BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, hosted by the Department of IT, Bt, Government of Karnataka, and Software Technology Parks of India, Bengaluru, is poised to be a crucible of global innovation under the theme ‘Breaking Boundaries.’
This annual convergence of tech luminaries, startups, investors, and research labs from over 30 countries promises to be a melting pot of ideas, and this year is no exception. The grand inauguration on November 26 will witness the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar among others.
International luminaries like Bagdat Mussin of Kazakhstan and Mark Papermaster, executive vice-president and Chief Technology Officer of Advanced Micro Devices, will add a global perspective to the event. The event will feature stalwarts of the Indian industry, including Rishad Premji, Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Kris Gopalakrishnan and others, contributing their insights to the summit’s diverse spectrum.
The BTS 2023 offers a rich array of activities, including a Multi-Track Conference on IT and electronics, Deep Tech, StartUps and biotech, an international exhibition, Global Innovation Alliance, India-USA Tech Conclave, R&D-Lab2Market, B2B meetings, awards ceremonies, quizzes and much more.
Notable fireside chats include ‘Legend, Legacy & Leadership’ with Infosys cofounder N R Narayana Murthy and a session featuring Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
A highlight of the summit is the Chandrayaan 3 Isro-Industry Pavilion, showcasing India’s prowess in space exploration. The exhibit includes a 1:1 scale model of Chandrayaan 3 Lander and an immersive experience using AR/VR technology.
This year, Bengaluru Tech Summit takes a significant stride toward environmental responsibility with its Green BTS Initiative. The commitment to achieve Net Zero involves eco-conscious practices in procurement, waste reduction, and a sustainability advisory, making it a pioneering and environmentally conscious event.
The tech marketplace will feature country pavilions, IT and biotech majors, unicorns, startups, R&D labs and educational institutes. Industry giants like Kyndryl, Infosys, Bosch, Microsoft Startup and others will be joined by tech disruptors from various sectors.
The BTS 2023 promises over 75 sessions, 400+ speakers, 350+ startups, 600+ exhibitors, and 20,000+ business attendees. The early announcement of dates for 2024 and 2025 underscores Karnataka’s commitment to sector growth and international collaboration.
In a world where boundaries are not just pushed, but shattered, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 stands as a testament to India’s innovation potential and its impact on the global tech landscape. (ANI)