The 3 day summit aims to Celebrate Innovation and Technology-
-Over 3000 Delegates with over 240 from foreign countries; Confirmed participation from 20 countries; 200 Speakers; 200 Startups and SMEs and 250 Exhibitors –
– Robotics Competition – R2- RoboRecharge Robotic Premier League for students from all over Karnataka –
– First organized Enterprise Connect for Biostartups attempted by any State in India-
-A platform for panelists to discuss, deliberate and ideate on innovative solutions using the latest disruptive technologies-
-GoK to focus on increased participation of Kannadigas in the Tech Sector; provide an interactive mechanism for start-ups and create regulatory impetus for innovation – announcement at BTS-
Bengaluru, 12th November 2019: Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019 (BTS) will be inaugurated at Bengaluru Palace on 18th November 2019. This celebration of innovation, which provides a platform for discussion and deliberation to encourage disruptive technologies will include four track sessions: Smart IT, Smart BIO, Global innovation alliances and Impact. The summit will also feature multi-track conferences, an International Exhibition, Global Innovation Alliances, RoboRecharge, Workshops, Product Launches, Makers Zone and Bio-Posters. Some of the highlights of the summit would include TCS IT Quiz, BT Quiz, Thought Leaders Conclave, STPI IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards and Bengaluru Impact Awards. The summit will be conducted under the able guidance of the Hon. Chief Minister,
Shri. B.S. Yediyurappa and the ‘Vision Group’ consisting of senior industry captains across verticals. The conference will have more than 250 experts addressing over 3500 delegates and around 300 exhibitors who will showcase their services, products and technologies to more than 11000 visitors. The summit is expected to have an excellent gathering of the world’s most influential leaders, Innovators, Industry Captains, Research Heads, Policy makers and Start-Ups from India and leading countries like Canada, The Netherlands, Finland, UK, USA, Australia, Switzerland, Israel, Germany, France, Japan, Sweden, Austria, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania and Estonia.
Addressing media persons, Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan, Hon. Deputy Chief Minister and Hon. Minister for IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka said, “One of the new additions this year is the Robotics Competition – R2- RoboRecharge Robotic Premier League. Students from all over Karnataka will be a part of the biggest robotics championship to be held in India. BTS not only provides a platform for these students to share knowledge with fellow students but it also will be a fun learning experience for them under the skilled guidance of renowned academicians and industry experts. We are also introducing a new category of Business Awards, namely Bengaluru Impact Awards along with prestigious STPI IT Export awards and Smart Bio Awards. This year, we will have the largest International Participation with delegations from 20 countries participating in BTS. We are also expecting some International MoUs to be signed at BTS.”
The summit will witness deliberations covering important topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Impact of Blockchain, Impact of IoT, Cyber Security, Space and Drone Revolutions, Electric Vehicles, 5G, Genomics, Trends in Agriculture, Smart Therapeutics, Biotherapeutics, Smart Immunologics in Cancer Care and Intelligent Systems and Trends in Agriculture, to name a few.
“The favourable ecosystem in Bengaluru has led to the rise of Unicorns who have scripted entrepreneurial success and have effectively placed Bengaluru on the global map. In order to celebrate these unicorn founders for their achievements we have conceptualised and instituted for the first time, the Bengaluru Impact Awards.” Dr. Ashwath Narayan said.
According to Dr. E V Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science and Technology said, “The Bengaluru Tech Summit is a perfect platform to showcase innovation and discuss new technologies. Our vision is to transform the country’s economy through innovation which is the focus of the summit. Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019 will have eminent personalities deliberating on thought leadership, innovators presenting path breaking ideas while expert speakers will give insights into the latest industry trends and future opportunities. We are expecting participation from across the country. In order to ensure effective IT penetration throughout the State, we are also organizing a TCS IT Quiz and a Biotechnology Quiz with focus on innovation. Bengaluru Tech Summit is basically a platform that encourages innovation in disruptive technologies.”
