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The Government of Karnataka is set to host Invest Karnataka 2025, the state’s flagship Global Investors Meet (GIM), from February 12-14, 2025, with a grand inaugural event scheduled on February 11, 2025. Spearheaded by Hon’ble Minister MB Patil, the summit aims to highlight Karnataka’s strategic advantages in fostering innovation, industrial growth, and global partnerships.
Featuring 75+ marquee speakers, 25+ technical sessions, 10+ country sessions, and SME Connect discussions, the event will provide deep insights into global economic trends, emerging technologies, and resilience strategies.
Key Sessions to Watch Out For Invest Karnataka 2025 boasts a power-packed agenda, featuring some of the most influential minds shaping industries worldwide. Highlights from key technical sessions include:
Day 1 – February 12, 2025:
- 10:35 – 11:05 AM | Hall A | Fireside Chat – AI, Cybersecurity, and Government: Building Digital Resilience in an Uncertain World
Speaker: Simon Long (Editor-at-Large, The Economist)
Moderator: Ann Dunkin (Former CIO, U.S. Department of Energy) - 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Hall A | Fireside Chat – Resilient Pathways: Charting India’s Economic Growth Amid Global Challenges
Speaker: Montek Singh Ahluwalia (Indian Economist, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India)
Moderator: Salman Soz (Economist & Author)
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Hall A | Fireside Chat – Innovating the Future
Speaker: Akis Evangelidis (Co-founder & Head of Marketing, Nothing)
Moderator: Shiv Aroor (Indian Journalist & Writer) - 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Hall A | Panel Discussion – Leading the Charge: Young Innovators Shaping India’s Future
Speakers: Parth Jindal (MD, JSW Cement), Jay Kotak (Co-head, Kotak811), Suzannah Muthoot (Executive Director, Muthoot Housing Finance Company)
Moderator: Nikhil Kamath (Co-founder, Zerodha, True Beacon, Gruhas)
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Day 2 – February 13, 2025:
- 11:05 – 11:45 AM | Hall A | Fireside Chat – Pioneering the AI Frontier: From Moonshots to Real-World Impact
Speakers: Sebastian Thrun (Founder, Google X), Prashanth Prakash (Founding Partner, Accel Partners)
Moderator: Michelle Hennessy (Graphic Detail Editor, The Economist) - 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Hall A | Panel Discussion – From Diverse Paths to a Common Goal
Speakers: Kiran Rao (Film Director, Producer, and Writer), Irina Ghose (MD, Microsoft India), Sukhi Singh (Founder, Sukhi’s Gourmet Foods)
Moderator: Lakshmi Pratury (Founder & CEO, INKtalks)
Day 3 – February 14, 2025:
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Hall A | Fireside Chat – Thriving in Turbulence: How Nations Can Build Lasting Resilience
- Speakers: George Papandreou (Former Prime Minister of Greece), Shashi Tharoor (Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha)
Moderator: Lakshmi Pratury (Founder & CEO, INKtalks)
A Visionary Roadmap for Karnataka’s Future
Under the leadership of Hon. Minister MB Patil, Invest Karnataka 2025 will underscore the state’s commitment to fostering industrial growth, innovation, and global collaboration. Minister Patil has been instrumental in driving forward key initiatives such as strengthening academia-industry partnerships through strategic MoUs with leading global universities, including a recent collaboration with the University of Liverpool. He has also played a pivotal role in spearheading the KWIN City initiative, ensuring Karnataka remains a global leader in cutting-edge industries.
Additionally, 19+ country partners will engage in investment dialogues, strengthening global supply chain networks and exploring trade opportunities. The summit will also host exclusive industry roundtables focusing on Renewable Energy, University Collaborations, and Healthcare Innovations, reinforcing Karnataka’s role in shaping the future of global industries.
Global Investors Meet – A Powerhouse of Thought Leaders
Invest Karnataka 2025 is poised to be one of India’s most dynamic investment summits, featuring an impressive lineup of global visionaries, including Anand Mahindra, Sajjan Jindal, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Sebastian Thrun, Ann Dunkin, Nikhil Kamath, Kiran Rao, Geetanjali Kirloskar, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Vivek Lall, Sudarshan Venu, Martin Lundstedt, Rob Boyd, Akis Evangelidis, and Prashant Prakash.
As Karnataka gears up to host one of the most influential investment summits in Asia, Invest Karnataka 2025 is set to define the roadmap for the next decade of industrial and economic progress.
Visit to view the events and agenda – https://investkarnataka.co.in/gim2025/events.
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