A Dialogue on “The Making of Karnataka’s Next Tech Gateway – Mangaluru Explosion by Fusion”

Mangaluru is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub in India’s digital economy, blending policy support, global collaborations, and a skilled talent base. This newsroom-style discussion will explore how the region is shaping its identity as India’s next tech gateway, unlocking opportunities for innovation, investment, and inclusive growth.

• Mr. Darshan HV, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Dakshina Kannada District, Government of Karnataka
• Dr. Sanjay Tyagi, Jurisdictional Director (Scientist G), STPI Karnataka, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India
• Mr. Bhaskar Kumar Verma, Regional Director – South, nasscom
• Mr. Gurudatta Shenoy, Managing Partner, Vertex Managed Workspace
• Mr. Nethaji Rajendran, Founder, Creolay
• Mr. Anand G Pai, President, Kanara Chamber of Commerce (KCCI), Mangaluru
• Mr. Vijay Krishna, CEO, Thought Genesis
• Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, Vice Chairman of Sona Institutions and CEO of Sona Star
• Mr. Sunil Padmanabh, Industry Ecosystem Influencer

Moderated by Ms. Merin Susan John, Journalist, Analytics India Magazine