Can India Lead the $1 Trillion Digital Race? iDay 2025 is Betting On It

As the world turns a sharp corner into the future—where artificial intelligence talks back, your fridge may soon order your groceries, and internet access becomes a basic human right—India is not just tagging along for the ride. It’s preparing to lead.

On May 2, 2025, some of the sharpest minds in technology, policy, and entrepreneurship will gather at The Leela Ambience in Gurugram for a defining moment in India’s digital journey: the 14th edition of India Internet Day (iDay), hosted by TiE Delhi-NCR.

With the theme “India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower,” this isn’t just another conference—it’s a call to action, a pulse check on where we are, and a reality check on where we need to go. It’s also a massive opportunity for the startup community to put bold ideas on the table and pitch them to over 50 top investors.

iDay 2025: A Trillion-Dollar Dream in the Making

In the next five years, India’s digital economy is projected to hit the $1 trillion mark. That’s not just a number—it’s a movement. From AI-driven agriculture to regional language content reaching remote villages, India’s digital revolution is happening in real time.

According to recent projections, India’s internet user base will cross 900 million by 2025, with rural India emerging as a major growth engine. Cheaper data, affordable smartphones, and hyperlocal content are accelerating adoption like never before. And with the digital economy growing at nearly twice the rate of India’s overall GDP, the implications are massive.

What Makes iDay 2025 Unmissable?

Here’s why this isn’t just another event on your startup calendar.

• Investor Hotspot: With 50+ active investors attending, iDay is a pitch-perfect platform for founders looking to raise their next round. Whether you're a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, the room is filled with people who can open doors—and wallets.
• Real Talk from the Real Doers: Forget fluff. iDay promises deep-dive sessions and fireside chats with those who’ve built unicorns, scaled tech solutions, and weathered policy storms.
• Trendspotting: From 5G adoption and AI in public infrastructure to climate-tech innovations and smart governance, the sessions are tailored to offer not just insights, but direction.
• Connect and Collaborate: The event’s thoughtfully designed networking lounges and curated roundtables are where back-of-napkin ideas might just turn into your next big venture.
• A Platform for Recognition: The India Internet Day Awards 2025 will honour founders, changemakers, and technologists who’ve turned bold visions into scalable businesses.

The Powerhouse Lineup: Who’s Taking the Stage?

iDay 2025 has pulled together an impressive and diverse speaker list. From startup founders and VCs to government policymakers and tech evangelists, the event aims to cover all sides of the digital puzzle.

Notable names include:

• Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder & CEO, Leverage Edu

• Apurva Chamaria, Global Head, VC Partnerships, Google

• Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik

• Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder, Infoedge

• Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President, Startup Policy Forum

• Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, Paytm

• Ankur Warikoo, Founder, WebVeda

With entrepreneurs like Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company) and Akshat Babbar (ChrysCapital) also joining the lineup, you can expect no-filter discussions on funding winters, growth hacks, and scaling across Bharat.

What sets iDay apart is its ecosystem-first approach. “India Internet Day has always been more than just a conference,” says Upasana Sharma, Executive Director of TiE Delhi-NCR. “This is where ideas turn into action. This year, we’re going bold—with our theme, our speakers, and the sheer ambition to position India as a tech superpower by 2030.”

She adds, “With investors ready to listen and founders ready to pitch, iDay 2025 will be the spark that lights the next big wave of Indian innovation.”

India’s Tech Future: Not a Question of If, But How

India has the numbers. It has the talent. It has the hunger. The next step? Strategy. Policy support. Global storytelling. And more platforms like iDay where all of this converges.

As the lines between digital and real blur—from AI in classrooms to blockchain in agriculture—iDay 2025 is more than just a one-day event. It’s a mirror to India’s ambition and a map to its digital destiny.

Whether you’re a startup founder looking to break out, an investor hunting for the next unicorn, or a policy thinker shaping India's tech laws, India Internet Day 2025 is where you need to be.

🗓️ Save the Date: May 2, 2025
📍 Venue: The Leela Ambience, Gurugram
🌐 Details & Registration: iday.in

TiE Delhi-NCR is part of the global TiE network that fosters entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, and funding. It’s a platform built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, playing a key role in shaping India’s vibrant startup ecosystem.