“When global innovation finds a home in Bengaluru and Karnataka, it scales for the world,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promised a global audience gathered at the opening of the 28th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit, the State’s annual tech exposition, on November 18. The tech event is scheduled between November 18 and 20.

“Bengaluru, which has been celebrated as the Silicon Valley of India in the last three decades, now stands as something much larger, a global epicentre of innovation, talent, research, and technological leadership,” said Mr. Siddaramaiah while addressing an audience that comprised lawmakers, diplomats and ambassadors from 16 counties, innovators, technocrats, industry experts, and and researchers.

“As we stand ahead of the next digital revolution, driven by AI, quantum, biotech, space, and green tech, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 is Karnataka’s invitation to the world to co-create a future that is bold, humane, and transformative,” he said in his inaugural address.

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“Karnataka’s rise as a technology powerhouse was no accident,” said the Chief Minister, adding that it was the result of visionary policies, deep institutional strength, and an ecosystem that nurtured creativity and excellence at every stage.