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The launch of #CapTech2026 India in Mumbai was more than a gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. It was also the stage for the debut of a new international partnership and the introduction of a premium Australian brand to the Indian market. During the event, Advance Australia Vodka, a premium Australian spirit, was officially launched for distribution in India. The launch represents a strategic collaboration between International Liquor Distribution Pty Ltd (Australia) and Hops and Barrels Pty Ltd (India) bringing together expertise in international beverage distribution and local market insight. Leading this partnership are: Louie Fares Director, International Liquor Distribution Pty Ltd Adarsh Sharath Director, Hops and Barrels Pty Ltd Through this collaboration, the brand will initially be distributed across the Indian states of Karnataka and Telangana, with a clear pathway toward national expansion across India. India continues to emerge as one of the most exciting markets globally for premium spirits and beverage consumption, driven by rising consumer demand, expanding hospitality sectors, and an increasing appetite for high-quality international brands. For both companies, the launch marks the beginning of a long-term growth strategy. Both Louie Fares and Adarsh Sharath expressed strong enthusiasm and confidence about the partnership, highlighting the significant opportunities ahead as they work together to expand the brand’s presence across India. The collaboration also reflects the broader purpose of #CapTech2026, creating meaningful global connections that lead to real commercial outcomes and cross-border business opportunities. As momentum builds, further developments and expansion plans for Advance Australia Vodka in India are expected to follow in the coming months. Join Us Next at#CapTech2026 Australia #CapTech2026 Australia will take place in September 2026. Dates and venue details are now available. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

The inaugural #CapTech2026 India in Mumbai was a tremendous success. The event was completely sold out, bringing together an outstanding group of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and presenting companies from across India, Australia, and several other international markets. It was a day filled with meaningful conversations, strategic introductions, and powerful connections. Our team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the platform delivered real value for participants. As a result, important discussions are already progressing, with several collaborations and opportunities currently being explored. The core objective of #CapTech remains clear: to produce tangible outcomes and real business results. We look forward to sharing further announcements in the coming days as these conversations develop. Next Chapter: #CapTech2026 Australia The #CapTech2026 journey now continues in Australia. Sydney 23 – 25 September 2026 Brisbane 28 September 2026 These events will bring together the global #CapTech community once again to accelerate partnerships, investment conversations, and innovation across markets. Learn More About #CapTech2026 Australia More updates and announcementsfrom #CapTech2026 India will be shared soon. More updates and announcementsfrom #CapTech2026 India will be shared soon. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

This is a defining moment for the #CapTech2026 global community. We are proud to officially announce that #CapTech2026 India is now SOLD OUT. The response from across India, Australia and international markets has been extraordinary. It reinforces #CapTech’s position as a serious platform for capital, capability and cross-border collaboration. A Global Convergence of Influence and Capital Confirmed participation includes: This will be one of the most powerful closed-door business gatherings connecting India and Australia, with representation from multiple international markets. Strong Australian Business Delegation A high-level Australian delegation will be presenting structured collaboration opportunities across: Each sector represents live commercial opportunities, not theoretical discussions. #CapTech2026 is facilitating real conversations, real capital alignment and real cross-border execution. Our Strategic Partners We extend our appreciation to our valued partners supporting #CapTech2026 India: We are proud to partner with ICICI Bank, ICICI Lombard, & ICICI Prudential We are proud to partner with Investment Partner Confirmed Speakers We are honoured to host an exceptional line-up of speakers who bring global perspective, operational experience and capital insight: What This Means The fact that this event has reached full capacity well ahead of schedule sends a strong signal: There is a significant appetite for structured India–Australia business engagement. #CapTech2026 is not an event. It is a platform for serious operators. What Happens Next If you were unable to secure a seat for Mumbai, we encourage you to register your interest for upcoming #CapTech2026 engagements. Further announcements will follow shortly. Missed Mumbai? Stay Ahead of What’s Next. While Mumbai has reached full capacity, #CapTech2026 continues to build strategic cross-border pathways for serious operators, investors and business leaders. Register your interest to: Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

As we prepare for #CapTech2026 India, we are inviting confirmed delegates, business leaders, and investor groups to participate in exclusive Pre-Event Business Conversations available online or in person. With a diverse range of private capital groups, industry leaders, institutional representatives, and cross-sector organisations attending, this is a strategic opportunity to: By initiating conversations before departure, we ensure that our time in India is focused, productive, and outcome-driven. Let’s Start the conversation now and meet in India. Pre-Event Meeting Schedule Online (Zoom) Meetings In-Person Meetings (India Roadshow) Meetings will be scheduled by sector alignment and strategic fit. Areas of Strategic Interest We are currently facilitating conversations across the following sectors: If your organisation operates within or across these sectors, we encourage you to engage early. Participation Requirements To facilitate meaningful introductions, applicants are requested to provide: Confirm Your Participation Please respond with your business details to: Meeting allocations will be confirmed upon review. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

