Ahead of the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2026, the Karnataka government organized a major industry interaction meet in Chennai, drawing participation from over 300 companies, industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Key Highlights of the Chennai Event:
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Fostering Regional Collaboration: Led by Karnataka’s IT/BT Secretary N. Manjula alongside other state officials and tech figures (including representatives from STPI Chennai and IIT Madras), the outreach focused on uniting South India’s innovation corridors and exploring strategic partnerships between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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Highlighting BTS 2026: Officials pitched the upcoming flagship summit to Chennai’s tech fraternity, emphasizing opportunities for startups, investors, and corporations to engage with Karnataka’s tech ecosystem.
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Summit Scale and Theme: Scheduled for November 17–19, 2026, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), the 29th edition of the summit will center around the theme “AI & Beyond.”
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Global Expectations: Organizers expect the event to host over 1,800 exhibitors, 25,000 delegates, 1,000 tech startups, and 60,000+ business visitors from more than 75 countries, spanning focus areas like Artificial Intelligence, DeepTech, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, and Spacetech.
