Mangaluru set to lead India’s Tech revolution with ‘Techwaves 2025

Mangaluru set to lead India’s Tech revolution with ‘Techwaves 2025

mangaloretoday.com

April 23, 2025: Mangaluru, traditionally known for its thriving ports and petrochemical industry, is now emerging as the next big hub for India’s IT and tech industry. A transformative shift is underway, as the city aims to position itself as the country’s Silicon Beach—a new epicenter of innovation, technology, and growth. The city’s aspirations will take center stage at ‘Techwaves 2025: Rise of the Silicon Beach of India’, a landmark event presented by Vertex Workspace on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at Vertex Five in Kadri, Mangaluru.

This gathering of industry leaders, tech pioneers and policymakers will spotlight Mangaluru’s rapid growth and its potential to become a major player in the global tech arena. With an agenda featuring insightful panel discussions, recognition of achievers and networking opportunities, the event aims to draw attention to the city’s technological transformation.


Panels That Highlight Key Topics

Techwaves 2025 will feature four panel discussions focused on critical topics:
1.    The Rise of Global Capability Centers (GCC) and Their Role in Mangaluru: This panel will explore how Mangaluru is becoming a key player in the global GCC landscape, a sector poised to drive job creation and innovation.

2.    The Rise of Deep Tech in Mangaluru: With its strength in engineering and growing startup culture, Mangaluru is making strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital health technologies, becoming a hub for deep tech innovation.

3.    Mangaluru’s Dominance in the IT Services Industry: This panel will explore why Mangaluru is attracting IT giants and startups, thanks to its skilled workforce, quality of life, and operational efficiency.

4.    The Importance of World-Class Workspaces in Mangaluru’s Growth: Focusing on modern managed workspaces, this discussion will highlight the city’s infrastructure readiness to support tech talent.