Leadership & Governance We are honored to welcome Shri Suresh Prabhu as the keynote speaker for #CapTech2026 India. A six-time Member of Parliament and former Union Cabinet Minister, he has held 10 key portfolios including Railways, Commerce & Industry, Civil Aviation, Power, Environment, and Heavy Industries, driving innovation and sustainability at every level of governance. Global Influence & Thought Leadership Shri Prabhu has represented India at the G20, G7, UN, and numerous multilateral forums across 120+ countries. As co-founder of think tanks such as the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, he continues to shape global dialogues on energy, trade, and sustainable development. Academic & Future-Focused Impact As Chancellor of Rishihood University and Visiting Professor at London School of Economics, Shri Prabhu mentors future leaders and shares insights on policy, innovation, and human development. Attending #CapTech2026 offers a rare opportunity to learn how global strategies and sustainable solutions can be applied to your business and investment decisions. Be Part of the Conversation with Shri Suresh Prabhu Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Shri Suresh Prabhu, a global thought leader and policy strategist shaping India’s growth and sustainable development agenda. Gain exclusive insights into global policy, trade, energy, and innovation that can transform your business strategy and open doors to international collaboration. Seats are limited, ensure your participation in the conversations that will define the future of business, investment, and technology. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

#CapTech2026 India is entering a defining phase. With strong confirmation from prominent business leaders, institutional investors, and strategic stakeholders across Australia and India, momentum behind the platform continues to build. Following sustained interest and early participation confirmations, #CapTech2026 India will formally commence announcing its speaker line-up this week. The depth and seniority of confirmed participation reflect both the relevance of the platform and the importance of the conversations being convened. This is not a passive conference environment. #CapTech2026 India brings together leaders with direct influence over capital allocation, investment strategy, and cross-border commercial activity between Australia and India. The program is intentionally designed to support: Confirmed Speaker Participation The #CapTech2026 India speaker program includes senior leaders spanning capital markets, banking, investment, and enterprise, with further confirmations to be announced progressively. Confirmed speakers include: Additional speakers and panel participants will be announced further as the program is finalised. Participation & Next Steps With the speaker program now being announced and delegate interest continuing to build, #CapTech2026 India is entering its final phase of program consolidation. Organisations, partners, and delegates seeking to participate are encouraged to confirm involvement or register interest promptly, as program capacity, curated meetings, and sector-specific sessions are being finalised in parallel with speaker announcements. Early engagement ensures priority consideration for: Participation enquiries will be reviewed as they are received, with next steps communicated directly as the #CapTech2026 India program and speaker line-up continue to be finalised. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

India’s momentum has accelerated and the window to engage is open right now. In the past few days alone, India has taken decisive steps that reshape the global investment and trade landscape: These developments signal more than policy progress, they mark a clear invitation for international partners ready to engage at scale. From an Australian perspective, this moment matters. As India strengthens trade alignment with the world’s largest economies, Australian organisations that are on the ground, in the room, and connected early will be in a prime position to unlock partnerships, capital flows, and long-term commercial advantage. This is exactly why the #CapTech2026 India Delegation exists. #CapTech2026 is not an event series. It is a strategic, cross-sector platform designed to connect capital, enterprise, and government to accelerate investment, collaboration, and execution across priority industries and global markets. Our India Delegation is built for organisations seeking direct access, not passive exposure. Priority Sectors Include: Why Join the #CapTech2026 India Delegation ? Delegates gain: #CapTech2026 operates with a clear philosophy: Our delegates are not observers. They are strategic participants shaping cross-border opportunity. It is not too late to join the #CapTech2026 India Delegation but the opportunity window is narrowing. Join the #CapTech2026 India Delegation Be part of Australia’s strategic presence in India’s booming market. Selected organisations will be invited into a confidential discussion to assess strategic fit, sector alignment, and participation scope. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

