The Curtain Raiser for the North Tech Symposium 2026 was held on March 25 at the Manekshaw Centre, formally announcing the upcoming symposium scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from May 4 to 6, 2026.
The event was organised in coordination with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and brought together key stakeholders from the Indian Army, industry, start-ups, academia, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), paramilitary forces, and the Ministry of Defence.
The Curtain Raiser was attended by senior officials including Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Command; Pratik Sharma, GOC-in-C Northern Command; and Neeraj Gupta, along with other distinguished participants.
The North Tech Symposium 2026 is being jointly organised by the Northern and Central Commands of the Indian Army. The initiative aims to integrate operational perspectives from both commands, ensuring that technological development aligns closely with field requirements.
Centred around the theme “Raksha Triveni Sangam – Where Technology, Industry and Soldiering Converge,” the symposium seeks to create a collaborative platform for the Armed Forces, industry leaders, innovators, and academia to address operational challenges through technology-driven solutions.
As part of the symposium, industry partners will showcase advanced technologies based on the Compendium of Problem Definition Statements released during the Curtain Raiser, along with earlier Indian Army publications highlighting key technological challenges.
Two major thematic seminars—SANGAM (Strategic Autonomy in Next Generation Advancement and Manufacturing) and DHRUVA (Defence Industry Harnessing through Resilient UPEIDA Verticals and Alliances)—will be held on May 5 and 6. These sessions will bring together experts from defence, industry, and academia to discuss capability development, emerging technologies, and future research trends.
The symposium is expected to play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the operational requirements of the Armed Forces and indigenous technological capabilities, contributing significantly to India’s goal of achieving defence self-reliance.
The strong participation at the Curtain Raiser reflects growing interest and commitment from industry players, start-ups, and academic institutions towards strengthening India’s defence ecosystem.
