The
inaugural edition spotlighted emerging technologies, entrepreneurship and
innovation ecosystems driving India’s
future economy
Mumbai, 22nd May 2026: Hosted by Maharashtra
Tourism, ImagiNxt 2026 commenced today at
the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together founders,
policymakers, investors, enterprise
leaders and technology innovators from across India and abroad as
Maharashtra strengthens its positioning
as one of India’s leading destinations for innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and
future-facing industries.
The partnership between Maharashtra Tourism and ImagiNxt reflects
Maharashtra’s broader ambition to
strengthen its position as India’s financial capital and a growing national hub
for technology, innovation,
entrepreneurship and future industries. The platform spotlighted conversations around AI, DeepTech, digital
infrastructure and startups shaping India’s next phase of growth.
Officials from Maharashtra Tourism including Mr. Chandrashekhar
Jaiswal, GM, Department of Tourism,
Government of Maharashtra and Mr. Santosh Jadhav, Joint Director, Directorate
of Tourism, attended the inaugural day of
the event.
Featuring 150+ Indian and global speakers, ImagiNxt 2026 brought
together some of India’s most innovative
startups, venture capital firms, global investors and top voices from across
technology, enterprise and innovation
for conversations around AI, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies shaping the future
industries.
Mr. Santosh Jadhav, Joint Director, Directorate of Tourism, said,
“Maharashtra Tourism is proud to be
part of ImagiNxt, a platform that truly reflects India’s technology moment.
Mumbai, as India’s financial and
creative capital, is the ideal host for a global conversation where
technology, innovation, culture, and
tourism converge. Through AI-powered visitor experiences, digital storytelling, and smart tourism ecosystems,
Maharashtra is committed to redefining how the
world discovers our state’s rich heritage, coastline, and culture.”
Mr. Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, GM, Department of Tourism, Government of
Maharashtra, said,
“Maharashtra has always been a land of extraordinary experiences from
the grandeur of Ajanta and Ellora to the
pristine Konkan coastline. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Minister
of Tourism Shri Shambhuraj Desai,
Hon'ble Minister of State for Tourism Shri Indraneel Naik and the guidance of Shri Sanjay Khandare (IAS),
Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism), Shri Neelesh R.
Gatne (IAS), Managing Director, Maharashtra Tourism Development
Corporation and Shri Mangesh Joshi
(IAS), Director, Directorate of Tourism, the Department of Tourism,
comprising MTDC and the Directorate of
Tourism, is redefining how the world discovers ourstate. Technology and AI are helping us bring these experiences
closer to travellers through personalised travel planning, seamless digital access, and
immersive storytelling that lets you discover Maharashtra long before you arrive. ImagiNxt is the
perfect platform where tourism and innovation come together, and Maharashtra is proud to be part
of this conversation.”
Deepak Lamba, Founder and CEO of ImagiNxt, said,
“Maharashtra has historically been at the
centre of India’s economic and entrepreneurial journey. With ImagiNxt,
our vision is to build a global platform
that brings together innovators, policymakers, investors and industry
leaders shaping the future of technology
and business. Maharashtra Tourism’s partnership reflects a larger ambition to position the state as a
global destination not only for culture and commerce, but also for innovation, ideas and future
industries.”
About ImagiNxt
ImagiNxt is India’s global festival of technology, innovation and the
future of business - bringing together
the people building what’s next. It’s not just a conference - it’s a catalyst
for ideas, partnerships and decisions
that define the future. ImagiNxt brings together founders, policymakers, enterprise leaders, investors,
academia and public institutions. Designed as a
convergent ecosystem, it aims to shape conversations and enable action
around the future of industries and
economies.