Thiruvananthapuram, 5 November 2026: Huddle Global 2026, organised by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), will take place from 12 to 14 November at The Leela Raviz, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. The eighth edition of the startup and technology conference will bring founders together with investors, industry leaders, mentors and government representatives.
The programme combines product launches and exhibitions with investor matchmaking, mentoring and business networking. Organisers have announced more than 500 investor matchmaking opportunities and roundtables involving global capability centre leaders. The sessions are intended to connect emerging ventures with prospective investors and enterprise customers.
The published programme lists Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Minister for Industries, IT and AI P K Kunhalikutty for the inaugural session. The wider participant roster spans venture capital, technology and the creative industries, including representatives of NVIDIA, TCS, IvyCap Ventures and Unicorn India Ventures, and actor and investor Keerthy Suresh.
Huddle provides a meeting point for Kerala’s startup ecosystem and national and international business networks. It gives emerging companies an opportunity to present their products, engage prospective customers and discuss the resources needed for growth.
The event app supports participant discovery and meeting bookings. Its AI chatbot, Nila, provides event information and navigation support. The live programme and participant updates are available at huddleglobal.co.in.
Short event description
Huddle Global is Asia’s largest beachside startup and technology conference organised by Kerala Startup Mission. It brings together founders, investors, industry leaders, mentors and government stakeholders for product showcases, business discussions and ecosystem connections. Its eighth edition takes place in Kovalam, Kerala, from 12 to 14 November 2026.
