Background
Step into the next phase of modern software delivery at the Agile DevOps Conference 2026, on 14 May 2026 in Bangalore. This premier industry gathering focuses on the convergence of Agile, DevOps, and testing, spotlighting the practices and mindsets shaping high-performing engineering teams in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The Agile DevOps Conference 2026 brings together industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators for an immersive learning experience. Through expert-led technical sessions, in-depth case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into building resilient CI/CD pipelines, embedding quality and testing across the software delivery lifecycle, leveraging automation and AI-driven tools, and scaling Agile and DevOps practices across complex enterprise environments.
With a strong emphasis on testing as a critical enabler of speed, reliability, and continuous improvement, the conference addresses real-world challenges faced by teams delivering software at scale. Participants will explore how organizations are balancing velocity with quality, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving measurable business outcomes through Agile and DevOps excellence.
Co-located with the Agile and DevOps Awards the conference also celebrates the teams, leaders, and innovations pushing the boundaries of modern software delivery. Attendees can expect insightful roundtable discussions, peer-driven conversations, and lessons drawn from real-world success stories across industries.
Join us in Bangalore to connect with thought leaders, discover cutting-edge solutions, and be part of the community shaping the future of Agile, DevOps, and software quality.
Topics Covered
Why should you attend
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Access Exclusive Resources and Content
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Advance Your Career
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Discover Innovative Tools and Technologies
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Earn Professional Recognition
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Enhance Your Skills
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Gain Hands-On Experience
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Get Inspired by Success Stories
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Learn from Experts
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Network with Peers
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Participate in Interactive Sessions
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Solve Real-World Challenges
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Stay Ahead of Industry Trends
08:45- 09:15
Registration
09:15 -09:25
Navigo Introduction & Welcome
09:25- 09:30
Introduction to Sponsors and Supporting Bodies
09:30–09:55
Your Daily QA Problems - Solved (With and Without AI)
Speaker: Sanjay Kumar, Founder and Creator, SelectorsHub
Abstract: AI is transforming software testing - but let’s be honest: not every testing problem needs AI.
Testers still spend countless hours on repetitive tasks - smoke checks, bug reproduction, data setup, link validation, report generation, flaky automation fixes, and more. Over time, this creates fatigue, slows innovation, and reinforces the myth that testing is “boring.”
In this session, we’ll go beyond the AI hype and focus on what truly matters: solving real tester pain points. You’ll explore practical, battle-tested solutions - some powered by AI, others powered by smart thinking, tooling, and automation fundamentals.
We’ll walk through the complete tester journey - from exploratory testing and bug reporting to automation, performance checks, test data generation, and even career growth. You’ll discover how small innovations at each stage can dramatically reduce repetitive effort, improve quality, and give testers their time (and creativity) back.
Whether you’re a manual tester, automation engineer, or QA leader, you’ll leave with actionable ideas you can implement immediately - with or without AI.
10:00 – 10:30
Coverage Is a Lie. More Scripts Won’t Save You. Intent Will
Speaker: Narain Muralidharan, Director- Marketing, Testsigma
Abstract: TBC
11:15 – 11:40
From DevOps to AI-Native Delivery: Rethinking Speed, Quality & Continuous Learning
Speaker: Ashok Mysore, Director | Agile, DevOps & AI Transformation Leader, CGI
Abstract:
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how organizations build, deliver, and operate technology solutions. Traditional DevOps and software delivery models were designed for predictable systems and stable outcomes, while AI systems are data-driven, continuously evolving, and dependent on constant feedback, observability, and adaptation. As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, success is no longer just about delivering software faster - it is about enabling intelligent systems that continuously learn and deliver measurable business value.
This session explores how organizations can evolve DevOps practices into AI-native delivery models through engineering excellence, built-in quality, automation-first thinking, and adaptive operations. Attendees will gain practical insights into balancing agility, reliability, governance, and innovation while building modern delivery ecosystems for the next generation of AI-powered enterprise solutions.
From Code to Decisions: how DevOps evolves for Agentic AI systems
Speaker: Shristi Pranjal, Product Strategy & Transformation Leader, Dell Technologies
Abstract: In the race for rapid deployment, the greatest threat to stability isn't a lack of data, rather it is the "Noise Factory" of false positives. When monitoring signals across the lifecycle, i.e. Pre-Live, Post-Live, and Post-Sales are siloed, the resulting alert fatigue erodes trust between Quality and DevOps teams. For a product leader, this noise is a strategic bottleneck that hides real business-logic violations and slows down the value chain. This session introduces a framework for 'Closed-Loop Quality', transforming monitoring from a passive reporting tool into an active DevOps feedback engine. We will explore a strategy that consumes and compares telemetry from every stage of the product journey to 'audit the auditors'. By shifting Post-Sales data insights 'Left' into Pre-Live testing environments, we create a self-correcting system that filters out noise and prioritizes high-impact failures.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Implement Observability-Driven Development to align monitoring with business intent.
- Treat monitoring thresholds as "Audit-as-Code" to automate the reduction of false positives.
- Bridge the gap between technical uptime and "Zero-Violation" business controls.
11:45–12:15
Table 1
From chaos to control: AI Agents with guardrails in DevOps
Host: Megha Kadur, SRE, Barracuda
Table 2
When DevOps Fails: What’s Breaking in Production (and Why We’re Not Fixing It)
Host: Khadeer G., Cloud Engineering Leader, CISCO
Table 3
How Verification Managers Should Lead AI Adoption Through Quality Intelligence Leadership
Host: Chaithra Thimmappa, Sr. Engineering Manager, Philips
Table 4
How Verification Managers Should Lead AI Adoption Through Quality Intelligence Leadership
Host: Chaithra Thimmappa, Sr. Engineering Manager, Philips
14:50 – 15:15
Three pronged auto-scaling with human-in-the-loop
Speaker: Saurabh Bhatnagar, Sr. Staff Engineer, Epsilon
Abstract: TBC
14:00 – 14:45
Shift Left, Move Fast: Building Secure Software at DevOps Velocity
Speaker: Ajay Balamurugadas, Head of Customer Success & Strategy, PostQode
Abstract: TBC
15:20 – 15:50
Recrafting the Product Value Equation
Speaker: Ashutosh Bhatawdekar, Engagement Director, TCS
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15:50 – 16:05
TBC
Speaker: Dhilip Prasanna, QA Manager, FPMarkets
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Speakers
Call for Speakers
We’re looking for dynamic thought leaders, industry experts, and innovative entrepreneurs to bring their insights and passion to our event. Whether you're eager to share your vision across key areas or prefer to contribute to our Round Table sessions, we’d love to hear from you.
To get involved, please fill out the speaker response form and submit your presentation proposal. Join us in shaping the conversation!
SPONSOR
Call for Sponsors
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Maximize your impact and drive meaningful connections with key stakeholders. Explore our tailored sponsorship packages and make a powerful impression.
Venue:
The LaLiT Ashok,
Kumarakrupa Rd, High Grounds, Seshadripuram,
Bangalore
Karnataka 560001