Hyderabad, October 29, 2025: TiE Hyderabad announces the Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit (HES 2025) — a landmark two-day celebration of innovation, leadership, and collaboration, to be held on October 31 and November 1, 2025, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri A. Revanth Reddy, and the Minister for IT, E&C, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Shri Duddilla Sridhar Babu, have been invited and are expected to grace the Inaugural Ceremony of HES 2025, lending further momentum and visibility to this milestone initiative.
Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit (HES 2025) builds on TiE’s national mission “1x10x100” — to create 1 million entrepreneurs, 10 million jobs, and $100 billion in value over the next decade. This aligns with Telangana’s vision of becoming a global innovation powerhouse by 2047, driving inclusive economic growth and next-generation entrepreneurship.
Held under the theme “Transforming Tomorrow, together”, HES 2025 is designed to showcase Hyderabad’s evolution as one of India’s most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems — connecting local innovation with global opportunities.
The summit will bring together over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers, featuring inspiring keynotes & fireside chats, sector-focused industry Sessions, masterclasses by industry experts, startup pitches & expo showcases, special recognitions & awards celebrating entrepreneurial excellence across sectors.
The Government of Telangana has partnered with TiE Hyderabad as the Title Sponsor for HES 2025 — underscoring its strong commitment to accelerating innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in the state. This collaboration reinforces Telangana’s vision of becoming a global innovation hub and a preferred destination for entrepreneurs and investors.
A major highlight of Day one will be the TiE Hyderabad Outstanding Entrepreneurship Awards 2025, chaired by Mr Kali Prasad, Former President, TiE Hyderabad & Chairman, EThames Business School, and evaluated by an eminent Jury led by Mr G.V. Prasad, Co-Chairman & MD, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories. These awards will celebrate visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders who have shaped Telangana’s innovation journey.
The other highlights on day one are TiE50 Telangana Launch, powered by Qualcomm and Hyderabad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collective (HEEC) MoU Signing Ceremony. HES 2025 will open with the TiE50 Telangana Launch, recognising the state’s most promising startups, followed by the HEEC MoU Signing Ceremony — a historic partnership uniting government, industry, academia, and investors to accelerate startup growth.
Day 1 will conclude with “Rhythms & Connections, an Evening of Music and Networking” — an exclusive networking dinner and live music performance for Charter Members, CXOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
Day two will feature over 100+ speakers and 25+ sessions across high-impact themes, including DeepTech, HealthTech, Defence & Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Family Offices & Investments, and Innovation & Incubation. The additional highlights include Masterclasses by leading entrepreneurs such as Abhay Deshpande (Recykal), Prasad Vanga (Anthill Ventures), and others. Pitch Tracks featuring TiE Women and TiE University initiatives.
Along with the summit, an Entrepreneurship Expo with 80+ exhibitors — startups, investors, and ecosystem enablers showcasing innovation in action will be held.