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May 29-30, 2025 • Texas, USA

ISF Global Junicorn
& AI Summit 2025

Join us for two power-packed days of action, insight, and inspiration with the world's top minds in AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Schedule

Junicorn Summit Highlights

Get ready for an electrifying experience that brings together the brightest minds and boldest ideas!

40+ Top Junicorns Pitching

Breakthrough innovations from India & USA on a global stage.

Inspiring Keynotes & Talks

Next-gen tech, AI, and disruptive innovation insights.

Hands-On Orientation Sessions

Dive deep into the startup ecosystem with practical guidance.

Student Innovation Showcase

Spotlighting tomorrow’s changemakers and their ideas.

Best Startup Pitch Awards

Celebrating game-changing ideas and visionary startups.

Exclusive Visits

Explore NASA, local museums, and more pre/post-summit.

High-Impact Networking

Connect with global mentors, investors, and leaders.

AI Summit Highlights

Where Ideas Spark. Connections Happen. Futures Are Built.

Industry Roundtables with AI Trailblazers

Engage in dynamic discussions with AI pioneers shaping the industry's future.

High-Impact Networking

Connect with innovators, leaders, and visionaries in AI.

Exclusive Investor Connect Sessions

Pitch to and network with top-tier investors in AI.

Inspiring Keynotes

Hear from industry leaders driving the AI revolution.

Livestream Details

Join us virtually for the ISF Global Junicorn & AI Summit 2025 via Zoom webinars.

Livestream Event

Junicorn Summit (Day 1)

Date: May 29, 2025

Webinar ID: 811 4522 9628

Livestream Event

AI Summit (Day 2)

Date: May 30, 2025

Webinar ID: 840 4819 9820

Roundtable Discussions

Engage in thought-provoking discussions on AI's transformative impact across industries.

Next-Gen Health

AI Across the Continuum

Capital Meets Innovation

AI Investor Connect

AI Everywhere

Cross-Industry Impact

GCC Without Borders

AI, Operations & Data Privacy

Future Forward

AI, Work, & What Comes Next

Young Innovators

Meet Our Junicorns

Discover the brilliant projects from our young tech pioneers

Naali Venkatalakshmi

Natura She

Age: 14

HEAL Paradise School, Thotapalli, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

Abdul Rasheed

Organic Water Purifier

Age: 13

HEAL Paradise School, Thotapalli, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

Nikhil Bhargav

SP Band

Age: 17

HEAL Paradise School, Thotapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Purna Venkat Nanupatruni

FarmFriend

Age: 17

HEAL Paradise School, Thotapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Chinthala Hema Sai

Eco Bricks

Age: 15

HEAL Paradise School, Thotapalli, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

Pranav Sai & Pravan DR

Wave Warn

Age: 14

Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam, Muddenahalli, Karnataka

Tej Krishna & Saket Ram

Sense Vibe

Age: 14

Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam, Bangalore, Karnataka

Keerthi Gowda H N

Vision Assistance Smart Cap

Age: 22

Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Featured Speakers

Industry Leaders & Innovators

Learn from the brightest minds in AI and technology

Sri D Sridhar Babu

Minister for Industries & Commerce, Legislative Affairs

GoT (Government of Telangana)

Dr. JA Chowdary

Founder & Chairman

International Startup Foundation

Sri Atluri

President, ISF, USA

Jay Talluri

Founder Chairman

Hallmark Group

Dayakar Puskoor

Founder and Managing Director

Dallas Venture Capital

Angelos Angelou

CEO, Chief Strategist

AngelouEconomics

Prasad Gundumogula

Chairman, CEO, and Founder

Mondee Holdings Inc.

Joginder Tanikella

CEO

T-Works

Event Schedule

Join us for two days of innovation, networking, and insights at the Global AI Summit and Junicorn events.

