Tech in Tourism 2025 Conclave in Bhubaneswar highlights innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation to accelerate Odisha’s tourism growth
OdishaPlus Bureau
The Tech In Tourism 2025 conclave, organised by Retrod in collaboration with TiE Bhubaneswar, concluded on Sunday renewed commitment to strengthening Odisha’s tourism landscape through innovation, collaboration, and digital adoption.
The 3rd edition of the conclave held at Bhubaneswar brought together leading voices from hospitality, travel, technology, culture, and entrepreneurship, positioning Odisha as an emerging hub for tourism innovation and digital transformation.
The inaugural ceremony of the event was graced by Sidhant Mohapatra (MLA, Digapahandi), Debasish Patnaik (Director, The Crown & Founder, Dalma), and Pravat Panda (Founder & MD, Retrod). Pravat Panda delivered the welcome address, reaffirming Retrod’s mission to build a technology-driven ecosystem for tourism. Debasish Patnaik highlighted the cultural strengths and rising hospitality standards of Odisha, followed by an address by Nachiketa Das, MD, Mall IQ Inc.
Chief Guest Sidhant Mohapatra commended the initiative for creating a collaborative platform that unites innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers. The conclave featured recognitions for outstanding contributors to the tourism and hospitality sector.
Four impactful panel discussions explored the future of tourism across themes such as innovation, sustainability, experiential travel, AI, cultural heritage, and business growth. The conclave positioned technology as a catalyst for redefining guest experience, improving operational efficiency, and unlocking new tourism opportunities across Odisha.
Speakers joining the deliberations included senior leaders from MSME, ITC Welcome Hotels, Shinestar Global Holidays, Motwani Constructions, Batoi Systems, Tatwa Technologies, iSpyCyber, Kruti Coffee, KIIT, Sai Bhagabati Group, and other distinguished institutions.
A key highlight of the conclave was the unveiling of Open MiC Connect by TiE Bhubaneswar, led by Ayaskanta Mohanty, President, TiE Bhubaneswar, Debasish Patnaik, and Pravat Panda, marking a significant step toward fostering innovation and collaboration among Odisha’s entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem.
With more than 500 delegates, 30+ speakers, and representation from hotels, travel companies, technology firms, restaurateurs, academia, and cultural leaders, the event reinforced Odisha’s potential to emerge as a prominent tourism destination on the global map.