25th Edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit to be ‘truly global’, with participation from 48+ countries

• BTS returns in its physical avatar with ‘bigger, better, more impactful’ conclave 
• 200+ global technology leaders to enthral audiences with their insights at BTS 2022 
• GIA Partner countries to conduct 16 sessions  
• US-India Tech Conclave to be held physically for the first time during BTS 
• Immersive Exhibition showcasing innovation with 400+ exhibitors from India and abroad 
• 100+ disruptive sessions on technology 

 

Bengaluru, 8^th June 2022: The 25^th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit will be back in its physical format at Bangalore Palace from 16-18 November this year after the two successful virtual editions held during the pandemic period. This year the event promises to exceed expectations with a never-seen-before scale and unprecedented global participation. Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT & Bt, Science and Technology, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, announced today while addressing the media. 

 

Riding on the success of BTS 2021, high-level international government and industry delegations from leading tech nations is expected this year. The press meet was conducted today to officially launch and acknowledge the participation of Global Innovation Alliance partners for the Summit. The meet was attended by representatives of more than 16 countries and Consul Generals / Deputy High Commissioners from eight countries - Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Switzerland and UK. The representatives shared an overview of participation expected at BTS 2022 from their respective countries and shed light on some potential speakers for BTS. For the first time countries like Italy, Austria, Poland participated in the pre-cursor event to BTS

2^nd edition of US-India Tech Conclave was also announced by US India Business Council (USIBC). It is expected that the delegation led by USIBC will participate in the 2-day conclave focussing on Deeptech, HealthTech, Metaverse and Start-Ups during BTS 2022.  

 

Speaking at the event on Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022 and Global Innovation Alliance (GIA),
Dr. CN Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT & Bt, Science and Technology, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, said, “We usher in a new era, with Bengaluru Tech Summit celebrating 25 years. Over the years BTS has provided an impactful platform to bring together the best minds in technology. The flagship conclave has become synonymous with innovation, as industry, academia and policymakers come together to inspire, collaborate and fuel next wave of transformative technologies.Our association with GIA is a critical cog to drive multi-lateral collaboration between countries. We strongly believe that our association will help reach technology beyond large cities and make ground-level impact benefiting millions.” 

 

Speaking at the event, Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Government of Karnataka said “The Bengaluru Tech Summit has created an unparalleled legacy and the flagship conclave has become the platform of choice for global tech leaders to congregate. Our association with the GIA partners has been a key driving force and we look forward to a collaborative future together. This will help create new opportunities and help drive the next wave of innovation.” 

 

The Press Meet was also addressed by Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Vision Group on Information Technology, Govt. of Karnataka; and Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, ACS, Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka. 

 

The theme for BTS 2022 is Tech4NextGen which will aim to showcase technology relevant for the next generation being portrayed. The countries are expected to participate in the following ways: 

 

1. Participation from high level government and industry delegation  
2. GIA partners conducting knowledge session as part of the GIA track 
3. Renowned tech and innovation experts to deliver Plenary /Keynote 
4. Experience centers where countries can showcase latest innovations in technology 
5. Startup booth for showcasing their products and innovation 

 

BTS 2022 is driven by members of Karnataka’s Vision Groups on IT, Biotechnology and

Start Ups. BTS is the only event in India which has brought together leading cross sectoral industry organizations like NASSCOM, IESA, ABAI, ABLE, TiE, Indo American Chamber of Commerce, USIBC and AMCHAM on a common platform. 

 

About Global Innovation Alliance:  

Global Innovation Alliance was launched in 2017 with an aim to tap the mammoth potential and growth of technology and innovation across the globe. This was also an opportunity to ensure State of Karnataka is provided an opportunity to 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, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, UK among others. Cumulatively, interactions with 30+ countries have been conducted, Government of Karnataka has played host to more than 150 GIA delegations, 10 outgoing delegation visits by GoK representatives have been conducted, 50 projects with 30+ partner countries have been conducted, 12 GIA Tech Engagement Meets have been jointly organized, 2000+ Startups have benefitted and 10+ academic institutions have been engaged with GIA partners.