ET Growth Summit’s next chapter unfolds in B'luru

The ET Business Growth Summit will convene in Bengaluru on August 20, 2026, following its successful debut in Delhi. The summit's theme, "AI to Exports: The New Playbook for Business Growth," aims to explore strategies for scaling businesses in today's rapidly evolving economic landscape. This gathering will feature business leaders, investors, policymakers, and start-up founders from across India.

Situated as India's startup and technology hub, Bengaluru is home to a thriving ecosystem of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), tech innovators, and established corporations. The city's talented workforce and robust business community make it an ideal setting for discussions on cutting-edge technology, business funding, and global market expansion.

Keynote speakers will include BV Naidu, Chairman of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, who will deliver a talk on "Policy to Progress: Enabling the Next Wave of Growth" focusing on the role of state policies in business development. K Ravi, President of the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, will also present a special address.

Attendees will have the chance to participate in an interactive workshop led by Sreeraman Thiagarajan, Co-Founder of Agrahyah, titled "AI as Your Strategy Partner: Focus on Using AI for Business Growth and Market Expansion." Thiagarajan will share practical, hands-on methods for small businesses to leverage AI technology to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer acquisition.

Following the workshop, a fireside chat with Kumar Neel Lohit, Executive Director of IDBI Bank, will explore the various avenues available for businesses to secure banking support and funding as they expand. This will be followed by a panel discussion, "Building From the Ground Up: The Journey of Creating and Scaling a Business," featuring Kashyap Dalal, Co-Founder & COO of Simplilearn; Arun K. Chittilappilly, Executive Chairman & Managing Director of Wonderla Holidays Ltd; Kulin Shah, Co-Founder & COO of Onsurity; and Group Captain C.S.

Krishnadas (Retd), CEO of Umiya Buildcon Limited. These industry veterans will share their firsthand experiences on team-building, cost management, and sustaining long-term growth.

The summit will also recognize outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders in the region through the ET Business Icons Felicitation. The ET Business Growth Summit-Bengaluru, supported by IDBI Bank as the Banking Partner and BCIC as the Ecosystem Partner, presents an excellent platform for founders, business leaders, and innovators to connect, learn from industry experts, and uncover new opportunities for growth.

Join Bengaluru's premier business event and engage in the dialogue shaping the future of India's entrepreneurial landscape.