Welcome to SmartTech Asia 2026, the leading conference for Identity and Access Management. Following last year’s success, we are back with a focused event designed meticulously for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
In today’s competitive global landscape, embracing smart technology is crucial for sustainable growth. This conference is a strategic roadmap, guiding MSMEs from basic digital readiness to advanced innovation.
This event serves as the premier platform for uniting the entire enterprise technology value chain. It brings together end-users, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and industry experts in one comprehensive forum.
Our two-day agenda is structured to provide a clear, actionable blueprint for your digital transformation journey. We begin by establishing a robust technological foundation, focusing on core pillars like cloud infrastructure and cyber resilience to ensure your business operates with maximum efficiency and security. Building on this solid base, the conference shifts to advanced digital strategies, exploring the strategic adoption of AI, e- commerce, and data analytics. These sessions are designed to equip you with the tools to innovate, expand your market reach, and foster global competitiveness.
Join us to gain the insights, tools, and connections needed to future-proof your business and lead the charge in India’s digital-first economy.
Registration
Welcome address by MMI
Inauguration
MSMEs: Building the Digital Backbone for Viksit Bharat
From Local to Global: How MSMEs are Catapulting India into a Stronger, Visionary Viksit Bharat
In this session, participants will delve into the strategic advantages of cloud computing for MSMEs. The panel will explore how a cloud-based infrastructure provides scalability to accommodate business growth without significant capital expenditure, delivers advanced security protocols to protect sensitive data, and offers substantial operational cost savings. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging cloud services to optimize their IT resources and build a resilient digital backbone.
As MSMEs expand their digital footprint, they face an evolving and sophisticated cyber threat landscape. This session will provide a comprehensive framework for building cyber resilience. It will cover proactive risk mitigation strategies, including implementing layered security measures, establishing robust incident response plans, and fostering a security-conscious organizational culture to safeguard business continuity and intellectual property.
This workshop is dedicated to equipping MSMEs with the practical tools to cultivate a digitally competent workforce. Participants will learn proven methodologies for assessing skill gaps within their teams and gain insights into designing targeted training programs that drive meaningful change. The session will focus on actionable strategies for workforce development, ensuring your human capital is prepared to operate and innovate with new technologies. By empowering your employees, this workshop aims to enhance overall organizational performance and secure your business’s competitive future.
Access to capital is a key driver for technological adoption and business expansion. This session will offer a strategic overview of the MSME funding landscape. The speaker/s will examine various financial instruments, including government initiatives, venture capital, and digital lending platforms. The session is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge to structure a compelling investment proposal and align with financial partners who can support their strategic growth objectives.
Focus on advanced yet practical tech-led strategies for sustained growth, emphasizing how MSMEs can leverage innovation to achieve market dominance and contribute to India’s developed status.
This session will explore the practical application of Artificial Intelligence and automation to enhance MSME operational efficiency. It will demonstrate how leveraging AI-driven tools can streamline repetitive tasks, optimize resource allocation, and improve customer engagement, leading to a direct and quantifiable impact on the bottom line. The focus is on implementing accessible technologies to unlock competitive advantages.
This session will feature influential women entrepreneurs who have successfully leveraged digital technology to scale their businesses and drive innovation. The discussion will focus on their strategic approaches, leadership journeys, and the unique challenges and opportunities they have navigated. This session aims to highlight the significant economic and innovative contributions of women-led enterprises to the MSME sector.
In a data-rich environment, the ability to derive actionable insights is paramount. This session will demystify data analytics for MSMEs, focusing on utilizing readily available “small data” from business operations. The speaker will demonstrate how to transform this data into business intelligence to inform strategic decisions, optimize processes, and identify new opportunities without requiring a significant investment in complex data infrastructure.
This session is designed to provide MSMEs with technological foresight to future-proof their operations. The speaker will introduce the transformative potential of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G connectivity, and simplified blockchain applications. The discussion will center on how these innovations can be strategically integrated to enhance operational efficiency, supply chain transparency, and competitive differentiation.
