Long Beach, CA: A major global gathering of Indian-origin leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs will take place this April as the IIT2026 Global Conference comes to the Long Beach Convention Center from April 23–25, 2026.
Marking 75 years of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the conference will bring together over 2,500 attendees from across the United States, India, and beyond. The event aims to highlight the outsized global influence of IIT alumni while creating new opportunities for collaboration across borders.
With a strong focus on the Indian diaspora’s role in shaping industries worldwide, IIT2026 will feature discussions on Artificial Intelligence, venture investing, healthcare innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships. The event is open not only to IIT alumni, but to the broader community of professionals, students, and leaders interested in the future of innovation.
“This is a moment to celebrate how far the IIT ecosystem has come – and more importantly, where it is headed,” said Pramod Kunju, Co-Chair of IIT2026. “From Silicon Valley to global enterprises, IIT alumni have played a defining role. IIT2026 is about harnessing that collective energy to build the next wave of impact.”
In addition to keynote speakers and panel discussions, the conference will host exclusive networking sessions and hands-on AI workshops, offering attendees practical insights into emerging technologies and business trends.
Positioned in Southern California – one of the world’s leading innovation hubs – the conference is expected to serve as a bridge between Indian talent and global opportunity.
For details and registration, visit: www.iit2026.org
