Mangaluru Technovanza 2026 will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre in Mangaluru. The event is a flagship initiative of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) under its Beyond Bengaluru programme, focused on strengthening Mangaluru's technology, startup and innovation ecosystem.
About the Event
Technovanza brings together industry leaders, global capability centres (GCCs), startups, investors, academia and other ecosystem stakeholders. The 2026 edition is positioned around Mangaluru's growing role as a technology and knowledge hub, with an emphasis on technology, entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and collaboration.
The official event website describes Technovanza as a platform for knowledge-sharing, startup showcases, product launches and collaborations that support the development of Mangaluru's emerging technology cluster.
What to Expect
The confirmed access information indicates that the event will include conference sessions, an expo and technology showcase area, and networking opportunities with startups, industry leaders, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders.
The supplied 2026 event poster lists participation figures of 600+ delegates, 70+ startups, 60+ GCCs and 20+ investors. These figures are presented as event participation targets/information on the promotional poster and should not be confused with the independently reported figures from the previous edition.
The official website also states that the 2026 agenda and speaker line-up will be announced shortly. No 2026 speaker list has therefore been included in this listing.
Who Can Attend
The event is particularly relevant to technology professionals, startup founders and teams, investors, GCC representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and other members of the technology and innovation ecosystem. The official registration page currently provides a delegate registration option as well as a separate startup display table registration.
Date and Venue
Mangaluru Technovanza 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre, MG Road, Mangaluru.
Registration and Entry Fee
Delegate registration is available through the official registration system. The published delegate pricing is ₹1,000 regular price, with a listed special offer of ₹636 plus applicable taxes per delegate.
A startup display table is also available at a published regular price of ₹10,000, with a special offer of ₹5,933 plus applicable taxes per booth.
The delegate pass includes full-day conference access, access to the expo and technology showcase, networking opportunities, lunch and a delegate entry badge/pass. Startup display registration includes a dedicated booth/pod, conference access for startup representatives, product/service showcasing and networking opportunities.
Local Context
Mangaluru Technovanza is part of KDEM's wider Beyond Bengaluru programme, which aims to develop technology and innovation clusters outside Bengaluru. KDEM identifies Mangaluru as one of its key clusters, with a focus that includes IT/ITeS, fintech, startups, investment and ecosystem development.
For Mangaluru and the wider Coastal Karnataka region, the event provides a platform for interaction between the local technology ecosystem and larger industry, investment and enterprise networks.
