Bengaluru, the IT and Biotech capital of India will host the 28th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) for 3-days from November 18 on the theme ‘Futurise’.
Organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, the BTS 2025 is expected to bring together over 1,00,000 attendees, including 20,000+ startup founders, 1,000+ investors, 15,000+ delegates, 600+ speakers, and 1,200+ exhibitors. The event will host over 100 knowledge sessions, 5,000+ curated meetings and welcome participation from 60+ countries and all 36 States and Union Territories of India.
The BTS 2025 conference will feature 10 tracks including IT & DeepTech, Electro-Semicon, Digital Health &Biotech, the Startup Ecosystem, Global Collaboration and India- USA Tech Conclave, along with bold new tracks namely AI Universe, Finverse, Defence &Spacetech and My Planet My Future, which focuses on sustainability and climate tech.
A major highlight of BTS 2025 will be the Future Makers Conclave, an immersive programme showcasing a diverse constellation of changemakers, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, adventurers, artists and pioneers to be attended by more than 2000 startup founders. The multi-pavilion Exhibition will spotlight breakthrough innovations across sectors, with a significant scale-up in international participation and industry presence.
Speaking to the media about BTS 2025 Dr Ekroop Caur, Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, IT & BT, and S&T, Government of Karnataka expressed, “BTS 2025 has grown into one of Asia’s leading platforms for innovation and global technology exchange. The event will feature a special focus on startups through the Startup Springboard, a curated programme that connects high-potential ventures with investors, mentors, and global networks. Activities will include Investor Pitching sessions led by top VC networks, one-on-one Mentoring clinics with industry experts, a dedicated Startup Pavilion in the exhibition and exclusive investor connect opportunities.”
She further said that startups will also benefit from focused thematic sessions on scaling, fundraising, and international market access, alongside recognition through the prestigious Startup Awards.Special programmes like the Rural IT Quiz, Bio Quiz, Bio Posters, IT, Bio and Exhibitor awards, and Global Leaders Reception will further enrich the experience.
