NED 2026

6 – 8
February 2026

A dialogue that blends global perspectives with national impact

Redefining INDIA's Progressive Roadmap

Tracks @NED 2026

Strengthening Digital
Frontiers

Data, Tech & Digital Economy

Trade Winds of Change: Strategies for an Evolving World

Geopolitics & Deglobalization

Closing the Loop: Strategies for Sustainable Growth

Resource Efficiency & Circularity

Growth for All: Strategies for Equitable Progress

Inclusive Growth

Since 2024

A RUNDOWN OF TWO YEARS OF SUCCESS

A 3-Day platform uniting brilliant minds from across India to drive nation-building conversations and intellectual exchanges.


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Hours of discourse &
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Participants

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Sessions on national &
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Speakers of
distinguished repute


Thought Leaders Council

R Dinesh

R Dinesh

Past President, CII

Thomas John Muthoot

Thomas John Muthoot

Chairman, CII SR & CMD, Muthoot Fincorp Ltd.

Kamal Bali

Kamal Bali

Past Chairman, CII SR & MD, Volvo Group

CK Ranganathan

CK Ranganathan

MD, CavinKare

Soumya Swaminathan

Soumya Swaminathan

Former WHO Chief Scientist

Pankaj Saran

Pankaj Saran

Former Dy National Security Advisor

Dr C Rajamohan

Dr C Rajamohan

Indian Columnist

Akshaya Mangala

Akshaya Mangala

Advisor, Oxford India Forum

Steering Committee 2026



Shankar Vanaavarayar
Chair, NED 2026 & Past Chair, CII TN State Council


Ravi Purushotham
Deputy Chairman, CII Coimbatore Zone


Nandini R
Chairperson, CII Coimbatore


AR Unnikrishnan
Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu & Managing Director - Glass Group, Saint Gobain India Pvt. Ltd.


C Devarajan
Vice Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu & Chairman & Managing Director, URC Construction Pvt. Ltd.


Arun Rathod
National Vice Chairman, Young Indians & Director, Flosil Group of Companies


Gowri Kailasam
Chairperson, IWN Southern Region & Chief Executive Officer, Rane Madras Ltd


Murali Krishna
Chairman, CII Andhra Pradesh & Managing Director, Fluentgrid Limited


Rabindra Srikant
Chairman, CII Karnataka & Managing Director , ASM Technologies Ltd


VKC Razak
Chairman, CII Kerala & CMD, Veekesy Footgear Pvt. Ltd


Samir Kamra
Chairman, CII Puducherry & CEO, Kosh Innovations


Mr R S Reddy
Chairman, CII Telangana & Managing Director,Rachamallu Forgings Pvt. Ltd


N K Ranganath
Past Chairman,CII Tamil Nadu & Director, Strategy Catalysts Pvt Ltd


Srivats Ram
Immediate Past Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, Wheels India Ltd


Ramesh Ramadurai
Past Chairman,CII Karnataka & Managing Director, 3M India Ltd


Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan
Past Chairman, CII Karnataka & Managing Director, Kennametal India Ltd


Muthu Murugappan
Wholetime Director & CEO, EID Parry (India) Ltd


Kezevino Aram
President, Shanti Ashram


Indrani Bagchi
Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Aspen Centre

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Venues

Royal Fern Hill Palace

A majestic summer palace of the Wadiyar Maharajas turned heritage hotel, set amidst 50 acres of lush Nilgiri tea estates and nostalgic timber-rich grandeur.

Madras Regimental Centre

The historic training home of the esteemed Madras Regiment, rooted in South Indian military tradition and committed to standards of excellence.

The Lawrence School

Perched high in the Nilgiris, this historic 1858 boarding school blends timeless heritage with holistic education amid pine-shrouded hills.

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Why NED?

Believes in the Power of Dialogue to Inspire Change.
Bridges Industry, Government, and Civil Society for Collective Progress.
Blends Global perspectives with Local impact to shape India’s role in the Emerging World Order.
Boasts participant diversity with pride.
Brings together CXOs and decision makers to drive tangible growth.
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