CONNECT is the flagship ICT event of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), supported by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India.

Since 2000, CONNECT has evolved into a premier international technology platform held across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, and Tuticorin. It has been instrumental in shaping Tamil Nadu’s digital landscape through initiatives such as Tech Corridors, ICT Academy, Technology Parks, Aero Park developments, and IT skill consortiums.

Graced by Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, CXOs, and global technology leaders, CONNECT unites industry, academia, policymakers, and start-ups to drive innovation, collaboration, and digital growth.

Today, it stands as a comprehensive international forum spanning technology providers and users, with a special focus on Electronics Manufacturing and the services ecosystem – advancing India’s journey in the digital era.