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Mangaluru Gears Up for Digital Economy 'Silicon Beach' Event
17 Sep
Summary
- Event to foster Karnataka's digital economy beyond Bengaluru.
- Focus on GCCs, data centers, startups, and med-tech growth.
- Over 600 delegates, 70+ startups, and 20+ investors expected.
Mangaluru will host the sixth edition of 'Mangaluru Technovanza 2026' on September 22 and 23. This event, under the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission's 'Beyond Bengaluru' vision, aims to position Mangaluru as the 'Silicon Beach of India'.
The initiative will gather over 600 delegates, including 70-plus startups, 60 Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and more than 20 investors from across Karnataka. Discussions will revolve around four key growth engines: GCCs, data centres, startups, and med-tech.
A Fireside Chat with Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge will highlight the state's vision for Mangaluru. A 'Mangaluru Blue' startup pitching session is scheduled for September 22, attracting significant investor interest.
Parallel sessions will include roundtables on GCCs, startups, and innovation, focusing on policy awareness and sustainable urban development to strengthen the city's technology ecosystem.
