Mangaluru: The sixth edition of Mangaluru Technovanza 2026, a platform to showcase the cluster’s technology and innovation ecosystem, will be held at the Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre on Sept 23.The department of electronics, IT, and BT, and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is organising this annual business and tech conference under the Beyond Bengaluru initiative for the emerging tech cluster Silicon Beach Of India. The event is hosted by IT & BT minister Priyank Kharge.According to the organisers, the event is expected to bring together more than 600 delegates, 150 startups, 40 global speakers, 50 global capability centres (GCCs) and over 20 investors. It will focus on the clusters emergence as a technology, knowledge, and innovation hub, building the Silicon Beach of India, and its growing role in Karnataka’s coastal technology ecosystem.The day-long programme is expected to feature discussions on emerging technologies, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, investments, ESDM, data centres and talent supply.The organisers said the event will also highlight new investments, new product and IP launches, emerging startups, talent expansion and industry collaborations in the region. It will showcase the city’s evolution as an emerging technology, knowledge and innovation hub under Karnataka’s Beyond Bengaluru vision.
