TiE Bangalore is gearing up to host the 10th edition of the Matrix Global Summit on July 1st and 2nd, 2025, in Bengaluru. Centered on the theme “Shaping India’s Deeptech Ecosystem: Startups, Policy, and Global Innovation,” the summit will convene leaders from government, industry, and the startup ecosystem to discuss India’s path toward building a $1 trillion innovation-led economy.
As India cements its position as a global technology powerhouse, the summit will spotlight the convergence of breakthrough technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Industry 5.0, 5G, SpaceTech, Electric Vehicles (EVs), AgriTech, HealthTech, and Sustainability. The event aims to create a collaborative platform where policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship intersect to shape the future of India’s digital and deeptech landscape. This flagship event is supported by partners like State Bank of India, STPI, India Mobile Congress, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission amongst others.
The event will take place at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru and will begin at 9:00 AM on both days, bringing together key stakeholders from across the deeptech ecosystem for two days of engaging discussions and networking.
“Matrix Global Summit is not just a gathering, it’s a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation, and intent. As India aims and accelerates to become a global deeptech powerhouse, this summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and students to collaborate and co-create solutions that can drive meaningful change. It’s a celebration of India’s spirit of innovation and a catalyst for shaping a future where technology serves as a force for inclusive growth and global leadership.” said Madan Padaki, President, TiE Bangalore.
This year’s summit features a distinguished lineup of speakers leading India’s technological and policy transformation, including:
- Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development – Chief Guest & Keynote Address
- Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India – Special Address
- Shri. Abhijit Kishore, COO, Vodafone Idea & Chairman, COAI – Welcome Address & IMC 2025 Roadshow Host
- Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures & Co-Founder, Infosys
- Shri.AS Kiran Kumar – Chairman, PRL Management Council & Member, Space Commission, Govt of India
- Dr. Sateesh Reddy – Former Chairman, DRDO
- Dr. Sanjay Tyagi, Director STPI
- Shri. BV Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission
- Ms. Joohi Smita Sinha, CGM, State Bank of India
Other invited dignitaries include
- Shri.Priyank Kharge, Minister of Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka
- Shri.Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman, KEONICS
- Dr. Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Government of Karnataka
- Naveen Tewari, Founder & CEO InMobi Group
Over two days, 75+ other speakers including Start-up Founders, VCs, Corporate R&D Experts, Academic Leaders and Government Policymakers will share their perspectives in formats that include fireside chats, policy roundtables, startup showcases, report launches and deep-dive panel discussions, all curated to foster meaningful dialogue and enable cross-sector collaboration positioning India as a global innovation leader. We will also celebrate University Student Innovators and Emerging Start-ups as a part of our annual Matrix Awards.
A key highlight this year is the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 Roadshow, which will take place within the summit. The roadshow will feature senior leaders from the telecom, regulatory, and technology sectors, setting the stage for the national IMC event and showcasing India’s advancements in 5G, digital infrastructure, and connectivity.
