Visakhapatnam will host the 31st CII Partnership Summit on November 12 and 13, with delegates from 58 countries and discussions on global trade, investments and technology.
CII Partnership Summit 2026: Visakhapatnam is set to host the 31st CII Partnership Summit on November 12 and 13, bringing together government representatives, business leaders and industry experts from 58 countries to explore investment and technology partnerships.
Themed “Navigating New World Order,” the two-day summit is expected to provide a major platform for positioning Andhra Pradesh as a destination for global investments, international trade and emerging technologies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and several other dignitaries are scheduled to participate.
Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the summit is being hosted by the Andhra Pradesh Government. Piyush Goyal will chair the event, while Chandrababu Naidu will serve as its co-chair.
Representatives from 58 countries, including 16 foreign ministers and 40 international-level delegates, are expected to attend. Government representatives from countries such as Singapore, Nepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Mauritius, Mozambique, Egypt, Algeria and Tanzania are among those expected.
Ambassadors, corporate leaders, technology experts and representatives of international organisations, including the World Food Programme, Asian Development Bank and United Nations Environment Programme, will also take part.
More than 400 business-to-business (B2B) meetings are planned, alongside business-to-government (B2G) interactions to facilitate direct engagement between companies and government representatives.
Focus on emerging technologies and global trade
The discussions will cover trade, investment, global value chains, quantum technology, semiconductors, emerging technologies, international cooperation, skill development, green energy, sustainable industrial growth, agriculture, food security and the bio-based economy.
The summit is intended to connect Andhra Pradesh industries with global markets and translate discussions and investment agreements into concrete projects.
The main event will be held at the Engineering College Grounds of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. Preliminary meetings between industry representatives are scheduled for November 11, followed by an official dinner hosted by the Chief Minister at 8 pm.
The summit will be inaugurated at 9.30 am on November 12 by Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Minister Nara Lokesh and other dignitaries. The AP Women and Growth Summit 2026 will also be organised alongside the main event.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and the Chief Minister are expected to participate in the concluding session at 4 pm on November 13.
Investment proposals and project implementation
The State Government has constituted a committee of Ministers and officials led by Minister Nara Lokesh to monitor the implementation of investment commitments and ensure that agreements translate into industrial projects.
According to the government, 272 projects worth ₹6 lakh crore have commenced operations in Andhra Pradesh, while projects worth another ₹17 lakh crore have received approval.
The State has also secured 25.6 per cent of the foreign direct investment received by India during 2025-26, the release said.
Six preparatory regional conferences held ahead of the summit attracted investment proposals worth ₹86,522 crore through 194 memorandums of understanding. These proposals are expected to generate employment opportunities for approximately 1.47 lakh people.
The CII Partnership Summit, which has been organised annually since 1995, is regarded as an important platform for strengthening India's economic partnerships with countries across the world.
