A curtain-raiser for the event was held at Vidhana Soudha on Saturday in the presence of Karnataka minister for Home, Electronics, IT & BT and e-Governance, Priyank Kharge, senior government officials and members of the organising committee. Kharge said Karnataka's strength in scientific research, backed by industry collaboration and supportive policies, has helped create an innovation ecosystem capable of translating cutting-edge research into commercially viable products.

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will focus on AI, DeepTech, semiconductors and startups, bringing together global technology leaders under ‘AI & Beyond’.

The state announced the initiative at an event where chief minister DK Shivakumar unveiled the theme of the 29th edition of the summit: "AI and Beyond."