9th TiE Global Summit in B’luru on Dec 9 to host over 25,000 delegates including 5000+ startups, 750+ investors, 300+ corporates, 150+ speakers, 10,000+ Futurepreneurs.
BENGALURU, Aug 9 (The CONNECT) – Bangalore will host the 9th edition of TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2024, scheduled for December 9 to 11 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Center (BIEC), and December 12 in Mysore.
This edition coincides with TiE Bangalore’s 25th anniversary, symbolizing a collaborative effort with other TiE chapters in Karnataka, and supported by the Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and the Government of Karnataka as the Host State Partner.
Under the theme “Putting Entrepreneurship First,” the summit aims to create an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, democratizing opportunities and uniting the global entrepreneurial community. The summit offers a significant opportunity, akin to the Olympics of Entrepreneurship, to experience the vibrant energy of innovation and entrepreneurship in Bangalore.
TGS24 is expected to host over 25,000 delegates including 5000+ startups, 750+ investors, 300+ corporates, 150+ speakers, 10,000+ Futurepreneurs, from across India and more than 50 countries.
The announcement took place at a curtain-raiser event in Bengaluru, graced by esteemed dignitaries including Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister for IT & BT and RDPR; MB Patil, Minister of Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure; Sharath Bachegowda, Chairman KEONICS; Dr. Ekroop Caur; Secretary in Dept of E, IT, Bt, Science & Technology, Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development, Prashanth Prakash, Chairman of Karnataka Start-up Vision Group and Partner, Accel; BV Naidu, Chairman of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM); Shri Amit Gupta, Chair, TiE Global; Sanjeev Gupta, CEO, KDEM; Shri Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman of MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications; Lakshmi Pratury, Founder CEO INK Talks/TGS Curation Partner and Madan Padaki, Chair of TGS24 and president of TiE Bangalore.
The TGS24 Logo – “Ekam Flame of Entrepreneurship” – was unveiled at the event (Pictured)
Madan Padaki said TGS 2024 will host a range of events , challenges and networking events like Future Sparks: Leaders in Conversations, TGS100 Challenge that brings together the brightest Emerging Start-ups globally, Rural Student Innovator Conclave, TiE Global Women Pitch Competition & Conclave , Futurepreneurs Conclave, VentuRISE Challenge by Invest Karnataka, EdVentures for Academia, Cultural Entrepreneurship Conclave at Mysuru, #SpiritofTiE Global Awards, various sectoral Tracks across Deeptech, AI, Biotech, Agritech, Fintech, Climate-tech, MSMEs, Circular Economy, Social Enterprises, Start-up Ecosystems, Family Offices, Incubators/Accelerators, Mentoring Clinics & Pitch Sessions Networking Evenings, Art & Music Experiences and a large pavilion that will host booths and learning zones.
Kharge said TiE Global’s emphasis on ‘Putting Entrepreneurship First’ resonates strongly with Karnataka’s strategic vision for fostering innovation and economic growth. As the epicenter of India’s startup ecosystem, Bengaluru is the natural choice for hosting such a prestigious event.
The event also announced that registration for the 2nd edition of the VentuRISE Global Startup Challenge, an initiative by the GOK, is now open for global start-ups. VentuRISE ’24 will concentrate on Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Auto/Clean Mobility, and Aerospace & Defence. This challenge offers startups a platform to tackle industry issues and connect with investors/corporate accelerators.
