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Karnataka Aims for Global Tech Giants at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 17:26
Karnataka Aims for Global Tech Giants at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026
- •Karnataka expects participation from over 75 countries at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, scheduled from November 17-19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
- •IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge introduced GIA 2.0, emphasizing outcome-oriented partnerships, joint technology developments, and startup market access rather than just signing MoUs.
- •The state is rolling out a new GIA Engagement Framework and establishing GIGA, a permanent physical space in Bengaluru to support international startups and foster long-term collaborations.
- •The summit, themed 'AI & Beyond', anticipates over 90,000 attendees, 1,000 startups, 1,000 investors, and will feature 16 diverse tracks including AI Universe and Finverse.
Key Questions Answered
The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 is scheduled to be held from November 17 to 19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru.
The core theme for the upcoming summit is 'AI & Beyond'.
GIA 2.0 aims to transition international collaborations from traditional MoUs to tangible outcomes, focusing on startup mobility, joint technology developments, research programmes, and job creation.
