India's automotive industry continues to be a key pillar of the nation's economic growth, technological advancement, and manufacturing excellence. As India progresses toward the vision of Viksit Bharat, the sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by sustainability, digitalization, innovation, and increasing global integration. The industry is not only contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and exports but is also shaping the future of mobility through cleaner technologies, resilient supply chains, and customer-centric solutions.
The transition toward sustainable mobility is gathering momentum through supportive policy frameworks, investments in advanced technologies, and the growing adoption of alternative powertrains. At the same time, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, software-defined vehicles, connected mobility solutions, and smart manufacturing are redefining the automotive value chain. These developments present unprecedented opportunities for India to strengthen its position as a global automotive hub while addressing emerging challenges related to competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability.
In an increasingly interconnected and dynamic global environment, building resilient ecosystems has become essential for long-term growth. Strengthening domestic capabilities, fostering innovation, enhancing supply chain robustness, and leveraging international partnerships will be critical in enabling the industry to navigate changing market realities and geopolitical shifts. As India advances its aspirations for global leadership in sustainable mobility, collaboration among government, industry, academia, and technology stakeholders will remain central to achieving this vision.
Against this backdrop, the 66th SIAM Annual Convention to be organised on 3rd September 2026 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi will bring together distinguished policymakers, industry leaders, technology experts, and global thought leaders to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mobility. As India's premier automotive forum, the SIAM Annual Convention serves as a vital platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and strategic collaboration, attracting over 1,000 participants from India and across the world.
The convention will feature five focused sessions addressing key priorities for the automotive sector:
•Building Resilience in Sustainable Mobility for Viksit Bharat
•Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility
•AI Across the Automotive Value Chain: Global Learnings
•Building a Resilient Auto Industry Ecosystem for India
•Changing Global Dynamics: Leveraging Opportunities
These sessions will explore pathways for strengthening India's sustainable mobility journey, harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of the automotive ecosystem, and positioning India to capitalize on emerging opportunities in an evolving global landscape. Through insightful discussions and collaborative engagement, the convention aims to contribute meaningfully to the next phase of growth and transformation of India's automotive industry.