Events

Key Discussions / Highlights

• Session Title: Unboxing the GCC Corridor for Startups: Harnessing AI 
  The session explored how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are emerging as key markets for AI startups in India. It focused on organisational AI maturity and how startups can align to meet GCC needs, introducing the FAST approach (Fun, Actionable, Systematic, Tangible) to accelerate AI transformation.
• Session Title: “Smart Money for Smart Startups — Building Investor Confidence in AI” 
  The talk focused on what drives investor confidence in AI ventures, balancing innovation with scalability, ethics, and impact. It highlighted key investment trends and metrics that investors use while assessing AI startups and provided a roadmap for attracting “smart money” that brings both capital and strategic value.
• Training Session: AI for Citizens – Live Demos & Hands-On Engagement: 
  An interactive segment aimed at making AI accessible to all, featuring live demonstrations, practical activities, and guided discussions. Participants learned how to use AI tools thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively, helping bridge the gap between technology and everyday citizen needs.
• The event brought together global leaders across government, industry, and research under the theme “FUTURISE.” Featuring 100+ sessions, 600+ experts, and multiple tracks spanning AI Universe, DeepTech, Digital Health, and semiconductors, the summit showcased innovations shaping India’s technology landscape. With 1200 exhibitors, 1000 investors, and over 100,000 attendees, BTS 2025 strengthened industry–government–academia collaboration, advanced policy-to-practice dialogues, enabled startup scaling through global partnerships, and recognised excellence across IT exports, biotech, and emerging ventures.