Visakhapatnam to Host 31st CII Partnership Summit in Nov 2026

After the resounding success of its previous edition, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) decided to host the 31st edition of the prestigious CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on November 12 and 13, 2026. This international economic event will be jointly organized by the CII, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

The summit is coming back to the port city on the heels of the highly successful 30th edition held in November 2025. That summit served as a massive platform for global networking, convening nearly 3,000 delegates from over 60 countries. They include representatives from government bodies, industries, academia, and policymaking and many other fields.

As a platform to foster international partnerships, the 2026 Summit will also bring together a distinguished cohort of senior government officials, heads of international organizations, global CEOs, and visionary leaders. The core discussions will focus on shaping critical dialogues around navigating emerging global economic trends, stimulating cross-border investment flows, forging sustainable international collaborations.

The previous summits played crucial role in positioning India as a favorable investment destination. For Andhra Pradesh, hosting this mega event for a consecutive year offers another golden opportunity to showcase its industrial readiness, infrastructure, and potential to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Participation in the upcoming summit will be strictly subject to mandatory registration, as per Neerja Bhatia, Deputy Director General of CII. The CII is expected to open the registration windows and release further logistical details soon.