The ICC World Technology Convention 2026 concluded in Mumbai with a strong emphasis on technology-led industrial transformation, as policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and technology companies discussed how AI, deep-tech, digital infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 will shape India’s next phase of economic growth.
Hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce at the Jio World Convention Centre, the two-day convention brought together more than 700 delegates across sectors, including manufacturing, mobility, defence, energy, water, infrastructure, and enterprise technology. Discussions centred on how emerging technologies are increasingly becoming core drivers of industrial competitiveness rather than support functions.
A major focus area was the convergence of AI, intelligent infrastructure, and connected mobility systems. Speakers highlighted how technologies such as vehicle-to-vehicle communication, AI-driven analytics, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), and digital traffic governance frameworks are reshaping the future of transport and infrastructure planning in India.
Abhijeet Sinha spoke about the role of digital infrastructure in enabling large-scale economic corridors and next-generation highways, emphasising the integration of electrification, embedded electronics, and intelligent transport systems into India’s mobility ecosystem. He also pointed to the use of systems such as VEDAS (Vehicle Electronic Data Analytics System) for data-led traffic governance and compliance management.
The convention also explored the rapid adoption of AI-driven industrial systems across sectors such as manufacturing, mining, defence, agritech, medtech, and fintech. Discussions highlighted how technologies including digital twins, satellite monitoring, predictive analytics, automation, and real-time operational intelligence are transforming industrial processes and infrastructure management.
In the manufacturing and Industry 4.0 sessions, delegates discussed the importance of integrating automation, IoT, robotics, and AI-led process optimisation to strengthen India’s competitiveness as a global manufacturing hub. The broader message across sessions was that India’s industrial growth will increasingly depend on the ability to scale advanced technologies across traditional sectors.
The event also underscored the growing importance of industry-academia collaboration in accelerating innovation. Bilateral MoUs signed with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and South Korea’s CEPA reflected a push towards stronger collaboration in deep-tech research, product development, and international innovation ecosystems.
Deepak Bagla highlighted the expanding reach of India’s innovation ecosystem beyond established startup hubs, while Milind Atrey stressed the need for research to move from laboratories into scalable commercial products and industry-led innovation frameworks.
According to Rajeev Singh, the convention reflected the urgency with which enterprises and policymakers now view technology adoption, particularly as India positions itself as a global manufacturing and digital economy leader over the coming decade.
Overall, the convention reinforced a broader shift underway across industries, where AI, digital engineering, connected infrastructure, and intelligent automation are evolving into foundational layers of India’s industrial and economic strategy.