Shillong, June 10: Shillong has geared up for the North East India Infrastructure (NEIINFRA) Summit & Exhibition 2026, one of the largest infrastructure-focused gatherings in North East, to be held on June 15-16 at Lariti Performing Centre, Mawkasiang, Shillong.
Over 800 delegates are likely to attend the Summit being organised by the Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) along with Government of Meghalaya and Build India.
The delegates will comprise senior government officials, representatives from eight Union Ministries, industry leaders, investors, infrastructure developers, public sector undertakings, entrepreneurs and development stakeholders from across the country.
Union Minister of Roads & Highways Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the Summit, which will bring together all eight Northeastern states along with representatives from eight Union Ministries.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has already invited several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers from Northeastern states, senior policymakers, industry experts and business leaders to participate in the summit, according to an official release.
Highlighting the Summit’s significance in driving economic growth in North East, the organising committee chief Sanjay Goyal said, “The event will serve as a premier platform for policy dialogue, investment promotion, business networking and knowledge exchange. There are three key pillars for the future of infrastructure: People, Prosperity and Planning, and Meghalaya proudly welcomes sector leaders.”
“Together, let us build a stronger, more connected Northeast India for a Viksit Bharat,” he added.
FINER president Bajrang Lohia said the summit is envisioned as a platform to shape the future of infrastructure in the region.
“With Meghalaya as the host state, the summit will provide an opportunity for knowledge exchange, collaboration and investment discussions that can contribute to sustainable economic growth and improved connectivity across Northeast India,” he added.
In his address, FINER vice-president Rajeev Agarwal said, “We believe the event will serve as a catalyst for unlocking new opportunities, strengthening public-private collaboration and advancing sustainable regional development.”
The participating ministries include Road Transport & Highways, Civil Aviation, Commerce & Industry, DPIIT, Communications & DoNER, Food Processing Industries, Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Tourism, and other key infrastructure stakeholders.
The summit will feature high-level discussions, 8+ Summit sessions, networking opportunities and a large exhibition spread showcasing emerging solutions and innovations, technologies, MSMEs and Startups.
Key focus sectors include Roads & Highways, Tourism Infrastructure, Industrial Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, Aviation & Airports, and Ports & Waterways.
Knowledge partners for the summit include IIM Shillong, HVS Anarock and Invest India bringing expertise in knowledge papers about these sectors.
