Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026: BTS Guide and Attendee Leads
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), organised by the Government of Karnataka, is one of India’s largest technology events, held in the country’s tech capital. The 29th edition, themed “AI & Beyond”, runs from 17 to 19 November 2026 and expects more than 1,800 exhibitors, 25,000 delegates, 1,000+ startups and over 60,000 business visitors from 75+ countries. For tech companies, investors and suppliers targeting India, the BTS attendee list is a broad, high-energy audience.
BTS at a glance
| Industry | Tech / startups |
| City | Bengaluru, India |
| Venue | Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru |
| Dates | November, 29th edition 17–19 Nov 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Moves between cities? | No, always Bengaluru |
| Typical scale | ~50,000 attendees · ~500 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | Visitor registration online; paid delegate passes for conferences |
| App / platform | Online registration + B2B/investor matchmaking |
| Official website | bengalurutechsummit.com |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official Bengaluru Tech Summit website before you book travel.
What’s at Bengaluru Tech Summit?
Tracks cover:
- AI and deep tech
- Fintech
- Health and biotech
- Spacetech
- Electronics, semiconductors and embedded systems
- Data centres, e-mobility and climate tech
The India–USA Tech Conclave runs alongside, and 2026 adds the first embedded world India (with NürnbergMesse) and an India edition of ChangeNOW.
BTS combines a large exhibition with conference tracks and startup programmes. Photo: Marcio Fontana, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Venue and dates
BTS is held every November in Bengaluru. Earlier editions used the Bangalore Palace grounds; recent editions are at BIEC on Tumkur Road, which is far from central Bengaluru. The 2026 dates are 17–19 November.
Who attends BTS
| Attendee | Interest | Who should target them |
|---|---|---|
| Tech company executives and engineers | Partners, tools, talent | SaaS, cloud and hardware vendors |
| Startup founders | Customers and funding | Investors, corporates |
| Investors and VCs | Deal flow | Startups |
| Government officials (state and central) | Policy and investment | Industry bodies, agencies |
| International delegations (75+ countries) | Partnerships | Indian tech firms |
| Students and researchers | Learning, jobs | Employers |
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Registration and passes
Business visitors register online for the exhibition. Conference access needs a paid delegate pass, with pricing on bengalurutechsummit.com. Startup and student categories are available.
Matchmaking and data
Registration, the agenda and B2B and investor matchmaking (including Future Makers pitching and mentoring clinics) run through the official site. The audience is broad and includes many students and general tech visitors. To spend time with decision-makers, you need to know which companies, delegations and investors are attending, and who from each.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Held in India’s tech capital
- Strong government backing and policy announcements
- A big startup and investor programme
- New co-located embedded world India
- Broad deep tech coverage
Cons
- BIEC is far from central Bengaluru
- Broad scope, less depth per niche
- Paid conference access
- Crowded with students and general audiences
- Indian-market focus
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Preparing for BTS 2026
- Buy a delegate pass if you need conference access.
- Target the tracks that match your offer.
- Use investor and B2B matchmaking.
- Visit embedded world India if you sell electronics or embedded tech.
- Book meetings now; the summit is in mid-November.
- Plan transport to BIEC.
FAQ
When is Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026?
From 17 to 19 November 2026 at BIEC, Bengaluru.
Is BTS free?
Exhibition registration for business visitors is online; conference access needs a paid delegate pass.
What’s new at BTS 2026?
The first embedded world India and an India edition of ChangeNOW.
Can I get the BTS attendee list?
There’s no exportable list. I can build an enriched list of exhibitors, speakers and attendee profiles.
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Sources
Photo credits
- Cover image: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (2025) 24 by Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: Ca Technologies 2012 keynote session by Marcio Fontana, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
