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Set to unfold in Bengaluru on June 6-7, the India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024 is a pivotal event showcasing India’s expanding role as a global center for innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission alongside the US advisory firm Claude Smadja & Smadja, the summit is expected to attract over 500 global participants.
IGIC 2024 will feature a diverse assembly of attendees from countries such as the USA, Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore, Israel, Switzerland, France, and UAE. The event is designed as a platform for startup founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, technocrats, public policymakers, and government officials to catalyze technological innovation and build strategic partnerships.
Since its inception in 2022, IGIC has significantly contributed to energizing India’s innovation landscape. This year’s event will host notable figures including Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, IT Minister Priyank Kharge, G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, and Atal Innovation Mission Director Chintan Vaishnav, among other influential voices from the Niti Aayog and the Indian startup community.
Founded by Claude Smadja, former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, and Yael Smadja, CEO of Smadja & Associates USA, IGIC epitomizes India’s journey towards becoming a leading force in global innovation.
IGIC 2024 not only reinforces India’s commitment to fostering an innovation-friendly ecosystem but also aims to position the nation at the forefront of global technological and entrepreneurial advancements. The summit promises to be a crucible for breakthrough ideas and collaborations, setting the stage for Bengaluru to lead the global innovation discourse.
