Hyderabad, October 13, 2026: The Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective (HEEC), an initiative of TiE Hyderabad, has announced that the Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit (HES 2026) will take place on November 20, 2026, at HICC Novotel, Hyderabad, coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The summit is expected to draw over 2,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders, more than 120 investors, upwards of 80 speakers, and at least 31 partners, organisers said. HES 2026 aims to foster inclusive growth, business scaling, and entrepreneurial leadership, strengthening Hyderabad’s position as an entrepreneurial centre.
Summit to unite ecosystem stakeholders
HES 2026 will feature investor and business networking, masterclasses, leadership conversations, startup showcases, pitching opportunities, exhibitions, and engagement with the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event seeks to connect entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, customers, corporates, technology partners, and institutions, with the goal of building relationships and collaborations that extend beyond the summit itself.
HEEC, launched at last year’s summit, is a collaborative platform designed to bring together organisations working across entrepreneurship, startups, investment, industry, innovation, research, and business development. The collective continues to expand its footprint by adding new partners from Hyderabad’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Alignment with Global Entrepreneurship Week
By aligning HES 2026 with Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 16–22, 2026), powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the summit aims to increase visibility for Hyderabad’s entrepreneurial community and foster connections with the global business landscape. GEN is an international organisation that links entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, mentors, and business-support organisations worldwide.
Summit themes and leadership
HES 2026 will focus on three priorities: inclusion, scale, and leadership. The summit will address topics such as growth capital, market access, technology, talent, governance, acquisitions, global expansion, and leadership capabilities for scaling businesses. The event will also include the TiE50 and HES Awards, recognising outstanding entrepreneurs and companies.
Summit leadership includes Murali Kakarla, President of TiE Hyderabad and Convener of HES 2026; Ravi Chennupati, Vice President of TiE Hyderabad and Co-Convener; and Rajesh Pagadala, Chair of HEEC and Co-Convener. “November 20 is an important date for Hyderabad because it places HES 2026 within Global Entrepreneurship Week, a global moment that celebrates entrepreneurship and the ecosystems that enable entrepreneurs to build and grow,” said Rajesh Pagadala.
Murali Kakarla added, “This year, HES is built around a simple but powerful idea: INCLUSIVE • SCALE • LEADERSHIP. Our ambition is not just to host a successful Summit, but to strengthen the connections that can help Hyderabad build what comes next.”
Networking and recognition events
The summit will culminate in the Celebrating Entrepreneurship Dinner, a gala event for recognition, celebration, and networking among the entrepreneurial community. Through its sessions, showcases, and networking opportunities, HES 2026 aims to create relationships and opportunities that persist beyond the event.
The official website, https://www.hes.events, provides information on the summit, programme, speakers, masterclasses, TiE50, HES Awards, expo, and partnership opportunities.
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