New Delhi [India], February 11: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has announced that he will not be attending the ‘Invest Karnataka 2025’ business summit, organized by the Karnataka government in Bengaluru from February 12 to 14. Kharge informed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about his inability to attend the inaugural ceremony due to the ongoing budget session in Parliament.
In a letter to the Chief Minister, Kharge expressed his regret, stating that despite his strong desire to attend, his parliamentary commitments prevent him from being present. He wished the summit great success, expressing confidence that the event would yield fruitful outcomes for the state.
Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had been invited as key guests at the summit. The ‘Invest Karnataka 2025’ event is set to focus on Karnataka’s strategic advantages, fostering innovation, industrial growth, and global partnerships.
With over 75 prominent speakers, 25 technical sessions, and discussions with international experts, the summit will delve into global economic trends, emerging technologies, and resilience strategies. Key events include Fireside Chats on AI, Cybersecurity, India’s economic growth, and panel discussions featuring leading innovators and industry experts. The event will also unveil the state’s new Industrial Policy 2025-30.
- Kharge’s Absence from the Summit:
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, will not attend the ‘Invest Karnataka 2025’ business summit being held in Bengaluru from February 12 to 14. Kharge informed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that his attendance is not possible due to his responsibilities in the ongoing budget session of Parliament. Despite the clash in schedules, Kharge expressed regret and extended his best wishes for the summit’s success.
- Invitation to Key Political Figures:
- Kharge, alongside Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was invited to the summit as key guests. Their presence was anticipated to add political weight to the event, which aims to promote Karnataka’s industrial and economic prospects on a global scale. However, Kharge’s preoccupation with parliamentary duties prevents his participation.
- Objective of ‘Invest Karnataka 2025’:
- The primary aim of the summit is to showcase Karnataka’s strategic advantages in promoting innovation, fostering industrial growth, and building global partnerships. The event highlights the state’s potential to attract international investments and boost its economic standing.
- Agenda and Key Sessions:
- Global Economic Trends and Emerging Technologies: With over 75 distinguished speakers, the summit is set to cover topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and India’s economic growth amidst global challenges.
- Notable Discussions:
- Fireside Chat on AI and Cybersecurity: This session will focus on the role of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in enhancing digital resilience in uncertain times.
- Resilient Economic Growth: A conversation aimed at discussing how India can overcome global challenges and continue its economic expansion.
- Pioneering the AI Frontier: A session on the impact of AI, from ambitious projects to real-world applications that shape the future.
- Panel Discussions: Thought leaders such as Kiran Rao (Film Director), Irina Ghose (MD, Microsoft India), and Sukhi Singh (Founder, Sukhi’s Gourmet Foods) will discuss innovation and diverse paths to common goals.
- Industrial Policy 2025-30:
- One of the significant highlights of the summit will be the unveiling of Karnataka’s new Industrial Policy for the period 2025-2030. The policy is expected to play a critical role in enhancing the state’s industrial landscape, attracting new investments, and fostering sustainable economic growth.