​Join us at our event 'French Tech India - Aero Connect', an event driving aerospace innovation between France and India.

​As the aerospace industry embraces AI, data, and automation, French Tech India - Aero Connect will bring together aerospace leader, aircrafts and electronic systems manufacturers, startups, and institutions to explore the future of aircraft that will make aviation smarter, safer, and more connected.

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​📅 Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026
🕑 Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
📍 Location: Alliance Française de Bangalore

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​Agenda

​6 pm: Welcome & Registration (Alliance Française de Bangalore)

​6.30 pm: Opening remarks

​Presentation of the France-India aerospace innovation ecosystem by La French Tech India, Business France and Sopra Steria.

​6.40 pm: Executive conversation

​France-India ecosystem: How is innovation really happening? What are the opportunities and blockers?

​An interactive discussion between aerospace leaders on the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.

​Executive speakers:

• ​François Colonna, ⁠Thales: Director Bangalore Engineering Competence Center

• ​Deepa Anbazhagan, Aerotics Technologies: Associate Director

• ​Amrit Hundal, Airbound: Vice President

​Moderator:
Prachi Pathak, Sopra Steria: IA Innovation Senior Leader

​7.20 pm: Startup Lightning Talks

​4 minutes per startup for a fast-paced showcase of innovative aerospace and deep-tech solutions.

• ​ChromoPIC - Aditya Patil, Founder and CEO

• ​Maapan Labs - Dr Prasan P.B.N, CEO & Co-Founder

• ​Awiros - Varun Bharti, Entrepreneur (International Business and Marketing)

​7.40 pm: Networking & startup showcase

​Networking over French canapés and pastries by Chef Amiel Guérin.

​Discover startup demonstrations, connect with OEMs, technology companies, institutions and universities and explore collaboration opportunities in an informal setting.

​9 pm onwards: the networking continues at Watson’s!

​📍 Watson’s, Vasanth Nagar

​Participants are invited to keep the conversation going over drinks at Watson’s, an iconic brewery just a few minutes’ walk from Alliance Française!