A diverse group of technical founders and CTOs networking and participating in an AI immersion session at the CTO Connect 2026 residential retreat.

CTO Connect 2026

AI Acceleration | Leadership Development | Trusted Networking

Join Google Cloud's exclusive 2-day AI & Leadership residential program for Seed to Series B technical and AI leaders. Experience deep AI immersion, acclaimed leadership training by GiANT Global, and trusted peer networking in Bengaluru or Delhi NCR. Space is limited.


Core Program Pillars:

  • Deep AI Immersion: Learn about the innovations being driven by Google AI, best-in-class demos and case studies, the Art of the Possible with AI, and gain the practical expertise needed to build scalable, high-impact AI solutions which drive real business outcomes.
  • Architecting for the Future: Beyond the initial spark of innovation, gain tactical insights from Google Engineers, Product Managers and AI founders. Engage in deep-dive sessions on building robust AI stacks, scaling reliably & efficiently from PoC to production, and building agentic solutions. 
  • Leadership Development: Experience the acclaimed GiANT Global’s Leadership Development curriculum - a program trusted by leaders globally for its proven ability to unlock team potential and elevate your leadership effectiveness that has received 96% NPS across previous cohorts.
  • Trusted Networking: Build connections with the curated cohort of fellow CTOs and technical founders navigating similar AI landscapes.
  • 2-days of AI and leadership deep-dive including an overnight residential stay

Who should attend: Technical Founders, CTOs, and Heads of AI & Engineering at Seed to Series B startups.


Limited capacity. One attendee per startup. Applications subject to approval.

Cities

Bengaluru

July 9-10, 2026

10:00 AM IST onwards

JW Marriott Bengaluru,

Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa

Nandi Hills Road Karahalli Post, Kundana Hobli, Taluk, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562164


Delhi NCR

July 16-17, 2026

10:00 AM IST onwards

Aravali Marriott Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR

Plot #1, Village Pakhal, Faridabad, Gothda Mohbtabad, Haryana 121004


Featured speakers

Anand Rangarajan

VP Engineering,

Google DeepMind

Naren Kachroo

Head Artificial Intelligence, GTM India

Sashi Sreedharan

Managing Director,

Google Cloud (India)

Mike Langford

Head of VC & Startup Ecosystem JAPAC,

Google Cloud

Amit Kumar

Managing Director, Digital Natives, Google Cloud

Kunal Deo

Head of AI Customer Engineering, India

Sandeep Cashyap

Head - Startups Business,

Google Cloud

Kapil Malhotra

Head of Customer Engineering

Kapil Kochhar

Field Sales Manager,

Google Cloud

Manish Kumar
Manish Kumar

AI Practice Customer Engineer

Madhu Shekar

Customer Engineer,

Google Cloud

Mike Oppedahl

CEO at GiANT

Rich Webb

Partner, GiANT Global

Detailed agenda coming soon

10:00 AM IST onwards

Align & Ascend
  • Welcome and check-in
  • Google Keynote
  • Future of AI with Google
  • AI Workshop & Demos
  • Leadership training (Part 1)
  • Building for Scale from Day 0

Connect & Grow:
  • Team activities
  • Networking dinner
  • Stay overnight

10:00 AM IST onwards

Align & Ascend
  • Welcome and check-in
  • Google Keynote
  • Future of AI with Google
  • AI Workshop & Demos
  • Leadership training (Part 1)
  • Building for Scale from Day 0

Connect & Grow:
  • Team activities
  • Networking dinner
  • Stay overnight

10:00 AM IST onwards

Build & Scale
  • Wellness and connections 
  • AI Workshop & Demos
  • Art of the Possible with AI
  • Building Engg Culture from the ground up
  • Building AI for/from India
  • Leadership training (Part 2)
  • Wrap-up


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