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Bengaluru to host ‘World Startup Expo 2016’, Asia’s biggest StartUp Expo from November 21~23

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No ordinary disruption. In the business world, change means opportunity – to find it you need to know where to look. Witness the real-time startup trends at the World Startup Expo 2016, November 21~November 23, 2016 at Bangalore International Center.

The Asia’s largest congregation, aims to bring together the most happening and disruptive startups and SMEs, along with the expertise of executives from the top corporations, government agencies, incubators, investors, HNWIs, VC funds, banks, students and technology companies from across the world.

Get an insight into the developments that will have the greatest impact on the business world in coming decades. The trends that are fads and one which will stick. The technologies that have the greatest potential to remake today’s business landscape include, Autonomous vehicles-Autonomous cars are coming, and fast, by 2025, the ‘driver-less revolution’ could already be ‘well underway.’ Cloud technology-the growth of cloud technology will change just how much small businesses and startups can accomplish. 3D printing-the manufacturing process will ‘democratize’ as consumers and entrepreneurs start to print their own products. Renewable energyWind and solar have never really been competitive with fossil fuels, with the changing trend the International Energy Agency predicts that the sun could surpass fossil fuels to become the world’s largest source of electricity by 2050.

Commenting on this initiative, Nebu K Abraham, Co-founder & CEO, Cocoon Ventures and director-World Startup Expo said

This congregation will not only provide prescient diagnosis of what’s to come, but also offer compelling thoughts on how we succeed in a world of startups that’s moving faster and faster every day. The industry stalwarts will give an insight into the massive changes which can be overwhelming, as well as inspire the attendees to confront them with intellect, humanity, and a profound optimism about our future.

To maximize the platform, WSE 2016 will have four different streams running over three days.

  • WSE Exhibition: 10000 SQM exhibiting area with 500+ startups, technology companies, educational institutions, free trade zones and banks
  • World Tech Hackathon: A coding challenge which will see participation from over 2000 students and corporates
  • WSE Conference: A 2-day conference with high profile national and international speakers
  • WSE Awards: An award ceremony acknowledging the work done by startups

An important interactive platform for policy-makers, investors, startups, media, industry partners and associations interested in updating their worldview and making it fit for modern purpose.

About World Startup Expo (WSE)

WSE is for everyone looking to learn, listen, and collaborate; to harness their creativity and find the tools and resources to bring their ideas to fruition. It is for those startups looking to build and expand their tribe. For more information, please visit World Startup Expo

About Cocoon Ventures

Cocoon Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides growth capital required for seed stage and early stage startups across a wide spectrum of industries. Set in the UAE, our mission is to be an ideal business launch pad through empowering dynamic entrepreneurship, creating and nurturing long-term business relationships. For more information, please visit Cocoon Ventures