Mumbai, 15 April 2026 : ImagiNxt
2026, the inaugural edition of India’s Festival of Technology and Innovation,
is set to take centre stage this May in Mumbai, bringing together the country’s
rapidly evolving startup ecosystem alongside policymakers, investors and global
technology leaders on a single platform.

Scheduled for 22–23 May at the Jio
World Centre, the two-day forum is designed to bridge a critical gap in
India’s innovation landscape by bringing technology, policy and capital into a
single, outcome-driven platform. This comes at a time when India’s 157,000+
startups and expanding unicorn base are seeking deeper alignment across
innovation, capital and policy.

With participation expected from 150+
speakers across 11 countries, ImagiNxt is positioned as a platform that
convenes founders, investors, enterprise leaders, academia and public
institutions, at a moment when India is not only a major technology hub, but is
also shaping its voice in global conversations around artificial intelligence,
digital infrastructure and future industries.

The platform is structured to reflect this
convergence, with discussions that cut across sectors, including policy-led
conversations such as “India 2030: The Blueprint We Keep Rewriting”, featuring
Rentala Chandrashekhar, former President, NASSCOM, and Ganesh Natarajan,
Chairman, GTT Data Solutions, Lighthouse Communities Foundation & 5F World.
The session will examine India’s technology roadmap over the next decade, with
a focus on execution, policy alignment and ecosystem readiness.

Participation from public institutions such as
the MeitY Startup Hub, National Innovation Foundation, and the Ministry
of Science and Technology is expected to further anchor these conversations
alongside industry and startup voices.

The broader line-up includes global
participants such as Bilawal Sidhu, Creator & TED Tech Curator; Ex-Google
Maps PM (XR & 3D); Dana Aleff, Founder and CEO, Circonomit; Joachim
Samuelsson, CEO, Crunchfish; Emma Rozada, Founder, Nexular & Interplanetary
Species; Stefano Fallaha, Founder & CEO, Podeo; and Cristina Ventura,
General Partner, White Star Capital.

From India’s ecosystem, some of the confirmed
speakers include Arnab Goswami, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Republic Media
Network; Vaibhav Sisinty, Founder, GrowthSchool & Outskill; & Rohit
Chennamaneni, Co – Founder, Darwinbox, with additional speaker
confirmations expected in the lead-up to the event.

Deepak Lamba, Founder and CEO of ImagiNxt,
said:

“What’s been most encouraging is how quickly
ImagiNxt has evolved into a truly cross-sector platform. Founders, investors,
policymakers and global technology leaders are aligning around a shared belief
that India’s next phase of growth will depend on how effectively these worlds
collaborate. ImagiNxt is built to enable that, not just through conversations,
but through connections and outcomes.”

Beyond discussions, the event will feature
technology-led showcases and live demonstrations, including humanoid and
quadruped robots, AR and VR applications, and interactive installations,
reflecting advancements in immersive and applied technologies.

The event is expected to see a footfall of 10,000+
attendees, with participation from founders, investors, policymakers and
enterprise leaders.

ImagiNxt is supported by partners including
Republic Media Network, Outskill and FACE (Fintech Association for Consumer
Empowerment).

About ImagiNxt

ImagiNxt is India’s global festival of
technology, innovation and the future of business – bringing together the
people building what’s next. It’s not just a conference – it’s a catalyst for
ideas, partnerships and decisions that define the future. ImagiNxt brings
together founders, policy makers, enterprise leaders, investors, academia and
public institutions. Designed as a convergent ecosystem, it aims to shape
conversations and enable action around the future of industries and economies.