Fireside chat session on “Policy, Partnerships, and Platforms for Mangaluru’s Tech Ecosystem”

This high-level fireside chat brings together veteran leaders from the government and industry to discuss the policy, partnership, and platform strategies crucial for accelerating Mangaluru’s emergence as a leading tech ecosystem.

This high-level fireside chat brings together veteran leaders from the government and industry to discuss the policy, partnership, and platform strategies crucial for accelerating Mangaluru’s emergence as a leading tech ecosystem. The session also explores Karnataka’s “Beyond Bengaluru” vision, which has positioned Mangaluru as a dynamic fintech and startup hub, backed by landmark infrastructure projects, proactive state policies, and collaborations among academia, corporates, and government. Panelists will draw on their extensive public sector and investment experience to share insights on skill development, economic reforms, funding innovation, and building high-impact partnerships for sustained digital growth in Mangaluru.

Opening Address by Mr. Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Aarin Capital and Panel member

• Dr. E.V Ramana Reddy IAS (Retd.), Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority, Government of Karnataka
• Mr. L K Atheeq, IAS (Retd.), Former Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka
• Mr. BV Naidu, Chairman, KDEM
Moderated by Mr. Rohith Bhat, Lead Industry anchor, Mangaluru cluster & Founder - Robosoft Technologies, 99Games and wrkwrk