Siddaramaiah Meets 200 Industry Leaders Before Tech Summit

13/07/2024- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a breakfast meeting with more than 200 CEOs from various leading sectors, including IT, Semiconductors, Electronics, AVGC, Biotech, and startups. This gathering comes in anticipation of the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, set to take place from November 19-21 at Bengaluru Palace.

The State Department of Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology presented an ‘action taken report’ during the meeting, addressing industry feedback from the previous year’s session. Key discussions focused on Karnataka’s bioeconomy, with Kharge highlighting the state’s 21% contribution and detailing plans to enhance biotechnology skills and bio-manufacturing through initiatives like bio-foundries and biofuels derived from agricultural products.

Industry bodies such as NASSCOM, IESA, TiE Bangalore, and ABLE facilitated the discussions. The upcoming BTS 2024 will cover six specialized tracks: IT & deep tech, biotech & health tech, Startup Ecosystem, Global Innovation Alliance, India-USA Tech Conclave, and the newly added Electro-Semicon track.

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Dr. V Veerappan the Chairman of IESA

“Dr. V Veerappan, Chairman IESA, applauded the decision by the Govt of Karnataka to include the “Semiconductor and Electronics sector” as a key focus at the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 and said it is a promising step that will bring together all stakeholders of the ESDM ecosystem. This move is expected to strengthen India’s position during a pivotal time in the global semiconductor industry.

During breakfast meeting with the CM, IESA President Ashok Chandak submitted recommendations to the Honourable Chief Minister and the Minister of ITBT Karnataka, highlighting business opportunities and ESDM growth prospects in the state. Chandak said, we are confident that with the government’s support, the state will be able to capitalize on this momentum for value chain resilience and creation. IESA is dedicated to ensuring the success of the ESDM sector showcase at BTS with exhibitors and conference speakers.”