Strategic Partnerships with #CapTech2026 and Beyond CapTech2026 is now inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations seeking to partner with #CapTech2026 and the broader #CapTech platform as it expands globally. CapTech2026 is not an event series. It is a strategic, cross-sector platform designed to connect capital, enterprise, and government to accelerate growth, investment, and long-term collaboration across priority industries and markets. As we scale #CapTech2026 and future initiatives, we are selectively engaging a limited number of strategic partners Priority Sectors Partnership Opportunities CapTech2026 partnerships are designed for organisations seeking meaningful engagement and commercial relevance, not passive brand exposure. Strategic partners gain access to: The #CapTech Value Proposition CapTech2026 operates at the intersection of capital deployment, industry capability, and government alignment. Our focus is on: Partners are not sponsors.They are strategic participants helping shape conversations, unlock access, and create tangible opportunity across borders. Expression of Interest Now Open Organisations aligned with the #CapTech2026 mandate are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to explore strategic partnership opportunities. Selected partners will be invited into a confidential discussion to assess strategic fit, sector exclusivity and collaboration scope across #CapTech2026 and future initiatives. Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

Where capital owners, project sponsors and growth businesses connect As we step into 2026, one thing is clear the foundation we built together in 2025 has created real momentum. That momentum now carries forward into #CapTech2026. CapTech is a global capital and growth platform designed to bring together capital owners, project sponsors, governments and growth businesses who are actively shaping industry, infrastructure and economic outcomes across India and Australia. CapTech is transaction and project-driven built for organisations that are deploying capital, delivering assets and scaling real businesses. A defining feature of the year ahead will be our India program. At #CapTech2026, we will convene senior decision-makers across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Sydney and Brisbane, forming a focused India–Australia corridor for investment, infrastructure, manufacturing, resources and growth capital deployment. India represents one of the most compelling growth and investment environments globally. In 2026, #CapTech will deliver a curated series of engagements across Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi, bringing together senior industry leaders, capital allocators, project sponsors and government stakeholders. Several of these engagements will coincide with private forums and once-in-a-career interactions alongside senior leaders and giants of Indian industry — creating access, insight and opportunity that does not exist through traditional conferences, trade missions or delegations. At its core, #CapTech exists for one reason: to connect the right people to the right opportunities. It connects capital with projects, industry with expansion pathways, government with investment-ready partners, and mid-market businesses with strategic capital, partnerships and market access always through curated, sponsor-led engagement. Who #CapTech2026 is designed for We are selectively engaging sponsors and partners from the following sectors: · Resources & Critical Minerals· Banking, Institutional & Private Capital· Manufacturing & Advanced Industry· Space, Defence & Emerging Technologies · Health, MedTech & Life Sciences· Real Estate, Precincts & Urban Development· Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities· Government (Local, State & Economic Development Agencies) Partners are organisations that:· Own or deploy capital· Sponsor, deliver or enable major projects· Support mid-market and scale-stage businesses· Are active across domestic and global markets· Seek strategic partnerships, co-investment or project collaboration Mid-market engagement (companies with revenue between $10m to $500m) CapTech2026 creates structured pathways for mid-market companies to engage through our sponsors and partners, including: · Capital raising and structured funding· Strategic partnerships and joint ventures· Market entry into India or Australia· Supply chain, manufacturing and project opportunities· Government and institutional introductions All participation is curated and qualification-led to ensure alignment and execution capability. Global Footprint – 2026 Across each location, #CapTech will deliver a tightly curated mix of industry-led capital forums, project and investment roundtables, private meetings, deal-focused sessions, government engagement and invitation- only partner dinners. Every interaction is designed to move conversations from interest to action. CapTech2026 is for organisations that value long-term, cross-border relationships, are focused on outcomes rather than exposure, and are actively shaping the next phase of industry and growth. If your organisation is deploying capital, delivering projects, scaling operations or supporting economic development, we welcome a confidential discussion about how #CapTech2026 may align. Secure Your Place in #CapTech2026 Participation is limited and qualification-led. Engage early to be considered for curated access across India and Australia Follow & Subscribe Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.

CapTech Goes Global Big moves don’t happen in boardrooms alone they happen on the ground, in-market, face-to-face with the people who can fund, fast-track, and scale your ambition. We’re proud to announce the launch of #CapTech2026 India: a 3-city trade mission across Mumbai, Bangalore & Delhi, running from 24 February 2026 to 7 March 2026. Whether you’re expanding, raising capital, sourcing strategic partners, or exploring new revenue channels, #CapTech2026 is designed to connect you to decision-makers and opportunities that are hard to reach from afar. The Formal launch of #CapTech2026 India will take place at:CapTech2026 – MumbaiDate: Friday 27 February 2026Sofitel Hotel, BKC, Mumbai From our last trade & investment mission, we have had tangible outcomes of a real estate platform and beverages business securing strategic partnerships and investment. You’ll return with more than contacts: you’ll come back with live conversations, clearer pathways to partnerships, and the market clarity to move faster with confidence. Be part of the Delegation & Register your Interest Follow & Subscribeto stay ahead of what’s next. Expand with purpose. Grow with #CapTech.