nasscom Future Forge - Deep Tech Startup Leadership Conferences

Taj West End, Bangalore
16-17 Oct, 2024

Overview

Deep Tech's transformative power is undeniable. From tackling climate change to revolutionizing healthcare, these cutting-edge innovations hold immense promise for a sustainable future. India, with its robust scientific talent pool and burgeoning startup ecosystem, is well-positioned to become a global leader in deep tech.

However, significant challenges remain on the path to deep tech dominance. Access to crucial infrastructure - from advanced test labs to high-performance computing - hinders development and testing capabilities. Additionally, navigating a complex regulatory landscape, particularly in sectors like biotechnology, can stifle innovation and market entry. Furthermore, a skilled workforce specializing in deep tech areas like AI and robotics is crucial, and India faces a gap in this critical talent pool.

Addressing these challenges is paramount. Nasscom Future Forge 2024 themed on 'Accelerating Deep Tech Growth' from India for the world brings together experts, thought leaders, investors, policy makers & regulators to explore solutions for infrastructure access, regulatory reform, talent development, fostering patient capital and discussing strategies to scale the deep tech ecosystem's growth.

The 21st edition of 'Nasscom Future Forge' being held on 16th & 17th October in Bangalore, serves as a platform for startups, industry leaders, and investors to meet, share ideas, and explore new opportunities.

36000+Delegates

3000+Speakers

1200+Startup Showcase

20Years

40+Countries Participated

Deep Tech 2027: Beyond the Expected
(Unveiling the Next Global Frontier)

Redefining Wellness: The Future of Human Health:

Powering Tomorrow: The Deep Tech Revolution in Energy and Mobility:

Human, Machine & Space: Rocketing into New Frontiers:

Digital Foundations: Architecting India's Tech-Powered Future:

Redefining Wellness: The Future of Human Health:
The Health and Wellness Transformation

Redefining Wellness: The Future of Human Health: The Health and Wellness Transformation signifies the shift from reactive healthcare to proactive, personalized, and tech-enabled wellness management. We will explore how these innovations are more than just incremental upgrades; they are transformative breakthroughs. The question is no longer if we can achieve this, but how fast we can make it a reality

Powering Tomorrow: The Deep Tech Revolution in Energy and Mobility:
The Energy and Mobility Revolution

Powering Tomorrow: The Deep Tech Revolution in Energy and Mobility: The Energy and Mobility Revolution represents the shift from fossil fuels to clean energy and sustainable transportation, driven by deep tech innovations. As we delve into this theme, we will explore how these Deep Tech innovations are not just incremental improvements, but game-changers that have the potential to solve some of our most pressing energy and mobility challenges.

Human, Machine & Space: Rocketing into New Frontiers:
The Frontier Tech Leap

Human, Machine & Space: Rocketing into New Frontiers:
The Frontier Tech Leap embodies the blurring lines between human capabilities, machine intelligence, and space exploration, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From AI-driven factories to next-generation rockets reaching for the stars, India's journey from a space program consumer to a global innovator mirrors our potential to lead in this new age. We will uncover how quantum computing, advanced materials, and AI are solving complex problems in defense, industry, and beyond.

Digital Foundations: Architecting India's Tech-Powered Future:
The Digital Foundation Shift

Digital Foundations: Architecting India's Tech-Powered Future:
The Digital Foundation Shift represents the move from basic digital infrastructure to advanced, AI-enabled, quantum-ready digital ecosystems that form the backbone of a tech-powered nation. From next-gen connectivity and quantum computing to Gen AI and sustainable data centres, our digital infrastructure will determine our place in the global innovation race. We will explore how these innovations are set to elevate India's global position.

