The Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 begins on Friday at Plaksha University in Mohali, gathering investors, industry leaders, and policymakers from India and abroad to explore economic opportunities in the state. The three-day event, running from March 13 to 15, features 89 sessions to highlight Punjab’s investment potential.
The Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 kicks off on Friday at Plaksha University in Mohali, uniting investors, industry leaders, and policymakers from India and worldwide to examine the state’s economic prospects. Cabinet Minister for Industries and Commerce Sanjeev Arora stated during a Thursday press conference that the event, spanning March 13 to 15, includes 89 sessions, marking it as one of Punjab’s largest investment gatherings. “The Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 will serve as a major platform to showcase Punjab’s vast investment opportunities to investors from India and across the world. With 89 sessions planned, it will be one of the most extensive investment events ever organised in Punjab,” Arora said.
The summit features country-specific sessions for the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea, plus a dedicated session for MSMEs. Discussions will cover Mohali’s growth as an IT hub, artificial intelligence, and various industrial sectors, alongside sectoral industry committee meetings. An industrial exhibition will display products and innovations from Punjab’s industries, underscoring the state’s manufacturing capabilities.
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will be the chief guest, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurating the event at 10:30 am. The inaugural session runs from 11 am to 1:30 pm, and the closing ceremony is scheduled for March 15. Global delegates are arriving, though some from the Middle East faced travel issues due to flight disruptions. The new Industrial and Business Development Policy has drawn positive feedback from industrialists nationwide. Arora noted that Punjab is advancing in Ease of Doing Business rankings and prioritizing sustainable, environment-friendly industrial growth while safeguarding natural resources.
