TiE Global Summit 2026 to Bring Global Entrepreneurs and Investors to Indore

With participation expected from 20+ countries, 2,000+ delegates, 500+ startups, 75+ investors and 50+ distinguished speakers, the summit will explore opportunities shaping the next decade.

Indore: Indore will host the TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2026 on December 14–15 at the Brilliant Convention Centre. Organised by TiE Indore, the summit will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and innovators under the theme “THE NEXT DECADE” and the tagline “Dream. Dare. Disrupt.”The summit aims to foster meaningful conversations, encourage collaborations and create opportunities for startups and businesses to connect with investors and global industry leaders.Global Participation and Distinguished SpeakersTGS 2026 expects participation from over 20 countries, with 2,000+ delegates, 500+ startups, 75+ investors, 200+ exhibitors, 100+ corporate partners and 50+ distinguished speakers.The announced speaker lineup includes Alok Bansal, Amitabh Kant, Anirudh Sharma, Anjali Bansal, Ankit Kumar, Anuj Srivastava, Akshar Yadav, CP Gurnani, Dinesh Agarwal, Dinesh Arjun, Harish Mehta, Miten Mehta, Murugavel Janakiraman, Pankaj Bansal, Prakash Bhalerao, Pramod Verma, Raja Lahiri, Raman Roy, Ravi Tyagi, Rithika Mohan, Ronnie Screwvala, Saurabh Munjal, Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Sridar Iyengar, Sumit Gupta, Tanuj Shori, Venkat Kamalakar Bundla, Vinay Singhal and Vishesh Rajaram, among others.Six Focus Areas for the Next DecadeThe summit will focus on six key areas: Applied AI and Agentic Intelligence; Climate and Clean Energy; Digital Infrastructure; Manufacturing Renaissance; Health, Longevity and Biotechnology; and The Rise of New India.The programme will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside conversations and business-focused masterclasses, alongside networking sessions, startup showcases and investor interactions.TGS100 to Spotlight Promising StartupsA key highlight will be TGS100, which will showcase 100 selected startups and connect founders with investors, mentors and the wider TiE network through curated interactions and pitching opportunities. The initiative aims to strengthen startup visibility and facilitate growth opportunities; however, investment or funding is not guaranteed.

Leadership Perspectives
Sawan S. Laddha, President of TiE Indore and Convenor of TGS 2026, said, “TiE Global Summit 2026 is an opportunity to bring the entrepreneurial community together around the questions that will shape the next decade. We look forward to welcoming leaders, founders, investors and changemakers to Indore for conversations that can lead to meaningful connections and new possibilities.”

Abhishek Sanghvi, Vice President, TiE Indore and TGS100 Committee Lead, said, “The strength of an entrepreneurial ecosystem lies in the people it brings together. TGS 2026 will create opportunities for founders, investors and leaders to exchange ideas and discover new possibilities.”

Sunil Rawat, Lead, Speakers Committee, TiE Global Summit 2026, said, “TGS 2026 will create opportunities for founders, investors and leaders to exchange ideas, share perspectives and discover new possibilities for collaboration and growth.”
Dr. Mayur Sethi, General Secretary, TiE Indore and Lead, Marketing and Communications Committee, said, “Our aim is to take the TGS conversation beyond the venue and bring the global entrepreneurial community into one shared experience, built around ideas, relationships and the future of business.”

Amit Agarwal, Treasurer, TiE Indore and Lead, Registration and Finance Committee, said, “A global summit creates value when it brings the right people into the same room. We are working to make TGS 2026 a meaningful experience for entrepreneurs, investors, startups and business leaders.”

Nilesh Maheshwari, Joint Secretary, TiE Indore and Lead, Sponsorship Committee, said, “TGS 2026 offers organisations an opportunity to engage with entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders while contributing to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Jay Jain, Past President, TiE Indore and Lead, Outreach Committee, said, “The TiE network is built on participation and giving back. We hope chapters and members across the world will make TGS 2026 a shared gathering for the entire community.”

Vijay Mahnot, Board Member, TiE Indore and Lead, Global Village and Expo Committee, said, “The Global Village and Expo will provide a space for businesses, startups and ecosystems to showcase what they are building and connect with people who can help take those ideas forward.”

Latika Chandwani, Executive Director, TiE Indore, said“The TiE Global Summit 2026 is a landmark opportunity to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to shape the next decade of innovation and growth. We are proud to bring this global platform to Indore and showcase the immense potential of Central India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Connecting Indore with the Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The summit’s Global Village and Expo will offer startups, businesses and participating ecosystems opportunities to showcase innovations and connect with potential partners. The event will also draw on TiE’s wider entrepreneurial network and initiatives, including TiE Women, TiE U, TYE (TiE Young Entrepreneurs), TiE Nurture and TiE Angels, which support entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, networking and access to potential investors.

By bringing together local enterprises and global business leaders, TGS 2026 aims to strengthen Indore’s connections with India’s growing startup ecosystem and international markets.

Event Details
Event:TiE Global Summit 2026
Dates: December 14–15, 2026
Venue: Brilliant Convention Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Theme: THE NEXT DECADE
Tagline: Dream. Dare. Disrupt.
Registration:https://tieglobalsummit.org/