POLICY DIALOGUE · 2026

Empowering Bharat's MSMEs.
The Future of Indian Commerce.

An exclusive dialogue convening policymakers, industry leaders and innovators on the role of AI, digital commerce and online marketplaces in shaping India's 80 million MSMEs.

7th July 2026 Location: Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi
Google India Deloitte India India SME Forum
Digital Commerce ₹125 Tn

addressable by 2030

MSME Enterprises 80M+

across Bharat

The Event

A national stage for Bharat’s 80 million MSMEs.

India’s MSME sector — over 80 million enterprises — is entering a transformative era driven by Artificial Intelligence, Digital Commerce, digital payments and policy momentum. This dialogue brings together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators and ecosystem partners to define the future of India’s digital commerce ecosystem.

80M+MSMEs
30%Digital Commerce Share
110M+Jobs Supported

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Register for the dialogue.

Registration is by application. Our team will review and confirm your participation by email.

Get in touch

Questions? We're happy to help.

For all dialogue-related queries, partnerships and media requests, please contact the India SME Forum events team.

India SME Forum

Email

info@indiasmeforum.org

Phone

+91 771 000 0944

Esteemed Presence

With the august presence of the Government of India.

Chief Guest

Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi

Hon'ble Union Minister

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Government of India

Guest of Honour

Smt. Shobha Karandlaje

Hon'ble Minister of State

Ministry of MSME
Government of India

Why Attend

Eight reasons this room matters.

A curated convening designed for impact — every session, panel and conversation engineered for Bharat's digital future.

AI for MSMEs

Learn how AI is transforming small and medium businesses across India.

Digital Commerce

Unlock opportunities in marketplaces, ONDC, payments and exports.

Policy Insights

Direct access to ministerial perspectives and policy direction.

CXO Networking

Engage with leaders from banks, retailers, manufacturers and tech.

Technology Showcase

See breakthrough tooling shaping next-gen Indian commerce.

Research Report Launch

Witness the launch of "The Google Dividend" national report.

Industry Leaders

Meet investors, policymakers, founders and academia under one roof.

Future of Bharat

Be part of charting India's digital commerce trajectory.

Event Details

Save the date.

A premium evening of policy, technology and dialogue at the capital's most distinguished five-star venue.

Date 7th July 2026
Time 05:30 PM Onwards
Venue Shangri - La Eros, New Delhi
Countdown

The dialogue begins in

10 Days
02 Hours
58 Minutes
44 Seconds

Time shown in IST (Asia/Kolkata)

Programme

An evening of policy, perspective and dialogue.

5:30 PM

Registration & Welcome Tea

Guest check-in, networking and curated welcome experience.

6:15 PM

Welcome Address

Opening remarks from India SME Forum leadership.

6:30 PM

Keynote Session

Vision keynote on AI, commerce and the next decade for MSMEs.

7:00 PM

Ministerial Address

Address by Hon'ble Union Minister, Ministry of MSME.

7:30 PM

Research Report Launch

Unveiling of ‘The Google Dividend’ national research report.

8:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Policymakers, industry CXOs and innovators in conversation.

9:00 PM

Networking Dinner

Premium curated dinner with hosts and distinguished guests.

Voices on Stage

Curated speakers from policy, technology and industry.

Full speaker list will be announced closer to the event. Registered participants will receive private updates first.

To be Announced

Senior Policy Advisor

Government of India

To be Announced

Director, Public Affairs

Google India

To be Announced

Partner, Strategy & Innovation

Deloitte India

To be Announced

President

India SME Forum

To be Announced

Founder & CEO

Indian Unicorn

To be Announced

Head of MSME Lending

Leading Indian Bank

To be Announced

Chief Economist

Top Think Tank

To be Announced

VP, Public Policy

Marketplace Platform

National research launch

The Google Dividend

Measuring Digital Commerce's Contribution to India's Economic Future.

Pan-India primary survey

Authored by India SME Forum

First-of-its-kind impact study

Research Report · 2026

The Google Dividend

Measuring Digital Commerce's Contribution to India's Economic Future.

Primary survey: India SME Forum

FAQs

Frequently asked.

Senior leaders, policymakers, MSME entrepreneurs, and invited partners from industry and public sector can apply to attend.

No, the event is by invitation and there is no registration fee for confirmed attendees.

Confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide during registration once your application is reviewed.

Yes, the venue offers valet and guest parking. Detailed access information is shared after confirmation.

Attendance is intended for the registered guest. Please contact the registration team if a substitution is required.