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VBC Hyderabad: Business Conference for Life Sciences & Pharma
Every May, Viksit Bharat Conferences comes to Hyderabad for a two-day mega event — a full conference day of sector panels and keynotes that produces 18 White Papers, followed by the Viksit Bharat Awards.
VBC Hyderabad at a Glance
| When | May, every year |
| Editions | Five editions over the 60-month roadmap (Editions 3, 9, 15, 21 and 27) |
| Strategic focus | Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies |
| Format | Day 1: Viksit Bharat Conference (Hall One and Hall Two) · Day 2: Viksit Bharat Awards |
| Sessions | 10 GDP Focus Sector panels per edition, plus Hyper Focus Sector keynotes |
| Output | 18 White Papers per edition — nine from Hall One, nine from Hall Two |
| Venue | Announced as the edition approaches, together with confirmed speakers and session topics |
Hyderabad is one of VBC's six power cities. The annual circuit runs January Mumbai, March Bengaluru, May Hyderabad, July Chennai, September Ahmedabad and November Delhi. See the full 60-month calendar →
Why Hyderabad
Hyderabad is one of India's leading life-sciences and pharmaceutical hubs, anchored by Genome Valley and a large base of drug makers, biotech firms, healthcare providers and technology companies. VBC Hyderabad focuses on how India strengthens its position as a global supplier of medicines, healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
Two Days in Hyderabad
What Happens at VBC Hyderabad
Every session is a one-hour White Paper Manufacturing™ session. Research starts eight weeks earlier, so the live debate in Hyderabad ratifies a paper that is then published and shared with government.
Day 1 · Hall One
Leadership & Policy Knowledge Factory — 2 keynotes and 7 panels chaired by CXOs, producing 9 White Papers.
Day 1 · Hall Two
Industry & Innovation Knowledge Factory — sector-specific, data-led panels running in parallel, producing 9 more White Papers.
Day 2 · Viksit Bharat Awards
Recognition for the organisations, leaders, MSMEs and innovators in Hyderabad creating measurable impact.
Who Should Attend VBC Hyderabad
Pharmaceutical and biotech leaders, healthcare and life-sciences executives, manufacturers, researchers, emerging-technology companies and the policy makers who regulate and fund them. Any professional with a stake in the growth of the sectors on the Hyderabad agenda will find a session built around their industry.
Ways to Take Part in Hyderabad
Attend as a Delegate
Choose a Full-Day Delegate Pass for every session in both halls, or a Sector-Session Pass for the one sector you care about.
Sponsor the Hyderabad Edition
Ecosystem, platform and session sponsorship, priced for the Hyderabad market. Slots are capped per edition.
Speak or Moderate
Keynote, panel and moderator roles for leaders whose sector is on the Hyderabad agenda. Speakers are credited on the White Paper.
Students & Universities
Submit research to the Call for Papers attached to each Hyderabad session and be credited in the published White Paper.
Nominate for the Awards
Nominate your organisation or a sector peer for recognition at the Hyderabad Viksit Bharat Awards on Day 2.
Media Partners
Co-cover the Hyderabad edition, cross-publish White Papers and get press access.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is VBC Hyderabad held?
Every May, as part of VBC's fixed six-city annual circuit: January Mumbai, March Bengaluru, May Hyderabad, July Chennai, September Ahmedabad and November Delhi. The circuit repeats for five years, giving Hyderabad Editions 3, 9, 15, 21 and 27.
What is the focus of the Hyderabad edition?
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies. The headline focus stays the same every year, while the specific GDP Focus Sector panels rotate within it.
Where is the venue for VBC Hyderabad?
The venue, confirmed speakers and session topics are published as each Hyderabad edition approaches. Logistics details are also added to the City-Wise FAQs.
How do I attend VBC Hyderabad?
Buy a Full-Day or Sector-Session Delegate Pass on the Buy Tickets page. Students can buy a Student Attendance Pass.
How much does it cost to sponsor VBC Hyderabad?
Sponsorship pricing is set separately for each city, based on its market and audience. See City-Wise Sponsorship Pricing or submit a Sponsor EOI for a quote.
Can I attend or sponsor more than one city?
Yes. You can book several cities and years in one go through Multi-City Booking.
Be in the Room in Hyderabad
Delegate and sponsorship slots are capped for every Hyderabad edition.
