STAIRS Talent Hub Joins Discover MarTech 2026 as Associate Sponsor

Discover MarTech 2026, a premier event for India’s MarTech ecosystem, has announced STAIRS Talent Hub as an Associate Sponsor for its upcoming edition to be held on January 29, 2026, at Hyatt Place, Hinjewadi, Pune.

The association highlights the growing role of digital platforms in building inclusive ecosystems that go beyond traditional business use cases. Discover MarTech 2026 will host senior marketers, technology leaders, founders, and practitioners to explore how data, AI, and scalable digital solutions are transforming engagement, growth, and impact across sectors.

STAIRS Talent Hub is empowering the next generation of sporting champions through digital scouting, expert coaching, and grassroots development. Developed by the STAIRS Foundation, a Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar-winning organization, the platform serves as the digital gateway to India’s most expansive grassroots sports ecosystem. STAIRS Talent Hub acts as a centralized hub for identifying and nurturing young athletic talent across 26 states and more than 50,000 villages, leveraging technology to create access, visibility, and structured development pathways for aspiring athletes.

As Associate Sponsor, STAIRS Talent Hub will contribute to discussions around how technology-led platforms can enable large-scale participation, discovery, and engagement while demonstrating the power of MarTech principles in driving social impact and ecosystem-building initiatives.

Commenting on the association, Siddhartha Upadhyay, Founder and President, STAIRS, said, “Technology has the power to democratise opportunity, and STAIRS Talent Hub is built on that belief. By combining digital scouting, structured development, and grassroots reach, we aim to ensure that talent from every corner of the country gets the visibility and support it deserves. Partnering with Discover MarTech 2026 allows us to engage with leaders who understand the importance of scalable digital platforms in creating meaningful and lasting impact.”

Amit Tandon and Talari Anand Mahesh, Managing Partners at MavGen Media, organisers of Discover MarTech, welcomed STAIRS Talent Hub, stating, “We are pleased to welcome STAIRS Talent Hub as an Associate Sponsor for Discover MarTech 2026. Their work exemplifies how technology can be used to build inclusive, purpose-driven ecosystems at scale.”

Discover MarTech 2026 will also host the Discover MarTech Awards 2026, recognising excellence in marketing technology, innovation, and measurable business impact.

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