Scale with greater clarity
Learn what successful businesses changed as they moved from ambition to repeatable, sustainable growth.
From Ambition to Scale
One focused day of practical ideas, growth capital, technology and connections for Kerala’s entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to scale.
Why this summit, why now?
AI, new infrastructure, changing capital markets and stronger institutional support are expanding what is possible for Kerala’s MSMEs. Scaling, however, demands sharper choices, stronger systems and the right network.
Learn what successful businesses changed as they moved from ambition to repeatable, sustainable growth.
Understand how AI, Vizhinjam and Kerala’s changing business environment can create new markets, efficiencies and partnerships.
Explore funding pathways, IPO readiness, bank finance and government schemes without the usual jargon.
Programme themes
A focused programme built around the decisions Kerala’s MSME leaders are making now. Detailed sessions and timings will be announced as the programme develops.
Successful scaling stories, difficult lessons and the systems leaders built as their businesses grew.
Practical ways MSMEs can use AI to improve productivity, customer engagement, marketing and decision-making.
The governance, reporting, leadership and financial discipline required long before approaching public markets.
How to think about debt, equity and other sources of capital, and become more credible to funders.
A clearer look at government programmes, incentives and bank support schemes businesses may be overlooking.
What the port ecosystem could mean for trade, logistics, manufacturing, services and new enterprise.
A focused presentation, Q&A and practical problem-solving forum around the operational, financial and strategic challenges business owners are trying to solve now.
Confirmed speakers
Meet the leaders bringing experience, perspective and practical insight to the Dhanam Growth Summit 2026.
Hon’ble Minister for Industries, IT & AI
Government of Kerala
Additional Chief Secretary (Industries)
Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram
Chief Executive Officer
Adani Vizhinjam Port
Founder & Managing Director
Walkaroo International
Chief Sustainability Officer (Global) & MD (India)
Zafin
President, TMA & TCCI
Managing Director, SI Property
Chairman & Managing Director
Xenturion Fintech
Investment Specialist & Senior Group Head
Adfactors PR
Partner, Art of Consulting
MBA, IIM Kozhikode
Director, Habit Theory
Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge (ICE)
Business Director
Xenturion Fintech
Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
About the organiser
A trusted voice of Kerala’s business community since 1987.
Kerala’s first business magazine. Credible journalism, analysis and the stories behind the state’s businesses.
Daily business, economy and market news in Malayalam and English, plus video interviews, explainers and daily roundups across social media.
Summits that connect decision-makers and celebrate success across business, banking and finance, healthcare, retail and MSMEs.
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Delegate passes
One focused day of ideas, practical perspectives and valuable business connections.
Early bird pricing ends 5 September 2026
Available until 5 September 2026
Available from 6 September 2026
Event partners
Supporting Dhanam Growth Summit 2026.
Venue
Be in the room
Join over 300 entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and senior leaders for a day of practical ideas, useful connections and focused conversations.
