ABOUT IIT2026
GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Innovate. Ignite. Thrive.
Step into a world where vision meets action. Join us from April 22 to 25, 2026, in vibrant Long Beach, California, to celebrate 75 years of IIT excellence. Open to all professionals, this landmark conference is your gateway to connect with leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who are shaping our future.
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For three transformative days, IIT2026 will bring together an elite network of CEOs, Nobel Laureates, social entrepreneurs, and global pioneers. This event will serve as a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, explore the latest innovations, and build strategic connections that drive global impact.
For 75 years, the IIT community has been a force of global transformation—engineering groundbreaking innovations, launching world-class companies, and leading at the highest levels of government and enterprise. The conference has consistently drawn some of the most influential names in the world. Past speakers have included Bill Gates of Microsoft, Sundar Pichai of Google, and Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures—alongside Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. This legacy of excellence is the foundation of IIT2026—a platform built not only to reflect on the past, but to ignite the future.
Access 2,500+ influential
decision makers
From IIT to the world,
building legacies across industries.
Position your brand before top executives, entrepreneurs, and global change-makers. Build meaningful connections that drive real business impact. IIT attracts a distinguished audience of professionals and leaders from across industries, representing a broad spectrum of expertise, innovation, and influence.
2,500+ Global Attendees
Executives, policymakers, investors, and thought leaders.
C-Suite and Senior Executives
CEOs, Founders, and Directors from Fortune 500 companies, leading institutions, and disruptive startups.
Industry Influencers and Changemakers
Nobel Laureates, social entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and policymakers driving forward-thinking initiatives.
SHASHI TRIPATHI, IIT2026 CONFERENCE & PROGRAM CHAIR
“IIT2026 isn’t just about honoring our legacy... it’s about advancing what’s possible. As we mark this 75-year milestone, we’re bringing together a global community of leaders ready to ignite innovation, drive collaboration, and make an impact that lasts. Whether you’re an alum, an ally, or an emerging voice, you belong here. We can’t wait to welcome you to Long Beach.”
U.S. Congress Honors
IIT Alumni Impact
In January 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced H. Res. 956, recognizing the significant contributions of Indian-American communities and graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to American society. This resolution highlights the vital role IIT alumni play in advancing innovation, trade, and international cooperation between India and the United States
Represent your iit chapter
in long beach!
Support the movement and rep the mission.
Official PanIIT and IIT2026 merchandise will be available onsite and online; designed for those who lead with purpose. Proceeds support future IIT initiatives, scholarships, and programs that power innovation across the globe.
Sustainability Practices
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