TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025: Odisha is poised for its next leap, powered by entrepreneurship, innovation, and manufacturing as its engines of growth. Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi said this today during the closing ceremony of TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025 – A Summit on Entrepreneurship and AI.
Calling upon the investors to partner with Odisha, the Chief Minister said, ‘To every investor, mentor, and entrepreneur present here, we invite you to invest, innovate, and grow with us’.
TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025, a two-day event on 9th and 10th August 2025 at the Mayfair Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar, has been organised by Department of Electronics & Information Technology, the Industries Department, OCAC, IPICOL, and Startup Odisha in collaboration with TiE Global. It’s a gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, mentors, investors, industry leaders, and change-makers on this special occasion of TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025. The Chief Minister attended the summit today at the closing ceremony.
While speaking, the CM added that with progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and a partnership mindset, the state is building an ecosystem where global expertise meets local talent to shape the future of a Viksit Odisha.
He further said that Odisha is no longer on the sidelines of India’s growth story. We are at its epicentre, and emerging as an innovation hub. Odisha’s growth is led by an ecosystem that is policy-driven, infrastructure-ready, and that supports innovation.
He said, “We are actively positioning Odisha as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres. Whether it’s in chip design, AI research, block-chain or financial inclusion – Odisha is ready to lead. Odisha has become one of the first states in India to launch a dedicated AI Policy. We have also revamped our Semiconductor Policy, and we will soon unveil new strategies for investments in IT, Global Capability Centres and FinTech.”
Saying that we are equipping our youth with future-ready capabilities in AI, cyber-security, and emerging technologies, he added that our effort is to take this growth beyond Bhubaneswar, to cities like Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur and Berhampur, which are being developed as the next wave of digital hubs.
The CM said that our vision is not just about GDP growth, it’s about creating jobs, empowering youth, and advancing social justice.
Assuring the investors and entrepreneurs, the CM said, “Once you are here with us, you will definitely feel, Odisha is your second home. You will find a sense of belongingness here. Together, we can make Odisha the entrepreneurial capital of Eastern India, and truly realise the vision of Purvodaya — the rise of the East.”
The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, innovators, and thought leaders from across India and overseas to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and explore opportunities in emerging sectors. It served as a vibrant platform for showcasing Odisha’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, while highlighting the state’s unique strengths in industry, technology, and innovation.
Minister of Electronics and Information Technology & Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, further highlighted how AI will be a catalyst for empowerment in Odisha, improving governance, boosting farm productivity, expanding opportunities for artisans, and ensuring no citizen is left behind.
The two-day event included several panel discussions on entrepreneurship, sectoral growth opportunities, and the transformative potential of AI across industries.
Day 1 of TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025 celebrated entrepreneurship, highlighting Odisha’s opportunities in manufacturing, mining, tourism, and the blue economy. Sessions showcased women entrepreneurs, success stories from across the state, and growth potential in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, fostering collaboration between government, industry, and startups.
Day 2 focused on the AI Summit, with discussions on the Odisha AI Policy 2025, India’s AI vision for 2030, and AI’s role in governance, industry, and entrepreneurship. Participants explored AI-driven opportunities, large-scale skilling, and responsible adoption, gaining insights into building an inclusive AI ecosystem in Odisha.
Participants, including startups and young entrepreneurs, gained valuable insights into scaling businesses, leveraging technology, and contributing to an inclusive, innovation-growth in Odisha.
Among others Jajpur MP Shri Rabindra Behera, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sujit Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, I & PR Shri Hemant Sharma, Principal Secretary, E&IT Department Shri Vishal Dev, senior leadership of the industry, and key functionaries from the E&IT ecosystem attended the event.
