The 28th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), organized by the Karnataka government, is set to take place from November 18–20, 2025 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). This year’s edition, themed “Futurise”, marks a significant upscale in scale, scope, and global participation, particularly for startups. Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
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Scale, Reach & Global Engagement
- Expected attendees include over 100,000 participants—among them 20,000 startup founders, 1,000+ investors, 15,000 delegates, 600+ speakers, and 1,200 exhibitors—representing more than 60 countries and all 36 Indian states and union-territories.
🔗 Source - The kickoff Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Meet—held in Bengaluru earlier this week—welcomed representatives from over 35 partner countries, including Germany, Australia, the UK, the US, Japan, Israel, France, and South Korea.
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“Futurise”: A Multidimensional Summit Agenda
BTS 2025 will span 10 conference tracks across key domains:
- IT & DeepTech
- Electro‑Semicon
- Digital Health & Biotech
- Startup Ecosystem
- India–US Tech Conclave
- Global Collaboration
- AI Universe
- Defence & Space Tech
- Finverse (Fintech/Blockchain)
- My Planet, My Future (Climate Tech)
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A key highlight is the Future Makers Conclave, a one-day immersive event featuring global changemakers—aiming to bring together 20,000 startup founders, and possibly secure a Guinness World Record.
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Startup Springboard & Deep Ecosystem Support
- The Startup Springboard platform will offer curated investor pitch sessions, one-on-one mentorship, startup awards, and a dedicated pavilion to connect high-potential ventures with global capital and expertise.
🔗 Source - The summit includes specialized sessions and forums under Startup Ecosystem, India–USA Tech Conclave, and Global Collaboration tracks—providing deep-dive interaction with policymakers, corporates, and industry leaders.
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Strategic Importance & Vision
- This year’s venue shift to BIEC underscores a move toward scale, professionalism, and sustainability in hosting a global tech event.
🔗 Source - The growth of the Global Innovation Alliance from 10 partner countries in 2018 to over 35 in 2025 reflects Kenya’s ambition to position Bengaluru as a tech diplomacy hub.
- “Futurise” aims to shift India’s innovation mindset from incremental to transformative innovation, aligning with global challenges in climate, AI, defense, and digital economies.
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Final Take
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 looks set to be Asia’s most ambitious startup‑centric tech gathering. With record-breaking participation, a high-octane agenda, and rich global integration, BTS 2025 promises to be a catalyst for India’s tech and innovation trajectory.
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