Lucknow, June 11: As Uttar Pradesh accelerates its transformation into one of India’s most dynamic economic engines, policymakers, industry leaders and infrastructure experts will converge in Lucknow on Friday for the ETGovernment Infrastructure Conclave 2026, Uttar Pradesh, to deliberate on the role of future-ready infrastructure in driving the state’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy.
Organised by ETGovernment – The Economic Times, in collaboration with the Invest UP and State Transformation Commission, Uttar Pradesh, the conclave is themed “Future-Ready Infrastructure for a $1 Trillion Economy.”
The day-long event comes at a time when Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major beneficiary of India’s infrastructure-led development strategy. Massive investments in expressways, airports, industrial corridors, logistics parks, metro rail networks and urban infrastructure have positioned the state as a key destination for manufacturing, investment and economic activity.
The conclave will bring together key decision-makers, including Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal, along with senior government officials, as well as infrastructure developers, financial institutions, urban planners, industry leaders and academicians to discuss strategies for building resilient, sustainable and globally competitive infrastructure ecosystems.
The event will also feature participation from key policymakers and administrators, including senior officials from the state’s infrastructure, industrial development, tourism, urban development, IT and planning departments, including Advisor to CM Awanish Kumar Awasthi, State Transformation Commission CEO Manoj Kumar Singh, IIDC Deepak Kumar, ACS Tourism Amrit Abhijat, MD UPPTCL Mayur Maheshwari, Rural Development Commissioner G S Priyadarshi, Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand, UPPCB Chairman Dr. Ravindra Pratap Singh, SEBI ED Maninder Cheema, alongside representatives from leading infrastructure companies, financial institutions and multilateral stakeholders.Discussions during the conclave will focus on critical themes shaping Uttar Pradesh’s growth trajectory. Sessions on logistics and industrial connectivity will examine how multimodal transport networks, freight corridors and integrated logistics ecosystems can enhance competitiveness and attract investments. A dedicated discussion on infrastructure financing will explore innovative mechanisms for mobilising capital, including the growing role of REITs and InvITs in funding large-scale projects.
Urban transformation will form another major pillar of deliberations, with experts discussing the future of smart cities, sustainable urbanisation and citizen-centric infrastructure. The conclave will also examine the intersection of economic growth and environmental responsibility through discussions on green and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Recognising the increasing importance of technology in infrastructure development, a dedicated session on digital infrastructure will explore emerging opportunities in digital public infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, data-driven governance and smart connectivity solutions.
Tourism infrastructure, another strategic growth area for the state, will also be in focus, with policymakers expected to outline plans for enhancing connectivity, hospitality and destination development across Uttar Pradesh’s major cultural, religious and heritage centres.
With Uttar Pradesh accounting for one of the largest infrastructure pipelines in the country and playing a pivotal role in national initiatives such as industrial corridor development, logistics modernisation and manufacturing expansion, the conclave is expected to provide a platform for shaping policy priorities and fostering partnerships between government and industry.
As India pursues its long-term goal of becoming a developed economy, the discussions are expected to underscore how strategic infrastructure investments in Uttar Pradesh can contribute not only to the state’s economic ambitions but also to the country’s broader growth, competitiveness and global integration agenda.
Representatives from leading infrastructure companies and financial institutions including Tushar Kawedia, Group Chief Financial Officer, IRB Infrastructure; Mayank Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Gallantt Ispat; Priya Kumari, Senior Vice President, Moglix; S N Panigrahi, Executive Director, NTPC Northern Region HQ (NRHQ); Rajesh Kumar, General Manager, Union Bank of India; Gajendra P. Singh, Executive Vice President, JSW Energy will also speak at the conclave.
The conclave is supported by IRB Infrastructure Developers, Mogli Labs India, Gallantt Ispat, Indian REITs Association, Bharat InvIT Association, UP Pollution Control Board, Canon India, Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India, NTPC Northern Region Headquarters, Dhanvi Infratech, ACT Enterprise, Omaxe Limited, JSW Energy among others.
