SUMMIIT UK 2026 | Engineering the Future

About the forum

A strategic UK convening point for the
worldwide IIT ecosystem.

SUMMIIT UK 2026 convenes the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) ecosystem — institutes, alumni, founders, investors and industry leaders, in partnership with the IITs — in London to explore the breakthrough technologies, ventures and partnerships defining the next decade, from AI and sustainability to energy, mining, healthcare, fintech, manufacturing and frontier innovation.

It positions London as the next strategic convening point for the worldwide IIT ecosystem, connecting UK industry, Indian innovation, global capital and diaspora leadership. The forum builds on high-impact Pan-IIT gatherings across the USA, Europe and India, bringing the global IIT leadership network to the UK.

In line with the India–UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI), the forum positions London as a launchpad for cross-border tech collaboration — bridging Indian innovation and talent with UK commercial capital, and accelerating deep-tech commercialisation.

IITAA UK at a glance

8,000+

Alumni in the UK to date

£0.5m+

Raised for IIT programmes

£17k+

Grants deployed since 2023

Active

Forums & events

A high-trust network and registered charity (no. 1126274), IITAA UK is the umbrella organisation of IIT alumni in the UK, connecting alumni through active forums, mentoring, coaching, career development and professional growth.

The Pan-IIT journey

The global IIT leadership
network, now in London.

Pan-IIT platforms across the USA, Europe and India have convened Nobel laureates, world-leading scientists, global technology founders and pioneering academics, alongside the IIT leadership network. SUMMIIT UK 2026 brings that calibre of technical leadership to the UK.

Distinguished speakers · SUMMIIT UK 2026

Vindi Banga

Partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

IIT Delhi

H.E. Kumaran Periasamy

High Commissioner of India to the UK

IIT Madras

Prashant Jajodia

Managing Partner, IBM Consulting

IIT Roorkee

Ajay Chaudhary

Technical Director, Mott MacDonald

IIT Roorkee

Eminent speakers from past Pan-IIT events

Arvind Krishna

Chairman & CEO, IBM

Nikesh Arora

Chairman & CEO, Palo Alto Networks

Bill Gates

Co-Founder, Microsoft

Amartya Sen

Nobel Laureate · Economist, Harvard

N R Narayana Murthy

Founder, Infosys

Nandan M. Nilekani

Co-Founder, Infosys · Architect, Aadhaar

Vinod Khosla

Founder, Khosla Ventures

A S Kiran Kumar

Former Chairman, ISRO

Abhay Karandikar

Secretary, Dept of Science & Technology

Dr R A Mashelkar

Scientist · Former DG, CSIR

Dr Devi Shetty

Cardiac Surgeon · Founder, Narayana Health

Guy Kawasaki

Chief Evangelist · Former Apple

Your UK hosts · IITAA UK committee

Ajay Chaudhary

Chair, IITAA UK

Shankar Meembat

Treasurer, IITAA UK

Arun Kumar

Secretary, IITAA UK

Ritu Kataky

Educational Initiatives, IITAA UK

Suraj Kumar

Trustee, IITAA UK

Representative of recent and past Pan-IIT platforms, including Pan-IIT USA (Apr 2026) and Pan-IIT Hyderabad & Bengaluru (Mar & May 2026) — also featuring Jay Chaudhry (Founder & CEO, Zscaler), Anima Anandkumar (Professor of AI, Caltech), V Anantha Nageswaran (Chief Economic Adviser, India), Tessy Thomas (Scientist, DRDO) and Kris Gopalakrishnan (Co-Founder, Infosys). Further SUMMIIT UK 2026 speakers to be confirmed. Speaker photographs via Wikimedia Commons — the High Commissioner’s portrait courtesy Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (GODL-India); IITAA UK committee photographs courtesy iituk.org.

Event design & agenda

One day. Six tracks. Defined outcomes.

Six curated tracks, each a focused panel discussion with experts, followed by Q&A and networking. Innovation challenges launch ahead of the event, with the top two winners presenting live. Investment pitches are pre-screened, and shortlisted startups pitch on the day in a high-energy live funding track.

Opening

Keynote

Opening & keynote address to set the agenda.

Tracks 1-6

Panels

Six curated panel discussions across sector themes.

Challenge

Innovation

Top two challenge winners present to the panel.

Finale

Gala dinner

Cultural evening & gala dinner to close.

Live funding track

Pitch to investors

Shortlisted, investment-ready ventures pitch directly to investors and senior industry leaders.

Engaging themes

10 frontier domains

From AI & DeepTech to energy, healthtech, fintech, robotics and beyond.

Engaging themes

Frontiers of technology,
collaboration across domains.

Energy & Sustainability01

HealthTech06

AI & DeepTech02

Policy & Regulations07

FinTech & Digital Infrastructure03

Manufacturing & Engineering08

Mining, Materials & Critical Resources04

Research & Academia09

Robotics & Automation05

Evolving Human Capital10

Themes will be refined based on programme design, speaker availability and sponsor priorities.

Why get involved

Six reasons to get involved.

However you take part, SUMMIIT UK 2026 connects you to the people, ideas and partnerships shaping the next wave of innovation.

01

Global IIT talent

Connect with an IIT network holding senior credentials across industry, deep tech, academia and global leadership.

02

Brand prestige & presence

Elevate your organisation's profile before a high-value audience of decision-makers, positioned alongside global technology and innovation leaders.

03

Cross-border innovation

Position yourself at the primary UK hub bridging Indian innovation, UK capital and diaspora leadership to shape the next decade.

04

High-trust networking

Build deep, lasting relationships within a curated ecosystem of senior corporate executives, venture investors and founders.

05

Strategic insights & growth

Engage in high-level dialogues on emerging technologies and market trends, unlocking commercial partnerships and long-term engagement.

06

Lasting social impact

Contribute directly to a registered charity, where event proceeds fund grassroots educational initiatives across India and beyond.

Sponsorship & partnership

Partner with SUMMIIT UK 2026.

A range of partnership packages are available, from title sponsorship to theme, track and supporter tiers, each offering thought-leadership, branding and direct access to a curated audience of senior leaders, founders and investors. Full tiers, benefits and pricing are in the sponsorship prospectus.

Sponsorship prospectus

Get the full pack (PDF)

Tiers, benefits, audience and pricing: everything you need to choose your level of engagement, in a single PDF. Enter your email and we'll take you straight to it.

VC · Live Investment Panel

Back the funding track

A dedicated forum for investment-ready ventures to engage directly with investors and senior industry leaders. Reserved for investors and partners committing to the live investment track. Let's talk about how you can take part.

Beyond the conference

Every pound raised
funds real change.

IIT Alumni Association UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity no. 1126274. Any income generated through this conference, net of event costs, is directed entirely towards our Educational Initiative, expanding grassroots education across India since 2023.

01

Reach

Expanding access to quality education in rural and semi-urban India through digital infrastructure and community programmes.

02

Quality

Curriculum development, teacher training and resources aligned to the demands of a modern, global economy.

03

Relevance

Bridging education and employment through mentorship, skills programmes and alumni engagement.

100%

Net proceeds to education