Key Highlights:
- The 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 the 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 lakh 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, the 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: The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T, Government of Karnataka, and co-hosted by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), concluded on December 1, 2023, with unprecedented success. The summit, themed “Breaking Boundaries: Innovations from India, Impact for the World,” served as a global gathering for visionaries, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts.
The event featured 553 exhibitors and 258 startups across various fields, facilitating connections through 427 physical B2B meetings and 1981 virtual connect sessions. The overwhelming response saw enthusiastic participation from diverse backgrounds, including tech professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and students.
The summit also witnessed the unveiling of a revised policy for Biotechnology and a new Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) policy by the Government of Karnataka. 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.
Another MoU was signed between Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) and the Association of Biotechnology LED Enterprises (ABLE) to facilitate technology-based foreign direct investments, fostering global competitiveness between Canada and India. An MoU was also 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, set 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.
The summit also announced the IT Ratna of Karnataka, which was awarded to Infosys Ltd. and Intel Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The 24th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz received 5.5 lakh 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, the Government of Karnataka announced support for C-CAMP in launching Phase II of two major biotech innovation programs. Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 also introduced ‘Investor Startup Connect’ for UAE investors, a first-of-its-kind initiative aiding startups in their growth journey. The summit proudly adopted the ‘#GreenBTS’ initiative, achieving zero waste to landfill, reducing plastic use by 95% YoY, and setting new sustainability standards with partners ‘EcoMorphosys.’
The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 has been a global standout, with participants from 45 countries, 83 sessions, and insights from 401 speakers. Noteworthy contributions came from countries like Australia, Denmark, South Korea, and Japan in the GIA (Global Innovation Alliance) Pavilion. With a strong attendance of 8606 business professionals and 18,592 registered Business Visitors, the summit also recorded an impressive 50,000 Expo Footfalls.
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 27th & 28th edition that is to be held in 2024 and 2025 were also announced as 19-21 November.
