The event to reflect India’s shift from clean energy adoption to execution, manufacturing scale, and system integration
Gandhinagar: As
India’s clean energy transition enters a phase defined less by targets and more
by execution, the sector’s attention is increasingly turning to platforms that
bring technology, manufacturing, and policy conversations together. It is in
this context that Gujarat—the land of the new rising sun—shines
brighter as Gandhinagar proudly hosts The Smarter E once
again from 25-27 February, positioning itself as Gujarat’s
largest clean energy exhibition and an industry convergence many are
referring to as the Energy ka Mahakumbh.
The event has over 300 exhibitors already
confirmed, spanning solar energy storage, Electric Mobility and
Infrastructure, and components of complete energy systems. The scale highlights
how India’s renewable energy ecosystem is consolidating around platforms that
combine technology, policy dialogue, and commercial decision-making in one
place.
The event will also witness 19000+ professional
visitors, 300+ thought leaders as conference attendees, 60+ international
speakers engaging in various forums like Conference: Adoption to
Leadership: Powering Atmanirbhar Bharat through Technological Innovation, POD
Cast series: Voices of India’s Energy Leaders - The smarter E India POD
Cast Series and Innovator and Start-up Arena.
“The nature of conversations in the sector has
changed,” said Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München &
CEO of Messe Muenchen India. “India is no longer debating intent. The focus
is now on execution, supply chains, and competitiveness of domestic
manufacturing. The smarter E India has evolved to reflect that shift, which is
why the industry increasingly sees it as an Energy ka Mahakumbh.”
As part of its broader engagement approach, Pratik
Gandhi has been appointed Brand Ambassador for The smarter E India
2026. Organisers say the association reflects the expanding role of clean
energy within India’s economic and industrial landscape, as the sector
increasingly intersects with manufacturing, infrastructure development, and
employment generation.
The selection of Gujarat as host underscores the
state’s growing role in India’s renewable energy journey. Over the past few
years, Gujarat has emerged as a key hub for large-scale solar and wind
deployment, alongside a steadily expanding manufacturing base aligned with
India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives.
Anchoring the 2026 edition is the conference
themed “Adoption to Leadership: Powering Atmanirbhar Bharat through
Technological Innovation”, which will examine how India can move from being
a large clean energy market to a global leader in technology development and
manufacturing, as the sector enters its next phase of growth.
The conference will bring together voices from project
development, manufacturing, policy, and international industry bodies
including Vinay Kumar Pabba, CEO of Vibrant Energy; Dr.
Puzant Baliozian from the VDMA PV Equipment Group; Vinay
Rustagi, Chief Business Officer at Premier Energies; Dr. Rahul
Walawalkar, President of NETRA; and Bhagyasree Nair, Energy
Advisor at GIZ India. Discussions are expected to focus on manufacturing
scale-up, grid integration, storage adoption, financing, and policy alignment,
issues that will shape India’s energy competitiveness over the next decade.
The trade fair will also feature an Innovator
and Start-up Arena, highlighting early-stage companies working on storage
technologies, EV ecosystems, grid intelligence, and advanced solar
manufacturing. A new content initiative, Voices of India’s Energy
Leaders – The smarter E India Podcast Series, will run alongside the
exhibition.
From a global perspective, India’s clean energy
choices are increasingly being watched closely.
“India is becoming a reference point for how
large-scale energy transitions are executed,” said Florian Wessendorf,
Managing Director of Solar Promotion International. “What happens here
influences global supply chains and technology priorities. The scale of
participation at The smarter E India reflects that global interest.”
Guided by a National Advisory Committee comprising
senior industry leaders, The smarter E India 2026 reflects the sector’s growing
need for coordinated dialogue as India moves from rapid capacity addition to
long-term system resilience.
Event details
Dates: 25–27 February 2026
Venue: Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar
Halls: 1, 2, 8 and 10