Vizagvision Visakhapatnam:31st Edition: CII Partnership Summit 2026Navigating The New World Order: Trade | Technology | Trust | Thought Leadership12 – 13 November 2026: Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, is organizing the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 on 12-13 November 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, will serve as the Summit Chairman, and Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, will serve as the Co-Chair of the Summit. Since its inception in 1995, the CII Partnership Summit has emerged as one of India’s premier platforms for international economic cooperation, investment promotion and business engagement. The Summit attracts global leaders from government, industry, academia, multilateral institutions and the investor community, fostering partnerships that drive economic growth and global collaboration.Brief Note on Partnership SummitAs the global business landscape undergoes rapid transformation driven by evolving trade patterns, emerging technologies, sustainability imperatives and geopolitical shifts, the Partnership Summit provides a powerful platform to connect with policymakers, investors, business leaders and innovators from across the world. The Summit is expected to bring together around 20 overseas Ministers, senior policymakers, global CEOs, investors, industry leaders, academicians and thought leaders from countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and the Americas. The Summit will serve as a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration and business engagement, enabling participants to explore emerging opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and gain insights into the trends shaping the future of trade, technology, investment and sustainable growth. Strategic Tracks: The Summit will feature high-level deliberations across six strategic tracks: 1. Trade, Investment & Global Value Chains2. Trust, Geoeconomics & Global Cooperation3. Technology, Innovation & Future Industry4. Talent, Skills & Global Mobility5. Transition to Clean Energy & Sustainable Growth6. Transforming Agriculture, Food Security & Bioeconomy Key Elements of the Summit: Participants will benefit from: 1. Ministerial Sessions2. Sectoral Sessions3. Fireside Chats4. Country Dialogues5. Technology Showcase6. Curated B2B & B2G Meetings These engagements will provide opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, partnership development, and business growth. Andhra Pradesh: The Host State As the host state, Andhra Pradesh offers a compelling investment destination with its strategic coastline, world-class ports, industrial corridors, advanced logistics infrastructure, thriving manufacturing ecosystem and investor-friendly policies.Delegates will have the opportunity to explore investment prospects, strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities across key sectors driving the state’s growth agenda.Highlights of the Previous Edition (2025) 1. 3,000+ Delegates2. 600+ International Participants from 62 Countries3. 30+ Indian & International Ministers4. 190+ Leading Indian and Global Speakers5. 1,500+ Curated B2B Meetings6. 46 High-Impact Sessions across 7 Strategic Tracks7. 600+ MoUs signed with an investment commitment of ₹13.35 Lakh Crore Registration & ContactVimal Silveira, CII