Deep Tech 2027: Beyond the Expected (Unveiling the Next Global Frontier)

Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of technology, featuring groundbreaking innovations such as brain-computer interfaces, self-healing materials, and next-generation AI that promise to transform our world. This year's theme delves into the forefront of technological advancements, with a special focus on India's journey towards becoming a global leader in deep tech innovation.
Deep Tech Acceleration Engine: Building the Future, Today

Focus on building a robust ecosystem to unlock India's deep tech potential. We will explore progressive regulations, shared resources to overcome infrastructure challenges, and innovative funding solutions. Central to this discussion will be industry-academia collaboration, specialized talent development, and a strong IP framework. Empowering deep tech startups is key, recognizing their critical role in driving innovation.
Deep Tech for India's Transformation: Redefining the Possible

Explore how deep tech can tackle India's most pressing challenges. This year, we will showcase how AI, nanotech, biotech, and robotics can create a greener, healthier, and more connected nation. Discussions will cover sustainable environmental solutions, affordable and personalized healthcare, and breakthroughs in infrastructure and logistics. Scaling these solutions for nationwide impact is crucial, ensuring everyone benefits from deep tech advancements.
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Shaping a Trusted Future

Emphasize the importance of responsible innovation alongside deep tech advancements. This year's we delve into the ethical implications and societal impacts of deep tech advancements and explore how to build trust by fostering human-machine collaboration, develop robust governance frameworks, and ensure cybersecurity resilience. Discussions will address the responsible exploration of emerging tech frontiers and strategies to mitigate societal concerns, promoting greater acceptance of deep tech solutions.

Diving into Deep Tech: Focus Areas

Deep Tech 2027: Beyond the Expected (Unveiling the Next Global Frontier)

Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of technology, featuring groundbreaking innovations such as brain-computer interfaces, self-healing materials, and next-generation AI that promise to transform our world. This year's theme delves into the forefront of technological advancements, with a special focus on India's journey towards becoming a global leader in deep tech innovation.
Deep Tech Acceleration Engine: Building the Future, Today

Focus on building a robust ecosystem to unlock India's deep tech potential. We will explore progressive regulations, shared resources to overcome infrastructure challenges, and innovative funding solutions. Central to this discussion will be industry-academia collaboration, specialized talent development, and a strong IP framework. Empowering deep tech startups is key, recognizing their critical role in driving innovation.
Deep Tech for India's Transformation: Redefining Possible

Explore how deep tech can tackle India's most pressing challenges. This year, we will showcase how AI, nanotech, biotech, and robotics can create a greener, healthier, and more connected nation. Discussions will cover sustainable environmental solutions, affordable and personalized healthcare, and breakthroughs in infrastructure and logistics. Scaling these solutions for nationwide impact is crucial, ensuring everyone benefits from deep tech advancements.
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Shaping a Trusted Future

Emphasize the importance of responsible innovation alongside deep tech advancements. This year's we delve into the ethical implications and societal impacts of deep tech advancements and explore how to build trust by fostering human-machine collaboration, develop robust governance frameworks, and ensure cybersecurity resilience. Discussions will address the responsible exploration of emerging tech frontiers and strategies to mitigate societal concerns, promoting greater acceptance of deep tech solutions.

Diving into Deep Tech: Focus Areas

Deep Tech 2027: Beyond the Expected (Unveiling the Next Global Frontier)

Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of technology, featuring groundbreaking innovations such as brain-computer interfaces, self-healing materials, and next-generation AI that promise to transform our world. This year's theme delves into the forefront of technological advancements, with a special focus on India's journey towards becoming a global leader in deep tech innovation.
Deep Tech Acceleration Engine: Building the Future, Today

Focus on building a robust ecosystem to unlock India's deep tech potential. We will explore progressive regulations, shared resources to overcome infrastructure challenges, and innovative funding solutions. Central to this discussion will be industry-academia collaboration, specialized talent development, and a strong IP framework. Empowering deep tech startups is key, recognizing their critical role in driving innovation.
Deep Tech for India's Transformation: Redefining the Possible

Explore how deep tech can tackle India's most pressing challenges. This year, we will showcase how AI, nanotech, biotech, and robotics can create a greener, healthier, and more connected nation. Discussions will cover sustainable environmental solutions, affordable and personalized healthcare, and breakthroughs in infrastructure and logistics. Scaling these solutions for nationwide impact is crucial, ensuring everyone benefits from deep tech advancements.
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Shaping a Trusted Future

Emphasize the importance of responsible innovation alongside deep tech advancements. This year's we delve into the ethical implications and societal impacts of deep tech advancements and explore how to build trust by fostering human-machine collaboration, develop robust governance frameworks, and ensure cybersecurity resilience. Discussions will address the responsible exploration of emerging tech frontiers and strategies to mitigate societal concerns, promoting greater acceptance of deep tech solutions.

