Invest Telangana Summit to be country’s largest industrial expo, says CS

Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said the Telangana government is making elaborate arrangements for the Invest Telangana Global Summit–2026. The three-day event is scheduled for December 7 to 9 at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad. The government aims to position it as the country’s largest industrial expo.

Jaju reviewed the preparations and progress of the planned activities at a high-level meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday. Special Chief Secretary Naveen Mittal attended, along with Secretaries Ilambarthi, Harichandana, Gaurav Uppal, Divya Devarajan, Shashanka and Anudeep and other senior officials.

Jaju said leading national and international companies and organisations have received invitations to the Summit. A large number have already expressed willingness to attend. He added that the response has been significantly higher than initially anticipated.

The Summit will feature several major exhibitions and thematic events. These include the Raksha Expo, Startup Pavilion, Creation Corner, Pharma and Life Sciences Expo, Telangana Pavilion and Industrial Expo. The programme also covers the Telangana Climate Conclave, an Education Summit and an Aerobatic and Air Show, among others.

Startup Pavilion and Creation Corner for Gen Z

Jaju particularly highlighted the Startup Pavilion and Creation Corner. He described them as platforms for young entrepreneurs, especially Gen Z, to showcase their creativity, innovative ideas and emerging technologies.

He said the government has constituted various committees to ensure effective coordination among departments and the smooth conduct of the Summit. The event will showcase Telangana’s investor-friendly ecosystem, industrial potential and infrastructure strengths.

The government aims to attract national and international investors. It wants them to become partners in the State’s Rising Telangana Vision. The Chief Secretary directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination. He told them to expedite preparatory activities so the global event succeeds.