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VBC Bengaluru: Business Conference for Technology, AI & Startups
Every March, Viksit Bharat Conferences comes to Bengaluru for a two-day mega event — a full conference day of sector panels and keynotes that produces 18 White Papers, followed by the Viksit Bharat Awards.
VBC Bengaluru at a Glance
| When | March, every year |
| Editions | Five editions over the 60-month roadmap (Editions 2, 8, 14, 20 and 26) |
| Strategic focus | Technology, AI, Innovation, Startups & Digital Economy |
| Format | Day 1: Viksit Bharat Conference (Hall One and Hall Two) · Day 2: Viksit Bharat Awards |
| Sessions | 10 GDP Focus Sector panels per edition, plus Hyper Focus Sector keynotes |
| Output | 18 White Papers per edition — nine from Hall One, nine from Hall Two |
| Venue | Announced as the edition approaches, together with confirmed speakers and session topics |
Bengaluru is one of VBC's six power cities. The annual circuit runs January Mumbai, March Bengaluru, May Hyderabad, July Chennai, September Ahmedabad and November Delhi. See the full 60-month calendar →
Why Bengaluru
Bengaluru is India's technology and startup capital, with a dense base of IT services firms, global capability centres, deep-tech startups, research institutions and venture investors. VBC Bengaluru is where the digital-economy agenda for Viksit Bharat 2047 is debated — from AI adoption and deep tech to building globally competitive Indian startups.
Two Days in Bengaluru
What Happens at VBC Bengaluru
Every session is a one-hour White Paper Manufacturing™ session. Research starts eight weeks earlier, so the live debate in Bengaluru ratifies a paper that is then published and shared with government.
Day 1 · Hall One
Leadership & Policy Knowledge Factory — 2 keynotes and 7 panels chaired by CXOs, producing 9 White Papers.
Day 1 · Hall Two
Industry & Innovation Knowledge Factory — sector-specific, data-led panels running in parallel, producing 9 more White Papers.
Day 2 · Viksit Bharat Awards
Recognition for the organisations, leaders, MSMEs and innovators in Bengaluru creating measurable impact.
Who Should Attend VBC Bengaluru
Founders, CTOs and product leaders, AI and data specialists, global capability centre heads, venture capital and angel investors, researchers and policy makers shaping India's digital economy. Any professional with a stake in the growth of the sectors on the Bengaluru agenda will find a session built around their industry.
Ways to Take Part in Bengaluru
Attend as a Delegate
Choose a Full-Day Delegate Pass for every session in both halls, or a Sector-Session Pass for the one sector you care about.
Sponsor the Bengaluru Edition
Ecosystem, platform and session sponsorship, priced for the Bengaluru market. Slots are capped per edition.
Speak or Moderate
Keynote, panel and moderator roles for leaders whose sector is on the Bengaluru agenda. Speakers are credited on the White Paper.
Students & Universities
Submit research to the Call for Papers attached to each Bengaluru session and be credited in the published White Paper.
Nominate for the Awards
Nominate your organisation or a sector peer for recognition at the Bengaluru Viksit Bharat Awards on Day 2.
Media Partners
Co-cover the Bengaluru edition, cross-publish White Papers and get press access.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is VBC Bengaluru held?
Every March, as part of VBC's fixed six-city annual circuit: January Mumbai, March Bengaluru, May Hyderabad, July Chennai, September Ahmedabad and November Delhi. The circuit repeats for five years, giving Bengaluru Editions 2, 8, 14, 20 and 26.
What is the focus of the Bengaluru edition?
Technology, AI, Innovation, Startups & Digital Economy. The headline focus stays the same every year, while the specific GDP Focus Sector panels rotate within it.
Where is the venue for VBC Bengaluru?
The venue, confirmed speakers and session topics are published as each Bengaluru edition approaches. Logistics details are also added to the City-Wise FAQs.
How do I attend VBC Bengaluru?
Buy a Full-Day or Sector-Session Delegate Pass on the Buy Tickets page. Students can buy a Student Attendance Pass.
How much does it cost to sponsor VBC Bengaluru?
Sponsorship pricing is set separately for each city, based on its market and audience. See City-Wise Sponsorship Pricing or submit a Sponsor EOI for a quote.
Can I attend or sponsor more than one city?
Yes. You can book several cities and years in one go through Multi-City Booking.
Be in the Room in Bengaluru
Delegate and sponsorship slots are capped for every Bengaluru edition.
