BITSians.

  • An occasion to reconnect and foster camaraderie.
  • An opportunity to rejoice and rejuvenate after a long period of lockdown and separation.
  • An event to rekindle the BITS-Pilani spirit.
  • BGM is a time to learn about technologies that will shape our future, share ideas, mentor startups, invest in innovative ventures, and give back to our alma mater.
  • It's also a chance to walk down memory lane and get soaked in campus nostalgia.
3
Days
50+
Batches
2000+
BITSians
Hyd
Host City
Event showcase

BITSian Network

Reconnect with alumni across generations and geographies

Networking

Meet 2K+ BITSians from 50+ batches and expand your global circle.

Keynotes & Panels

Hear from eminent speakers and interact with illustrious panelists.

Cultural Programme

Enjoy performances by talented BITSians celebrating our shared spirit.

Technology & Ideas

Explore technologies shaping our future and share ideas to transform our world.

Mentor & Invest

Mentor startups and invest in innovative ventures from the BITSian ecosystem.

Give Back

Support initiatives that give back to our alma mater and community.

Ready to Transform Your Future?

Join thousands of professionals who are already shaping tomorrow's innovations.

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Schedule

9:00 12:00
Ceremony Auditorium

Inauguration Ceremony at Auditorium

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (IST)

12:00 14:00
Networking Dining

Networking Lunch

12:00 – 2:00 PM (IST)

14:00 16:00
Entrepreneurship Main Hall

Entrepreneurship series

2:00 – 4:00 PM (IST)

14:00 16:00
Workshops Breakout Rooms

Workshops

2:00 – 4:00 PM (IST)

16:00 18:00
Competition Main Stage

Pilani Sharks 2.0

4:00 – 6:00 PM (IST)

19:00 21:00
Cultural Auditorium

Networking and Hyderabadi cultural music (Qawali and Sufi night)

7:00 – 9:00 PM (IST)

9:00 13:00
Panels Main Stage

Panel discussion (AI and tech, Healthcare and Pharma, Consulting and India opportunity)

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (IST)

9:00 13:00
Workshops Breakout Rooms

Workshops

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (IST)

13:00 14:00
Networking Dining

Networking Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM (IST)

14:00 16:00
Panels Main Stage

Panel Discussions on Film and Creativity panel, Bitsians in Academics

2:00 – 4:00 PM (IST)

14:00 16:00
Workshops & Mentorship Breakout Rooms

Workshops & Mentorship

2:00 – 4:00 PM (IST)

16:00 19:00
Competition Main Stage

Brain of BITS

4:00 – 7:00 PM (IST)

19:00 21:00
Cultural Library Lawns

Pro Show – On Campus (Library Lawns)

7:00 – 9:00 PM (IST)

9:00 11:00
Keynote Main Stage

Nation Building, Global Impact & Capital Markets for Wealth & Retirement

9:00 – 11:00 AM (IST)

9:00 11:00
Workshops & Mentoring Breakout Rooms

Workshops and Mentoring sessions

9:00 – 11:00 AM (IST)

10:00 12:00
Pitch Main Stage

Impact Dolphins: Social Impact Pitch for Funding

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (IST)

12:00 13:00
Lunch Dining

Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM (IST)

Speakers

Speaker
Keynote

Sridhar Babu Duddilla

Minister for IT, Electronics, Communications, Industries and Commerce

Government of Telangana

Phanindra Sama

Phanindra Sama

Founder

redBus

Speaker

Hari Menon

Co-founder & CEO

bigbasket

Dr Vikram Sampath

Dr Vikram Sampath, FRHistS

Founder, Naav AI; Author & Cultural Curator

Royal Historical Society (UK)

Amitabh Chaudhry

Amitabh Chaudhry

MD & CEO

Axis Bank

Kavikrut

Kavikrut

CEO

T-Hub

Anirudh Singla

Anirudh Singla

Founder & CEO

Pepper

Speaker

Madan M. Pillutla

Dean and Professor

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Dhruba Borthakur

Dhruba Borthakur

Co‑founder & CTO

Rockset (acquired by OpenAI)

Speaker

Prasanna Gopalakrishnan

Chief AI Officer

ADP

Sundi Natarajan

Sundi Natarajan

Co‑founder

Sparksoft Corporation

Srisu Subramaniyam

Srisu Subramaniyam

CEO

REPAIRIFY, INC.

