Hyderabad, Feb 23: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) will host the second edition of its flagship innovation initiative, GrowthX 2026, on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at JRC Convention Centre, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the summit is being expanded into a national platform aimed at digitally empowering India’s traditional industries and MSMEs through structured collaboration between industry, technology leaders, academia, venture funds, and policymakers. The initiative positions technology not merely as an enabler but as a catalyst for sustainable and scalable growth across sectors.
The summit will be inaugurated by G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Government of India, who will attend as the Chief Guest. D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, will participate as the Special Guest. Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, IT, Electronics & Communications, Government of Telangana, will attend as the Guest of Honour. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals and a globally renowned gastroenterologist, will also address the gathering. The presence of distinguished dignitaries underscores the strategic importance of the summit in advancing industry–technology integration at both state and national levels.
GrowthX 2026 will feature more than 50 eminent speakers drawn from government, industry, academia, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem, creating a diverse and high-impact knowledge exchange platform. The day-long summit will include keynote addresses, high-impact panel discussions, policy-focused roundtables, startup pitch sessions, and a curated startup showcase. FTCCI will also unveil an Innovation Challenge Portal and release a Thought Leadership Report, reinforcing its commitment to structured policy advocacy and actionable digital transformation frameworks for industry.
The thematic focus of the summit includes Technology as a Growth Catalyst, AI and Data as the New Business Foundation, the Next Decade of Deep-Tech Disruption, Cybersecurity as a Boardroom Priority, and emerging collaboration models between startups, enterprises, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The discussions are designed to move beyond theoretical dialogue and highlight real-world use cases, implementation strategies, and scalable models that enable enterprises—particularly MSMEs and traditional industries—to adopt next-generation technologies effectively.
The summit is expected to host over 750 industry leaders, more than 40 startups, over 10 venture funds, and upwards of 100 academic leaders and policymakers. With access to a network of over 30,000 chamber members and outreach to more than 250 industry associations, GROWTH[X] 2026 is positioned to create tangible ecosystem impact. The platform emphasizes corporate–startup co-creation, structured policy recommendations, support for digital transformation among member industries, and stronger industry–academia engagement to enhance employability and skills in emerging technology domains.
GrowthX2026 aligns with the broader vision of positioning Telangana as a global leader in industry–technology integration. The initiative seeks to enable MSMEs, traditional sectors, and emerging enterprises to leverage digital tools, artificial intelligence, and deep-tech innovations to build resilient, competitive, and future-ready business models.