Indian Experts to Participate in Moscow Startup Summit as Global Technology Leaders Gather in Russian Capital
Indian experts will participate in the Moscow Startup Summit on September 29 and 30, 2026,
Events, celebrations from in and around India
Indian experts will participate in the Moscow Startup Summit on September 29 and 30, 2026,
Participants across the country were invited to sing Vande Mataram together at 11 a.m. under the theme “One Voice – One Resolve – One India.” Vidya Bharati had announced participation across more than 25,000 locations and projected involvement from over one crore students, teachers, parents and citizens.
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said Tarang Shakti 2026 is intended to allow participating air forces to learn from one another, operate together and prepare for emerging challenges in air warfare.
The event comes at a significant stage in India’s semiconductor programme. Twelve semiconductor projects have now been approved under the first phase of the Semicon India Programme, while three of those projects have already entered commercial production. The Union Cabinet has also approved Semicon 2.0, intended to take India’s semiconductor strategy into its next phase.
At INNOPROM, SBER is highlighting a cross-border settlement system designed to move payments to India within minutes, together with rupee-denominated services including accounts, deposits, letters of credit and bank guarantees. Its business development arm also assists Russian companies entering India, from identifying suppliers to completing their first commercial transactions.
Nearly 70 Indian competitors will participate, while the country will make its debut in 11 skill categories, reflecting the widening scope of India’s vocational training and its growing emphasis on advanced technologies, specialised services and future-oriented industries.
Dronathon 2026 will focus on surveillance and reconnaissance, autonomous operations, swarm technologies and electronic warfare. Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems will also form a major part of the programme as armed forces increasingly confront the challenge posed by small, low-cost and expendable drones.
The Ministry of Defence opened online exhibitor registration and booking of exhibition space on September 3, 2026, through the dedicated Aero India portal. The digital platform is intended to handle exhibitor participation, space allocation and other services connected with the event.
GENESIS EIR 3.0 targets some of the technology areas that are becoming increasingly important for India’s future industrial and strategic capabilities. These include electronics, information technology, DeepTech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, Internet of Things, semiconductor and VLSI technologies, cybersecurity, blockchain, quantum technologies, and AR/VR and immersive technologies.
The third edition will bring together participants from academia, industry, research institutions, government organisations, the Armed Forces and the wider technology community. The competition will focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber defence, threat detection and digital awareness.