Kozhikode to host Kerala Technology Expo in May

Kerala Technology Expo (KTX Global 2026), one of the largest technology conferences in the State, will be held from May 28 to 30 at Calicut Trade Centre.

The three-day event aims to showcase Kozhikode as a strong example of how tier-two cities are emerging as hubs for next-generation innovation and investment in the country.

The State IT and Electronics department is the principal partner of KTX. Speaking to media persons in Kozhikode on Monday (February 16), the organisers of the expo said the participation of government agencies under the IT Department, including Kerala Startup Mission, KSITIL, and K-DISC, was expected to open new avenues for infrastructure development and fresh investment opportunities.

The expo is being organised by a consortium of nine major institutions under the aegis of the Calicut Innovation and Technology Initiative (CITI 2.0). The partners include the Malabar Chamber of Commerce, CAFIT, IIM Kozhikode, NIT Calicut, Cyberpark Kozhikode, and UL CyberPark.

The event will focus on six key sectors that are expected to drive future economic growth: healthcare, retail, infrastructure, logistics, tourism, and IT, along with discussions on the potential of advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain.

CITI 2.0 chairman Ajayan K. Aanatt and Malabar Chamber of Commerce president Nithyanand Kamath said that Malabar’s strong international connectivity and lower operational costs would help attract investors. By bringing together global technology leaders, government systems, and young entrepreneurs onto a single platform, KTX Global 2026 is expected to mark Kozhikode as a major milestone on Kerala’s technology landscape, they added.

The expo is expected to attract over 8,000 visitors and around 3,500 delegates, with participation from over 500 global partners and more than 200 exhibition stalls. The initiative also aims to engage nearly one lakh youth from the State through various competitions and hackathons, the organisers said.