Next.js Summit India 2nd Edition: Bengaluru Hosts a Gathering of Builders and Learners

The way we build for the web has changed dramatically over the last decade. From static HTML sites to complex applications that run across devices, the tools developers use today are designed to make experiences faster, smarter, and more accessible. Frameworks sit at the heart of this transformation—helping developers move from ideas to working products with speed and scale.

One such framework that has gradually turned into a programmer's favorite is Next.js. With features such as server-side rendering, static site generation, and native compatibility with contemporary frontends, it hosts worldwide platforms like Netflix, TikTok, and Twitch. Statistics indicate that over 60% of programmers worldwide utilize or desire to utilize it, and hence it is among the most "loved" frameworks in recent times.

That swelling energy recently became flesh in Bengaluru, when the Next.js Summit India (2nd Edition) brought the Scaler School of Technology (SST) campus to life as a hub of builders, learners, and innovators. Contrary to conferences usually limited to hotel rooms, this one flourished in an academic environment—where ideas discussed in workshops sometimes evolved into end-of-the-day prototypes.

A Meeting of Minds

The summit hosted more than 60 working professionals from all over India, besides about 30 SST students. The blend of industry exposure and new-academic interest generated discussions that were both pragmatic and visionary.

Major sessions were:

• Building AI-powered SaaS by Tanay Sai (Nielsen)
• Image Optimization at Scale by Adyasha Mohanty (HackerRank)
• Middleware Insights by Akshay Sawant (Publicis Sapient)
• Application Security by Mrugesh Panchal (Adobe)

There was additionally a session on intelligent frontends of the future, featuring insights from organizations such as Google and Tech Mahindra.

Community at the Core

Behind the scenes, the event was driven by the Next.js India Developer Association, an open-source group with functioning chapters in cities such as Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Delhi NCR. Theirs is a vision greater than code—aligning on developing an interconnected community of developers who share knowledge and work together to solve tomorrow's problems.

As one of the organizers noted: "Events like this aren't just about frameworks. They're about people, learning from each other and shaping the next wave of web innovation."

Learning Beyond Textbooks

What was noteworthy in this edition was the extent to which it connected academics and business. For most SST students, all of whom are just starting out, the summit provided an insight into how ideas from the classroom materialize in actual software. Faculty cited such experience as making students realize the human aspect of building technology—constructing systems that impact millions.

Students echoed the same, expressing that the interactions with experienced developers provided them with clarity on the skills, career choices, and what it is to be in the global tech landscape.

Why Bengaluru Matters

Repeatedly referred to as India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru has been the arena for technological advancements for years. Having the Next.js Summit here only served to highlight the city's function as a facilitator of bringing global paradigms together with local expertise. For the participants, the day was not so much about attending an event, but being part of a movement—a movement built on collaboration, knowledge exchange, and love for building for the web.