Chandrayaan-3 pavilion to India-US conclave: What to expect from 26th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit
State IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge said the theme ‘Breaking Boundaries’ will remain constant for the next three editions of the summit in order to attract traction at a global scale and draw quality industries and tech leaders to Bengaluru.
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The summit not only showcases ISRO's remarkable achievements, but also emphasises the crucial contributions of SMEs, startups, and private industries in ensuring the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. (File) The 26th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is all set to kick off from November 29 at Bangalore Palace under the theme ‘Breaking Boundaries’. The three day summit organized by the department of IT-BT, Government of Karnataka, will host a dynamic convergence of tech leaders, startups, investors, and research labs from over 30 countries.
State IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge said the theme ‘Breaking Boundaries’ will remain constant for the next three editions of the summit in order to attract traction at a global scale and draw quality industries and tech leaders to Bengaluru. Meanwhile, the dates for the next two editions of BTS is scheduled on November 19-21 in 2024 and 2025.
BTS, for the first time, will have Chandrayaan-3 ISRO-Industry Pavilion, symbolising India’s significant presence in space exploration. The pavilion not only showcases ISRO’s remarkable achievements, but also emphasises the crucial contributions of SMEs, startups, and private industries in ensuring the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. For the first time, a 1:1 scale model of Chandrayaan-3 Lander will also be put up for display. Also, in a specially erected geodesic dome, using AR/VR technology, an immersive experience has been created to learn about lunar missions, space science, and the technology behind Chandrayaan.
In what is expected to be an enriching discussion, BTS will host a fireside chat between the youngest and the oldest entrepreneurs of Karnataka, featuring Nikhil Kamath (co-founder, Zerodha) and Narayan Murthy (co-founder, Infosys) as part of ‘Legend, Legacy & Leadership’. The chat promises a deep dive into the legendary journey and leadership principles that have shaped the tech landscape.
The third edition of India-USA Tech Conclave will be a significant part of BTS 2023, and will aim at creating a meaningful dialogue between the two nations. The conclave will focus on enabling future innovations, thought exchange and creating strong collaborations through sessions focusing on Commercial Space, e-Commerce, Supply Chain & Logistics, Healthtech, AVGC and so on. The conclave will be inaugurated by US Consul General Christopher Hodges, US-India Business Council (USIBC) Managing Director Alexander Slater, and Kharge on November 29.
BTS will also feature a diverse and enriching event spectrum, encompassing a multi-track conference on IT & electronics, deep tech, start-ups & Biotech; an international exhibition, Global Innovation Alliance (GIA), India-USA Tech Conclave, R&D-Lab2Market, B2B meetings, STPI IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards, VC Awards, ATF Awards, Rural IT Quiz, Bio Quiz and Bio Posters.
The IT & Deep Tech Track will have engaging sessions like opportunities for GCCs, AI, technology for sustainability, future mobility, cybersecurity & cyberwarfare, 5G adoption and future wireless technologies, electronics & semiconductors, spacetech, Web 3.0, Animation, Gaming & VFX, among others.
The Biotech Track will have sessions focusing on areas like biotechnology for a fossil carbon-free future, synthetic biology, sustainable food & agri systems, preventing tomorrow’s illnesses and keeping epidemics at bay, investment in biotech, skill development, policy & regulators and more.
The Start-up Track will include sessions on digital public goods, idea to IPO, emerging tech, fintech, agritech 4.0, Bharat Opportunity, and Startup India. Large delegations from the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partner nations are expected to participate in the event.
The GIA track in the Conference will have around 17 engaging sessions curated by the partner nations & regions, including Australia, Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Poland, Austria, Germany and NRW, Japan, Switzerland, Lithuania and EU. Senator Franziska Giffey, Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, Berlin; Dr. Stephan Keller, Mayor of Düsseldorf, Germany; Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economy, Job Creation and Trade, Ontario, Canada will be addressing the GIA sessions.
Interestingly, this year’s BTS is close on the heels of ‘Green BTS’ in an effort to commit to net-zero carbon footprint in the upcoming years. This ambitious goal involves integrating eco-conscious practices in procurement to minimise waste generation and establish a sustainability advisory for various stakeholders.
BTS will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the presence of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and international dignitaries such as Bagdat Mussin, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan; Mark Papermaster, EVP & CTO of AMD; a recorded message from Sari Multala, Minister of Science and Culture of Finland; and a recorded message from Volker Wissing, Minister of Digital Affairs and Transport of Germany.
More details on BTS is available on bengalurutechsummit.com
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