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Dhanam Growth Summit 2026

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Organised by Dhanam Business Media

From Ambition to Scale

Scale smarter. Fund growth. Build what’s next.

Entrepreneurs and business leaders attending a previous Dhanam summit

One focused day of practical ideas, growth capital, technology and connections for Kerala’s entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to scale.

23 September 2026 10:00 AM–6:00 PM O by Tamara, Trivandrum
Why Attend
Entrepreneurs and business leaders attending a previous Dhanam summit
4th Edition A trusted Dhanam platform
300+ Business delegates
7 Themes Built around growth decisions
Panels Multiple perspectives
Networking Useful connections

Why this summit, why now?

Kerala’s next growth story is being written 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.

01

Scale with greater clarity

Learn what successful businesses changed as they moved from ambition to repeatable, sustainable growth.

02

Act on emerging opportunities

Understand how AI, Vizhinjam and Kerala’s changing business environment can create new markets, efficiencies and partnerships.

03

Access capital and support

Explore funding pathways, IPO readiness, bank finance and government schemes without the usual jargon.

Programme themes

Seven important growth conversations.

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.

01

Scale without losing what works

Successful scaling stories, difficult lessons and the systems leaders built as their businesses grew.

02

Put AI to work in your business

Practical ways MSMEs can use AI to improve productivity, customer engagement, marketing and decision-making.

03

Build an IPO-ready company

The governance, reporting, leadership and financial discipline required long before approaching public markets.

04

Fund the next stage of growth

How to think about debt, equity and other sources of capital—and become more credible to funders.

05

MSME support, decoded

A clearer look at government programmes, incentives and bank support schemes businesses may be overlooking.

06

The Vizhinjam opportunity map

What the port ecosystem could mean for trade, logistics, manufacturing, services and new enterprise.

07

MSME Clinic: Problems and Solutions

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

Voices shaping what comes next.

Meet the leaders bringing experience, perspective and practical insight to the Dhanam Growth Summit 2026.

Chief Guest Shri P. K. Kunhalikutty

Shri P. K. Kunhalikutty

Minister for Industries, IT & AI

Government of Kerala

V. Noushad

V. Noushad

Founder & Managing Director

Walkaroo International

Zubin Kabeer T

Zubin Kabeer T

Partner, Art of Consulting

MBA, IIM Kozhikode

Arun S Babu

Arun S Babu

Director, Habit Theory

Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge (ICE)

Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.

Previous edition

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About the organiser

Dhanam Business Media

A trusted voice of Kerala’s business community since 1987.

Dhanam Magazine

Kerala’s first business magazine. Credible journalism, analysis and the stories behind the state’s businesses.

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Delegate passes

Reserve your place in the room.

One focused day of ideas, practical perspectives and valuable business connections.

14 August–5 September

Delegate Pass – Early Bird

Available until 5 September 2026

₹2,500 + 18% GST ₹2,950 including GST
From 6 September

Delegate Pass – Regular

Available from 6 September 2026

₹3,500 + 18% GST ₹4,130 including GST
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Event partners

Our event partners

Supporting Dhanam Growth Summit 2026.

ESAF Small Finance Bank
Silver Partner
Eallisto Energies
Energy Partner
O by Tamara
Hospitality Partner
Ballroom at O by Tamara, Trivandrum

Venue

Meet us at O by Tamara.

23 September 2026Wednesday
10:00 AM–6:00 PMOne focused day
NH Bypass, Venpalavattom, Anayara
Trivandrum - 695029
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Get a clearer view of what your business should do next.

Join over 300 entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and senior leaders for a day of practical ideas, useful connections and focused conversations.

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