Talkathon

Bengaluru'sTalkathon Edition 2026

Open Mind for a Better Tomorrow

A citizen collaboration movement with Government, Industries & Communities — a platform that turns awareness into action on the issues that matter most to Bengaluru.

Bengaluru's Voice.Bengaluru's Change.
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What is Talkathon?

About Talkathon

Talkathon is a platform that turns public awareness into public participation. It brings people together to observe real problems around them, understand their impact, express their views and propose practical solutions through short videos and live conversations.

Unlike a conventional debate or speaking competition, Talkathon begins with reality on the ground. Participants identify an issue, capture what is actually happening, study why it matters and present ideas on how it can be improved.

Through expert juries, public engagement and a live finale, the most meaningful voices and solutions are brought into the spotlight and connected with government, industry, institutions, communities and other stakeholders who can help create change.

Talkathon is built on a simple belief: Awareness creates conversation. Conversation creates ideas. Ideas inspire action.

See the Problem. Speak Your Mind. Suggest a Solution. Inspire Change.

A Talkathon contestant speaking on stage
Every voice counts
This year's focus

Topics for this season.

Three battles Bengaluru must win. Pick yours.

Traffic
01

Traffic

Smarter Mobility. Better Bengaluru.

Garbage
02

Garbage

Clean City. Healthy Future.

Food Safety
03

Food Safety

Safe Food. Stronger Lives.

The format

Awareness into action.

Engage with the public. Collaborate widely. Earn trust. Create lasting impact — through two levels of live reality shows across Bengaluru's five regions, ending with solutions validated and implemented with the Government.

Level 1

Regional Round

Live events in 5 regions

Across Bengaluru's 5 regions

Level 2 · Finale

Grand Finale

Winners compete live

Facilitated by Government Representatives (Ministers)

Map of Bengaluru's Talkathon regions

Identify Real Problems

Issues Bengaluru lives with every single day.

Share Practical Solutions

Ideas that can actually be built and scaled.

Multiple Solutions on Table

Many voices, many answers — the best rise together.

Collaborate & Make It Happen

Citizens, industries and government deliver it together.

How Talkathon works

The journey of impact.

Seven stages over 4 to 5 months — from registration to real-world implementation with the Government.

1
Register

Registration & Orientation

Sign up in your category and get oriented on the format and focus topics.

2
Ideate

Ideation & Solution Development

Identify real problems in your region and develop practical solutions.

3
Selection

Selection

Entries are reviewed by expert juries and the best voices are selected for the live rounds.

4
Regionals

Regional Live Rounds

Level 1 — live reality-show events across all five regions.

5
Finale

Grand Finale

Level 2 — winners compete live, facilitated by Government Representatives (Ministers).

6
Handover

Solutions to Government

Winning solutions are presented to Government Departments.

The Talkathon promise

Why Participate

01

Automated application driven

A smooth, fully digital journey from sign-up to stage.

02

Expert jury from various sectors

Judged by leaders from industry, government and civil society.

03

Transparent evaluation

Clear criteria and open scoring at every stage.

04

Mentorship & guidance

Experts help you sharpen your problem and your solution.

05

Government validation & implementation

Winning solutions are validated and implemented for real change.