IIT Kanpur to host industry-academia summit Samanvay 2026 in October

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) will host the third edition of its flagship industry-academia and innovation summit, IITK Samanvay 2026, on October 15, 2026. The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and experts will gather during the summit to discuss emerging technologies and collaboration opportunities. The event will have more than 200 industry leaders and over 20 distinguished speakers and experts who will engage in three panel discussions.

IITK Samanvay 2026 summit will allow participants to exchange ideas, discuss technological developments, and explore partnership options so that research can lead to practical solutions.

In a post on X, IIT Madras said, “From bold ideas to meaningful collaborations. From emerging technologies to possibilities that can shape what comes next.” Participants can register for the summit through IIT Kanpur’s official event page, iitk.ac.in/dora/iitk-samanvay-2026.

IITK Samanvay 2026: Focus on technology, collaboration

IIT Kanpur Samanvay 2026 panel discussions will give a space for speakers and participants to examine current developments, share experiences, and discuss the opportunities emerging from new technologies.

The summit will focus on three major areas, which include emerging technologies and their role in India’s future, innovations in healthcare and scalable MedTech solutions. It will also focus on the use of research and technology to address real-world challenges and create social impact.

The IITK Samanvay 2026 summit will give a chance to understand how ideas coming from IIT Kanpur’s research ecosystem will connect with industry requirements and market needs. It will bring different perspectives into the same room, encouraging discussions on commercialisation, technology adoption and the challenges involved in taking innovative solutions from the laboratory to society.