• The 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, themed 'Breaking Boundaries', is set to host over 2,500 startups from November 19-21.
• Keynote speaker Nuseir Yassin, founder of Nas Daily, will share insights on storytelling and digital branding.
• The summit will feature a Startup Track spotlighting areas like AI, Robotics, Healthtech, and Agritech, and a Startup Conclave on the final day.
• The event will also recognize Incubators and Accelerators' contributions with the Ecosystem Enabler Awards and host competitions to inspire young innovators.

The 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, a flagship event organised by Karnataka's Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology Department, is set to take place from November 19-21 at Bengaluru Palace. The summit is expected to host more than 2,500 startup attendees from India and around the world, making it an unparalleled platform for the startup ecosystem.

The central theme of BTS 2024, 'Breaking Boundaries', is being elevated to the next level with 'Unbound'. This theme reflects the summit's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology, fostering a vibrant community of startups, and providing a multitude of high-impact events, insights, and business opportunities.

One of the major highlights of the summit will be a keynote by Nuseir Yassin, the celebrated digital storyteller and founder of Nas Daily. Yassin is expected to inspire audiences with his insights on storytelling, digital branding, and global engagement.

Unveiling the Speakers and Co-hosts

Other key speakers include Piyush Bansal, Co-Founder of Lenskart; Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner of Accel Partners; Ashish Hemrajani, CEO of BookMyShow; and many more innovators and founders. The summit is co-hosted by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and is driven by members of Karnataka's Vision Groups on IT and Electronics, Biotechnology, and Startups. The event is closely coordinated with industry associations like Nasscom, IESA, ABLE, US-India Business Council (USIBC), and AMCHAM.

The BTS 2024 conference will feature a dedicated three-day Startup Track hosted on the Founder's Stage. This track will spotlight key focus areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Space and Drones, Robotics, Quantum Computing, Direct-to-Consumer, B2B and Manufacturing, Healthtech, Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Agritech, and more.

The Startup Track will also include a Startup Conclave on Day Three, where founders, industry leaders, and investors will come together to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the startup landscape.

Recognising the Ecosystem Enablers

BTS 2024 will also recognise and celebrate the crucial contribution of Incubators and Accelerators in shaping India's vibrant startup landscape. The Ecosystem Enabler Awards will be presented during the event's valedictory, acknowledging the efforts of these key players in nurturing and supporting startups.

In addition to the main event, the summit will feature special programmes, workshops, and product launches in a Dome Structured Hall, called the 'Innovation Dome'. This initiative of the Government of Karnataka is aimed at promoting emerging innovation clusters like Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and others.

The summit will also host competitions like the TCS Rural IT Quiz and BioQuiz to engage and inspire young minds nationwide. These competitions are designed to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among the youth, encouraging them to contribute to the growth and development of the tech industry.