Panel discussion on “TECH Innovation and Enabling” Scaling Tech-led MSME Transformation in HDB - With a strong foundation of startups, talent hubs, and industrial R&D, the HDB cluster is well-positioned to scale tech-led innovation across MSMEs and core sectors like ESDM, AI, and IoT. Unlocking this potential will require deeper digital infrastructure, open innovation platforms, and better access to capital and testing environments. Panel Moderated by Mr. Vasuki Kashyap, Lead- Enterprise Innovation Partnerships, CoE on IoT, NASSCOM

• Mr. Gopinath Mujumdar, Vice President, Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited (BGSW)
• Mr. Suraj Kadam, General Manager – Technical, Altem Technologies
• Mr. Prashanth Raghu, Founder & CEO of Vayuvya Defence, Sudarshana Semiconductors, and Gonagoor Technology Solutions
• Dr. Sachin Sabnis, Managing Director, Belgaum Ferro Cast (India) Private Limited