Nasscom People Summit 2026

Every era believes its disruptions are unprecedented. Yet history tells a more complicated story. It rarely offers clear lessons, instead, it is a record of competing narratives, contested outcomes, and unanswered questions. That is precisely what makes it useful.
In this thought-provoking session, we look at the patterns of technological change that repeat across centuries, the assumptions we continue to make about progress, talent, and power, and what history can reveal about navigating moments of profound transformation. As we navigate the age of AI, what can the past help us understand, and what makes this moment genuinely different from anything that came before?