Chennai set the stage for meaningful conversations on the road to #BTS2026! The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 journey continued in Chennai, bringing together leaders from technology, industry, academia, government and entrepreneurship for an engaging Industry Interaction Meet focused on the opportunities shaping India’s technology and innovation landscape. Co-hosted with STPI, the interaction brought together perspectives from across the ecosystem, with Dr. N. Manjula, IAS, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka; Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor, IIT Madras, India & Chairman, Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs; Mr. Subramaniam S.R., Director, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Chennai; Dr. P.M. Murali, Chairperson – Biotech Conference Committee, BTS 2026; Founder & Chairman, Jananom Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Avinash Menon Rajendran, IAS, Managing Director, KITS; Director, Dept. of E, IT & Bt, Govt. of Karnataka; and Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communication Pvt. Ltd. joining the conversation and sharing their insights. A key highlight of the meet was the opportunity to look beyond individual ecosystems and explore the connections that can drive greater collaboration across technology, innovation, research and entrepreneurship. The open-house interaction made the conversation more dynamic, with industry leaders engaging directly, raising questions and exchanging ideas on the possibilities ahead. The Chennai meet brought together two strong technology ecosystems in a shared conversation, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in building new opportunities, accelerating innovation and creating stronger connections across the industry. As Chennai becomes another milestone on the road to Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, the journey towards AI & Beyond continues to gain momentum, bringing together the people, ideas and ecosystems shaping what comes next. #AIandBeyond #Chennai #BengaluruTechSummit #Innovation @kiranshaw

Hyderabad showed up in a big way for the road to #BTS2026! The road to Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 made a powerful stop in Hyderabad, bringing together a 250+ strong gathering of technology leaders, investors, VCs, entrepreneurs, government representatives and media for an engaging Industry Interaction Meet. Co-hosted with STPI, the interaction brought the technology ecosystems of Karnataka and Telangana into a shared conversation, exploring the opportunities that emerge when two of India’s leading technology destinations come together. Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, MLA, Hosakote & Chairman, KEONICS, addressed the gathering and engaged with the audience, alongside Dr. N. Manjula, IAS, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka; Dr. Avinash Menon Rajendran, IAS, Managing Director, KITS; Director, Dept. of E, IT & Bt, Govt. of Karnataka; Kavitha C, Director, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Hyderabad; Jitendra Chaddah, IT Vision Group Member, Govt of Karnataka & Conference Committee Chair - ESDM, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026; Dr. PNSV Narasimham, President & Head of Group Functions, Cyient Ltd; Bhaskar Verma, Regional Director (Karnataka & Tamil Nadu), Nasscom; Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communication Pvt. Ltd., who shared their perspectives on the evolving technology landscape. The dialogue extended well beyond the stage, with the dignitaries responding to questions from the audience and exploring the immense potential for collaboration across technology, innovation, investment and entrepreneurship. The exchange reflected not only the strength of both ecosystems, but also the possibilities that can emerge when their capabilities and ambitions intersect. With Hyderabad adding its energy to the journey, the road to BTS 2026 is gathering real momentum. As we move closer to Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, the anticipation continues to build for an edition that promises to bring together the ideas, technologies and ecosystems shaping what comes next. #AIandBeyond #Hyderabad #KarnatakaInnovation #BengaluruTechSummit @kiranshaw