Divya Devarajan, IAS

Divya Devarajan, IAS

CEO

SERP, Govt. of Telangana

Abhinav Asthana

Abhinav Asthana

CEO & Founder

Postman

Awais Ahmed

Awais Ahmed

Founder & CEO

Pixxel

Ramki (Ramakrishna) Gaddipati

Ramki (Ramakrishna) Gaddipati

APAC CEO, Global CTO & Co‑founder

Zeta

Kripa Ananthan

Kripa Ananthan

Head of Design

Ola Electric

Raches Ella

Raches Ella

CDO

Bharat Biotech

Bala Srinivasa

Bala Srinivasa

Managing Director

Arkam Ventures

Saumya Prakash

Saumya Prakash

Co‑Founder & Director

Multiplier AI

Gayathri Devi Jayan

Gayathri Devi Jayan

Founder, AIDVICE; President – Applied AI Association (India Chapter)

Keynote Speaker & Storyteller

Chandrika Maheshwari

Chandrika Maheshwari

Co‑founder & CEO

Quivly AI

Sankalp Kathuria

Sankalp Kathuria

Co-founder/CEO

Broadway

Prasad Thammineni

Prasad Thammineni

CEO

Agentman

Jayan Narayanan

Jayan Narayanan

Founder

Toss The Coin

Akhilesh Bussa

Akhilesh Bussa

Co-Founder

MagicPhotos

Shamoail Syed

Shamoail Syed

Founder

Barosi

Raju Reddy

Raju Reddy

Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Board Member

Independent

Aarti Mohan

Aarti Mohan

Co-founder and Partner

Sattva Consulting

Viswanathan K S

Viswanathan K S

Independent Digital Transformation Advisor

Independent

Uday Sareen

Uday Sareen

CEO and Head of Wholesale Banking APAC

ING Bank

Arvind Balaji

Arvind Balaji

Managing Director

Lucas-TVS

Ravi Vemuri

Ravi Vemuri

Global Leader - Planning, SIOP & Mfg Operations

Carrier

Siva Ananth

Siva Ananth

Producer, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Director, Actor

Entertainment Industry

Anu Haasan

Anu Haasan

Actress, Entrepreneur, Writer, Motivational Speaker

Entertainment Industry

Surya Vangala

Surya Vangala

Film maker / Writer and Director

Entertainment Industry

Phani Mitra

Phani Mitra

Global CIO & CDO

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Nilay Yajnik

Nilay Yajnik

Professor and Director of Executive Education

Reliance Foundation Jio Institute

Kalyan Sura

Kalyan Sura

Writer and Director

Rideback Rise

Hyderabad, Your Host City

Welcome to Hyderabad — the City of Pearls — where ancient heritage and cutting-edge innovation thrive side by side. As one of India's fastest-growing cities and a major startup and IT hub, Hyderabad is the perfect backdrop for BGM 2026.

Theme: Network, Navigate, Nostalgia

The BGM 2026 logo captures the essence of the event through three symbolic pillars.

Network

Interconnected arcs symbolizing global BITSians coming together.

  • Reunite across generations
  • Strengthen alumni bonds
  • Build opportunities

Navigate

Directional arrow motif reflecting our journeys guided by BITSian roots.

  • Map careers and ventures
  • Learn, mentor, invest
  • Shape the future

Nostalgia

Central dome hinting at iconic BITS architecture and campus memories.

  • Relive campus life
  • Celebrate the BITS spirit
  • Reconnect with friends

Vibrant Palette

Reflecting diversity, energy, and optimism across generations.

  • Bold & inclusive colors
  • Modern visual language
  • Unified BITSian identity

Your hosts for BGM 2026

This 6th edition of the BGM is proudly hosted by BITSAA International and the BITSAA Hyderabad Chapter, home to 2,000+ enthusiastic alumni across industries, geographies, and generations.

Sponsorship & Fundraising

For sponsorship or fundraising opportunities, write to us at bgm-communications@bitsaa.org. Let's build something unforgettable — together.

Accommodation Plan

We'll be sharing an update on the accommodation plans via email very soon.