The Twenty third edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020 organised by the Karnataka Department of Electronics, IT, Bio Technology and S&T, will be virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 19.
A three day event, that has attracted around 25 countries, amidst global pandemic, will be based on the theme ‘NEXT IS NOW’. The virtual summit highlighting the significance of advancing the future at the accelerated pace and the need for preparedness by using innovations and technological interventions, is first of its kind.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, addressing a curtain raiser press conference said that “Bengaluru Tech Summit has emerged as the leading technology show not only for Karnataka State but for the entire country. This year I am glad that despite the pandemic challenge faced by the world, BTS is on schedule as a virtual event and it has truly become a global show. Participation of over 25 tech nations is testimony to the recognition of Bangalore as the leading tech hub of the country”.
‘The summit will feature a Multi-track Conference, International Exhibition, Global Innovation Alliance, STPI-IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards and Bengaluru Impact Awards. The other popular programmes among students namely Rural IT Quiz, Biotech Quiz and Biotech Posters will also be held virtually.
The Summit will be addressed by over 250 domain experts including over 80 Global personalities focusing on the most disruptive technologies and innovations across the globe under four major themes namely Knowledge Hub, Innovation Corner, One Health and Country Sessions. Some of the key focus areas of the summit are: Aerospace and defense Technologies, Healthcare, Future of Work, Startup for Public Good, Electronics & Semi-conductor, Reimagining Digital Health and COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness among others.
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The multi-track conference will feature over 70 sessions addressed by over 250 world class speakers. International exhibition will consist of 250 plus exhibitors from Start Ups to IT and Biotech majors as well as R&D and academic institutes showcasing their services, products and technologies to 4000+ delegates, 20000+ business visitors.
For the first time International Advisory Group is also formed adding global perspectives to the conference programme. This is the only event in India which brings together on common platform India’s leading cross sectoral industry organisations like Nasscom, TiE, ELCIA, IESA, ABAI, ABLE, CLIK and IACC.
