ELCIA Tech
Summit 2026
Intellect, Insights & Impact
Building on two landmark editions, ELCIA Tech Summit returns to explore the next frontier where human creativity, intelligent machines, and meaningful innovation converge.
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10 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Oterra · Electronics City, Bengaluru
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10 September 2026 · The Oterra, Electronics City, Bengaluru
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The third edition of India's signature tech gathering.
The ELCIA Tech Summit returns with its third edition under the theme "Intellect, Insights & Impact." As technology rapidly transforms industries, this year's summit will explore how AI, Robotics, Semiconductor innovation, Industry 5.0, Digital Transformation, and Human Creativity are shaping the future of business and society.
Hosted in India's premier technology manufacturing hub, Electronics City, Bengaluru, the summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, startups, researchers, investors, and academia for a day of meaningful conversations and strategic collaboration.
3rd
Edition
1000+
Expected attendees
50+
Speakers & partners
Where the summit converges.
- 01Artificial Intelligence
- 02Robotics & Automation
- 03Biotech
- 04AI & Quantum
- 05Disruptive Innovations
Agenda 2026.
A full day of thought leadership, breakthrough ideas, meaningful conversations, networking, and innovation.
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Registration
- 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Inauguration & Welcome
- Priyank KhargeHon’ble Minister for Home, IT, BT and e-Gov., Government of Karnataka
- Nandini BChairperson, ELCIA
- Bhawesh KumarChairperson, ELCIA Trust
- Dr. V VeerappanChairperson, ELCITA
- V Sriram KumarPresident & CEO, ELCIA
- 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Keynote — “Humans, Machines and Meaning 3.0”
- Anand AnandkumarCo-founder and CEO, Bugworks Research Inc
- 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Panel Discussion
“AI in Manufacturing”
Moderator: Latha ChembrakalamFounder, AutoAscend
- Aditi SharmaPresident, Chief Manufacturing Excellence Officer, Uno Minda
- Ravi RamaraoFounder, Mexo Technologies
- K. Bhavani ShankarHead Operations DMC, Yaskawa India
- 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Expert Panel
“Humans & AI, Force of the Future”
Moderator: Anjani GandhiFounder - CEO, The Bento Coach
- Praveen KumarGlobal Shared Services & Regional HR Leader, Momentive
- Sanjay KoppikarCo-Founder & Chief Product Officer, EvoluteIQ AB
- Pankaj RaiGroup Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Aditya Birla Group
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Conversation
“Startup Ecosystem: Ace the Game”
Moderator: Anoop SrikantaswamyFounder & CEO - Moonrider
- Suresh NarasimhaManaging Partner, CoCreate Ventures
- Karthik PrabhakarManaging Partner, PeerCapital
- 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Conversation
“Healthcare, AI and Innovation, Disruptive Tech”
- Dr. Uma NambiarCEO, Indian Institute of Science Medical School Foundation
- Madhur GopalVice President, Manipal Health Enterprises
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Visit the Innovation Zone
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Interactive Session
“Mind vs Matter”
- Sanjay VSProfessional magician, Mentalist and Illusionist
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Sector Spotlights
“Aerospace & Defence · Bio Engineering & Smart Devices · Urban Mobility & Spaces”
- Srinidhi AnantharamanFounder & CEO, Geodesic Techniques
- Deepesh AgarwalCEO & Co-Founder, MoveInSync
- Dr. Mohamed Adil A.A.Managing Director, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre, In conversation with Nandini B, Director, Tescom
- Dr. S. DwarakanathDirector General, AIA, In conversation with Sujaya Shashikiran, Chairperson, Hical Technologies
- 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Conversation
“Electronics City Rising, The GCC Goal”
- Dr. VV VeerappanChairman, ELCITA
- Vishwas MudagalMD & Co-founder, Good Works
- 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Expert Panel
“Tomorrow’s Tech, From AI to Quantum”
Moderator: Vasant RaoPartner, Navigature
- Toshihiro SonodaCEO, Fujitsu Research of India
- Dr. Samartha NagabhushanamCo-founder & Co-Chairman, Eleos Social Inc & Cubera
- 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM5:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Keynote
“Tech Next, Convergence in Technology”
- Kamal BaliPresident & MD, Volvo Group India
- 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Hackathon Recognition
- 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Conversation
“Bangalore Paradigm”
- Ganesh KrishnanPartner – Growthstory.in
- In conversation with Vinay KumarCo-founder and CEO, Verbinden
Meet the visionaries.
The leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the conversations at ELCIA Tech Summit 2026.
Aditi Sharma
President, Chief Manufacturing Excellence Officer
Uno Minda Limited
Anjani Gandhi
Founder - CEO
The Bento Coach
Anoop Srikantaswamy
Founder & CEO
Moonrider
Deepesh Agarwal
CEO & Co-Founder
MoveInSync Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Dr. Mohamed Adil A. A
Managing Director
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (Govt of Karnataka undertaking)
Dr. Samartha Nagabhushanam
Co-Founder & Chairman
Cubera
Dr. Uma
CEO
Indian Institute of Science Medical School Foundation
Srinivasan Dwarakanath
Director General
Aerospace India Association
Ganesh Krishnan
Partner
Growthstory.in
K. Bhavani Shankar
Head, Operations D&M&C
YASKAWA India
Kamal Bali
President & Managing Director
Volvo Group India
Karthik Prabhakar
Managing Partner
PeerCapital
Latha Chembrakalam
Founder
Autoascend Private Limited
Madhur Gopal
Vice President
Manipal Health Enterprises
Nandini B
Director
Tescom Ltd.
Pankaj Rai
Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Aditya Birla Group
Praveen Kumar
Regional HR (India, ME & Africa)
Momentive
Ravi Ramarao
Founder
Mexo Technologies Pvt Ltd
Sanjay Koppikar
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
EvoluteIQ AB
Sanjay V S
Professional Magician, Mentalist & Illusionist
Magic Elysium
Srinidhi Anantharaman
Founder & CEO
Geodesic Techniques
Sujaya Shashikiran
Chairperson
Hical Technologies
Suresh Narasimha
Founder
Cocreate Ventures
Toshihiro Sonoda
CEO
Fujitsu Research of India Private Limited
Vasant Rao
Partner
Navigature Consulting
Vinay Kumar
Co-founder and CEO
Verbinden.ai
Vishwas Mudagal
MD & Co-Founder
GoodWorks Group
VV Veerappan
Chairperson
ELCITA
Kavitha Garla
Curator
Chinmay Anand
MC
Registrations Are Now Open
Book your tickets for ELCIA Tech Summit 2026 and join India's defining conversation on Intellect, Insights & Impact.
The Journey So Far.
Two successful editions. One growing movement.
Experience the Energy.
Relive the conversations, innovation, networking, and moments that made the previous ELCIA Tech Summit unforgettable.
A gathering built for those shaping what's next.
ELCIA Tech Summit 2026 convenes the full spectrum of India's technology ecosystem, from policy tables to production floors.
Policy Makers & Thought Leaders
Shape the future of technology policy, innovation ecosystems, and digital transformation while engaging with influential industry voices.
Public Sector Leaders
Explore collaboration, innovation, and technology adoption that strengthen public services and industrial growth.
Business Leaders
Whether you lead a startup, SME, or enterprise, discover emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and ideas that drive transformation.
Technology Professionals
Connect with innovators, engineers, product leaders, researchers, and ecosystem builders shaping tomorrow's technologies.
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Meet investors, industry leaders, mentors, and partners while showcasing breakthrough innovations to a national audience.
Academia & Students
Gain exposure to industry trends, emerging technologies, research opportunities, and career-defining connections.
ELCIA Next-Gen
Innovative Tech Hackathon.
Back by popular demand, the ELCIA Next-Gen Innovative Tech Hackathon returns to empower students, startups, researchers, and innovators to solve real-world challenges through technology. Showcase breakthrough ideas, receive mentorship from industry experts, compete for exciting prizes, and gain visibility before leading technology companies.
Mentors
Industry Experts
Prizes
Cash + Visibility
Tracks
AI · Robotics · Chips
Join Us in Electronics City.
Hosted at The Oterra, inside India's premier technology manufacturing hub, Electronics City.
10 SEPT 2026
Hosur Road, Electronics City Phase I,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100