India's premier gathering for the interpreting, translation and localisation industry — where media, BFSI, AI and language services meet the next billion customers.
ThemeBeyond Borders: AI, Language & the Future of Global Content
The 2026 Edition
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India is among the world's top five economies, on track to be the 3rd largest by 2027. With 1.4 billion people, nearly a billion under 35, and an aspiring middle class with rising purchasing power, India is now the market global brands cannot afford to misread. SAMVĀD brings together the experts who help global organisations comprehend the complexities of the Indian market and demystify its intricacies.
Curated 1:1 meetings, buyer-vendor matchmaking, and the corridor conversations that lead to long-term client relationships across Indian and global markets.
Talks, panels and paper presentations covering media & OTT, BFSI vernacular, AI & automation, monetisation models, and the business of multilingual growth.
Delegate fees and sponsorship opportunities are attractively priced for the convenience of visitors and organisations from across the world.
Samvād 2026 is a focused one-day flagship experience — an opening keynote, four panels, paper presentations and the Translation Awards in one thoughtfully curated agenda. Sessions and speakers are added here as they are confirmed.
A programme built for engagement — from research on stage to community recognition. Beyond the main stage, four anchors shape the experience.
Selected papers take the main stage — original research and case studies from the industry and academia.
Two confirmedFive awards across AI, global growth, freelance craft, women's leadership and lifetime contribution — presented on stage at the close of the day.
Nominations open · see categoriesBooths and sponsor showcases through the day — meet the platforms, LSPs and partners powering multilingual growth.
Booths limitedA full registration hour, a networking lunch and sponsor-floor conversations — the corridor connections Samvād is known for.
All dayThe Samvād 2026 Awards recognise the whole ecosystem — LSPs, AI and technology companies, freelancers, women entrepreneurs and industry veterans. One story runs through them: AI, global growth, professionals, women's leadership and industry legacy. Winners are announced on stage in Mumbai on Monday, 26 October.
Recognises the most impactful and intelligent application of AI to a real-world language, localization, content or multilingual communication challenge — from AI translation, LLMs and multi-model routing to AI dubbing, voice AI, automated QA, content intelligence, workflow automation and multimodal AI.
Recognises an organisation that has successfully used language, localization, technology and cultural adaptation to take content, products or services across markets and borders.
A deliberately unconventional category celebrating freelancers and independent language professionals who demonstrate exceptional use of AI and technology while preserving human linguistic, cultural and creative judgement.
Recognises an exceptional woman entrepreneur who has demonstrated entrepreneurial achievement, resilience, innovation, leadership and meaningful contribution to the language ecosystem.
The highest individual recognition at Samvād, honouring an individual whose sustained contribution has helped build, strengthen, professionalise or transform the language industry — through industry building, standards, innovation, community building, mentorship and long-term influence.
The Samvād 2026 line-up is rolling out — speakers and moderators are announced as their commitments are signed. Here are the first confirmed names, with more to come.
Samvād 2026 is organised by CITLoB's volunteer leadership — six working committees, guided by the confederation's governing board. Full profiles live on the About page.
Rushikesh A.
Sanjeev Das
Shikhar S.
Sankeshwari D.Sanjeev Das
Shilpa Saiya
Soham Kakade
Sudheen M
Prithvi JainSankeshwari D.
Sanket JoshiPrithvi JainShikhar S.Sankeshwari D.Shilpa Saiya
Tanushree G.Sanjeev DasShilpa SaiyaFrom the inaugural virtual edition in 2020 to the milestone 2025 gathering in New Delhi — Samvād has grown each year in scale, reach and ambition. Samvād 2026 is the 6th edition.
Delegate fees are kept accessible by design — for the convenience of visitors and organisations from across the world. Member Companies enjoy the deepest discount; freelancers and students are welcomed at concessional or complimentary rates. Booking is live on MeraEvents — the categories and prices below match the checkout.
| Category | Early Bird (₹)Until 31 Aug 2026 | Regular (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITLoB Member Companies | 4,800 | 6,000 | 20% Early-Bird discount |
| Member Company · Employee Group minimum 3 participants | 4,200 | 5,000 | 30% group discount |
| Non-Member Company | 5,600 | 7,000 | 20% Early-Bird discount |
| Non-Member Company · Additional Tickets minimum 3 participants | 4,900 | 6,000 | 30% group discount |
| Freelancer · CITLoB Member | 1,000 | 1,000 | Member rate, flat |
| Freelancer · Non-Member | 2,500 | 2,500 | Flat rate · limited to 25 tickets |
| Friendly Association Members | 2,400 | 3,000 | 20% Early-Bird discount |
| Students | Free | Free | Complimentary · Professor letter mandatory · limited to 25 seats |
Samvād 2026 ticketing is handled by MeraEvents — pick your ticket type and pay securely by card, UPI or net-banking. Your seat is confirmed instantly.
Students attend free (professor’s letter mandatory) — book the Student ticket on the same page. Questions? Email asst.secretary@citlob.in.
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Venue directions, recommended hotels near Holiday Inn (from budget beds to premium airport stays), visa guidance for international delegates, and what Mumbai is like in October — all on one page.
Samvād is made possible by partners who believe in India's language industry. The 2026 sponsorship architecture is built around business outcomes and buyer access, not just branding. With the event confirmed for Monday, 26 October at Holiday Inn Mumbai, early commitments lock in the best placement and category exclusivity.
USD conversions at ₹95 = $1. Past 2025 sponsors included GALA, Crystal Hues, MoniSa Enterprise, Feltiv, Awtomated and more.
Samvād is convened with the associations, chambers and media partners who shape the global language industry — and supported by the companies that back CITLoB year after year.
Interested in partnering with Samvād 2026? Write to asst.secretary@citlob.in.
Register your interest and we'll send you the full agenda, speaker line-up and ticket details as they go live. Planning international travel? Early notice helps with visa timelines.