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Experience the dynamic fusion of ideas across dimensions, forging connections that transcend boundaries.

Keynotes, Fireside Chats & Panels
Innovator's Hub (Deep Tech Startup Showcase)
Enterprises Connects & Business meetings

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Aditya Birla Group | Fidelity | Genpact | Johnson Controls | Maruti Suzuki | NTT Data | Tata Communications | Infosys | IDFC First Bank | Hexagon | Continental | Daimler Truck | Hindustan Unilever | John Deere | Marsh McLennan | Max Life | Mizuho | Murata | PayU | Schneider Electric | Western Digital
Emerge 50 Awards (Deep Tech edition)
Roundtables
Bootcamps & Masterclasses
Networking Opportunities
Curated Investor Connects

Speakers

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Shri. Priyank Kharge

Government of Karnataka
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Shri. A. S. Kiran Kumar

Member, Space Commission, Govt of India
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S. Krishnan

MeitY
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Rajesh Nambiar

President Designate, nasscom
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Aakrit Vaish

Advisor, IndiaAI Mission
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Ankit Mehta

ideaForge
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Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala

IIT Madras
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Awais Ahmed

Pixxel
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Dr. Krishna Palem

Accelequant
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Ezhil Subbian

String Bio
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Jeyandran Venugopal

Chair, nasscom Deep Tech Council
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Kavitha Iyer Rodrigues

Zumutor Biologics
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Nivedha R.M

CEO & Founder, Trashcon
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Nikunj Parashar

Sagar Defence Engineering
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Srikanth Velamakanni

Fractal Analytics
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Ramesh Hariharan

Strand Life Sciences
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Sunil Gupta

Yotta Data Services
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Saurabh Chandra

Ati Motors
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Swati Chaturvedi

Propel(x)
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Vincent Conitzer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Abhishek

PwC

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The Ultimate Nexus for Connection

Immerse yourself in a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and inspiration, as industry giants and rising stars forge connections that define the future.

Industry Visionaries & Thought Leaders
Investors & Venture Capitalists
Entrepreneurs
Business CXOs & Enterprise Leaders
Researchers
Academicians
PSU Decision Makers
Government Officials

Partnership Opportunities: Fuelling the Future Together

Premier Industry Exposure

Connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators in the deep tech ecosystem, positioning your brand at the forefront of innovation
Thought Leadership & Networking

Align with technology trends, engage in discussions, and foster connections that drive business growth and thought leadership
Brand Visibility & Recognition

Elevate your brand through extensive pre-event promotions, on-site branding, and digital visibility.
Exclusive Networking

Access VIP sessions, private meetings, and dinners with key industry players for strategic relationships.
Targeted Audience Engagement

Engage with a tailored audience seeking innovative solutions, enhancing your business outcomes.
Showcase Innovation

Present your products and solutions to captivated attendees through dedicated exhibition spaces and networking sessions.

Join us in shaping the future of Deep Tech and positioning your brand as a driving force of innovation!

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Agenda

We extend our thanks to our incredible speakers, participants, startups, investors, corporates, business leaders, partners, sponsors, #emerge50 winners,—you have been at the core for the 21st edition of nasscom future forge ( previously nasscom product conclave).

This year we explored four transformative shifts shaping India's Techade: Health and Tech, Energy and Mobility, Frontier Technologies, and Digital Foundations. Through these lenses, we charted India's course in the global deep tech landscape over the next three years, unveiling strategies to position India as a significant player in the world of deep tech by 2027.

With 1100+ Participants I 250+ deep tech startups I 87 Speakers I 555 curated meetings between Startups, Investors & Enterprises I 40 Deep Tech startup innovations I 15th edition of the Emerge 50 awards, the conclave explored how India can leverage its unique strengths to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and make substantial contributions to global deep tech advancements.

We look forward to seeing you again next year, where we will pick up right where we left off- exploring, innovating, and charting the way ahead. Watch out for the recorded sessions - Coming soon on our YouTube Channels.