Why Hyderabad?
A thriving tech hub
Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana and India’s fourth-largest city, is a major economic and technology powerhouse. Home to the sixth-largest urban economy in India, the city has experienced rapid growth since the late 1990s, when the Hi-Tech City (HITEC City) was developed to support its booming IT industry. Today, Hyderabad hosts major global tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Deloitte, and Accenture, earning it the nickname “Cyberabad.”
The WSA Global Congress will take place at T-Hub, India’s largest startup incubator. Since its inception in 2015, T-Hub has supported over 2,000 startups, providing access to talent, investors, government agencies, and cutting-edge technology.
What to see?
Besides its bustling tech scene, Hyderabad also has a lot of gorgeous things to see. The Old City has a variety of architectural wonders from the Qutb Shahi dynasty, including the Mecca Masjid, the Gulzar Houz Fountain, Char Kaman and of course the iconic Charminar (literally: ‘four minarets”). Fans of history would also enjoy the Telangana State Archaeology Museum, and fans of humungous statues might enjoy the 18 meter Buddha Statue of Hyderabad that sits on an island in the middle of Hussain Sagar.
What to eat?
Like much of India, Hyderabad’s cuisine is excellent – particularly for those who enjoy having their palettes blasted with a potent variety spices and peppers. Hyderabad has their own local spin on the Samosa, which has a thicker crust and usually a minced meat filling. Hyderabadi Biryani is also popular in the area. This dish is spicier and more flavorful than the typical Biryani.
Hyderabad is definitely a city worth seeing not only for its modern tech ecosystem, but also for its ancient history and culture. WSA hopes to welcome you warmly to Hyderabad for the Global Congress on April 6th!
