AI alone cannot shape the future.
With your ideas, your imagination, and your unique role in shaping what comes next, it can transform everything.
At the Rakuten Technology Conference 2025, we’re putting people back at the center of AI with our theme AI-nization with U.
It’s about exploring how AI can move forward in unison with humanity, embracing unique perspectives, and creating solutions that are truly universal.
It’s about exploring how AI can move forward in unison with humanity, embracing unique perspectives, and creating solutions that are truly universal.
On 15 November 2025, Bangalore joins the global conversation as RTC takes place in sync with Tokyo.
This year’s edition will highlight how AI is advancing from powering technology to partnering with people, shaping industries, and strengthening communities.
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT RTC 2025 IN BANGALORE
Voices of
change
Keynotes and panels from global and local leaders who are redefining the role of AI in society.
AI in
action
Live demos and case studies that show how innovation creates real impact.
Future
with U
Dialogues that place U - your ideas, creativity, and imagination at the heart of AI.
Community of innovators
An inclusive space where colleagues, families, and communities come together to experience technology.
Save the date. Join us at the Rakuten India Office in Bangalore on 15 November 2025 and be part of the conversation on how AI moves forward with U.
Note: Please ensure your name matches exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. Carry a valid ID and present it when requested.
BLOGS
From Leading Code to Leading Teams: My RTC Journey
Vinay Nagaraja
Stepping into a new role is never easy. In 2024, after several years as a technical lead, I took a leap and became the program Manager for the Rakuten Technology Conference (RTC).
AI Is a Great Companion, Reflective Not Sentient
Shalu Kumari
Artificial Intelligence has become seamlessly integrated into our lives, so much so that many of us treat it like a trustworthy partner. It supports mental well-being, coaches, manages tasks, and even offers companionship—learning preferences, sensing moods, and communicating with care.
Your AI QA Partner: How Intelligent Test Agents Unite Human Expertise
Rahul Kunjumon
A few months ago, a junior engineer on my team asked me a simple but unsettling question: "Will AI replace us?"
AI Is Revolutionizing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Rajarshi Sinha Babu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved beyond being a technological trend; it has become a strategic pillar in contemporary software engineering. Across every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), AI is driving efficiency, improving quality, and reshaping how developers work. This article examines how AI is influencing each phase of the SDLC, the key tools leading this transformation, and what it means for engineering teams.
How AI Empowered a Non-Tech IT Team to Automate Mundane Operations
Y S Gagana Shree
When you think of AI innovation, you often imagine data scientists, coders, and engineers creating complex algorithms. But what happens when a non-technical team decides to take on automation
AI Red Teaming in Action: Defeating Gandalf Using PyRIT
Navdeep Dogra
The world of Artificial Intelligence, especially with the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, is nothing short of magical
AI Whisperers: Building Dev Agents That Understand Your Code
Gillella Yashaswini
In today’s era of AI-assisted development, tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and others are reshaping how we write, test, and review code.
Finding a Needle in a Haystack: How AI Enhances QA
Bhagya Sri
Finding a specific bug in millions of lines of code can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Imagine the haystack is on fire and someone keeps adding more hay.
AI ALCHEMY: AI as Your Ally in Intelligent Quality
Harshitha S
The essence of alchemy has always been transformation, turning raw matter into something far more valuable. We're living in the era of AI-nisation, where AI infuses
Save the date.
Join us at the Rakuten India Office in Bangalore on 15 November 2025 and be part of the conversation on how AI moves forward with U.
Note: Please ensure your name matches exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. Carry a valid ID and present it when requested.