“The Biotechnology sector has significantly enhanced the growth of India’s global profile. ‘INDIA BIO’ at the Bengaluru Tech Summit will witness ‘Smart Bio #Pitchtuning Session’ wherein select early-stage Bio-startups will have the opportunity to listen to seasoned VC heads who will guide and fine-tune their pitch before going out to raise funds. Through the ‘Smart Bio #Enterprise Connect, being held exclusively for Biostartups we are providing a platform for early-stage ventures to engage and showcase their innovative ideas to large corporate entities, investors and industry leaders considering startups spend a lot of time and effort to reach out to the right people in the industry in order to sell their product/concepts/ideas. This is the first organized Enterprise Connect for Biostartups attempted by any State wherein we have over 20 biotech enterprises already confirming their participation. This whole initiative is to support startups in the areas of BioTech, MedTech, AgriTech and Diagnostics. ‘INDIA BIO’ will also have a Thought Leaders Conclave, which will see the coming together of Biotech industry leaders, Bio-IT experts and leading defense scientists to discuss the future of Smart Biotechnology in India with special reference to emerging areas like synthetic biology, bioengineering, precision medicine, development of affordable drugs etc.” Dr. Ashwath Narayan added.
“The Government is in the process of identifying a mechanism that will target brilliant school children from families across Karnataka who would be paired up with suitable mentors from industries or institutes and be provided necessary life and career guidance. One of the major reasons for doing the same is that it would increase the participation of Kannadigas in the technology sector. At BTS, we will be announcing specific regulatory measures to enhance innovation in Bengaluru city and the rest of the state. We are currently in the process of engaging with various stakeholders to design the regulatory relaxations. In addition, at BTS, the Government will also announce a mechanism for
start-ups to interact with the Government and Industry for proactive decision making.” Dr. Ashwath Narayan said.
Some of the highlights of the summit would include TCS IT Quiz, BT Quiz, Thought Leaders Conclave, STPI IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards and Bengaluru Impact Awards.
o RoboRecharge – 150 students from across Karnataka will be part of this first ever Robotics Championship which provides a platform for students to learn more on robotics under the skilled guidance of academicians and renowned industry experts.
o Bio Posters – 90 applications received so far from young researches, scientists and technocrats to share their innovation through posters. Selected posters will be printed and distributed to all delegates
o TCS IT Quiz– This quiz is held in partnership with TCS and conducted for students from class 8 to 12. This year marks the 20th edition of the TCS IT quiz which has been conducted across 6 states – Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chattisgragh. In Karnataka 34 districts participated, 10 districts participated from Maharashtra and Chattisgragh and 25 districts from each of the remaining states. The Finalists from these states will participate in the National finals at BTS. The TCS IT Quiz is recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first IT quiz of it’s kind in the country.
o BT Quiz– The Department of ITBT&ST has organized the first ever state-wide bio quiz for BSc-Agri, BE- BioTechnology and B- Pharma. So far regional finals have been conducted in Udupi, Dharward, Mangalore and Shivamogga and we recieved around 200 applications. As we speak, the regional finals are being conducted in Mangaluru and Bengaluru. We have received 250 applications for same. The state finals will be conducted on the third day of BTS and quizzing comprises of oral, visual, audio visual and software powered rounds.
o Thought Leaders Conclave– The topic of deliberation for the conclave will be ‘Bengaluru’s role in achieving $1 Trillion Digital Economy’. This IT and Biotech conclave will have attendees discuss, brainstorm and debate ongoing industry trends and challenges.
o STPI IT Export Awards – STPI recognizes IT companies based on their performance and contribution to the sector. The awards have 10 categories spanning IT, ITeS, Electronics and Hardware
o Smart Bio Awards – Smart Bio Awards instituted by the biotechnology division of the Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka along with the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) recognizes dynamic leadership and outstanding contributions through path breaking innovations in the areas of BioPharma, BioIndustry, BioAgri, BioServices, MedTech and Omics
o Bengaluru Impact Awards– These awards are being held for the first time in the state to recognize the 9 unicorns from the city who have scripted entrepreneurial success and have effectively placed Bengaluru on the Global map.
