The 26th Edition Of The Bengaluru Tech Summit" Promises To Transcend Borders And Embrace A Truly Global Presence

* Over 200 global technology leaders take the stage to share their invaluable insights at BTS 2023 

* Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partner Countries to host 16 engaging sessions and witness representations from Australia, France, Israel, Japan, Switzerland, and the Netherlands 

* This year's India-USA Tech Conclave's 3rd Edition will focus on the advancements in emerging technologies, particularly in IT and health tech.  

The 26th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit is set to surpass all expectations with an unparalleled scale and an unprecedented level of global participation. This summit is an extraordinary event that will redefine the boundaries of technology and innovation is scheduled to take place take place at the iconic Bangalore Palace from November 29th to December 1st, 2023. Today, Shri Priyank Kharge, the Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development, and Panchayat Raj, IT & Bt, Government of Karnataka, announced during his address at the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners meeting. 

The GIA Partners meet was graced by distinguished personalities, including Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka and Shri Darshan H.V, IAS, Director, Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt, and Managing Director, KITS, Govt. of Karnataka. A detailed event presentation was made by Shri Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman of MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications, and the Event Curators, encompassing all relevant information about the event. 

BTS 2022 marked an incredible success with a record-breaking number of participants, including 405 Speakers, 9356 Delegates, 585 Exhibitors, 25,738 Registered Visitors, over 50,000 Expo footfalls, and 104 Biotech posters. Over the years, the Bengaluru Tech Summit has consistently drawn substantial participation from GIA partners. In the previous edition, the event saw a remarkable presence with representatives from 30 countries. Among them, 17 countries organized engaging GIA sessions, featuring a diverse panel of 104 speakers. Additionally, BTS 2022 was graced by esteemed ministerial delegations from Australia, Finland, and the United Arab Emirates, along with active involvement from Ambassadors representing seven countries. 

Building upon the remarkable success of the previous year, BTS 2023 eagerly awaits the presence of esteemed high-level government and industry delegations from renowned tech nations. Today, the GIA Partners meeting was held to formally inaugurate and recognize the participation of Global Innovation Alliance Partners for the Summit. The event witnessed the attendance of representatives from over 16 countries, and Consul Generals / Deputy Consul Generals from Australia, France, Israel, Japan, Switzerland, and the Netherlands shared their remarks. During the meeting, representatives provided insights into the expected participation from their respective countries at BTS 2023 and highlighted potential speakers for the event. It is noteworthy that countries such as Italy, Peru, and Spain will participate in this precursor event to BTS for the very first time in its history, adding to the anticipation and international collaboration. 

Global Innovation Alliance Partner countries are expected to participate in the following ways: 

Participation from high-level government and industry delegation   

GIA partners conducting knowledge sessions as part of the GIA track  

Speakers providing remarks in other sessions  

Plenary/keynote sessions by renowned tech and innovation experts  

Experience centers where countries can showcase the latest innovations in technology  

Startup booth for showcasing their products and innovation  

The India-USA Tech Conclave's 3rd edition has been officially announced by the US India Business Council (USIBC). On the exciting ties of AI i.e America and India this year's conclave will highlight the advancements in emerging technologies in IT and HealthTech. As two of the largest democracies in the world, the United States and India will explore and delve into these areas during the course of BTS 2023, fostering exciting collaborations and discussions. The key themes of the India-USA Tech Conclave will align with roadmap announced by the Heads of the two States on enhanced cooperation on technology on many fronts. Some of the these focus areas are Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor, Quantum Computing, Space Tech, Digital Health, E-commerce and 6G. 

Prepare to witness Asia's Largest Tech Event, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, featuring a diverse and enriching Event Spectrum. The summit encompasses a Multi-Track Conference on IT & Electronics, Deep Tech, Start-Ups & Biotech, an International Exhibition, the Global Innovation Alliance, the India-USA Tech Conclave, the India Innovation Alliance, R&D-Lab2Market, B2B Meetings, STPI IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards, Unicorns Felicitation, Rural IT Quiz, Bio Quiz, and Bio Posters. 

BTS 2023 is positioned at a critical intersection, where the brightest minds from the Startup Community, pioneering Research labs, SMEs, leading Corporations, and Industries will converge. Together, they will showcase the rapid advancements in IT and DeepTech, the Metaverse and WEB 3.0, Electronics and Semiconductors, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Telecom, and 6G, as well as Biotech and Health tech. These grand gathering promises to push  the boundaries of innovation and technology, creating a vibrant platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among visionary minds. 

About Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 

BTS is organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Government of Karnataka, and co-hosted by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and driven by members of Karnataka’s Vision Groups on IT, Biotechnology, and Start-Ups. BTS is the only event in India that has brought together leading cross-sectoral industry organizations like NASSCOM, IESA, ABAI, ABLE, TiE, USIBC, and AMCHAM on a common platform.  

For more details visit www.bengalurutechsummit.com  

About Global Innovation Alliance 

A platform called Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) was launched in 2017 by the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, Government of Karnataka. The broad objective of GIA is to tap the potential and growth of technology and innovation across the globe. This was also an opportunity to ensure the State of Karnataka can showcase its strengths as part of this global tech revolution. This platform has grown over the years with mutual projects being implemented with countries like Australia, France, Israel, Japan, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, Germany among others. Cumulatively, interactions with 30+ countries have been conducted through delegation visits, tech engagement meets market access programs, and participation at tech events. 

Photo Caption:  Representative and Consul General from different countries Australia, New South Wales, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, NRW, Israel, Israel Trade Body, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Switzerland, UK, Austria, USA, Rwanda along with Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka and Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka.