SOUL Bengaluru Business Conclave was successfully held in Bengaluru

The conclave was themed around transforming tech and transforming life

Conclave set the agenda for shaping the future of Bengaluru and Karnataka

The SOUL Bengaluru Business Conclave was successfully held on a higher note in Bengaluru today by setting an agenda on shaping the future of Karnataka. The conclave was a gathering of innovative minds and forward-thinkers at the forefront of the transforming tech and life.

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, this conclave served as a platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, and cutting-edge technological developments that are shaping our world and life.

The conclave was an intellectual journey that navigated through the ever-evolving landscape of technology and sought to unlock its boundless possibilities. It was themed around transforming tech and transforming life, and had four separate sessions, one each on Transforming Karnataka, Transforming Tech, Transforming Bengaluru and Beyond Bengaluru.

This conclave was inaugurated by Priyank Kharge, the Minister of Electronics, IT & BT for the Government of Karnataka.

Joining him in this inaugural ceremony, were Prakash Belawadi, who served as the conference chairperson, Udaykumar Bhaskara – District Governor of Rotary International District 3191, Ullas Kamath – the Chairman of FICCI, Karnataka State Council, and Prashant Prakash – Chairman of the Vision Group for Start-Ups, Government of Karnataka. Together, they symbolically inaugurated the event by watering plant saplings.

During the conclave, a panel of experts from various fields delved into the emergence of transformative technologies that are reshaping both life and the economy across multiple sectors.

These experts shared insights and explored the vast potential for technological and economic growth within the state of Karnataka. The conclave acted as a nexus, bringing together experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who collectively examined various facets of the evolving techno-economic landscape.

Here are key highlights from the conclave where experts spoke exclusively to NewsFirst Prime:

1. Priyank Kharge, speaking on the flourishing startup ecosystem, emphasized that Bengaluru is not only the epicenter of businesses by design but also highlighted Karnataka’s commitment to supporting startups in technological innovation.
2. Prakash Belawadi, the conference chairperson, provided an overview of the conclave and shared an inspiring narrative on emerging technologies and Jeffrey Hinto, known as the godfather of Artificial Intelligence.
3. Prashant Prakash, the chairman of the Vision Group for Start-Ups in the Government of Karnataka, elaborated on how Karnataka is evolving into a global manufacturing powerhouse and how the manufacturing sector is emerging.
4. Ullas Kamath, the Chairman of FICCI, Karnataka State Council, offered insights from a comprehensive report aimed at propelling Karnataka towards becoming a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030.
5. Noa Muzzafi, Partner and Asia Director of AsiaBridge who delivered the keynote address at the conclave shared how Bengaluru is the preferred partner of Israeli startups for joint ventures.

Overall, the conclave has successfully set the agenda for shaping Karnataka with esteemed speakers and thought leaders sharing their mission to fast track Karnataka towards becoming a 1 trillion-dollar economy by 2030.