Bengaluru Tech summit Puts Forth Innovative Products & Sustainable Technologies

The second day of the 26th Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 witnessed the esteemed presence of Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The event, organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, Government of Karnataka, and Software Technology Parks of India, captivated business visitors and experts from the Deeptech, BioTech, Startup, and Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) sectors. Exciting sessions and events were held, including fireside chats with industry leaders and recognition of exceptional talent in the industry.

The day commenced with a compelling ITE & Deeptech Track titled "Tech Interventions for a Sustainable Future," featuring Sagar N, Farm & Field, crop & digital solutions, Santosh Subramanian, Regional CIO – SA, SEA & Oceania at Veolia, Prof. Claudio J Tessone from the University of Zurich, and Guru Prakash Shastry, Head - Climate Action, Infosys. The emphasis was on the importance of renewable technologies in addressing climate change and aligning human behaviour, government policies, and environmental metrics for sustainability. It stressed on altering water consumption metrics, employing AI for sewage management, and utilizing technology for real-time crop monitoring. The discussion also highlighted blockchain's role in transparent finance while cautioning against over-dependence on hyped technologies.

This session was followed by a substantive discussion featuring Anjum Parwez, IAS, Managing Director of BMRCL, Sanjay Chaddha, Director Public Policy India & South Asia, Uber India Systems Private Limited, Blake Opsahl, Director of Business Development and Technology at BETA Technologies, and Prasanna Patwardhan, of Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions. The panel addressed the theme "The C.A.S.E. for Future Mobility" delving into the critical role of integrated transportation, electric and autonomous vehicles, and their influence on shaping the future of mobility in India. The session encapsulated suggestions on alleviating traffic congestion in Bangalore, emphasizing the encouragement of public transportation usage over private modes, as one of the key strategies.

The Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT & Bt, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka Shri Priyank Kharge, and Chairman, Vision Group for Startups Shri Prashanth Prakash, were present at that function and witnessed the launches of remarkable & innovative products. 35 groundbreaking products and solutions were unveiled by startups during the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2023. The second edition of the Startup Product Launch took place at the Startup Innovation Zone over the 2nd day of the summit. This initiative underscores the state's dedication to nurturing innovation across a diverse range of industries.

The national finals of the 24th edition of 'Rural IT Quiz, was taken place in the presence of Shri Priyank Kharge, Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Regional Head, TCS Bengaluru, Sunil Deshpande, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, and Science and Technology, Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Managing Director - Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Shri Darshan H.V. The winning team was awarded a scholarship from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) worth 1, 00,000, runners-up were awarded scholarships worth rupees 50,000.

Uber introduced its global flagship electric vehicle service, Uber Green, offering residents convenient access to eco-friendly rides through their app.

STPI has inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Efficiency Augmentation (CoE-EA) in collaboration with Govt. of Karnataka, supported by HPEIPL at Jayanagar, Bengaluru, to leverage the emerging Industry 4.0 technologies. The centre having an area of 16,000 sqft, and state-of-art facilities is aiming to nurture 100 startups and engage 25,000 students over the next 5 years.

STPI also conducted an award ceremony based on their performance and contribution to IT, under which the top performing IT companies are Wipro GE Healthcare, Cyient DLM Ltd., Infosys BPM Ltd., Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd. IT Ratna of Karnataka were awarded to Infosys Ltd. and Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd. Minister Chandrasekhar emphasized India's ascent as a dependable global partner and a prospective leader in the semiconductor industry, acknowledging the remarkable growth of the Indian ecosystem. He highlighted the resurgence in electronic engineering enrollments, emphasizing the rising demand for innovative minds and urging India's youth to consider careers in electronics. His insights outlined India's trajectory towards semiconductor leadership, stressing talent development and ethical AI integration in the nation's technological advancements.

In ITE and deeptech track, a new topic was highlighted called “Navigating the Digital Frontier: Internet Governance, Cybersecurity & Cyber Warfare”. It is focusing on cyber-attacks, data protection and security.

The Biotech Track lifted a burning topic Basic Research to High-Impact Innovation between Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Dr. H. Robert Horvitz. Where Shaw started the discussion on India's investment focus in basic scientific versus applied research, advocating for government support in fundamental research through academic centers, where Dr. Horvitz emphasized the importance of a balanced research portfolio, drawing from his experiences as both a researcher and entrepreneur.

The Startup Track initiated their discussion with “Rapid Revolution of Gen AI”, which rightly expressed AI's impact on startups and corporations, and highlighted the significance of storytelling and historical apprehension toward new technologies. The discussion was continued with how Conversational AI platforms like ChatGPT were emphasized, evolving toward outcome-driven solutions for industry-specific challenges. Furthermore, the session acknowledged AI's psychological impact on human happiness.

Global India Alliance (GIA) track kick-started its first session of the day titled "Israel – From Idea to Impact: Israel’s Innovation Odyssey. The discussion showcased Israel's contributions to health monitoring, facial recognition, smart mobility, and electric vehicle motor design.

Two concurrent sessions were conducted on "Electronics: The Backbone of Digital Economy" and "Semiconductors: Making India a Semiconductor Nation". Both the sessions encapsulated critical discussions paving the way for India's technological growth. It highlighted the impending surge in demand for advanced technologies, focusing on miniaturization, efficiency, and the rise of specialty semiconductors like compound semiconductors. It encouraged India by addressing its role as the global semiconductor hub, which can foster startups by embracing new technologies and showcasing talents.

The special session of Global India Alliance initiated a special session about "India USA Tech Conclave: Innovative Healthcare Technologies" to encourage the innovation in the field of Health Technologies holding the hand of AI & IOT. It also highlighted the advantages of robotic surgery and its projected growth, providing a comprehensive outlook on healthcare's future.

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