Events & Programs
Emerge 2024
Emerge 2024, India’s First Beachside Startup Fest, took place from February 16th to 18th, 2024, at the stunning Mangaluru Surf Club in Tannirbhavi, Mangaluru. Organized by Section Infin-8 Foundation (SI-8) in collaboration with IFIA Bharat, the event marked a spectacular convergence of cutting-edge ideas, isionary startups, and industry-leading experts from across the country.
Emerge 2024 brought together over 100 trailblazing startups from various regions of India, providing a unique platform for them to showcase their innovations to a larger audience. The event also featured renowned AI thought leaders and attracted more than 100 investors keen on discovering the next wave of AI-driven breakthroughs.
With impressive 1,000+ attendees, the event was an immersive experience filled with enlightening keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations of state-of-the-art AI applications. Beyond the core AI-focused agenda, participants had the opportunity to enjoy globally acclaimed events like The Tapasya Beach Festival, the Mangaluru Triathlon, and the debut of India’s Beachside Startup Fest.
Emerge 2024 has firmly positioned itself not just as an event, but as a transformative experience designed to ignite collaboration and growth within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The success of this year’s event sets the stage for Emerge to become an annual tradition, where startups from across the nation will come together to showcase their brands, collaborate, and scale new heights.
We look forward to seeing the next generation of innovators at Emerge 2025, as we continue to shape the future of entrepreneurship and technology. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting journey ahead!