Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 Registration Open- Dates, Keynote Speakers, and AI Expo Highlights
Bengaluru will host one of the major technology events in the country, the 29th Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, in which technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from across the globe will meet at the summit. The summit will be held from 17th to 19th November 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) under the theme of “AI & Beyond.”
While the theme of the summit will be AI, it has been predicted that the program at this year’s summit will go well beyond AI and will include deep tech, semiconductors, digital public infrastructure, healthtech, climate innovation, and many other new technologies. The official summit website explains the summit as a global platform for business, researchers, startups and policymakers on the technologies defining the next phase of innovation.
When and Where Is Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026?
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will take place from November 17 to November 19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru. According to the schedule of official event timing, it would commence at 9:00 AM and end at 6:00 PM.
The organizing body of the summit is the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka. Having an experience of nearly three decades behind it, this year’s summit is the 29th edition of the technology summit.
What Is the Theme of BTS 2026?
The theme for this year’s summit is “AI & Beyond.” This indicates the increasing relevance of artificial intelligence and clarifies that the summit is not restricted to generative AI and software applications.
The summit will explore how AI can intersect with other sectors like semiconductors, health care, climate tech, digital infrastructures, advanced engineering, and frontier sciences. Apart from this, the official programme of the summit will include topics like GCC transformation, circular economy, and the Orange economy.
What Can You Expect From the AI Expo?
Artificial intelligence shall be one of the main attractions of BTS 2026, but the entire exhibition is intended to reflect a larger technology ecosystem.
According to the official website of the event, more than 1,600 exhibitors from India as well as more than 60 other nations shall be present, including more than 1,000 startups, 450 corporates, 175 international exhibitors, 25 unicorns or VCs, incubators, accelerators, R&D labs, universities, and state representatives from India.
Hence, visitors can look forward to an exhibition floor that goes beyond AI and extends to new technologies in the fields of deep tech, electronics, semiconductors, biotech, startups, AVGC, climate technology, and more.
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Which Technology Areas Will Take Centre Stage?
However, AI will still be the core topic, while the 2026 Bengaluru Tech Summit is also expanding its technological coverage purposefully.
Particularly, the field of semiconductors and electronics will get special coverage due to the upcoming event called “Embedded World India” that is to coincide with BTS 2026. The conference and exhibition part will help emphasize the increasing interest of India in chip designs, electronics, and manufacturing.
An additional significant new element of the summit will be ChangeNOW India, where the topics of sustainability and innovations related to the environment will be discussed.
Who Will Speak at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026?
The event program is predicted to include global technology visionaries, CEOs, CTOs, founders of deep tech startups, unicorns, ministers, and government policymakers from India and other countries.
The official conference page now includes the program details through keynote sessions, fireside chats, panel sessions, masterclasses, talks, and high-level roundtables.
It must be noted that at present there is no complete list of the keynote speakers for the event on the official pages of BTS 2026.
How Can You Register for Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026?
Registration for the conference is already possible from the official website of the Bengaluru Tech Summit. The summit offers varying types of registrations for attendees based on what kind of access to the conference they require.
In the current version of the official ticketing system, attendees can choose the day of the conference they would like to attend along with providing information about the organization and themselves. Premium registration can also give access to the full program of the conference and B2B partnerships.
It is advisable to check out the official registration page before purchasing tickets due to possible changes in ticket types, prices, and entitlements.
Why Startups Should Pay Attention
BTS 2026 is especially important for startups that need investors, collaboration with corporations, and international visibility.
In total, the conference will gather over 1,000 startups along with investors, corporates, incubators, and accelerators. The partnering tool included in the summit’s program is specifically created to enable direct business interactions between attendees.
Therefore, from the perspective of startups, this event can be viewed not only as a tech conference but also as a demo day, networking place, etc.
Why Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 Matters
More than just its three-day program, BTS 2026 is significant for many other reasons as well. Bangalore is still one of the key technology and startup ecosystems of India, and through BTS 2026, Karnataka gets a chance to show its relevance when it comes to emerging technology and innovations.
Since artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, climate technology and deep tech have become more relevant for India’s economy, it would be a good place to discuss the areas where future technology might emerge from.
Conclusion
The upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 is going to be way beyond an AI summit. With the topic of “AI & Beyond,” international exhibition, startups, semiconductor programming, sustainable practices and an entire conference of technology and policy experts from around the globe, the summit is all about showing what kind of technology ecosystem is being formed around Bengaluru and India.
It is an event for technologists, entrepreneurs, students, investors and businesses to learn about the technologies of the future and find out where the future of the Indian technology industry lies.
