Defence Offsets Summit 2026
- Date
- 3 Mar 2027
- Venue
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Organizer
- IGEN News x FIEO
14:00 IST
Chennai
2,083 expected
About this event
Defence Offsets Summit 2026 brings together exporters, policymakers, investors and technology providers to work through what is changing in heavy industries and what to do about it. The programme is built around practical sessions rather than speeches.
Delegates leave with a shortlist of buyers and partners, a clear reading of upcoming notifications, and access to the IGEN briefing pack and recordings.
Agenda
14:00 IST
Registration and networking breakfast
Badge pick-up, buyer-seller lounge opens.
15:30 IST
Opening keynote: Defence Offsets Summit 2026
Ministry and industry leaders set out the policy outlook.
18:00 IST
Panel: Heavy supply chains under pressure
Operators and regulators discuss cost, compliance and lead times.
20:00 IST
Workshop: Turning policy into orders
Hands-on session on documentation, incentives and finance.
Speakers
- Kavita JoshiChief Strategy Officer, Mahindra Group
- Dev MalikChairperson, Reliance Industries
- Amit ChandraCEO, Hindalco Industries
- Dr. Farah SiddiquiEconomist, Trade & Development, Centre for Trade Studies
- Sanjay KulkarniBanking & Trade Finance Editor, IGEN News
- Dr. Arjan MehtaChief Analyst, Hardware & Supply Chains, IGEN Intelligence
Sponsors and exhibiting companies
Venue and map
Chennai Trade Centre
Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
Nearest metro and parking details are included in the confirmation email. Map preview is a placeholder in this demo.
FAQ
Exporters, importers, trade finance and logistics teams, policy advisers and investors working in heavy industries.