Vizag to Host CII Partnership Summit on Nov. 12-13

More than 1,250 business leaders, chief executives and delegates from 59 countries, including 15 foreign ministers, are expected at the 31st Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13.

Jointly organised by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the CII and the Andhra Pradesh government, the summit will focus on “Navigating the New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust.” Discussions will cover international trade, green energy, quantum computing, technological innovation, aerospace manufacturing and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

An Andhra Pradesh Pavilion and a dedicated MSME exhibition are being set up at the venue to showcase the State’s industrial capabilities, business ecosystem and investment potential.

At a virtual review meeting on Monday, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Minister-in-charge of Visakhapatnam district, directed officials and public representatives to ensure smooth conduct of the event. The meeting was attended by district officials, MPs, MLAs and MLCs, including Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat, Government Whip and MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao, and MLAs Palla Srinivasa Rao, Vamsi Krishna Srinivas and P. Vishnu Kumar Raju.

The Minister said the summit would allow the State to showcase its industrial strengths and investment potential to an international audience. He urged elected representatives and officials to work together to attract investments, set up new industries and generate employment, particularly in North Coastal Andhra.

District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore said inter-departmental coordination was underway to ensure proper arrangements for logistics, accommodation, protocol and security for visiting dignitaries.