First Technology Dialogue 2025 held in IISc Bengaluru

The first edition of the Technology Dialogue was inaugurated at the Indian institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka on 24 January 2025.The Technology Dialogue was held on 24 & 25 January 2025 in a hybrid mode with both virtual and physical presence.

The Technology Dialogue will bring together the senior policymakers, industry leaders, scientists and scholars to discuss and deliberate on key issues relating to the technology domain including India’s international technology engagements.

The inaugural session was addressed virtually by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Professor Ajay Kumar Sood ,Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

Organiser of the Technology Dialogue

The Technology Dialogue has been organised by the External Affairs Ministry in partnership with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

The venue of the  Technology Dialogue is at the Indian Institute of Science campus in Bengaluru and it will be held on 24 & 25 January 2025.

Theme of the first Technology Dialogue

The theme of the Technology Dialogue is "Exploring New Frontiers in Technology Diplomacy”. The theme highlights the focus of the Technology Dialogue on technology policy and partnerships.

Aim of the Technology Dialogue 

The Technology Dialogue is a kind of Track 1.5 Dialogue of the External Affairs Ministry. 

Track 1.5 Dialogue in diplomacy refers to the meeting that includes government officials—who participate in an unofficial capacity—and non-governmental experts sitting together.

In international relations Science and Technology has increasingly emerged as a tool of strategic significance in cooperation between countries. 

The Technology Dialogue aims to capitalise on this trend and seeks to promote India’s interest in the Science and Technology sector.

It will encourage discussion on critical emerging technologies focused on - Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Advancements,  Space,Semiconductors and Bioeconomy. 

The Dialogue seeks to enhance the world's collaboration and cooperation with India in these sectors.