Construction Technology & Innovations India Summit 2026
The real estate and construction sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by rapid urbanization, sustainability demands, and the adoption of advanced technologies. Contributing nearly 13% to global GDP, the industry stands at a critical inflection point. In India, the sector is projected to reach US$ 1 trillion by 2030, accounting for around 13% of GDP, with the urban population expected to exceed 600 million by 2031-fueling demand for faster, smarter, and more sustainable construction.
At the same time, the global construction technology (ConTech) market is expected to surpass US$ 35-40 billion by 2030, powered by digital transformation and innovations such as BIM, AI, IoT, digital twins, and modular construction. However, persistent challenges like cost overruns, delays, and productivity gaps remain, with large projects often taking 20% longer and costing up to 80% more than planned-underscoring the urgent need for innovation-led change.
The Construction Technology & Innovations Summit 2026 will bring together real estate developers, construction firms, technology providers, urban planners, and policymakers to explore how emerging technologies can enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and improve lifecycle value in real estate development. The summit will focus on digital transformation, sustainable construction, smart buildings, risk management, and future-ready infrastructure, enabling stakeholders to unlock new opportunities in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
THOUGHT LEADERS
Anagha Bodas
Senior Manager - Design Strategy WE Zone
Godrej Properties Ltd
Akhil G. Palherkar
Vice President - Head, Design & Build
Shapoorji Pallonji and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Deepak Suvarna
President - Operations
Kalpataru Ltd.
Dr. Hariharan Subramanyan
Head - Project Management Centre of Excellence
Tata Projects Ltd.
Ganesh Bhagat
Vice President - Projects
Avant Group
Manjay Singh
President - Projects
Capacit'e Infraprojects Ltd.
Mohd. Haroon Siddiqui
Senior Vice President - Corporate Head - MEP
Rustomjee
Nimish Ajmera
Director - Purchase, Architecture, Sustainability projects and IT Division
Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd.
Nirajuthan Selvarajah
Managing Director
Peikko India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Rakesh Dogra
President - Operations
Runwal Enterprises Ltd.
Raman Hariharan Iyer
Chief Operating Officer - Mumbai
Trident Realty
Sachin Pawar
AGM - Design and Liaisoning
Shapoorji Pallonji and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Sharmistha Mukerjee
Principal Architect
Hiranandani Group
Varun Raje
Managing Director
Raje Consultants
Topic Highlights
- Digital transformation in construction: AI, BIM, IoT, and automation
- Smart and sustainable infrastructure development
- Advanced construction materials and modern engineering techniques
- Urban mobility and large-scale infrastructure projects
- Quality, safety, and risk management through technology
- Policy, investment, and innovation in India's construction sector
Key Takeaways
- Insights into construction ecosystem
- Understanding how builders transform construction methods and its technology adoption
- Approach to future of 3D-print construction
- Exploring the digital inspection tools
- Understanding the construction safety & risk management in the digital age
- Exploring to next-generation sustainable construction and resilient designs
- Discovering the innovation execution gap in construction
- Deep dive into construction tech startup ecosystem
Who will you meet?
- Construction
- Architecture & Design
- Projects
- Operations
- Engineering
- Technical Services
- Procurement
Why should you attend?
- Learn how to stay ahead of curve in India's construction ecosystem
- Opportunity to meet with construction, project and engineering professionals, industry experts and build long-term relationships
- Gain in-depth knowledge of insights into urban infrastructure
- To discuss how to construct sustainable construction
- Grasping new inspection tools and next-gen modular building systems


