What is Global Rise 2026?

Global Rise 2026 by SMBConnect is India's premier multi-city business movement connecting founders, policymakers, and industry leaders across 50+ cities to explore export opportunities, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), digital transformation, and MSME growth.

Who should attend Global Rise 2026?

Founders, MSME entrepreneurs, export leaders, digital innovators, manufacturing heads, women entrepreneurs, and industry ecosystem partners looking to scale their business globally.

Where and when is Global Rise 2026 taking place?

Global Rise 2026 is a Pan-India movement spanning multiple regional business hubs across the East, West, North, South, and Central zones of India throughout 2026.

How can businesses participate or register for Global Rise 2026?

Businesses and industry leaders can apply to attend or nominate standout individuals directly through the official website at https://globalrise2026.the-rise.in.

India’s MSMEs Are
Entering A Global Era.

SMBConnect Global Rise 2026

Bringing together business leaders, industry experts, and growth ecosystems across India around trade, exports, technology, and the future of MSME growth.

Event Partner

Knowledge Partner

Finance Partner Finance Partner - Axis Finance

Supporting Partner Supporting Partner - Xcellhost

Association Partner

Association Partner Association Partner - CICU

Association Partner Association Partner - FOPSIA

Association Partner Association Partner - GESIA

Association Partner Association Partner - DCCIA

Association Partner Association Partner - SGCCI

Association Partner

EVENT SCHEDULE

Ahmedabad

19-Aug

Key Focus Sectors

Pharma, Chemicals, Diamonds, Textiles, Exports

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Pune

21-Aug

Key Focus Sectors

Automotive, Manufacturing, IT, Education

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About Global Rise 2026

One Growing MSME Movement.

Global Rise 2026 by SMBConnect is a multi-city business movement focused on the future of MSME growth across trade, exports, technology, manufacturing, and global business opportunities.

As India strengthens its presence in global markets through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), businesses across sectors are entering a new phase of expansion, innovation, and cross-border growth.

Across cities, Global Rise 2026 will connect business communities through insights, networking, collaboration, opportunities shaping the future of Indian MSMEs and bringing together founders, industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and growth ecosystems driving conversations around exports, digital transformation, AI, business expansion, and the next generation of Indian entrepreneurship.

13 Years Of Building Community Ecosystems

A strong foundation of connections, collaborations, and business communities powering MSME growth across cities and sectors.

INSIDE GLOBAL RISE 2026

Keynote Sessions

Panel Discussions

Workshops & Masterclasses

Networking Experiences

Industry Showcases

Business Conversations

Awards & Recognition

Business Communities Driving The Rise

Industries Behind The Global Rise

Textile & ApparelFood & BeverageHealthcare & WellnessEducation & SkillingTechnology & IT ServicesFinance & FinTechManufacturing & EngineeringSustainability & CleanTechRetail & D2C BrandsLogistics & Supply ChainGems & JewelleryChemicals & Specialty ChemicalsAuto Components & EngineeringForging & Machine Tools

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

MSME Business OwnersEntrepreneurs & Startup FoundersGovernment BodiesIndustry AssociationsCorporate & Solution ProvidersTechnology PartnersBanking & Financial InstitutionsE-commerce PlatformsLogistics & Warehousing CompaniesMarketing & SaaS Platforms

GLOBAL RISE RECOGNITION INITIATIVE

Celebrating Businesses & Leaders Driving India’s Growth Story

As part of Global Rise 2026, SMBConnect will recognize emerging business leaders, innovators, and growth-driven entrepreneurs creating impact across industries and regional business ecosystems in the following categories.

Industry associations, chambers, ecosystem partners, and business communities are invited to nominate standout individuals from their network for recognition during the Global Rise Series 2026 in the following categories.

Emerging MSME Leader

Recognizing fast-growing and future-ready businesses.

Export Growth Excellence

For businesses expanding into global markets and exports.

Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

Recognizing innovation and scale in manufacturing and operations.

Digital & AI Transformation Leader

For businesses leveraging technology, automation, and digital innovation.

Women Leadership In Business

Celebrating women entrepreneurs and industry leaders driving impact.

Services & Business Excellence

For businesses driving innovation and growth across professional and service industries.

Hospitality & Experience Excellence

Recognizing businesses delivering exceptional customer and service experiences.

Sustainable Business Excellence

Recognizing businesses driving sustainability and responsible growth.

Community & Ecosystem Impact

Recognizing leaders contributing to business communities and ecosystem growth.

Youngest Business Leadership

Celebrating the youngest generation leadership in driving growth and creating impact.

Selected nominees may also be invited for:

Featured business conversations
Panel discussions
Founder spotlight interactions
Ecosystem networking opportunities

Associations & Ecosystem Partners Can Nominate:

2–4 business leaders, entrepreneurs, or innovators from their network.
Final recognition will be awarded to selected nominees across cities and categories.