Bengaluru is gearing up for Asia’s Largest Tech Conclave- the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 organised by the Department of Electronics, IT and Bt, Government of Karnataka between November 19-21, 2024 at the Bangalore Palace. The Event is co-hosted by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Bengaluru and is driven by members of Karnataka’s Vision Groups on IT & Electronics, Biotechnology, and Start-Ups and a cross-section of the leading Industry Associations
in India.
At a press conference at Bangalore Palace unveiling this year’s exciting highlights, Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka expressed, “At the heart of Karnataka’s growth story lies its vibrant ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. This year, Bengaluru Tech Summit takes on the theme of being unbound, embracing the spirit of breaking boundaries and redefining what’s possible. It serves as a pivotal platform where ideas converge, sparking groundbreaking advancements and fostering global partnerships. Karnataka remains steadfast in its commitment to technological excellence, strengthening its role as a leader in innovation and growth. I invite everyone to join us and feel the unbound energy that is shaping our future.”
BTS 2024 will be inaugurated by Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka in the august presence of Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka; alongside national and international dignitaries including Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt. of Karnataka; Dr. Anna Christmann, Member of Parliament and Commissioner for Start-ups and the Digital Economy, The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany, Ms. Alexandra Dublanche, Vice President in charge, Recovery, Economic Development, Attractiveness and Innovation for Paris Region, France; Shri Santhosh Kumar, MD, Texas Instruments India; Shri Sriharsha Majety, Co-Founder & CEO, Swiggy; Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson and Founder, Biocon Limited, Chairperson, Vision Group on Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka; Shri Kris Gopalkrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures, Chairman, Vision Group on Information Technology & Electronics- Government of Karnataka; Shri Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel India, Chairman, Vision Group of Startups, Government of Karnataka; Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to Government, Dept. of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka; Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) among others.
A major highlight of the inaugural ceremony will be the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding with Switzerland and Finland and a Letter of Intent with the Sharjah Innovation Authority (UAE), fostering deeper global collaboration.
BTS 2024 is set to host Delegations from over 15 countries, including Australia, UK, France, Austria, EU, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, and the USA. These high-level delegations, featuring government officials, industry leaders, and innovators, will enrich the summit with diverse perspectives and collaborative opportunities.
BTS 2024 will feature a multi-stage conference across six tracks: IT, Deeptech & Trends, Biotech & HealthTech, Startup Ecosystem, Global Innovation Alliance, India-USA Tech Conclave, and the newly introduced Electro-Semicon track. The trends stage will feature a galaxy of star speakers including Industry Captains, Policymakers, Diplomats, Startup Founders, Celebrated Authors and Artists, including, Amandeep Singh Gill, Under-Secretary-General, Tech Envoy, UN; Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman, Wipro Limited; Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO; Anne Neuberger, Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Technologies, The White House; Harish Bhatt, Brand Custodian, Tata Sons Ltd.; Peyush Bansal, Co-Founder, Lenskart; Ashish Hemrajani, CEO, BookMyShow; Pragya Mishra, Public Policy & Partnerships Lead for India, OpenAI; Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, boat; Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, British High Commission; Marc Lamy, Consul General of France, Consulate of France; Ipsita Dasgupta, Managing Director, HP India Market; Priya Mohan, Investor, General Catalyst; Swapnil Jain, Co-Founder & CTO, Ather Energy; Prof. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, DBT, Govt. of India; Bhaskar Ghosh, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Accenture; Nithin Kamath, CEO & Founder, Zerodha & Rainmatter; Rahul Chari, Co-founder & CTO, Phonepe; Aravind Sanka, Founder & CEO, Rapido; Nikita Prasad, Co-Founder & Creative Head, GIVA; Dr. Kavitha Iyer Rodrigues, CEO, Zumutor Biologics; Ricky Kej, Grammy-award Indian-American musical composer and environmentalist, and many more.
The Global Collaborations track will showcase sessions curated by the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner countries on World Stage 1. The India-USA Tech Conclave, hosted on World Stage 2, will spotlight U.S.-India tech collaborations through sessions curated by USIBC, covering AI’s impact across agriculture, logistics, space, and education, and AMCHAM, focusing on cybersecurity and transformations in GCCs and GVCs.
The summit will also host high-level Strategic Roundtable Meetings which will be attended by invited International Government representatives, Corporates, Startups, and Policymakers. The Roundtable on AI/ GovTech, will invite startups that will showcase their innovative solutions that can reshape governance, address key challenges, and accelerate the State’s growth in the digital era. A Roundtable on Industry-Academia-R&D connect is also being planned with renowned US universities like Johns Hopkins, Rice and Stanford Life Sciences. They will explore collaboration with Karnataka universities. MoUs with big companies will be signed under Nipuna Karnataka to skill local workforce.
The International Exhibition at BTS 2024 will feature focused pavilions such as Corporate & Industry, International Pavilion, STPI Pavilion, Startup Zone, etc. Special sectorial pavilions will highlight breakthroughs in Deeptech, Biotech, Healthtech, Spacetech, Mobility, Greentech, Fintech, and more. Some of the prominent exhibitors include Kyndryl, Biocon, Applied Materials, Intel, Lam Research, NXP Semiconductor, Groww, Uber, Teceze, LSEG, Novo Nordisk, Norwich Clinical, ARTPark from the corporate sectors; DRDO, CSIR, C-DAC, BIRAC, IIIT-Bangalore, Raman Research Institute, IISc Bangalore, etc., from R&D; and Universities including Gitam, Amity, Manipal, Alliance, SRM, VTU, RV, JSS Science & Technology and Christ. Some of the leading exhibitors from the BFSI sectors include SBI and Canara Bank. The International Exhibition Pavilion at BTS 2024 will showcase groundbreaking technologies from global exhibitors, from diverse nations including Australia, Russia, Germany, Denmark, Korea, USA, Japan, Bavaria, Israel, and more.
The Startup Pavilion will host startups showcasing cutting-edge products and tech solutions across sectors, including Healthtech, Agritech, Manufacturing, Edutech, and more. BTS 2024 promises to be a pivotal platform for startups, with 2500+ startup attendees from India and beyond. Highlights include:
– Startup Springboard– a platform set to fuel startup growth through three key initiatives: Investor Connect, Mentor Connect, and Innoverse
– Founder’s Stage– a dedicated 3-day startup track with influential speakers.
– Startup Conclave– Featuring notable voices like Nuseir Yassin, the celebrated digital storyteller and founder of Nas Daily.
– Product Launch Arena– Launchpad for 50+ startups across 30+ sectors
The BTS Innovation Dome at BTS 2024, will feature special programmes, workshops, product launches and so on. The summit will honour excellence with prestigious awards including the STPI IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards, and Ecosystem Enabler Awards. Additionally, the 25th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz and the BioQuiz finale will also be held during the event. Another initiative encouraging young researchers and students- the Bio Posters- Walkway of Discovery, will provide a platform for research students and graduates to showcase their innovative concepts and ideas, fostering recognition of young talent.
The newly announced BTS 2024 event app will enable enhanced engagement and better event experience for the Delegates. BTS 2024 will continue its commitment to sustainability under the Green BTS initiative, by implementing eco-friendly practices, pursuing carbon neutrality and rigorous environmental monitoring. As part of this initiative, a dedicated bus shuttle service will operate during the event days, connecting Cubbon Park and Mantri Square metro stations to and from Bangalore Palace, offering attendees a sustainable and convenient travel option.
BTS 2024 is poised to deliver unbound opportunities for knowledge, business, and collaboration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this flagship event driving the future of technology and innovation as BTS 2024 unfolds from Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Bangalore Palace.
