Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 Concludes with Unprecedented Success

The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, held at the Bangalore Palace, concluded with resounding success — firmly reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading platforms for AI, DeepTech, and frontier technologies. The event brought together visionaries, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and global industry leaders from across the world.

Key Participation Highlights:

553 domestic exhibitors and 32 international exhibitors,

4773 delegates, 401 speakers, and participation from 45 countries, reflecting the summit’s global scale and influence.

Key Highlights:

Government of Karnataka unveiled a revised policy for Biotechnology and a new Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) policy

An MoU was signed between the US-India Business Council (USIBC) and the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, Government of Karnataka on Innovation & Technology to identify and address common challenges, facilitate collaboration and promote Karnataka as an attractive investment destination for American companies

An MoU signed between Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) and the Association of Biotechnology LED Enterprises (ABLE) aims to facilitate technology-based foreign direct investments, fostering global competitiveness between Canada and India

An MoU was announced between Swissnex in India and Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) to align India & Switzerland in 3 focus areas viz; Health, Sustainability and Digital Transformation

STPI in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka supported by HPEIPL sets up a Center of Excellence (CoE-EA) in Efficiency Augmentation at Jayanagar, Bengaluru, to leverage the emerging Industry 4.0 technologies

Uber launched global flagship electric vehicle service Uber Green, offering residents convenient access to eco-friendly rides through their app

STPI IT Export Awards 2023 Announced: IT Ratna of Karnataka was awarded to Infosys Ltd. and Intel Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

The 24th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz received 5.5 lakhs registrations and participation from over 28 States and 5 UTs

The 16th edition of the BioQuiz received 923 registrations and participation from 28 States & UTs

At the summit, Government of Karnataka announced support for C-CAMP in launching Phase II of two major biotech innovation programs

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 introduces 'Investor Startup Connect' for UAE investors, a first-of-its-kind initiative aiding startups in their growth journey

BTS 2023 proudly adopts the '#GreenBTS' initiative, achieving zero waste to landfill, reducing plastic use by 95% YoY, and setting new sustainability standards with partners 'EcoMorphosys.'

Bengaluru 1st December 2023 – The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, held at the Bangalore Palace, concluded today with resounding success, breaking new ground in the realm of technology and innovation. Themed "Breaking Boundaries: Innovations from India, Impact for the World," the summit served as a global gathering for visionaries, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts. Notable figures, including Dr. R.A. Mashelkar and Nobel Laureate Dr. H. Robert Horvitz, addressed the attendees among the 4773 delegates and key dignitaries present. The overwhelming response saw enthusiastic participation from diverse backgrounds, including tech professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and students.

The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 has been a global standout, with participants from 45 countries, 83 sessions, and insights from 401 speakers. The event featured 258 startups across various fields, facilitating connections through 427 physical B2B meetings and 1981 virtual connect sessions. With a strong attendance of 8606 business professionals and 18,592 registered Business Visitors, the summit also recorded an impressive 50,000 Expo Footfalls. Noteworthy contributions came from countries like Australia, Denmark, South Korea, and Japan in the GIA Expo, as well as major academic institutions like Amity University and industry leaders like Infosys, Biocon, Microsoft Startup, and more. The summit, with its Lab2Market Pavilion and various other pavilions, emerged as a vibrant hub for global innovation and collaboration.

Throughout the summit, groundbreaking technologies, solutions and policies were unveiled, promising to reshape industries and societies. Renowned innovators, scientists, and tech evangelists from around the world actively participated, emphasizing the transformative potential of technological advancements. The Global Innovation Alliances (GIA) track featured 20 countries including Australia, Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, Israel, Austria, France, UK, Japan, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Switzerland, Thailand, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria and witnessed the participation of ambassadors from SIX countries - Australia, Finland, Germany, UK, Netherlands and Lithuania.

The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 witnessed a pivotal moment with the third edition of the India-USA Tech Conclave, serving as a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the two nations. This conclave focused on fostering future innovations and exchanging ideas, with sessions delving into key areas like Commercial Space, e-Commerce, Supply Chain and Logistics, Healthtech, AVGC, and more.

One of the summit's highlights was the Chandrayaan 3 ISRO-Industry Pavilion, a symbol of India's prowess in space exploration. The pavilion not only showcased ISRO's achievements but also highlighted the crucial contributions of SMEs, startups, and private industries to the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. A 1:1 scale model of Chandrayaan 3 Lander and an immersive AR/VR experience in a geodesic dome provided visitors with an enriching learning experience about lunar missions and space science.

Another significant stride was the Green BTS initiative, demonstrating the summit's commitment to achieving Net Zero in the upcoming years. This ambitious goal involves integrating eco-conscious practices, including sustainable procurement and the establishment of a Sustainability Advisory, emphasizing key pillars such as carbon, water, energy, waste, food, and experience. This year BTS goes green with the tagline '#Green BTS,' achieving zero waste to landfill, cutting plastic use by 95% YoY, and setting new sustainability standards with partners 'EcoMorphosys,' segregating 6400 kgs of waste, evaluating a carbon footprint of 0.65 kgs per capita, assessing a water footprint at 3.4 litres per capita, and generating 90 kgs of biogas from food waste. The summit 2023 thus not only showcased technological advancements but also underscored its pioneering commitment to sustainability, making it a first-of-its-kind event in India.

As the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 concludes, the echoes of innovation and collaboration are sure to resonate far beyond the event. The insights shared, partnerships forged, and technologies showcased have laid the foundation for a future where India continues to be at the forefront of global technological advancements. With the BTS 2023 chapter concluding, the dates of the 27th & 28th editions to be held in 2024 and 2025 were also announced as 19–21 November.