Hyderabad Economic Forum 2026

Hyderabad Economic Forum 2026

The Hyderabad Economic Forum at SAS is a premier platform that brings together founders, investors, policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, GCC executives, educators and changemakers to discuss the ideas, opportunities and trends shaping the future of Hyderabad and India.

Over two days, the forum will host keynote addresses, fireside chats and panel discussions featuring some of the country’s most influential voices across business, technology, healthcare, education, real estate, retail, hospitality and public policy.

Designed to foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration and new opportunities, the forum serves as a catalyst for innovation, investment and economic growth while showcasing Hyderabad’s emergence as one of the world’s leading hubs for enterprise and innovation.

Join us for powerful conversations, valuable networking and insights that will shape the next era of growth and innovation.

Event Agenda

June 19, 2026

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Registrations

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Opening Note

Setting the Context

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Keynote

Hyderabad: Becoming India’s Innovation Capital

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Keynote

Courage Under Fire: Leadership Lessons from the Frontline

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Keynote

Hyderabad: The City Shaping India’s Future

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Panel Discussion

Hyderabad Unicorns: Billion-Dollar Wave from Hyderabad

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Fireside Chat

Can Hyderabad Become India’s First Truly Global Real Estate Market?

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Panel Discussion

Money Matters: From Earning and Saving to Investing and Growing Wealth

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

Fireside Chat

Hyderabad’s Creative Economy: Fashion, Design & Entrepreneurship

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Sponsor Promotions

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Networking Lunch

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Hyderabad’s Life Sciences GCC Revolution

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Panel Discussion

Hyderabad – India’s GCC Capital

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Chefpreneurs: Building Brands Beyond the Kitchen

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Hi-Tea Break

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Fireside Chat 
Is the Movie Theatre Experience Dying – or Evolving?

4:45 PM – 5:15 PM

Panel Discussion 
The Rise of New Age Schools

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Sponsor Promotions

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Thank You Note

5:45 PM Onwards

Cocktails & Networking

Theme: Shaping the Next Era of Growth & Innovation

Venue: SAS iTower, Khajaguda, Hyderabad

Dates: June 19 & 20, 2026

Organised by SAS Infra