The Great Indian Tech Summit 2026 — GITS
GITS 2026  ·  Bengaluru, India

The Great Indian Tech Summit

India's foremost gathering of technology leaders, innovators, and investors — where every industry converges to shape the future. One electrifying day of ideas, deals, and breakthroughs.

300+ Attendees
5+ Panel Discussions
3 Exhibition Zones
6 Award Categories
1 Day of Impact
Exhibition Zones Live Demos Panel Discussions Tech Workshops Investor Connect GCC Section Tech Excellence Awards Startup Showcase Exhibition Zones Live Demos Panel Discussions Tech Workshops Investor Connect GCC Section Tech Excellence Awards Startup Showcase
About the Summit

Where India's Technology Ecosystem Meets

The Great Indian Tech Summit (GITS) is a landmark one-day event bringing together technology leaders, founders, investors, and innovators from across every industry sector — from deep tech and AI to manufacturing, healthcare, and fintech.

Designed to spark meaningful conversations and catalyse real outcomes, GITS combines structured panel discussions, curated exhibition zones, hands-on workshops, and a prestigious awards ceremony — all under one roof.

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All Phases Welcome
From early-stage startups to enterprise giants — every phase of the technology journey is represented.
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All Industries
Cross-sector collaboration across fintech, healthtech, deeptech, SaaS, climate, and manufacturing.
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Live Technology
Real-time product demos and technology showcases — see innovation in action, not just slides.
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Curated Networking
Structured sessions creating meaningful connections between attendees, investors, and founders.
What to Expect

Summit Highlights

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Live Technology Demos
Watch the latest products demonstrated live — from AI tools to hardware innovations reshaping industries.
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Panel Discussions
Six high-impact sessions featuring founders, CXOs, and policy leaders debating the defining questions of Indian tech.
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Exhibition Zones
Three curated zones — GCC, Investor Hub, and Tech Showcase — designed to accelerate connections and discovery.
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Hands-On Workshops
Practical, facilitated workshops on cutting-edge topics — leaving with actionable knowledge you can apply immediately.
Summit Zones

Three Worlds, One Venue

Each zone is designed with a distinct purpose — ensuring every attendee finds the conversations and connections most relevant to them.

Zone 01

GCC Section

The Global Capability Centre zone spotlights technology companies and institutions driving global expansion, international commerce digitisation, and cross-border innovation from India's growing GCC ecosystem.

Global Capability Trade Tech Cross-border Exports
Zone 02

Investor Hub

A dedicated space connecting high-growth startups and scale-ups with India's most active investors — VCs, family offices, angels, and corporate venture arms — for structured deal conversations.

Venture Capital Angel Network Deal Flow Funding
Zone 03

Tech Showcase

An open exhibition floor featuring live product demos, prototype reveals, and technology showcases from startups, enterprises, and research institutions — the beating heart of the summit.

AI & ML Deep Tech SaaS Hardware Climate
Panel Programme

Six Sessions. One Day.

Each session is designed to move beyond platitudes — featuring practitioners, dissenters, and decision-makers who bring first-hand experience and unfiltered perspectives. No filler. All signal.

P1
The AI Inflection Point
Generative AI · Enterprise Adoption · Governance
P2
Building for Bharat at Scale
Tier 2 & 3 · Vernacular Tech · Rural Infrastructure
P3
The Deep Tech Decade
Semiconductors · Space · Defence · Biotech
P4
Funding the Future: Investor Roundtable
Venture Trends · Valuations · Emerging Sectors
P5
Tech Policy & Digital Sovereignty
Regulation · Data Localisation · India Stack
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Expert Speakers
CXOs, founders, and policy architects — vetted for depth, not title.
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Audience Q&A
Every panel ends with an open floor — your questions, answered live.
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Key Takeaways
Post-summit summaries shared with all registered attendees.
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Awards Ceremony
Closing ceremony honouring excellence across Indian technology.
Closing Ceremony

GITS Tech Excellence Awards 2026

The most prestigious single-day technology awards in India — honouring the builders, innovators, and leaders defining the country's technological future.

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Startup of the Year
Recognising the most promising early-stage technology company demonstrating exceptional product-market fit and growth trajectory.
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Innovation in AI
Celebrating the most impactful application of artificial intelligence solving real-world problems at scale across any industry.
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Climate Tech Pioneer
Honouring the technology company making the most measurable contribution to India's sustainability and net-zero goals.
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GCC Excellence Award
Recognising the GCC demonstrating outstanding innovation and contribution to India's technology ecosystem.
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Tech Leader of the Year
Celebrating an individual whose leadership has had an outsized positive impact on India's technology landscape in 2026.
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Deep Tech Breakthrough
Honouring a breakthrough in semiconductors, space, biotech, or advanced manufacturing that positions India globally.
The Ceremony

An Evening to Remember

The GITS Tech Excellence Awards ceremony brings the summit to a powerful close — a celebratory evening of felicitation, networking, and recognition honouring the individuals and organisations shaping India's technology story. Winners are selected by an independent jury of senior industry leaders.

6 Award Categories
5:30 PM Ceremony Begins
Nominate Now
Day at a Glance

Summit Agenda

9:00 AM
Doors Open & Registration
Exhibition zones open · Welcome networking
10:00 AM
Inaugural Address
Summit keynote · Vision for Indian Tech 2030
11:00 AM
Panels P1 & P2
AI Inflection Point · Building for Bharat
1:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Live Demos
All zones open · Hosted introductions
2:30 PM
Panels P3, P4 & P5 + Workshops
Deep Tech · Investor Roundtable · Policy · Parallel Sessions
5:30 PM
🏆 GITS Tech Excellence Awards
Closing ceremony · Felicitation · Evening reception
Headline Event
Who's Coming

300–400 Leaders. One Room.

GITS is intentionally curated for quality over quantity. Every seat is held by someone building, funding, or enabling India's technology future. Expect conversations that cut through the noise.

Seats filling fast · Limited to 400 attendees
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C-Suite Leaders
CEOs, CTOs, CIOs and MDs from India's leading technology enterprises.
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Founders & Builders
Startup founders across seed to Series C, building India's next breakout companies.
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Investors
Venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices actively deploying capital.
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Innovators & Researchers
Deep tech researchers, academics and R&D heads shaping next-generation technology.
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Policy & Government
Regulators, ministry officials, and digital economy architects.
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Media & Analysts
Technology journalists, research analysts, and ecosystem voices.
Secure Your Seat

Don't Miss India's Defining Tech Moment

Registration is limited to 400 delegates. Join founders, investors, and technology leaders for a day that will shape conversations for years to come.

Seats filling fast — limited spots available