Bengaluru is positioning itself at the forefront of deep tech, responsible AI, and sustainable infrastructure ahead of BTS 2026, under the theme 'AI and Beyond'.

The government is developing frameworks for responsible AI and sustainable data centers, while inviting industry input on regulatory approaches and proposing sandboxes to accelerate innovation at scale.

Global Innovation Alliance (GIA 2.0) is evolving to enable outcome-driven collaborations in AI, deeptech, biotechnology, and semiconductors, speeding global market access for startups and strengthening research and skilling linkages.

A key addition at BTS is the co-location of Embedded World India, connecting global hardware innovation with India’s semiconductor mission.

Continued engagement via GIA mixers, market access programs, and Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 partnerships have deepened ties with Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and North America, yielding investments and research collaborations.

The Future Makers program expands into a full lifecycle support system for startups, including mentoring clinics, investor pitches, and a Conclave for global market entry.

The summit will feature a multi-pavilion expo, investor-connect initiatives, and the Future Makers program with pitches, mentoring, scaling discussions, and the Conclave connecting founders with investors and mentors.

High-level dialogue was led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, with Deputy CM Shivakumar and ministers, alongside senior government officials and global industry leaders.

Attendees included government officials from DPIIT, NITI Aayog, Karnataka IT/BT, and industry leaders and bodies like NASSCOM, IISE, TiE, AVCA, ABLE.

A major dialogue in New Delhi, the Bridge to Bengaluru 2026 – Dialogue with Diplomats, gathered ambassadors, high commissioners, and senior diplomats from over 80 countries alongside global industry leaders.

The event emphasizes fostering hardware, semiconductor, and electronics ecosystem synergies through the Embedded World India collaboration.

The dialogue featured participation from industry associations (STPI, NASSCOM, IESA, TiE, IVCA, ABLE) and leaders such as Priyank Kharge, Dr. N Manjula, and industry figures like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Debjani Ghosh.