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VBC Chennai: Business Conference for Industry, Auto & Logistics
Every July, Viksit Bharat Conferences comes to Chennai 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 Chennai at a Glance
| When | July, every year |
| Editions | Five editions over the 60-month roadmap (Editions 4, 10, 16, 22 and 28) |
| Strategic focus | Manufacturing, Automotive, Logistics, Ports & Global Supply Chains |
| 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 |
Chennai 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 Chennai
Chennai is one of India's largest automotive and manufacturing centres and a major port city on the east coast. That makes it the natural host for the VBC edition focused on how India makes, moves and exports goods — from factory floors and component clusters to ports, logistics and global supply chains.
Two Days in Chennai
What Happens at VBC Chennai
Every session is a one-hour White Paper Manufacturing™ session. Research starts eight weeks earlier, so the live debate in Chennai 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 Chennai creating measurable impact.
Who Should Attend VBC Chennai
Manufacturers, automotive and component makers, logistics and port operators, exporters, supply-chain and procurement leaders, and industrial policy makers. Any professional with a stake in the growth of the sectors on the Chennai agenda will find a session built around their industry.
Ways to Take Part in Chennai
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 Chennai Edition
Ecosystem, platform and session sponsorship, priced for the Chennai market. Slots are capped per edition.
Speak or Moderate
Keynote, panel and moderator roles for leaders whose sector is on the Chennai agenda. Speakers are credited on the White Paper.
Students & Universities
Submit research to the Call for Papers attached to each Chennai session and be credited in the published White Paper.
Nominate for the Awards
Nominate your organisation or a sector peer for recognition at the Chennai Viksit Bharat Awards on Day 2.
Media Partners
Co-cover the Chennai edition, cross-publish White Papers and get press access.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is VBC Chennai held?
Every July, 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 Chennai Editions 4, 10, 16, 22 and 28.
What is the focus of the Chennai edition?
Manufacturing, Automotive, Logistics, Ports & Global Supply Chains. The headline focus stays the same every year, while the specific GDP Focus Sector panels rotate within it.
Where is the venue for VBC Chennai?
The venue, confirmed speakers and session topics are published as each Chennai edition approaches. Logistics details are also added to the City-Wise FAQs.
How do I attend VBC Chennai?
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 Chennai?
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 Chennai
Delegate and sponsorship slots are capped for every Chennai edition.
