Principal Partners
19-22 March 2026
Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, India

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

Bharat Electricity Summit presents a curated series of Special Programmes designed to spotlight critical priorities shaping the power sector. From advancing diversity through Women in Electricity, accelerating grid modernisation via Industry 4.0 Technologies in the Transmission Sector, unlocking procurement and partnership opportunities through Vendor Development, to exploring financing pathways in Global Carbon Markets, these focused sessions deliver actionable insight and strategic collaboration.

As India advances toward a smarter, cleaner and more resilient power ecosystem, Bharat Electricity Summit’s Special Programmes address the sector’s most pressing transformation themes. Dedicated forums on Women in Electricity, Industry 4.0 in Transmission, Vendor Development Initiatives, and Global Carbon Markets bring together policymakers, utilities, technology leaders and investors to drive innovation, strengthen supply chains and enable sustainable growth.

Beyond the exhibition and conference, Bharat Electricity Summit features high-impact Special Programmes focused on leadership, innovation and opportunity. Engage with changemakers at Women in Electricity, explore digital grid transformation in Industry 4.0 for Transmission, connect with procurement leaders at Vendor Development Sessions, and examine emerging revenue streams through Global Carbon Markets — all designed to accelerate India’s electrification

Thursday, 19 March 2026
15:00 - 18:00
Location: Room Palash B, 6th Floor, Convention Centre
WOMEN IN ELECTRICITY: CURRENT & COURAGEOUS

Discover how inclusive leadership, innovation and policy collaboration are strengthening India’s power sector. Women in Electricity at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 convenes Indian and global leaders, policymakers, engineers and industry professionals for focused dialogue on grid modernisation, technology adoption and the delivery of affordable, sustainable 24x7 electricity. The programme offers fresh perspectives, practical insights and meaningful engagement with those advancing transformation across the electricity value chain.

Friday, 20 March 2026
10:00 – 12:00
Location: Room Parijat, 2nd Floor, Convention Centre
AFRICA50 – OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES IN AFRICA’S ELECTRICITY SECTOR IN THE FORTHCOMING DECADE

Hosted in collaboration with Africa50, this session will define priority opportunities shaping Africa’s power sector over the next decade, with a focus on investment mobilisation, generation expansion, grid modernisation and clean energy integration. The discussion will address financing gaps, regulatory barriers and infrastructure constraints, while exploring regional power trade, cross-border projects and scalable PPP models to accelerate delivery and measurable impact.

Friday, 20 March 2026
10:00 – 18:00
Location: Room Mogra AB, 4th Floor, Convention Centre
SESI 2026 – SCALING ENERGY STORAGE IN INDIA

As India’s energy storage pipeline accelerates across BESS and pumped storage, this session examines the market, policy and implementation frameworks required to scale deployment effectively. With growing tender activity, landmark projects and emerging C&I and hybrid models, the programme will address business viability, regulatory evolution, long-duration storage technologies and real-world use cases—aligning policymakers, utilities, developers, technology providers and financiers to accelerate energy storage integration across the power system.

Friday to Sunday, 20 -22 March 2026
Location: Room Brahmakamal, Convention Centre
2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CARBON MARKETS – PRAKRITI 2026

Organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the guidance of the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, this high-level conference examines the evolution of the Indian Carbon Market and its role in delivering India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). In association with the World Bank, UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, PRAKRITI 2026 will explore carbon finance, digital innovation and global partnerships required to strengthen market mechanisms and accelerate low-carbon growth.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Location: Room Mogra AB, 4th floor, Convention Centre
VENDOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SESSION: MAKE IN INDIA FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION

Led by Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited, this Vendor Development Programme session focuses on supplier development within India’s evolving distribution landscape. It provides insight into reform-driven modernisation priorities, procurement frameworks and qualification standards—supporting reliable, efficient and future-ready electricity delivery nationwide.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
12:00 – 13:30
Location: Room Mogra AB, 4th Floor, Convention Centre
VENDOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SESSION: MAKE IN INDIA FOR POWER TRANSMISSION

Led by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, this Vendor Development Programme session examines indigenisation priorities, emerging transmission technologies and upcoming procurement requirements shaping India’s renewable-ready grid expansion. It is designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing and supplier capability, enabling vendors to align with evolving technical standards and future transmission project pipelines.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
14:30 – 18:00
Location: Room Mogra AB, 4th Floor, Convention Centre
VENDOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SESSION: MAKE IN INDIA FOR POWER GENERATION

Led by NTPC Limited and NHPC Limited, this Vendor Development Programme session highlights domestic manufacturing opportunities across thermal, hydro and renewable generation. It outlines upcoming project pipelines, technology priorities and localisation pathways supporting India’s diversified and lower-carbon generation mix.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
10:00 – 16:00
Location: Room Amaltas A, Basement 1, Convention Centre
INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRANSMISSION SECTOR

This programme explores how digitalisation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and automation are reshaping India’s transmission networks. As renewable integration and grid complexity increase, the session focuses on predictive asset management, smart substations, adaptive protection systems and data-driven operations—advancing a more resilient, efficient and future-ready power grid.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
10:00 – 11:30
Location: Room Parijat, 2nd Floor, Convention Centre
POWERING INDIA: HARNESSING THE HYDRO POTENTIAL OF NORTH EAST INDIA

This session examines the strategic development of the North East’s significant hydro and pumped storage potential to support India’s Net Zero 2070 pathway and rising renewable integration. It will address transmission master planning, HVDC and high-capacity corridor development, grid evacuation strategies and implementation challenges across remote and terrain-constrained regions—defining the infrastructure, policy coordination and execution frameworks required to integrate this capacity reliably into the national grid.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
10:00 – 11:30
Location: Room Mogra AB, 4th Floor, Convention Centre
BEHIND THE METER STORAGE OF DRE

Organised by the All India Discoms Association, this session examines the role of behind-the-meter (BTM) storage in strengthening grid reliability amid rising solar and wind penetration. As India’s renewable capacity expands and peak demand pressures intensify, the programme will explore demand flexibility, time-of-use mechanisms and global BTM deployment experience, alongside technology insights and the release of a study report on demand flexibility platforms and BTM storage solutions.