Fourth Dimension Media Solutions has announced the next edition of the South India Media Summit (SIMS), which will take place on September 28, 2026, in Hyderabad. The summit is expected to bring together prominent voices from across media, marketing, business, and technology, continuing its role as a key industry platform in the region.

According to a press release, SIMS has, over the years, established itself as a relevant forum for conversations around the evolving landscape of advertising and communication. The 2026 edition aims to build on this foundation, bringing together leaders with diverse perspectives shaped by real-world industry experience.

The upcoming summit will feature a wide-ranging lineup of speakers spanning multiple sectors. Among them are Vedic scholar Dushyanth Sridhar, Dr Abhay Patil of Ashwini Homeopathic Clinic, Indraneel of Chitale Bandhu, Satyanarayana Kornepati from RK SWAMY, and B. Gopinath of The Residency Hotels. The speaker roster also includes Bhairavi Rangarajan of Kohler, Prashant Nair of Ashok Leyland, Hariprasad of Artcube.ai, and Pratip Francis of MRF, among others.

Senior leaders such as Pali Tripathi of Taabi Mobility, Vivek Nambisan of Nambisan’s Dairy, Uday Jadhav of Sakal Media Group, Ashwin Padmanabhan of WPP Media – South Asia, and Ajay Varghese of Omnicom Mediagroup are also set to participate. The lineup further extends to Angelo George of Bisleri International, Swathy Rohit of Health Basix, Dr Kailash Katkar of Quickheal Technologies, and representatives from sectors including healthcare, FMCG, automotive, and emerging businesses.

With such diverse representation, the summit reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of today’s marketing and business ecosystem. Discussions are expected to focus on key shifts in media planning, regional market growth, evolving content strategies, and changing consumer behaviour.

Shankar B, CEO of Fourth Dimension Media Solutions, said regional markets are no longer just an extension of broader strategies but are actively shaping them. He noted that the summit is designed to reflect on-ground realities, bringing together insights that mirror how brands are approaching visibility and engagement in a more context-driven manner.

Having previously been hosted in cities such as Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad, SIMS has consistently contributed to industry dialogue around branding, media innovation, and regional influence. Beyond discussions, the platform also offers brands opportunities for integrated visibility across television, digital, and on-ground interactions.

As the media and advertising landscape continues to evolve, the South India Media Summit 2026 is positioned to once again serve as a key meeting point for leaders shaping the future of content, communication, and consumer engagement.