New Delhi – The 33rd Convergence India & 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo 2026 concluded today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, after three days of high-impact discussions, product showcases and cross-sector collaborations across telecom, 6G, IoT, fintech, AI, cybersecurity, smart mobility, embedded tech, smart living, and digital governance.
Positioned as one of India’s largest technology showcases, under the theme “India’s Impact: Tech Today, Transformation Tomorrow,” the expo welcomed over 50,000 attendees over three days to explore stalls from more than 25 countries and 1,000 participants. Notably, about 200 startups showcased their innovations at the venue this year.
More than 50 conference sessions were also held, featuring over 250 speakers. The conference programme covered topics such as AI and digital infrastructure, smart cities, fintech, and next-generation connectivity, with discussions that evolved from emerging technologies to real-world deployment across sectors. Key sessions centred on 6G, AI, quantum technologies, digital trust, data infrastructure, healthcare innovation, smart mobility and future cities.
A key highlight was the address by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Chirag Paswan, at the expo. The minister emphasised the role of advanced technologies and AI in modernising agriculture, improving productivity and driving value addition across the food processing value chain.
Among the senior government representatives who graced the venue to share inputs was Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT and CEO, IndiaAI Mission. During a keynote address, he highlighted India’s potential to emerge as a global hub for AI inferencing, driven by strong talent, startups and industry participation, and the growing application of AI across sectors such as healthcare, mobility and agriculture.
The distinguished lineup of policymakers included Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, TRAI; Durga Shanker Mishra, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh; A. Dhanalakshmi, Joint Secretary, Department of Science & Technology; Dr J. B. V. Reddy, Head – Quantum Technology Cell, DST; and Suvendu Pati, Chief General Manager – FinTech, Reserve Bank of India. They were joined by global representatives, including Sergey Cheremin, Minister of the Government of Moscow, and H.E. Juan Antonio March Pujol, Ambassador of Spain. The conferences also featured leading industry voices, including Atul Lall, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Dixon Technologies; Puneet Garg, President & Group Wireline CTO, Reliance Jio; Manoj Gurnani, CTO & Head of Strategy, Nokia; and Dr Ajay Singh, Global Head of AI, HCLTech, among others.
Speaking at the conclusion of the event, Chandrika Behl, Managing Director, Exhibition India Group, organisers of the Convergence India Expo 2026, stated, “The Expo has once again demonstrated the power of bringing together policy, industry and innovation on a single platform. The depth and diversity of conversations, from AI and digital infrastructure to future cities, financial systems and the creator economy, reflect the scale of transformation underway in India. What stands out is the shared commitment to move from dialogue to deployment, and to build solutions that are inclusive, scalable and future-ready. We look forward to returning next year with even greater momentum, deeper collaboration and a continued focus on shaping India’s technology-driven future.”
Meanwhile, the exhibition floor featured dedicated zones such as AI Bharat Expo, Fintech India Expo, Smart Mobility India Expo, IoT Expo, Embedded Tech India Expo, Mobile Expo & Smart Living India Expo, and the Startup Hub, along with international pavilions from New Zealand, Moscow and Taiwan Excellence.
The launch of the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at Convergence India 2026 marks a significant uptick in AI and digital infrastructure cooperation between India and Taiwan.
Leading global and domestic technology players, including Microsoft, Zoom, Realtek, GTPL, Canara Bank, Godrej, SanDisk, Redington, and Telit Cinterion, among others, exhibited on the expo floor.
The Startup Hub remained a major draw, with over 200 startups participating in pitch competitions, investor connects and mentorship sessions, while curated B2B meetings and buyer-seller engagements drove business opportunities across sectors. This year’s winner was Zerowatt Energy, featuring an innovation focused on energy efficiency and AI-powered monitoring. The startup was also awarded the prestigious Prem Behl award and given an opportunity to participate in the upcoming GITEX Europe and CES Las Vegas events.
The expo also featured the Smart Mobility Pitch Session, powered by ARAI–AMTIF, spotlighting startups driving innovation in electric mobility, intelligent transport systems and next-generation automotive technologies. As part of its commitment to nurturing emerging mobility ventures, ARAI–AMTIF recognised Goparkk Technology Private limited with the ‘Emerging Innov8r Award’, along with mentorship, industry exposure and access to curated innovation platforms.
