IT BT Department, Karnataka

The Startup India: Empowering Manufacturing Startups session explored how India can catalyze growth and innovation in manufacturing startups. The discussion highlighted key strategies to support manufacturing startups and drive innovation in India’s startup ecosystem. Moderated by Ipsita Yadav from Startup India, the panel included Dr. Manesh Thomas (CEO, Manipal Bioincubator), Natarajan (Mentor in Residence, IIITB), and Kaushik Mudda (CEO, Ethereal Machines). Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The Startup Clusters of Tomorrow session at the Bengaluru Tech Summit explored the future of innovation hubs and how emerging startup ecosystems are shaping the next wave of technological growth. The session featured insights from Ruchi Bindal, IAS, Deputy Secretary to the Department of Electronics, IT, and BT, GoK; Dr. Rathan Kelkar, IAS, Secretary to the Department of Electronics and IT, GoK; and Sreekant Lanka, Chief Strategy Officer for IT, E&C Ministry, Telangana. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The Scaling Medtech from Innovation to Impact session at the Bengaluru Tech Summit provided a deep dive into how medical technology innovations are being scaled to create real-world impact. Moderated by Dr. Satya Dash, Founding & Former Head of Strategy at BIRAC, the session featured a keynote by Prof. Vijay Chandru, Co-Founder & Director of Strand Life Sciences, who shared insights on translating scientific innovation into scalable solutions. The panel included Dr. Chandrasekhar Nair, Founder Director of Bigtec & CTO of Molbio; Dr. Geeta Manjunath, CEO & Co-Founder of Niramai Health Analytix; Laina Emmanuel, Co-Founder of BrainSight AI; and Anurag Mairal, Director of Global Outreach at the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign. The discussion centered around the journey of medtech solutions from concept to widespread adoption, tackling challenges and maximizing impact in the healthcare sector. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The AI for Chips; Chips for AI: Powering AI Innovation in the Era of Pervasive Intelligence session focused on the crucial intersection of AI and semiconductor technology, highlighting how innovations in chip design are fueling AI advancements. The session featured a keynote by Shankar Krishnamoorthy, GM & Corporate Staff, Technology & Product Development Group at Synopsys Inc., who provided insights into the future of AI-powered chip technologies. Moderated by Sambit Sahu, SVP at Ola Krutrim, the panel included Srini Maddali, SVP of Engineering at Qualcomm, and Hasan Aijaz, Business Head (Cloud and Consumer Internet) at Nvidia South Asia. They discussed how AI and chip technologies are evolving in tandem to enable smarter, more efficient systems that power the next wave of AI innovation across industries. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The session "Digital Public Infrastructure of India Going Global: Citizen Stack - Strategies for Building DPI for the World" shed light on India's pioneering role in developing digital public infrastructure (DPI) and its global potential. Moderated by Sharad Sharma, Founder of iSPIRT Foundation, the session featured an insightful panel that included Sanjay Jain, Director of Digital Public Infrastructure at BMGF; Sanket Bhondve, IAS, Joint Secretary at MeitY; Sudha Srinivasan, Social Entrepreneur and Volunteer at iSPIRT; and Naganand Doraswamy, Managing Partner at Ideaspring. The discussion explored the strategies and frameworks for building scalable digital infrastructure, focusing on the Citizen Stack model and how India’s DPI can be a blueprint for the world, enabling access, transparency, and innovation on a global scale. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The Biofoundries and Bioworks: Engineering Life at Scale session explored the cutting-edge advancements in biotechnology and the role of biofoundries in scaling life sciences innovations. The session was moderated by Narayan Suresh, COO of ABLE, and featured a panel of distinguished experts: Mainak Chakraborty, CEO of GPS Renewables; Prof. Mukund Thattai, Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS); Himanshu Saxena, Head of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations at Syngene International Ltd.; Vikraman Venu, Sr. Vice President at GPS Renewables; and Dr. Anand Ghosalkar, Chief Scientist at Praj Industries. They discussed how biofoundries and bioworks are revolutionizing industries by scaling up the production of bioproducts, from sustainable energy solutions to advanced pharmaceuticals, all while addressing global challenges. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The "Tech, Talent, and Transformation: How Israel Is Building the Future" session at #BTS2024 provided a deep dive into Israel's innovative approach to technology and talent development. Panelists were Dr. Mikael Levy, Founder of Israel Neuro Functional Interface (INFI); Eli Poplinger, CEO of HYGEAR; Bharat Sharma, Sales Manager-South & West India at Insightec; Maya Sherman, AI Expert at the Israel Embassy in India; Nir Gendler, General Manager of Optronics Global Ventures & TechEd Division in APAC; and Elie Poplinger, Vice President of HYGEARFIT Pvt Ltd. They discussed Israel’s role as a global tech hub and its transformative contributions to the future of AI, health tech, and innovation. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The session "South Korea: Seoulful AI Stories in Namma Technology" highlighted the deep collaboration between South Korea and India in the field of AI and technology. Featuring Dr. Lee Seung-cheol, Director of KIST Indo-Korea Science and Technology Center; Shivanshu Thapliyal, Team Leader at MSI AI Innovation; and Chang-nyun Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, the discussion explored innovative AI applications and the shared vision for advancing technology. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

The session on Enterprise Transformation with Connectivity at the Bengaluru Tech Summit brought together industry leaders to discuss the transformative power of connectivity in driving business innovation. Moderated by P. Ramakrishna, CEO of India Mobile Congress, the session featured insights from Satkeerthi M, CTO of Airtel Business, alongside a distinguished panel comprising Munish Gupta (Head of Digital Services, Ericsson), Amit Anand (Head of Regulatory Affairs & Industry Relations, Nokia Solutions & Networks India Pvt. Ltd.), Sonica Bajaj (KPMG), and PVV Srinivasa Rao (CEO, ACT Fibernet). The discussion explored the evolving role of connectivity in shaping the future of enterprises, from enabling digital transformation to addressing industry challenges and opportunities. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit

What happens when remarkable women come together to share their journeys? "The Women in Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling to Unbound Possibilities" session at the Bengaluru Tech Summit answered that with inspiration and impact. Moderated by Chandra R. Srikanth, Deputy Executive Editor, moneycontrol.com, the discussion featured an incredible panel comprising Priya Mohan, Investor at General Catalyst; Ipsita Dasgupta, MD, HP India Market; and Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President & Head of Meta India. The panelists shared powerful stories and insights, reflecting on their journeys, the importance of defining our unique "all," and living by a philosophy that unlocks boundless possibilities. Priyank M Kharge Dr. Ekroop Caur Ruchi Bindal Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Startup India, Bengaluru Tech Summit moneycontrol .com