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

Exhibit at ICONN

(Early Bird Discount 10%
valid till: 10 Sep 2026)

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

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

Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan

Chairman, CII CIES Advisory Board, Past President CII, Chairman Axilor Ventures

Mr. C.K. Ranganathan

Co-Chairman
CII National Startup
Council and CMD,
CavinKare Pvt Ltd

Mr. Natarajan Malupillai

Group CEO
IITM Research Park
Incubation Cell
Rural Technology
Business Incubator

Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy

Regional Chief
Executive Officer
Chennai Region
Apollo Hospitals

Mr. Jatin Kumar

Group Head - Facilities
Ankura Hospitals

Partners

Bronze Partners

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.