Calsoft Hosts the SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup – Pune
6 May 2026
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm IST
About the event
The SNIA India Storage Meetup brings together storage professionals from across India for focused, expert-led discussions. It addresses a key question in enterprise infrastructure today—what does AI truly demand from storage? The meetup focuses on real-world challenges, practical engineering insights, and how teams are building systems to support AI at scale.
Full Agenda
Explore the event flow and key sessions planned for the SNIA India Storage Meetup:
- 2.30 to 3:00 pm: Welcome /Registration
- 3:00 to 3:15 pm: Welcome Address from Anupam Bhide, CEO, Calsoft
- 3:15 to 3:30 pm: SNIA Introduction by Piyush Gupta, Executive Director, IBM Storage Virtualize (FlashSystem & SVC) & Storage Insights/SC WW Development, SNIA India Board Chair
- 3:30 to 4:15 pm: Talk on What AI Actually Demands from Storage: An Engineering Practitioner's View by Amit Gogate, Calsoft
- 4:15 to 5:00 pm: SNIA Tech Talk on "Content Aware Storage for modern AI workflows" by Kedar Karmarkar, IBM
- 5:00 to 5:10 pm: Vote of Thanks by Vipin Shankar
- 5:15 pm: onwards Hi-Tea & Networking
Why you should attend
Engineering-First Conversations: Expert-led talks grounded in real-world engineering decisions.
Storage Meets AI: Specifically designed for storage professionals steering the transition.
An open floor for engineers, architects, and leaders to continue conversations informally
Real Insights: Learn from practitioners working on real-world systems
FAQs
1. What is the SNIA Storage Meetup?
The SNIA T/E/N (Technical Education & Networking) Meetup is a community-driven event focused on storage technologies and infrastructure.
2. What topics will be covered?
Storage systems, AI infrastructure, scalability, and real-world engineering challenges.
3. Is this event free to attend?
Yes. Registration is free. You can register via the link above.
4. Can I carry electronic items?
Yes, electronic items are permitted at the venue. Kindly carry a government ID proof with you as well.
5. Is this a virtual or hybrid event?
This is an in-person event only. There is no virtual attendance option listed.
The SNIA T/E/N (Technical Education & Networking) Meetup is a community-driven event focused on storage technologies and infrastructure.
2. What topics will be covered?
Storage systems, AI infrastructure, scalability, and real-world engineering challenges.
3. Is this event free to attend?
Yes. Registration is free. You can register via the link above.
4. Can I carry electronic items?
Yes, electronic items are permitted at the venue. Kindly carry a government ID proof with you as well.
5. Is this a virtual or hybrid event?
This is an in-person event only. There is no virtual attendance option listed.
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Access the Recording
Knowledge Hub: Lessons from the SNIA India T/E/N meetup 2026