Kerala Global Digital Transformation & Investment Summit 2026
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- Department of Labour, Government of Kerala
- Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
- Kerala Startup Mission
- All Kerala NBFC
Two Days. One Vision.
The Kerala Global Digital Transformation & Investment Summit 2026 is the ultimate confluence of government leadership, enterprise CXOs, global tech giants, forward-thinking investors, and disruptive startups.
Over two action-packed days, we gather to accelerate Kerala's digital future, showcase cutting-edge innovations, and forge cross-border investment partnerships that will position the state as a premier global technology destination.
Distinguished Guests
Leaders, innovators, and visionaries driving Kerala's digital transformation.
Government Leadership
The leadership setting the course for a digital Kerala
Shri. V. D. Satheesan
Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala
P. K. Kunhalikutty
Minister for Industries, IT & AI, Govt. of Kerala
Shibu Baby John
Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection, Govt. of Kerala
Roji M. John
Minister for Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala
Adv. Bindhu Krishna
Minister for Women and Child Development, Labour, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Govt. of Kerala
P. C. Vishnunadh
Minister for Culture, Cinema and Tourism, Govt. of Kerala
O. J. Janeesh
Minister for Sports, Youth Welfare, Registration and Archaeology, Govt. of Kerala
Speakers
Leaders shaping Kerala's digital and investment future
Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar IAS*
Secretary for the Ports Department, Government of Keralam
Shri. Amitesh Kumar Sinha*
Additional Secretary, MeitY & CEO, India Semiconductor Mission
Shri Manoj Abraham IPS
Director General of Police & Director, Vigilance & Anti Corruption Bureau, Kerala
Shri Geromic George IAS*
CEO, Kerala Maritime Board
Shri A. Robert J. Ravi ITS
Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Shri Arvind Kumar
Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Dr. Sumit D. Chowdhury
Founder, Chairman & MD, Gaia Smart Cities
Shri Ashutosh Bahuguna
Scientist 'E', CERT-In
Mr. Ashok Chandak*
CEO & President, India Electronics & Semiconductor Association
Mr. Nanoo Viswanadhan
Founding Chairman & CEO, NANOOS Group LLMTC
Mr. Pradeep Jayaraman*
Chief Executive Officer, Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd
Mr. Sreekumar K. Nair*
Chief Executive Officer, Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL)
Mr. Munish Seth*
Chairman, DIPA
Shri Sanjay Kumar*
Director (Systems), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.
Mr. Burgess Cooper
Chief Executive Officer – Cybersecurity, Adani Enterprises Limited
Mr. Baby Mathew Somatheeram
Chairman & Managing Director, Somatheeram Ayurveda Group
Mr. T. V. Ramachandran
President, Broadband India Forum
Mr. Dinesh Chand Sharma
Director – Standards & Public Policy, SESEI
Shri Akhilesh Srivastava
President, ITS India Forum
Mr. Amit Relan
CEO, mFilterit
Mr. Vivek Gupta*
Chief Information Security Officer, Data Privacy & Business Continuity Leader, Mankind Pharma
Investors for Startups
Meet the investors and VC funds backing startups at KGDTIS 2026, through the GCC–Kerala Investment Forum and one-to-one startup meetings.
Dr. A. V. Anoop
MD, AVA Group
J. Rajmohan Pillai
Chairman, Beta Group
Benni Mathew
Director, Rashtra Deepika & Benni Vazhappillil Initiatives
A. P. Azad
Chairman, A P Group of Companies
Summit Tracks
Two days of keynotes, panels and focused sessions
Key Theme
Digital Kerala 2047: Vision, Priorities & Investment Opportunities
Kerala's Blue Economy
Unlocking Sustainable Growth, Innovation & Investment Opportunities
Kerala's Digital Transformation
Enterprise Technology, Semiconductors, Innovation & the Journey to a Global Digital Hub
Cloud, Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure
Building Kerala's Technology Backbone
Green Power for Digital Kerala
Renewable Energy, Sustainability & the Future of Digital Infrastructure
AI, GenAI & Intelligent Kerala
Transforming Government and Industry
Detailed timings will be announced soon.
Who Should Attend
Built for the people shaping Kerala's digital economy
Government & Public Sector
Collaborate on e-governance, digital public infrastructure, and policy frameworks.
Enterprise CXOs & IT Leaders
Discover emerging tech, modernize infrastructure, and drive digital transformation.
Startup Founders & Innovators
Pitch to global investors, showcase solutions, and build enterprise partnerships.
Investors & GCC Delegates
Explore high-growth opportunities and engage with Kerala's top tech startups.
Product & Technology Managers
Stay ahead of industry trends, network with peers, and learn from experts.
Students & Academia
Students, faculty and researchers from universities and institutes shaping Kerala's next generation of digital talent.
The Impact for Kerala
What the summit sets out to change for the state
Investment
Attracting domestic, international and GCC capital into Kerala's technology ecosystem.
Employment
Creating future-ready careers and skill opportunities across emerging technology domains.
Youth
Inspiring innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership among students and young professionals.
Technology
Accelerating the adoption of AI, Cloud, and emerging tech across industries and public services.
Startups
Strengthening startups with access to investors, mentors, enterprises, and global markets.
Global Positioning
Positioning Kerala as a preferred destination for technology, innovation and investment globally.
Our Partners
The organisations making the summit possible
- Digital Media Partner
- Project Management Partner
- Web Development PartnerChris Alex Designs
The Venue
Adlux ICC
Cable Junction, National Highway 47, Karukutty, Angamaly, Ernakulam, Kerala 683576
November 24th & 25th, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most