India Hosts 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

The Confederation of Indian Industry will host the 31st Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13, 2026. Themed 'Navigating New World Order: Trade, Technology and Trust', the two-day event focuses on global economic shifts, green energy, aerospace manufacturing, and technological advancements in semiconductors and quantum computing.

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will chair the summit and attend the inaugural session alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will serve as co-chair, utilizing the event to accelerate the state's industrial progress and attract global investment. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to attend the valedictory ceremony.

The summit expects over 1,250 participants, including representatives from 59 countries and approximately 15 foreign ministers. The event, held at the AU College of Engineering grounds, aims to facilitate more than 400 business-to-business meetings. Local officials, including District in-charge Minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy and Secretary for Industries and Commerce N Yuvaraj, have finalized security checks, venue preparations, and hotel accommodations for the visiting delegations.