Chief Minister Reviews Summit Preparations

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed arrangements, proposed discussion topics and draft declarations for the upcoming CII Partnership Summit 2026 during a meeting with senior officials and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Director General Chandrajit Banerjee on Saturday.

The 31st edition of the international summit will take place in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13 under the theme 'Navigating New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust'.

The event aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a major destination for global investments, international trade and technological partnerships.

Around 1,250 Delegates Expected from 59 Countries

According to the report, approximately 1,250 participants from 59 countries are expected to attend the two-day event. The expected participants include 15 foreign ministers, more than 40 international speakers, around 350 foreign delegates and 900 Indian delegates.

Representatives of international organisations, including the Asian Development Bank, World Food Programme and United Nations Environment Programme, are also expected to participate.

Focus on Global Business and MSME Opportunities

During the review, the Chief Minister stressed that the summit should bring policymakers, investors, industries, educational institutions and startups together to develop meaningful business and technological partnerships.

He highlighted the importance of connecting Andhra Pradesh industries with international markets and creating new business opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Naidu also called for greater international recognition of the state's industrial policies, including the payment of industrial incentives through escrow accounts and its Speed of Doing Business initiatives.

Green Energy, Technology and Semiconductors in Focus

The Chief Minister directed officials to highlight investment opportunities in green energy, technology and the semiconductor sector.

The summit will feature discussions across six major areas: trade and global value chains; geoeconomics and international cooperation; agriculture and food security; talent and employment opportunities; technology and future industries; and clean energy and sustainable growth.

Around 400 Business Meetings Planned

Approximately 400 business-to-business (B2B) meetings are planned to facilitate partnerships between companies. Business-to-government (B2G) interactions will also provide opportunities for industries to engage with government representatives.

The state government expects the summit to strengthen international investor engagement, encourage technological collaboration and create new opportunities for industries and skilled professionals in Andhra Pradesh.