Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Pan-IIT Summit Seeks DeepTech Hub Status for Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is planning a big technology meeting called the Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit.
It will take place in Vijayawada on October 3, 2026.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh will participate.
People from IITs, companies, startups, government and investment groups are expected to attend.
They will discuss technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology.
They will also discuss farming technology, healthcare, clean energy and aerospace.
The organisers want these groups to work together on research, businesses and jobs.
They have suggested new programs to connect Andhra Pradesh with IIT graduates and technology experts around the world.
The Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026 will be held in Vijayawada on October 3.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh will participate in the summit.
PanIIT Alumni India is organising the event under the theme “Andhra’s DeepTech Decade.”
Discussions will cover AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, aerospace, green energy, healthcare, AgriTech and AI-enabled governance.
Proposed initiatives include a PanIIT Amaravati Council, DeepTech investment mechanisms and a Global IIT Mentor Network.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Nara Lokesh, PanIIT Alumni India, IIT representatives, government officials, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and startups.
- What
- The Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026 will explore partnerships and investments to develop the state’s DeepTech and emerging-technology ecosystem.
- When
- October 3, 2026.
- Where
- Dr B R Ambedkar Convention Centre, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To build partnerships in research, innovation, investment and technology-led industrial development, creating opportunities for startups, industries and employment.
- Event
- Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Venue
- Dr B R Ambedkar Convention Centre, Vijayawada
- Organiser
- PanIIT Alumni India
- Theme
- “Andhra’s DeepTech Decade: Anchored by PanIIT–Swarnandhra to Viksit Bharat 2047”
- Focus areas
- AI, DeepTech, semiconductors, data centres, quantum technology, aerospace and defence, green energy, MedTech, healthcare, AgriTech, entrepreneurship, skilling and AI-enabled governance
- Proposed initiatives
- PanIIT Amaravati Council, DeepTech investment mechanisms and a Global IIT Mentor Network
