Chennai, Feb 17: Super Chennai, a citizen-driven initiative to make Chennai a Top 100 global city, is set to host its first-ever Super Chennai Conclave on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at ITC WelcomHotel, Cathedral Road, Chennai, from 9:30 AM onwards. Conceived as a powerful platform for dialogue and action, the day-long conclave will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, urban planners, and change-makers to collaboratively craft a bold and actionable roadmap for Chennai’s long-term growth.
The conclave marks a significant milestone in Super Chennai’s larger vision of building a future-ready city powered by citizen participation, expert insights, and cross-sector collaboration. The discussions will aim to consolidate ideas gathered through public participation into a structured manifesto, setting the foundation for measurable, forecast-driven impact.
The event will be graced by Dr. T R B Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, as a distinguished speaker.
The conclave will also feature an esteemed line-up of speakers and thought leaders including:
● Mr. Anil Srinivasan, Founder, Kruu and Rhapsody, Musician
● Mr. Arun Krishnamurthy, Founder, Environmentalist Foundation of India
● Mr. Arun Ram, Resident Editor, The Times Of India
● Mr. Arun Vasu, Managing Director, TT Group
● Ms. Ashwini Asokan, Founder, CEO, Mad Street Den
● Ms. Aswathy Dilip, Managing Director, ITDP India
● Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Group
● Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Founder & CEO, Yubi Group
● Ms. Gayathri, CEO & Founder, Kynhood Technologies
● Mr. Hari Ganapathy, Co-Founder, Pickyourtrail
● Mr. K. Pandiarajan, Chairperson & Executive Director, CIEL HR Group
● Mr. Mohamed Ali, President, CREDAI Chennai
● Mr. Prem Shanker, Senior Executive Editor, Puthiya Thalaimurai TV
● Mr. Raj Cherubal, Executive Director, Chennai Smart City Limited
● Mr. Ramakrishnan K, Senior Managing Director, Spark Capital
● Mr. Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, Co-Founder & Partner, Catalincs
● Mr. Sandeep Nanduri, I.A.S., Managing Director, TIDCO
● Mr. Sivakrishnamurthy, I.A.S., Deputy Commissioner (Works)
● Mr. Srinath Ravichandran, Co-Founder & CEO, Agnikul Cosmos
● Mr. T.M. Veeraraghav, Executive Editor, NDTV
● Mr. Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels
● Mr. Vishesh Rajaram, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Speciale Invest
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Director of Super Chennai said,
“Super Chennai is built on a simple but powerful belief – that the future of our city must be shaped by those who live, build, and believe in it. The Conclave is not just a forum for discussion; it is a working platform to translate ideas into action. By bringing together government, industry, and citizens, we aim to create a clear, time-bound roadmap that drives sustainable and inclusive growth for Chennai.”
The conversations at the Super Chennai Conclave will revolve around five core pillars that define the city’s next phase of growth – Live, Visit, Work, Invest and Innovate. The dialogue will also spotlight the industries that will power tomorrow’s Chennai and the untold stories of the city that deserve greater recognition, ensuring that growth is not only ambitious, but inclusive and globally relevant.
Designed as an intensive day of conversations, insights, and collaborative working sessions, the Super Chennai Conclave aims to bridge governance, industry, and citizen voices – ensuring that the city’s future is shaped not just by policy, but by participation.