INDIA’S INDIGENOUSLY RESILIENT IT SECTOR READY TO ACT AS FORCE STABILIZER IN WAR-TORN WORLD
CHANDIGARH 2026 SETS THE STAGE FOR LEVERAGING INDIA’S THRIVING INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM FOR GLOBAL GOOD
- Two-day congregation of IT thought leaders, policy makers, founders, and investors on April 10 & 11.
- Special presence of Governor Haryana and Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana.
- Visionary insights from MP Anurag Singh Thakur, MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, and Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora.
- Key attractions: Startup Shark Soiree 5.0 and "The Science of Sales Growth."
- Scale: 2000+ participants, 200 companies, 100 global speakers.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 8, 2026: The 11th edition of TiECON CHANDIGARH 2026 is set to take place at the Hyatt Regency on April 10 and 11. The event focuses on India’s IT potential as a force multiplier in a fragmented global landscape.
The theme "INDIGENOUS INNOVATION, GLOBAL IMPACT" aims to showcase how Indian startups can scale globally while providing stability amidst international supply chain disruptions.
Puneet Verma, President of TiE Chandigarh, stated: "India is no longer just a back office; we are leading change-makers. Our digital infrastructure offers stability to a world facing conflict-driven disruptions."
CORE OBJECTIVES:
- Enable startups to move from local innovation to global scalability.
- Strengthen government collaborations to support entrepreneurship.
- Create synergy between policy, innovation, and industry.
- Foster discussions on AI, Data Technology, and Security.
KEY DIGNITARIES & SPEAKERS:
- H.E. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Governor of Haryana
- Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab
- Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana
- Anurag Singh Thakur, MP Lok Sabha
- Satnam Singh Sandhu, MP Rajya Sabha
- Sanjeev Arora, Punjab Industries Minister
- Murali Bukkapatnam, Founder & CEO Volksy Technologies
- Aanchal Thakur, Indian Alpine Skier & Youth Olympian
- Alok Ramsisaria, CEO Grazitti Interactive
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1 (April 10):
- Startup-SHARK SOIREE 5.0: Platform for early and late-stage companies.
- Keynote Address by Governor of Haryana.
- Session: "The Science of Sales Growth: From Local Success to Global Scale."
Day 2 (April 11):
- Address by Punjab CM Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann.
- Session: "How Punjab is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Startups."
- Session: "Building a 1500+ Crore Brand from Scratch."
- Keynote by MP Satnam Singh Sandhu and Minister Sanjeev Arora.
TiECON Chandigarh remains the region's most anticipated IT event, fostering a constructive ecosystem for India's growth trajectory through mentoring, networking, and funding opportunities.
