The ET Business Growth Summit in Bengaluru, also known as the Silicon Valley of India, on August 20 brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) and exports to strategies for scaling up businesses. With the industry’s who’s who in attendance, the event explored the opportunities and challenges shaping businesses in a rapidly changing world.
The event started with a keynote address by BV Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), who spoke about how Karnataka’s next phase of growth would extend beyond Bengaluru. “Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Mangaluru are emerging as new business clusters, attracting MNCs and creating jobs. The aim is to spread economic growth more evenly,” he said.