CII CIES

ICONN Summit 2026

Innovate. Partner. Grow. : Unlocking New Opportunities

21-22 October 2026 | Chennai, India

The CII CIES ICONN Summit 2026, to be held on 21-22 October 2026 in Chennai, India, will bring together corporates, startups, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders to drive innovation and foster impactful collaborations.

Programme

Key Sectoral Sessions

Technology Expo

The ICONN Summit 2026 Technology Showcase offers technology startups and solution providers an opportunity to demonstrate their products and solutions to industry leaders, corporates, investors and ecosystem stakeholders.

Stall Package ₹38,200 + GST

Registration Closed

Why Exhibit at ICONN?

Meet Industry Decision-Makers

Take your solution into new industries and customer segments

Move beyond visibility to discussions around potential partnerships

Award’s Night

The 7th edition of the CII Startupreneur Awards will be held as part of ICONN Summit 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, industry leaders, investors and ecosystem stakeholders for an evening celebrating innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.
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Applications Closed

Family office Masterclass

The third session in the Family Office Masterclass series will be held alongside ICONN Summit 2026 on 22 October 2026 in Chennai.

The session will bring together family offices, private investors and ecosystem leaders for practical insights into evaluating startup investment opportunities, understanding risk and return, building investment theses and making informed investment decisions.
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Please note that registration is open to Family Offices, private investors and select CII members.
For additional details, please contact Ms. Vaishnavi at vaishnavi.reddy@cii.in

Key Speakers

Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan

Chairman, CII CIES & Axillor Ventures

Mr Tobiaas Hanssen

Director, DI Denmark

Mr M Ponnuswami

Chairman, CII Southern Region Taskforce on MSME & Ease of Doing Business & Chairman & MD, Pon Pure Chemical India Pvt Ltd

Mr Arun kumar Balachandran

Convenor, CII TN MSME Panel

Mr Rahul Ganapathy

Convenor, CII TN Startup Panel, Co-Founder and CEO, Atsuya Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Mr Arun Subramanian

Managing Director, EarthFokus

Mr Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy

Regional Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Hospitals

Mr Karthik Kumar

Centre Head, Saint-Gobain Research India

Mr Natarajan Malupillai

Group CEO, IITM Research Park, Incubation Cell, Rural Technology Business Incubator

Mr Prasanna Kumar N

Vice President & Head – Central Quality, Ashok Leyland Ltd

Mr Rajeev Verma

Lead - Sustainability, Brakes India Limited

Mr T. R. Murali

Associate Vice President, Rane Corporate

Mr Ansha Naji

Founder & CEO, Zerowatt Energy

Mr Anand Singh

Co-Founder & CEO, Probus

Mr Karan Saharan

Co-founder, Yantra Packs

Mr Vipin Battu

Co-founder, Yantra Packs

Mr Logadeepan

Founder & CEO, KML Sensors

Mr Raghu Venkatesh

Chief Business Officer, Anscer Robotics

Mr Rahul Dev Mandal

Co-Founder & CEO, Nebeskie Labs

Mr Santhosh Sorab

Founder & CEO, Mirai Ops

Mr Saurabh Aggarwal

Founder & CEO, Proeffico Solutions

Mr Abhinav Atthota

Co-Founder at Workroom Automation

Partners

Bronze Partners

FAQs

Who can attend?

Why should corporates attend a startup event like ICONN?

ICONN is designed to go beyond a conventional startup showcase. It brings together industry and technology companies to explore solutions to real business challenges and identify opportunities for technology adoption, collaboration and growth

Can I attend only one day or one sector?

Yes. Participants can register to attend a specific sectoral session based on their area of interest. The registration link provides the option to select the sector/session you wish to attend. Register Now

Can startups exhibit?

Yes. Startups and technology solution providers can take up an exhibition stall at the ICONN Technology Showcase, subject to availability. For more details reach out to nishit.sharma@cii.in

What is included in the exhibition package?

The package includes a 2m × 2m stall, table, two chairs, Wi-Fi, brand visibility, and food & refreshments for two days.

Where is the venue?

The venue details will be shared with registered participants.

Contact Person

To know more about feel free to reach out to
Ms Booma Rajagopal | booma.rajagopal@cii.in
Ms Prapti Takawale | prapti.takawale@cii.in