Vizag to Host 31st CII Partnership Summit

Visakhapatnam is preparing to host the 31st edition of the CII Partnership Summit 2026 on November 12 and 13. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the event will provide an international platform to showcase the state's investment opportunities and establish business and technological partnerships with global stakeholders.

The summit will be organised under the theme 'Navigating New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust' and is expected to bring together government representatives, international industry leaders, investors, technology experts and heads of global organisations.

According to the Chief Minister's statement, representatives from 59 countries, including 15 foreign ministers, are expected to participate. The event is projected to attract around 350 foreign delegates and 900 Indian delegates, along with more than 40 international speakers.

Around 400 Business Meetings Planned

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

Delegations from countries including Singapore, Nepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Mauritius, Mozambique, Egypt and Tanzania are among those expected to participate. Representatives of international organisations such as the Asian Development Bank, World Food Programme and United Nations Environment Programme are also expected.

Six Major Areas of Discussion

The summit will focus on six key areas: trade, investment and global value chains; trust, geoeconomics and global cooperation; agriculture, food security and the bio-based economy; talent, skills and international employment opportunities; technology, innovation and future industries; and clean energy and sustainable growth.

Focus on Technology, Semiconductors and Employment

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has called for greater attention to investment opportunities in green energy, technology and semiconductors. He also stressed the importance of connecting Andhra Pradesh industries, educational institutions and startups with international markets.

The summit is expected to provide opportunities for MSMEs, encourage technological collaboration and promote employment opportunities for skilled youth in Andhra Pradesh.

The state government aims to use the international gathering to strengthen investor confidence and position Andhra Pradesh as a destination for global business, industrial development and technology partnerships.