CargoNXT’s NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit 2026 opens tomorrow in Bengaluru, driving the Viksit Bharat logistics vision.
The Indian logistics and supply chain sector is set to take centre stage tomorrow as CargoNXT hosts the NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit 2026 on 22 January 2026 at Hyatt Centric, Bengaluru. With the theme “Building Viksit Bharat with Intelligent Logistics & Supply Chain,” the summit is poised to become a defining platform shaping the future of India’s trade, infrastructure, and supply chain ecosystem.
Bringing together senior policymakers, industry veterans, airport leaders, global supply chain heads, technology experts, and logistics innovators, the one-day summit will explore how intelligent, integrated, and technology-driven logistics can power India’s growth ambitions and strengthen its position in global trade.
A Vision Aligned with National Priorities
At a time when India is accelerating towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit will focus on actionable strategies that go beyond policy intent—addressing integration, digitalisation, multimodal connectivity, sustainability, resilience, and leadership across supply chains.
The summit will open with an Inaugural Session and Lamp Lighting Ceremony, symbolising the convergence of tradition, progress, and innovation, in the presence of the Guests of Honour, Shri N. Sivasailam, National Chairman, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Shri N. V. Prasad, Transport Secretary, Government of Karnataka. The inaugural proceedings will be followed by the Keynote Address by Shri N. Sivasailam, setting the strategic tone for the day’s deliberations.
Power-Packed Knowledge Sessions
The day will feature four high-impact business sessions, each curated to address a critical dimension of India’s logistics transformation:
- India’s Smart Logistics: Integrate, Innovate & Elevate
Moderated by P. Balasubramanian, Founder & CEO, ACCIS, this session will examine how technology, automation, and process innovation are redefining efficiency and resilience across the logistics ecosystem. - India in Motion: Transforming Trade through Unified Logistics
Moderated by Fletcher Samuel, Senior Lead – Cargo Business, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, the discussion will spotlight multimodal integration; ports, air cargo, rail, road, and waterways and how unified logistics is enabling smoother exports and imports. - India’s Intelligent Logistics: Powering Innovation, Connectivity & Growth
Moderated by Manish Kansal, industry expert and Deputy General Manager – Procurement at Tata Communications, this session will explore the role of AI, digital platforms, automation, and smart connectivity in reshaping supply chains. - India’s Next Leap: Smart Supply Chains for a Viksit Bharat
Moderated by Samir J. Shah, President, ACAAI, this forward-looking dialogue will position supply chains as national growth engines, critical to manufacturing competitiveness, trade resilience, and inclusive economic development.
Each session will feature senior leaders from leading organisations across FMCG, retail, manufacturing, aviation, e-commerce, technology, and global supply chains, ensuring diverse perspectives and real-world insights.
Beyond Discussions: Collaboration and Recognition
In addition to thought leadership sessions, the summit will offer corporate presentations, networking breaks, a knowledge quiz, and curated opportunities for industry interaction.
The day will culminate with the CargoNXT Recognitions, honouring organisations and leaders who are redefining excellence, innovation, and impact in India’s logistics and supply chain sector, followed by a cocktail and gala dinner.
A Must-Attend Industry Confluence
With its strong alignment to national priorities, a stellar line-up of speakers, and a sharp focus on intelligent, future-ready logistics, the NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit 2026 promises to be more than just a conference—it is a platform for ideas, action, and collaboration that will help shape India’s logistics roadmap for the coming decade.
Date: 22 January 2026
Venue: Hyatt Centric, Bengaluru
Organised by: CargoNXT
About CargoNXT
CargoNXT is a premier industry platform dedicated to enabling dialogue, recognition, and knowledge-sharing across the logistics, cargo, and supply chain ecosystem. With a strong focus on innovation, policy alignment, and industry excellence, it has evolved into one of India’s most influential platforms, bringing together CXOs, policymakers, and industry leaders for high-impact collaboration and thought leadership.
