Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 unveils agenda for Asia’s largest integrated tech event

What to expect at BTS 2026

BTS 2026 will feature 18 thematic tracks spanning AI, deeptech, fintech, semiconductors, biotech, cybersecurity, electric mobility, data centres, agritech, robotics, SaaS, and global capability centres (GCCs). The event is expected to attract more than 60,000 business visitors, 25,000 delegates, 1,800 exhibitors, and 700 speakers across 120 sessions.

The Startup Pavilion will host over 1,000 startups, incubators, and accelerators from 100 cities, while the Investor Connect Programme will facilitate curated matchmaking between startups, investors, and corporates. The Future Makers Conclave will recognise India’s next-gen innovators and honour unicorns at the BTS Unicorn Felicitation.

International participation includes over 175 exhibitors and 20 country pavilions, alongside delegations from more than 30 Indian states and Union Territories.

Why Bengaluru and Karnataka matter

According to organisers, India’s startup ecosystem ranks fourth globally by value, with Bengaluru positioned 15th among global startup hubs and 12th in tech talent concentration. Karnataka alone contributes 42% of India’s IT exports and leads in software exports, biotech, and aerospace and defence manufacturing.

The state’s dominance in these sectors aligns with the summit’s focus on deeptech, semiconductors, and biotech, offering startups and investors a chance to engage with the country’s most mature tech infrastructure.

Key participants

Confirmed speakers include Sandeep Sahai, CEO of Clearwater Analytics; Vivek Raghavan, cofounder of Sarvam AI; Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India; Ranjani Mani, Director and Country Head for Generative AI at Microsoft; Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director at Lam Research; and Dr Sowmya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation. Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Velislava Petrova-Chamova, will also participate.

Corporate participants span global players like Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, and SAP, alongside Indian firms such as Infosys, Biocon, and ACT Enterprise. Partners include the Software Technology Parks of India, Business Sweden, and the Italian Trade Agency.

What this means

Lazyfounder analysis — our interpretation, not reported fact.

BTS 2026 is a rare opportunity for startups to access a concentrated pool of global capital, corporate partners, and policy influencers in a single venue. For founders in AI, semiconductors, or biotech, the Investor Connect Programme and sector-specific tracks could shorten the path to pilot projects or funding. Operators from global capability centres (GCCs) and SaaS platforms may find value in the GCC track, which addresses scaling challenges in India’s talent hubs. The event’s scale—with participation from 75 countries—also signals India’s growing role as a neutral ground for cross-border collaboration, particularly in regulated sectors like semiconductors and aerospace.

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