Mumbai / Bengaluru, 15th November 2024: Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, Government of Karnataka, is set to take place from 19-21 November 2024 at Bangalore Palace. This edition is set to host international participants from more than 50 countries. Delegations from over 15 countries, including Australia, UK, France, Austria, EU, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, and the U.S., will converge at BTS 2024. These high-level delegations, featuring government officials, industry leaders, and innovators, will enrich the summit with diverse perspectives and collaborative opportunities.
This edition of BTS will feature influential global speakers, strategic alliances, and immersive exhibitions. The inaugural ceremony of will feature key international voices, including Dr. Anna Christmann, Commissioner for Start-ups and the Digital Economy from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and Ms. Alexandra Dublanche, Vice President for Recovery, Economic Development, Attractiveness, and Innovation for Paris Region, France. A strong diplomatic presence is expected, with five Ambassadors and 16 Consuls General attending, reflecting the event’s global significance. A key highlight of the inaugural ceremony will be the signing of two MoUs — one with Switzerland and the other with Finland — along with an LoI with the Sharjah Innovation Authority (UAE).
The Global Collaborations track will showcase sessions curated by the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner countries on World Stage 1. Australia, as the official Country Partner for BTS 2024, will bring a dedicated session on ‘Digitalization through Australian Tech – Partnering for Prosperity’. Accompanying this will be a high-level delegation of 16 companies, including key representatives such as the Tech Council, Director of Digital, Viscient FundWA, and esteemed officials including the High Commissioner, Consul General, and Trade Commissioner. Some of the other GIA partner countries include, Swizerland (Innovation); UAE (Scaling Beyond Borders); Austria(Technology & Innovation); Singapore(Med-Tech); Germany(Clean Mobility); Netherlands(Water Management); Belgium(Life Sciences); Japan (Co-creating Solutions for the Digital World); UK (AI Unbound) and many more.
The India-USA Tech Conclave, hosted on World Stage 2, will spotlight U.S.-India tech collaborations through sessions curated by USIBC, covering AI’s impact across agriculture, logistics, space, and education, and AMCHAM, focusing on cybersecurity and transformations in GCCs and GVCs. GITEX, Community Partner for BTS, will further enrich the dialogue with insights on the digital economy.
BTS 2024’s conference will feature prominent international speakers, including Ms. Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India; Glenn Murray, Director, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & Innovation Venture partner, Viscient FUNDWA Perth, Australia; Harry Godber, Technology & Economic Policy Adviser, Tech Council – Canberra, Australia; Mike Cadigan, Chief Corporate and Govt. Affairs Officer, Global Foundries; David Ewing Duncan, Contributor, Vanity Fair, Wired; Mr. David Jea, Deputy Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy New Delhi; Dr. Anurag Mairal, Stanford University.
The International Exhibition Pavilion at BTS 2024 will showcase groundbreaking technologies from over 70 global exhibitors, spanning diverse technology sectors. The summit will also host high-level B2B, B2G, and G2G meetings, as well as strategic roundtables, further solidifying Bengaluru’s pivotal role in driving global tech innovation.
