89 sessions, country-focused discussions with UK, Japan and South Korea among highlights of major investment event: Sanjeev Arora
Arvind Kejriwal to attend as Chief Guest, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to inaugurate summit tomorrow: Sanjeev Arora
CHANDIGARH, 12 March 2026:
Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and Local Government Sanjeev Arora on Thursday announced that the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 will be held from 13 to 15 March at Plaksha University in SAS Nagar (Mohali), positioning Punjab as a major destination for investment and innovation. Addressing a press conference, the Minister said the summit will bring together investors, industry leaders and policymakers from India and across the world to explore the vast economic opportunities the state offers.
Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion Sanjeev Arora stated that the summit will feature 89 sessions, making it one of the most extensive investment events ever organised in Punjab. “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,” said Minister Sanjeev Arora.
The Minister informed,“There will be country-focused sessions for the United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea along with a dedicated MSME session. Special discussions will also focus on Mohali’s emerging role as an IT hub, Artificial Intelligence and various industrial sectors, along with meetings of sectoral industry committees.”
Highlighting another key feature of the event, the Minister said, “An industrial exhibition will also be organised during the summit where products and innovations from Punjab’s industries will be showcased, highlighting the state’s manufacturing strength and entrepreneurial spirit,” said the Minister.
Announcing the key schedule of the summit, Sanjeev Arora stated, “AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will attend the summit as the Chief Guest, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will inaugurate the summit tomorrow at 10:30 AM. The inaugural session will begin at 11:00 AM and continue until 1:30 PM, followed by a networking lunch and sector-specific sessions. The closing ceremony will take place on 15 March.”
The Minister further informed, “Delegates and investors from across the globe are arriving to participate in the summit. While some participants from the Middle East could not travel due to flight disruptions, the majority of international investors invited to the summit are expected to attend.”
Emphasising the significance of the summit, the Minister said the event will highlight Punjab as a land of immense opportunities, particularly after the launch of the new Industrial & Business Development Policy which has received positive response from industrialists across the country. “Industrialists are appreciating the investor-friendly policy framework introduced by the Punjab Government. Through this summit, we want industry leaders to interact with each other and understand the enormous potential that Punjab offers for future investments,” said Sanjeev Arora.
The Minister further highlighted that Mohali is rapidly emerging as a major IT and innovation hub due to its strong industrial ecosystem and world-class infrastructure.
Reiterating the Punjab Government’s approach towards sustainable development, the Minister said that the government is pursuing environment-friendly industrial growth while ensuring protection of natural resources.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s economy, Sanjeev Arora said, “Punjab is steadily emerging as the preferred destination for investors and continues to strengthen its position in Ease of Doing Business rankings.”
Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Secretary Industries & Commerce; Amit Dhaka, CEO Invest Punjab; and Seema Bansal, Vice Chairperson Punjab Development Commission, were also present during the press conference.
