Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo (DATE with Tech) held in Delhi from November 23-24 has cemented India’s position at the forefront of technological advancement. Organized by leading events firm Trescon, the expo welcomed over 7,900 attendees including tech pioneers, industry trailblazers, and key policymakers.
DATE with Tech provided a platform to showcase breakthroughs across 10 high-growth sectors – AI, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, customer experience, data analytics, entrepreneurship, fintech, gaming, and immersive tech. More than 100 esteemed speakers shared insights on emerging tech trends, innovations, and challenges.
Speaking at a fireside chat on financial technologies, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs (GoI) highlighted innovations that are expanding access to credit and banking in India. She admired the rise of digital lending and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which enables seamless QR code payments between bank accounts.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman also noted the importance of data protection and privacy in banking, pointing to India’s digital payments data fiduciary legislation. She advocated for digital aggregators to improve financial access by leveraging customer data responsibly under a regulated framework. Additionally, Sitharaman emphasized the need for robust credit ratings to build trust in digital finance ecosystems. Her remarks underscored the government’s commitment to supporting fintech networking and solutions that can bank the unbanked sustainably.
“The event served as a catalyst for India’s tech aspirations by convening expertise, creativity, and potential to shape the next chapter of the country’s digital transformation,” explained Naveen Bharadwaj, Trescon’s Group CEO.
The landmark expo also featured exhibition zones spotlighting cutting-edge technological innovations in areas ranging from future talent to sustainability. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, and Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, inaugurated the event as chief guests.
“As India’s $1 trillion digital economy continues rapid growth, these transformative technologies are revolutionizing operations and unlocking new possibilities across sectors,” Minister Chandrasekhar commented.
The Startup Grand Slam pitch event allowed participating startups to showcase products and connect with prospective investors and partners. DATE provided fertile ground for such strategic networking and served as a nexus between innovators, emerging companies and global tech players.
“The event realized our vision of convening those shaping India’s tech landscape to drive collaboration and digital acceleration countrywide,” Bharadwaj said. With India cementing its reputation as an incubator for technological innovation, anticipation already surrounds plans for the next DATE expo in September 2024.
The overwhelming success of the 2023 Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo demonstrates India’s global leadership in developing technology. The DATE expo provided a starting pad for continuous digital growth, with over 7,900 attendance and participation from the highest levels of government.
TechSathi, as a proud media partner, congratulates Trescon on expertly arranging a game-changing event that brought together the best minds driving India’s digital future. The event sparked new partnerships between entrepreneurs, corporations, and policymakers, catalyzing innovative thinking. Trescon has raised the bar, and we anxiously await the 2024 DATE expo to promote digital transformation and financial inclusion across the country. Thanks to visionary gatherings like this, India’s place at the pinnacle of technical innovation will continue to rise.
