French delegation at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024
The event provided French tech companies with a platform to expand their presence in India, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic technology ecosystems.
Held alongside the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), French Tech Days 2024 brought together top French tech companies and Indian industry leaders, investors, and partners.
Highlights from the Visit Include:
- Schneider Smart Factory: The delegation visited Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory, where they witnessed innovative advancements in automation, digital transformation, and industrial IoT. This technical visit offered an in-depth look at Schneider’s innovative solutions driving the future of manufacturing.
- Infosys Innovation Network: The delegation also engaged with the innovation teams at Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies. During the interaction, French companies explored potential collaborations and discussed emerging technologies in advanced AI, cybersecurity, quantum, and autonomous machines.
- B2B Meetings: French companies had the opportunity to engage in tailored business meetings with Indian counterparts, exploring partnerships in sectors including, AgriTech, MedTech, Ed-tech, Clean-tech, AI, and IoT. These meetings helped create a roadmap for future collaborations, with many companies already in discussions for joint ventures, investment opportunities, and technology exchanges.
- Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS): As a centrepiece of the event, the delegation attended the Bengaluru Tech Summit, which included B2B meetings, exhibition tour, and the “Vive la Tech: French Ideas, Global Impact!” session. This session, dedicated to highlighting the impact of French innovation on a global scale, allowed French companies to pitch their solutions to Indian partners and investors, further fostering collaboration between the two countries.
- French Tech Night: The French Tech Night, hosted at the French Consulate in Bengaluru, served as a major networking event where French and Indian tech leaders came together to discuss new opportunities, innovations, and future collaborations. The evening featured pitches from the French delegation companies, followed by a networking cocktail reception.
Delegation from France:
Alexandra Dublanche, Vice-President of the Paris region and President of Choose Paris Region, led a distinguished delegation that displayed seven innovative companies. These businesses, including ELDIM, BRAD, and Dolk, exemplify the region’s excellence in tech innovation and are now poised to expand their footprint in India. This delegation further reinforced the strong ties between the Paris region and Karnataka’s tech ecosystem, opening doors for new partnerships and collaborations.
Estelle David, Director of Business France India, commented on the success of the event, “French Tech Days 2024 has been a pivotal moment for strengthening the technological ties between India and France. The technical visits to Schneider Electric and Infosys, alongside our participation in the Bengaluru Tech Summit, have demonstrated the vast potential for collaboration. The Indian market presents numerous opportunities for French companies, and we are excited to see the relationships formed here evolve into impactful, long-lasting partnerships.”
