The coastal city of Visakhapatnam is set to become the epicentre of India's digital future as it hosts the second edition of the AP Digital Technology Summit and the pioneering AP Innovators Summit 2026. The two-day event, scheduled for January 9 and 10, is a collaborative effort by the AP Digital Technology Industry (APDTI) Network with backing from the Andhra Pradesh government and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Government of India.
Summit Theme and Broad Vision
Outlining the ambitious scope of the conclave, APDTI Network chairman Sridhar Kosaraju revealed the theme as "beyond automation: the intelligent era – empowering Andhra Pradesh through innovation, deeptech skills and convergence." The summit is strategically designed to highlight the state's, and particularly Visakhapatnam's, formidable strengths as a prime destination for investment and growth in the digital technology domain.
Comprehensive Coverage and High-Profile Participation
This landmark summit is distinguished by its extensive coverage across six critical segments of the digital technology landscape. The key focus areas include:
- Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS)
- Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
- Industry 4.0
- MedTech and HealthTech
- Creative Technology (AVGC - Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics)
The event will witness significant political and industry participation. State minister K Srinivas will grace the Technology Summit as the chief guest on January 9. The following day, for the Innovators Summit, Union minister K Ram Mohan Naidu will assume the role of chief guest. Vizag MP M Sribharat is also confirmed to attend the gatherings, underscoring the event's importance.
Positioning Vizag as a Future Tech Hub
The summit represents a concerted push to position Visakhapatnam firmly on the global technology map. By converging innovation, deep-tech skill development, and sectoral convergence under one roof, the forum aims to catalyse partnerships and investments. The first-of-its-kind AP Innovators Summit 2026, held concurrently, is specifically geared towards fostering a culture of groundbreaking innovation and entrepreneurship within the state, creating a robust ecosystem for the next generation of tech pioneers.
With its focus on practical outcomes and showcasing real opportunities, the AP Digital Technology Summit 2026 is poised to be a pivotal moment for Andhra Pradesh's ambitions in the intelligent era of technology.
