The sixth edition of Mangaluru Technovanza 2026, a platform to showcase the cluster’s technology and innovation ecosystem, will be held at T.M.A. Pai International Convention Centre here on September 23.The Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) are organising this annual business and tech conference under the Beyond Bengaluru initiative.According to the organisers, the event is expected to bring together more than 600 delegates, 150 start-ups, 40 global speakers, 50 global capability centres (GCCs), and over 20 investors. It will focus on the cluster’s emergence as a technology, knowledge, and innovation hub, building the Silicon Beach of India, and its growing role in Karnataka’s coastal technology ecosystem.The day-long programme is expected to feature discussions on emerging technologies, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, investments, ESDM, data centres, and talent supply, a KDEM release said.The organisers said the event would also highlight new investments, new product and IP launches, emerging start-ups, talent expansion, and industry collaborations in the region. It will showcase the city’s evolution as an emerging technology, knowledge, and innovation hub under Karnataka’s Beyond Bengaluru vision. Published - September 12, 2026 06:56 pm IST