Senior Union Ministers to Attend Summit Inauguration

Visakhapatnam is set to host prominent national and international dignitaries for the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal scheduled to attend the inaugural session on November 12.

The summit will be held on November 12 and 13 at the Andhra University Engineering College Grounds. The inaugural programme is scheduled for 9:30 AM, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and other senior leaders also expected to participate.

Vice-President to Attend Valedictory Session

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to attend the concluding session on November 13, along with other dignitaries. The event will bring together representatives from different countries, international organisations, business groups and industry sectors.

Global Business and Investment Opportunities

Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the summit will focus on strengthening India's international economic partnerships.

This year's theme is 'Navigating New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust'. Discussions will cover international trade, investment, global supply chains, emerging technologies, semiconductors, clean energy, agriculture and sustainable industrial development.

More Than 400 Business Meetings Planned

More than 400 business-to-business meetings are planned during the summit, alongside business-to-government interactions intended to connect investors with government representatives.

Andhra Pradesh aims to use the international gathering to attract investments, expand industrial partnerships and strengthen its position in emerging technology and manufacturing sectors.

Vizag Prepares for International Delegates

The summit is expected to bring delegates, business leaders and policymakers from several countries to Visakhapatnam. Preparations are underway across accommodation, transport, security, hospitality and event venues to facilitate the two-day programme.

The event is expected to provide Visakhapatnam with an important opportunity to showcase Andhra Pradesh's industrial potential and strengthen its international business connections.