As a key highlight of HIM MSME FEST – 2026, the Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh, is organizing an exclusive CEO Interaction – Strategic Leadership Dialogue for Investment & Industrial Growth on 4th January 2026 at Hotel Peterhof, Shimla.
Industry Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan said that the high-level interaction will be held in the distinguished presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
This the high-level interaction will bring together eminent Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, Promoters and Industry Leaders from priority and sunrise sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Green Mobility, Food Processing, Dairy, Data Centers, and Defence Sectors. Envisioned as a closed-door, curated leadership dialogue, the CEO Interaction will serve as a focused Business-to-Government (B2G) platform to facilitate candid discussions on investment opportunities, policy facilitation, regulatory reforms and long-term industrial growth prospects in the State.
Sh. R. D. Nazeem, ACS Industries said that the interaction reflects the State Government’s commitment to collaborative governance, investor-centric policymaking and ease of doing business, while positioning Himachal Pradesh as a future-ready, sustainable and globally competitive investment destination. The dialogue aims to present the State’s evolving industrial ecosystem, infrastructure readiness and sector-specific strengths, enable direct and meaningful engagement between industry leaders and the Government, understand investor perspectives and expectations, and explore opportunities for anchor investments, industrial clusters and value-chain integration, particularly in MSME-linked manufacturing.
The interaction will also encourage collaborations between large enterprises and local MSMEs, fostering inclusive and sustainable industrial growth. Key highlights of the event include participation of leading national and international industry leaders, a policy address and vision presentation by the Department of Industries, sector-focused roundtable discussions, one-to-one interactions between industry leaders and senior government officials and a platform for MoCs/ MoUs and investment intent announcements.
Dr. Yunus, Director Industries said that The CEO Interaction is expected to strengthen investor confidence in Himachal Pradesh, lead to identification of new investment proposals and expansion plans, provide valuable inputs for further refinement of industrial and MSME policies, and contribute to the creation of a roadmap for sustainable, technology-driven and employment-oriented industrial development. The CEO Interaction will serve as a cornerstone event of HIM MSME FEST – 2026, reinforcing the State’s commitment to investor facilitation, collaborative governance and MSME-led economic transformation.
