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.
- 9:30 – 9:459:30 – 9:45
Opening Ceremony & Welcome
- Nandini BDirector, Tescom Ltd.
- VV VeerappanChairperson, ELCITA
- Bhawesh KumarVice President, Infosys Ltd.
- Sujaya ShashikiranChairperson, Hical Technologies
- 9:45 – 10:159:45 – 10:15
Opening Keynote
“Humans, Machines and Meaning”
- 10:15 – 11:0010:15 – 11:00
Panel Discussion
“AI in Manufacturing”
Moderator: Latha ChembrakalamFounder, Autoascend Private Limited
- Aditi SharmaChief Manufacturing Officer, Uno Minda
- Ravi RamaraoFounder, Mexo Technologies
- K. Bhavani ShankarHead, Operations D&M&C
- 11:00 – 11:4511:00 – 11:45
Expert Panel
“Humans & AI, Force of the Future”
Moderator: Anjani GandhiFounder - CEO, The Bento Coach
- Praveen KumarRegional HR (India, ME & Africa), Momentive
- Sanjay KoppikarCPO, EvoluteIQ
- Pankaj RaiAditya Birla Group
- 11:45 – 12:1511:45 – 12:15
Conversation
“Startup Ecosystem: Ace the Game”
Moderator: Anoop SrikantaswamyFounder & CEO, Moonrider
- Suresh NarasimhaCocreate Ventures
- Karthik PrabhakarPeerCapital
- 12:15 – 1:0012:15 – 1:00
Conversation
“Healthcare, AI and Innovation, Disruptive Tech”
- Dr. Uma NambiarCEO, Bagchi Parthasarathy Medical Center
- Madhur GopalManipal Health Enterprises
- 1:00 – 2:001:00 – 2:00
Networking Lunch & Innovation Zone
- 2:00 – 2:302:00 – 2:30
Interactive Session
“Mind vs Matter”
- Sanjay VSProfessional Magician, Mentalist and Illusionist
- 2:30 – 4:002:30 – 4:00
Sector Spotlights
- Srinidhi AnantharamanMD, Geodesic Techniques — Urban Mobility
- Deepesh AgarwalUrban Mobility
- Mohammed AdilBio-Devices and Bio Engineering, In conversation with Nandini B
- DwarkanathAerospace, In conversation with Sujaya Shashikiran
- 4:00 – 4:304:00 – 4:30
Conversation
“Electronics City Rising, The GCC Goal”
- Dr. VV VeerappanChairman, ELCITA
- Vishwas Mudagal
- 4:30 – 5:154:30 – 5:15
Expert Panel
“Tomorrow’s Tech, From AI to Quantum”
Moderator: Vasant Rao
- Toshihiro SonodaMD, Fujitsu R&D India
- Dr. Samartha NagabhushanamCo-Founder & Chairman, Cubera
- 5:15 – 5:455:15 – 5:45
Keynote
“Tech Next, Convergence in Technology”
- Kamal BaliPresident & MD, Volvo Group India
- 5:45 – 6:005:45 – 6:00
Hackathon Recognition
- 6:15 – 7:306:15 – 7:30
Conversation
“Bangalore Paradigm”
- Ganesh KrishnanAdjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
- In conversation with Vinay KumarCo-founder, Verbinden.ai
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
Chinmay Anand
MC
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. Uma
CEO
Indian Institute of Science Medical School Foundation
K. Bhavani Shankar
Head, Operations D&M&C
YASKAWA India
Karthik Prabhakar
Managing Partner
PeerCapital
Kavitha Garla
Curator
Latha Chembrakalam
Founder
Autoascend Private Limited
Pankaj Rai
Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Aditya Birla Group
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
Toshihiro Sonoda
CEO
Fujitsu Research of India Private Limited
Vinay Kumar Jagadeesh
Verbinden.ai
Vishwas Mudagal
MD & Co-Founder
GoodWorks Group
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