Junicorn Summit

29th May 2025

Arrival & Registration

08:30 - 9:30

Inaugural Session

09:30 - 11:00

Networking Break - Coffee/Tea

11:00 - 11:30

Junicorn Pitch Sessions

11:30 - 12:30

Networking Break - Lunch

12:30 - 13:30

Junicorn Pitch Sessions

13:30 - 14:30

Junicorn Pitch Sessions

14:30 - 15:30

Junicorn Pitch Sessions

15:30 - 16:30

Awards Ceremony

16:30 - 17:15

Our Supporters

Idea Seed Angels & Mentors

Meet the visionaries supporting our mission

Jayasekhar Talluri

Chairman, Hallmark Group of Companies (Supported 2 innovators)

Mr. Sidhartha Mohanty

Seasoned Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor (Supported 2 innovators)

Dr. Lenin Pinnamaneni MD

Internal Medicine, Pineywoods Diagnostic Clinic, USA (Supported 1 innovator)

Mr. Rajesh Rangisetti

Founder & CEO Elbert Technology Private Limited (Supported 1 innovator)

Mr. Allamaprabhu Navadgere

Managing Director Vachana Constructions (Supported 1 innovator)

Mr. P. Chandra Seshu

Managing Director, The Great Builds (Supported 1 innovator)

USA Host Committee

Meet the team driving our mission in the USA

Sri Atluri

Chief Information & Quality Officer J. Board, Advisory Strategic Visionary | QEF Top Talent | Promoting Excellence & Driving Growth | QEF President, ISF, USA

Padma Alluri

Entrepreneur, Impact Leader – Youth, Women & Innovation (CEO, ITS Corp – USA)

Krishna Kumar

Technologist, Innovator, Investor

Prasad Gundumogula

Chairman, CEO & Founder, Mondee Holdings Inc

Mahesh Nandyala

Founder and CEO, Startup Runway LLC

Swami Kakarla

Chief Executive Officer, Signitives

Kishore Mellacheruvu

President & CEO, SSVK Tech INC

Parameswara Reddy

Founder & Director, Cure – Children for Urban and Rural Education

Santosh Kumar Yamsani

Head of EQE Core Engineering at BNY, Core Committee Member at QEF

Our Team

ISF Junicorn Project Leadership Team

Meet the leaders driving the ISF Junicorn Project

Dr. JA Chowdary

Founder & Chairman, International Startup Foundation

Dr. Siva Mahesh Tangutooru

Founder & CEO, Jama Botanics, TurfPearl Agritech, Co-Founder, ISF

Seshadri Vangala

Founder and Group CEO, IFIN Global Group & SGlobal Group, Co-Founder, ISF

M. Sathyendra Kumar

Business Unit Head – India, Maccaferri Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd, Co-Founder, ISF

Sri Atluri

Chief Information & Quality Officer, J Board member, Advisory, Strategic Visionary, Empowering Top Talent, Promoting Excellence & Driving Growth, QEF President, ISF, USA

Dr. Varla Bhanu Prakash Reddy

Partner & Director Plural Technology, Chair & Director TiE Grad-Global, Co-Founder, ISF

Bipin Chandara Pendyala

Strategist, Entrepreneur, Thinker & Doer, Program Chair, ISF

ISF Junicorn Project Management Team

Meet the team managing the ISF Junicorn Project

Vishala Reddy

Project Orchestrator

Nagarjuna Reddy

Project Head

Sanjogita Mishra

Student Mentor

Ashok Padapati

Student Mentor

Shahista Fatima

Public Relations & Social Media Lead

Raghavendra Velidendla

Multimedia Specialist

Rajesh Gottipamula

Documentary Filmmaker

Udbhav Vanapalli

Filmmaker

Himanshu Shetty

Website Lead

Venue and Host City

Academic Venue

Texas State University

Texas State University is a premier public research institution in San Marcos, Texas, known for its vibrant campus and academic excellence. With a perfect blend of historic charm and modern facilities, it fosters innovation and leadership.

Host City

San Marcos, TX

Nestled between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. Enjoy the vibrant downtown and scenic riverwalk.

Parking Information

Find details about the Pay-to-Park garage in the link below. You'll be parking at the LBJ Student Center Garage, with directions provided.

Nearby Accommodations

Convenient hotels located within 3 miles of the summit venue

About Us

International Startup Foundation (ISF)

The International Startup Foundation (ISF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across key sectors such as Capital Investments, Health, GCC, AI, Fintech, Agriculture, Rural Development, Women, and Youth. Aligned with the Bharat 2047 vision, ISF works to build impactful ecosystems that drive economic growth and sustainable development.

ISF Junicorn100K Initiative

ISF Junicorn100K is a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering 100,000 rural youth (ages 8-25) to become innovators who tackle critical rural challenges and contribute to national priority sectors. By igniting a spirit of innovation, this initiative will cultivate a dynamic ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas transform into impactful & workable prototypes, shaping a future where rural talent drives global progress.

Partnerships