राज्य » अन्य राज्यPosted at: Nov 4 2020 4:36PM PM to virtually inaugurate Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020 on Nov 19Bengaluru, Nov 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Twenty third edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020 organised by the Karnataka Department of Electronics, IT, Bio Technology and S&T and address the gathering on November 19.बेंगलुरु, 04 नवंबर (वार्ता) प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र माेदी कर्नाटक के इलेक्ट्रोनिक्स, आईटी, बायो टेक्नोलॉजी तथा विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्याेगिकी विभाग द्वारा आगामी 19 नवंबर को आयोजित 23वें बेंगलुरु टेक समिट का वर्चुअल तरीके से उद्घाटन करेंगे। इस दौरान उनकी ओर से सभा को संबोधित भी किया जायेगा। जानकारी के मुताबिक इस तीन दिवसीय कार्यक्रम में 25 से अधिक देशों के प्रतिनिधि शामिल होंगे। वैश्विक महामारी की चुनौतियों के बीच पहली बार पूरा समिट वर्चुअल तरीके से आयोजित होगा, जिसकी थीम ' नेक्सट इस नाओ ' होगी। समिट नवाचारों और तकनीकी हस्तक्षेप से तेज गति से भविष्य को सुधारने के महत्व और इसकी तैयारी की आवश्यकता पर प्रकाश डालेगा।कर्नाटक के उप मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. सीएन अश्वथ नारायण ने यहां बुधवार को प्रेस वार्ता में जानकारी देते हुये कहा, '' बेंगलुरु टेक समिट न केवल कर्नाटक के लिये, बल्कि पूरे देश के लिये अग्रणी प्रौद्योगिकी कार्यक्रम के रूप में उभरा है। इस साल मुझे खुशी है कि वैश्विक महामारी की चुनाैतियों के बावजूद बेंगलुरु टेक समिट एक वर्चुअल कार्यक्रम के तौर पर निर्धारित तिथि पर ही आयोजित हो रहा है। वास्तव में यह वैश्विक कार्यक्रम बन गया है। इसमें 25 से अधिक देशों की भागीदारी बेंगलौर के देश के अग्रणी प्रौद्योगिक हब होने का प्रमाण है। ''सं वार्ता The three-day event has attracted representatives from more than 25 countries. Amidst the challenges of global pandemic, for the first time entire summit is held virtually with the theme 'NEXT IS NOW' highlighting the significance of advancing future at the accelerated pace and the need for preparedness by using innovations and technological interventions.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, addressing a curtain raiser press conference here on Wednesday said that \\"Bengaluru Tech Summit has emerged as the leading technology show not only for Karnataka State but for the entire country. This year I am glad that despite the pandemic challenge faced by the world, BTS is on schedule as a virtual event and it has truly become a global show. Participation of over 25 tech nations is testimony to the recognition of Bangalore as the leading tech hub of the country\\".‘The summit will feature Multi-track Conference, International Exhibition, Global Innovation Alliance, STPI-IT Export Awards, Smart Bio Awards and Bengaluru Impact Awards. The other popular programmes among students namely Rural IT Quiz, Biotech Quiz and Biotech Posters will also be held virtually.The Summit will be addressed by over 250 domain experts including over 80 Global personalities focusing on the most disruptive technologies and innovations across the globe under four major themes namely Knowledge Hub, Innovation Corner, One Health and Country Sessions. Some of the key focus areas of the summit are: Aerospace and defense Technologies, Healthcare, Future of Work, Startup for Public Good, Electronics & Semi-Conductor, Reimagining Digital Health and COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness among others.Global Innovation Alliance will feature 16 countries which will conduct country sessions namely Canada, Finland, France, Israel, Netherland, UK, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Taiwan, Switzerland, Denmark, Bahrain, Japan, and Lithonia. These countries will be participating with their delegations in the conference sessions, exhibition and B2B meetings and are expected to partner with the summit and Government of Karnataka for several initiatives.The multi-track conference will feature over 70 sessions addressed by over 250 world class speakers. International exhibition will consists of 250 plus exhibitors from Start Ups to IT and Biotech majors as well as R&D and academic institutes showcasing their services, products and technologies to 4000+ delegates, 20000+ business visitors. For the first time International Advisory Group is also formed adding global perspectives to the conference programme. This is the only event in India which brings together on common platform India’s leading cross sectoral industry organisations like Nasscom, TiE, ELCIA, IESA, ABAI, ABLE, CLIK and IACC. Dr E V Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T said, “With cutting edge research, new ideations and innovations, Karnataka has been the nation’s leading tech hub and has brought the spotlight time and again to India.Mr S Gopalakrishnan (Kris), Co-Founder, Infosys, Chairman of Axilor Venture, and Chairman, Karnataka Vision Group on Information Technology said, \\"More than ever, industry needs to network and strategize on the emerging technologies as well as the opportunities arising in the new normal. IT industry is a bright spot during this Covid crisis and BTS gives the industry an ideal platform to showcase its new solutions.\\" Biocon Limited Executive Director Dr Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, who is also Chairperson, Karnataka Vision Group on Biotechnology, said “Covid19 has rendered BTS 2020 into a virtual event. This has compelled us to choreograph a program that features the best of global minds in technology. AI and Big Data are at the heart of our Biotech sessions. We have curated sessions that focus on cutting edge advances in the combined field of biological and computational sciences encompassing CRISPR-Cas9, genomics, regenerative biology etc. BTS 2020 has turned an adversity into a very exciting global event catering to every stakeholder of the tech economy.”Mr Prashant Prakash, Partner – Accel Partners, Chairman – Karnataka Vision Group for Startup said, “Bengaluru has long been home to the most vibrant startup ecosystems in India, producing more than 14 unicorns and attracting nearly 47 per cent of venture investments in the last 4 years. As India recovers from the crippling effects of the pandemic on the economy, several Bengaluru based startups have accelerated India’s transition to an internet first economy, driving digital disruption across legacy sectors. The creation of such a dynamic startup community is impossible without the right regulatory support and investment. This year BTS 2020 will see startups sharing their views, vision and values on the theme of ‘Next is Now’ – How startups can help convert crisis to opportunity. This will be an amazing platform to learn how startups can usher in the next age of digital transformation for key sectors of the Indian economy.”Jitendra Chaddah, Country Manager, Global Supply Chain, Intel India and Chairman of the IT Conference Committee, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, said, \\"Bengaluru is a key IT destination not only for India but for the world, and Bengaluru Tech Summit is a flagship technology event for the industry. It brings global thought leaders and tech experts together on one platform to address some of our biggest challenges and opportunities today. This is especially important in the context of the new normal, where I believe technology plays a vital role in keeping our businesses and lives moving forward.”UNI MSP SB 1456