Dates: November 12–13, 2026
Venue: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Summit Chairman: Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Co-Chair: Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Organized by: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 will bring together government leaders, business executives, policymakers, investors, and international stakeholders to deliberate on the changing global economic and strategic landscape. Held under the theme “Navigating the New World Order: Trade | Technology | Trust | Thought Leadership,” the summit will focus on strengthening international partnerships and advancing India’s role in the global economy.
The summit will provide a platform for dialogue on trade and investment, technology and innovation, geopolitical cooperation, clean energy, agriculture, food security, talent mobility, and sustainable economic growth. With participation from countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Indo-Pacific, the event aims to facilitate new business partnerships and strengthen global economic collaboration.
CII Partnership Summit 2026: Key Highlights
- Participation from 50+ countries across major global markets
- High-level engagement among ministers, business leaders, policymakers, and investors
- Ministerial and sectoral sessions addressing emerging global challenges
- B2B and B2G meetings to facilitate trade and investment partnerships
- Fireside chats, country dialogues, and technology showcases
- Platform for international collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange
Key Tracks
The 2026 summit will focus on six strategic tracks:
- Trade, Investment & Global Value Chains
- Trust, Geoeconomics & Global Cooperation
- Technology, Innovation & Future Industry
- Talent, Skills & Global Mobility
- Transition to Clean Energy & Sustainable Growth
- Transforming Agriculture, Food Security & Bioeconomy
Why Attend CII Partnership Summit 2026?
- Explore Global Business Opportunities: Connect with international companies, investors, and government representatives.
- Build Strategic Partnerships: Develop new trade, investment, and technology collaborations.
- Understand Global Trends: Gain insights into changing geopolitical, economic, and technological dynamics.
- Access Decision-Makers: Engage with ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, and international stakeholders.
- Showcase Innovation: Present technologies, solutions, and business capabilities to a global audience.
Key Elements
- Ministerial Sessions
- Sectoral Sessions
- Fireside Chats
- Technology Showcase
- B2B & B2G Meetings
- Country Dialogues
Participating Countries
The summit material highlights participation from countries including Australia, Bahrain, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chad, China, Denmark, Fiji, France, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mali, Mauritius, Myanmar, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.
2025 Summit Highlights
The event material cites the following highlights from the 2025 edition:
- 30+ Indian and international ministers
- 600 international participants from 62 countries
- 46 high-impact sessions across 7 strategic tracks
- 600+ MoUs signed with an investment commitment of ₹13.35 lakh crore
- 190+ leading Indian and global speakers
- 1,500+ curated B2B meetings
- 3,000+ delegates
Venue Details
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Visakhapatnam will host the 31st edition of the CII Partnership Summit, providing a strategic setting for discussions on India’s trade, investment, technology, infrastructure, and global economic partnerships.
Registration
An early-bird discount of 20% is available on registrations until September 30, 2026, as stated in the event material.
The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 will serve as a major platform for strengthening India’s international partnerships and exploring opportunities across trade, technology, investment, energy, agriculture, skills, and sustainable growth.