SHIFT
2026 — TiE Chennai's Flagship Conference for Entrepreneurs, SMEs and Family Businesses
One day. One platform. Where Tamil Nadu's entrepreneurs, business leaders, SMEs, MSMEs and family businesses come to shift.
The 5th edition. A bigger shift.
SHIFT 2026 is one of TiE Chennai's flagship conferences — bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, SMEs, MSMEs, family businesses and ecosystem enablers onto a single transformative platform.
Over the years, SHIFT has evolved into a high-impact stage for thought-provoking discussions, strategic business perspectives and powerful cross-learning that foster collaboration, innovation and long-term growth across industries.
Thought-provoking discussions led by India's most respected entrepreneurs and operators.
Cross-learning across SMEs, MSMEs, family businesses and high-growth founders.
Meaningful business connections that compound for years after the room clears.
One day. Built to move you.
Saturday, 25 July 2026 · R.K Convention Centre, ECR, Neelankarai, Chennai
- Murugavel Janakiraman — Founder & CEO, Matrimony.com · President, TiE Chennai
- CK Ranganathan — CMD, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. · Champion, Personal Board
Kumar Vembu — Founder & CEO, Mudhal Partners · Chief Mentor, Startup Singam
P Sivanantham — Chairman, Sri Narasu's Coffee Company
S Srudheep — MD, Sri Narasu's Coffee Company
Sangeetha Kandavel — Sr. Assistant Editor – Business, The Hindu
Noushad V — MD, Walkaroo International Pvt. Ltd.
Sundara Easwar B — Director & Co-Founder, PurplePond Group
Ravi Viswanathan — Former MD, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd.
Vaitheeswaran K — GST, Tech & Corporate Lawyer
Ambi M G Parameswaran — Brand Coach, Strategist & Founder, Brand-Building.com
Sasikumar Kallanai — Co-Founder & CEO, TenderCuts
Suresh Sambandam — Founder, Kissflow · General Partner, MudhalVC
Senthil Kumar V — Co-Founder & Board Member, Qube Cinema
Anil Srinivasan — Founder, Kruu · Co-Founder, Rhapsody Music Foundation
V Govindarajan — Founder & MD, Aarthi Scans & Labs
Dr Aarthi Govindarajan — Chief Radiologist, Aarthi Scans & Labs
Dr Arunkumar Govindarajan — Executive Director & Radiologist, Aarthi Scans & Labs
S Krishnan — Founder Director & CEO, Kenspire Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Dr Anbu Rathinavel — Chief Design Officer, Intellect Design Arena · Co-Founder, School of Design Thinking
Satish Dhanabalan — MD, Thalappakatti Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
Balachandar R — Partner Advisor, Blue Koi · Co-Founder, Startup Singam · Director, Junior Kuppanna
More than a conference.
SHIFT 2026 brings together practical learning, business discovery, expert guidance, and meaningful connections — all in one place.
Learn directly from accomplished entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, brand builders and industry experts. Conducted in Tamil and Tanglish, every session delivers practical insights, real-world experiences and actionable ideas entrepreneurs can apply in their businesses.
Discover products, services, technologies and business solutions at TiE Sandhai — the exhibition and marketplace segment of SHIFT 2026. Explore offerings from entrepreneurs, startups, service providers and organisations while building valuable connections with business owners and decision-makers. Entry into the stall area is free.
Cliniq is a TiE Chennai initiative designed to address the specific questions, challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs. Every Cliniq is an interactive knowledge and advisory space where entrepreneurs meet experts, ask questions, explore solutions and receive practical guidance.
At each Cliniq, entrepreneurs answer a short set of questions about their business, stage, challenges and goals — and receive a personalised report with an assessment of their current position, key gaps and opportunities, recommendations, practical next steps, suitable resources and a focused action plan.
Meet and connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, service providers and ecosystem enablers throughout the day. Build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, explore collaborations and grow a network that continues to create value long after the conference ends.
Visit TiE Sandhai — Entry is Free.
TiE Sandhai is the exhibition and marketplace of SHIFT 2026. Walk through curated stalls, discover products, services and technologies from entrepreneurs and organisations, and connect directly with business owners and decision-makers.
Free Entry · Open to Visitors · Register Separately
Explore. Ask. Understand. Take Action.
Understand relevant technologies, programmes, resources and opportunities that can help solve business and operational challenges.
Discover where AI can be used in your organisation, identify missed opportunities, and understand which processes can be improved or automated using AI.
Understand your company's PR potential, media readiness, visibility gaps, communication opportunities and practical steps to build a stronger brand presence.
Explore suitable funding opportunities, understand investor expectations, assess your funding readiness and receive guidance on presenting your business effectively.
A signal-only lineup.
Guiding the conversations.
Voices that have shifted the stage.
A look back at the leaders who've taken the SHIFT stage at TiE Chennai. Toggle the edition to explore.
Backed by leaders who believe in the shift.
Don't watch the shift.
Be it.
Early-bird passes open now. Founder, SME and family business rates available.
Visiting TiE Sandhai (Exhibition Area) is free — register separately below.