Kerala Startup Mission’s Huddle Global Conclave Set to Ignite Innovation at India’s Largest Beachside Startup Gathering

• ByStartupStory     |    November 14, 2023

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is gearing up for the fifth edition of the Huddle Global conclave, poised to become India’s largest beachside startup gathering. The event, commencing on November 16, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and is anticipated to attract 15,000 delegates to the picturesque Adimalathura beach near Vizhinjam. 

CEO Anoop Ambika shared details during a press conference on Tuesday, highlighting the convergence of around 15,000 delegates from across the country and abroad. The event aims to showcase cutting-edge products in emerging sectors, including robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, life sciences, space tech, blockchain, IoT, e-governance, fintech, health tech, agritech, edutech, and SaS.

This edition is particularly significant as it aligns with the state’s transformation into a knowledge economy. Anoop emphasized the pivotal role of the well-established startup ecosystem in this paradigm shift, influencing the entire socio-economic spectrum. An expo on the sidelines of Huddle Global will offer a platform for over 100 nascent companies to showcase their products and engage with technology and industry experts for investment advice.

The conclave will also feature a display of eco-sustainable and value-added products made from millets, crops, and fruits. The opening ceremony will be presided over by Tinku Biswal IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Revenue and Housing. Key speakers at the event include Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas, CEO of ONDC T Koshy, and Member Secretary K-DISC P V Unnikrishnan.

Huddle Global, spanning November 16-18, will host keynote sessions, leadership talks, tech discussions, and panel sessions with international embassies, industry experts, investors, venture capitalists, and corporate leaders. 

The event, organized in collaboration with Startup India, Headstart, TiE Kerala, GTech, Startup Middle East, Habitat for Humanity, and Technopark Today, anticipates the participation of over 5,000 startups, 400 HNIs, 300 mentors, 200 corporates, 150 investors, and speakers.

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