Connect ✦ Innovate ✦ Grow
Connect
Bridge global tech with local opportunity
Innovate
Transform traditional industries with cutting-edge solutions
Scale
Unlock exponential growth in emerging markets
KTX Global 2026 is a Tier 2 strategic initiative powered by a unique public-private partnership.
Owned and led by CITI 2.0 (Calicut Innovation & Technology Initiatives), the platform brings together leading industry bodies, academic institutions, and government agencies under a unified mission — accelerating innovation, technology adoption, and scalable growth.
This convergence of leadership, policy support, and expert execution establishes KTX as a catalyst for measurable transformation across high-growth economies.
Tier 2 Cities
Across India (1–5M population each)
Combined Population
A massive talent and consumer base
Registered MSMEs
Located in Tier 2/3 cities, fueling local economies
Global Capability Centers
Expanding to Tier 2 cities for strategic growth
GCC Revenue
Growing to $110B by 2030, a significant economic driver
National GDP
Contributed by the top 50 Tier 2 cities
Kerala isn't just another Indian state—it's a development model studied globally. With human development indicators matching developed nations despite modest GDP, Kerala proves that smart policy, social investment, and inclusive growth create extraordinary outcomes.
Kerala doesn't just participate in India's growth story—it writes the playbook for inclusive, knowledge-driven transformation.
KTX Global 2026 is designed to move beyond dialogue — enabling partnerships, technology adoption, investment flows, and scalable transformation across high-growth Tier 2 economies.
Connect global technology providers, enterprises, investors, and institutions to drive cross-sector collaboration and accelerated market expansion.
Enable faster innovation adoption through pilots, integration, and ecosystem alignment — delivering measurable transformation outcomes.
KTX Global 2026 brings together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of Tier 2 cities. Join the movement driving scalable global impact.
Industry Leadership, Government Support, Expert Execution
