Bengaluru : From AI in manufacturing and human-AI collaboration to healthcare, startups, aerospace and defence, urban mobility, quantum computing and technology convergence, the third edition of ELCIA Tech Summit 2026 brought together leaders from diverse sectors for a day of conversations centred on intellect, insights and impact.
Held at the Oterra, Electronics City, the day-long symposium saw industry leaders, technology experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and innovators bringing their
diverse industries and perspectives onto one platform and discuss how an ecosystem-led growth can shape the next decade of business, technology and innovation. Industry participants showcased technologies and solutions while attendees interacted with innovations shaping the future of manufacturing, automation and emerging technology.
Opening the summit, Nandini B, Chairperson, ELCIA, highlighted the importance of the people who have shaped and continue to drive the growth of Electronics City, which is the nerve centre of Bengaluru’s most significant technology and industrial ecosystems
“Our greatest strength has always been the people who make it what it is,” said Nandini B, Chairperson, ELCIA, in her opening remarks that set the tone for the summit. As the Chairperson of ELCIA, Nandini’s leadership of the association has come at a crucial time that is driving the ecosystem looks towards greater innovation, global connectivity and new opportunities for industry.
The summit also featured Kamal Bali, President & MD, Volvo Group India, who delivered the keynote on “Tech Next, Convergence in Technology,” reinforcing the growing role of technology convergence across industries.
One of the key conversations at the summit was “Electronics City Rising, The GCC Goal”, that feature Dr. V. Veerappan, Chairman, ELCITA, and Vishwas Mudagal, MD & Co-founder, GoodWorks. The conversation examined how Electronics City can evolve into an even stronger destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), global businesses and innovation.
The discussion explored the foundations required to support the ambitions of the next decade, which are industry-led governance, talent, academia, infrastructure, safety, sustainability, local enterprises and last-mile connectivity. The conversation also highlighted a larger opportunity for Electronics City, wherein global businesses, local enterprises and talent can grow together, strengthening its role in Bengaluru and Karnataka’s technology and GCC landscape.
During the summit, conversations also focused on “AI in Manufacturing,” “Humans & AI, Force of the Future,” “Startup Ecosystem: Ace the Game,” and “Healthcare, AI and Innovation, Disruptive Tech.”
Sector Spotlights explored developments across Bio Engineering & Smart Devices, Aerospace & Defence, and Urban Mobility & Spaces, highlighting how technology is transforming sectors beyond the traditional technology industry.
The conversation then moved towards the next frontier with “Tomorrow’s Tech, From AI to Quantum,” examining the potential of AI, quantum computing and technology convergence to reshape the future.
ETS 2026 also marked the culmination of the ELCIA Next-Gen Innovative Tech Hackathon / Smart City Drone-AI Challenge 2026. The challenge brought together young innovators and technology builders working on real-world urban challenges using drones and artificial intelligence.
After progressing from the Top 15 to the Top 5, the finalists presented their solutions through physical demonstrations ahead of the recognition at ELCIA Tech Summit 2026.
The Experience Zone gave attendees the opportunity to engage directly with technologies, products and solutions through live demonstrations. The zone brought the summit’s theme of Intellect, Insights & Impact to life, creating a space where conversations around innovation moved beyond the stage and into real-world experiences.
The summit concluded its key conversations with “Bangalore Paradigm,” featuring Ganesh Krishnan, Partner – Growthstory.in, in conversation with Vinay Kumar Jagadeesh, Co-founder & CEO, Verbinden.
With its third edition, ELCIA Tech Summit 2026 reinforced its role as a platform connecting industry, technology, entrepreneurship, academia and policymakers around the opportunities and challenges shaping the future.
