Bengaluru leads the country in IT exports and has emerged as the
second largest technology hub in the world. Several companies including MNCs
deliver cutting-edge products and services with thrust on new disruptive
technological innovations. Bengaluru is a leading innovation hub which is home
to over 4000 active tech Startups. It is the only Indian city to be ranked
within the best 20 Startup eco-systems across the World.
STPI has been playing vital role in supporting the IT, ITES and
ESDM industry not only in policy implementation & monitoring but also in
providing various Technology & Communication services which includes
internet, datacenter, hosting, technology consultation, IT security audit,
support for e-Governance etc.
Keeping in view the fact that technological innovations happen
in Bengaluru, the theme of Bengaluru ITE.biz 2016 event is ‘Define the
Next’. The event will focus on Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Big
Data, Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR), Electronics System
Design, Animation, Visual Effects and Gaming, Apps Development, Startups,
Entrepreneurship Development etc.
The event spectrum would include keynote talks, powerful
conference sessions, B2B Tradeshows, Experience Zone, CEO Conclave, Awards
Function, Start-up Karnataka YESSS. It would be a unique blend of over 1800
registered delegates profiling C-level Executives, thought leaders, policy
makers, technology experts, young innovators and investors.
The 3-day event has
the support of leading IT and Electronics Associations, such as NASSCOM, IESA,
TiE, ABAI, Data Security Council of India (DSCI) etc. Countries such as UK,
Germany, Netherlands, Korea and Japan are participating in various sessions of
the event. Day-1 of the event is focused on Technology Leadership, Day-2 on the
Emerging and Futuristic Technologies and Day-3 on Startups. Awards to top ICT
exporting companies, best employers, best emerging companies etc, will also be
given during the event. STPI will be conducting the prestigious IT export
awards event on Nov 29, 2016 to recognise the performance of the IT,
ITES and EHTP companies under 10 Major Awards Category with 24 sub-categories.
An additional feature of this years’ ITE.biz is the co-location
of Creativity World Forum-2016 with the theme, “Cities in Transition.” World
Creativity forum, is an annual conference organized by the District of
Creativity (DC) Network, founded in 2004 with 13 of the most creative and
innovative regions around the world as its members and is being hosted in
Bengaluru this year. The forum’s objective is to propagate concepts of
creativity and innovation and foster sharing of knowledge and best practices.
At the Curtain Raiser of the 19th edition of the event, UK
Minister for International Trade, Rt Hon Greg Hands and
Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister for IT, BT and Tourism, were
present and spoke about collaborating in the field of technology innovation and
promotion of entrepreneurship, especially in emerging and futuristic
technologies. Rt Hon Greg Handsstated that as a first step towards
a more lasting partnership, UK intends to sign a MoU to mutually support and
strengthen the innovation ecosystems in Karnataka and the UK, targeting
Startups and SMEs.
Priyank Kharge,
Minister for IT, BT and Tourism highlighted the role of connected devices in the emerging
digital economy having potential to transform the economy, business landscape,
governance and society. The BengaluruITE.biz event would provide a platform for
enterprises to partake in a digital solutions marketplace and create exciting
experience for their customers. Principal Secretary, Department of IT, BT and
S&T, V. Manjula, stated that the event has been
instrumental in promoting the IT Industry for almost two decades. This year’s
event is focused on providing opportunities to fuel innovation and promote
entrepreneurship in new technologies, by convergence of software and hardware
for connected devices.
New logo of the event was also unveiled at the function
Earlier in the day, Priyank Kharge, Minister
for IT, BT and Tourism, and V Manjula and senior officers of
the Department participated in the roundtable organised by UK High Commission,
wherein CEOs from UK and India working on Smart Cities, Cyber Security,
Advanced technologies deliberated on potential business opportunities and
partnerships. In a bilateral meet between the Minister of State for Trade and
investment, UK and Minister for IT, BT and Tourism, Government of Karnataka,
opportunities for mutual cooperation in the field of advanced technologies and
furthering the growth of Startup ecosystem in both the countries were
discussed.
The Minister for IT ,
BT and Tourism, GOK stated that ‘’We intend to work together with the
Government of UK to strengthen collaboration between the innovation ecosystems
and technology hubs of UK and Karnataka, with a focus on furthering the links
between academia, Industry and policy makers on both sides, for mutual growth
and benefit’’
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