Hitachi Vantara concludes its Partner Summit 2026

Hitachi Vantara concluded its annual Partner Summit 2026, welcoming approximately 80 partners and distributors from India and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for three days of strategic collaboration, recognition and forward-looking alignment.

Held June 3 - 5 at The Westin Rishikesh, the summit was anchored by the theme "Dream, Discipline and Determination," a call to action for partners to embrace bold ambitions, execute with focus and build the resilience needed to lead in an AI-driven market. Partners engaged in leadership conversations, future-ready insights and hands-on sessions designed to address modern data challenges and the accelerating pace of digital transformation across the region.

"India and the SAARC region stand at the forefront of one of the most significant waves of AI-driven transformation we've seen, and our partners are the force multiplying that momentum. At Hitachi Vantara, our commitment goes beyond technology; we are here to co-create, co-invest, and grow alongside our partners as they help customers harness the power of data to build smarter, more resilient businesses. This summit reflects that shared ambition and a signal of how far we can go together," said Hemant Tiwari, managing director and vice president for India and SAARC Region, Hitachi Vantara.

As part of its broader partner strategy, Hitachi Vantara confirmed the continuation of a regional partner program across India and the SAARC region focused on accelerating new customer acquisition and driving demand for midrange systems. The program is designed to help partners expand their market impact through simplified engagement, enhanced digital marketing support and expanded regional enablement.

In addition, Hitachi Vantara’s exclusive Partner Advisory Board forum, now in its third year, brought together twelve partner executives to exchange insights with leadership and provide input on strategy, innovation priorities and ecosystem engagement.

"The theme of Dream, Discipline and Determination is the foundation on which we're building a stronger, more resilient partner ecosystem across India and SAARC. This summit was about giving our partners the AI-ready tools, incentives and the confidence to lead boldly in their markets. The energy and momentum we've built here will carry forward into every customer conversation, every deal, and every breakthrough our partners drive in the months ahead" said Darsshan Somaiya, head of strategic partner and alliances for India and SAARC, Hitachi Vantara.

The summit also included the annual partner awards program recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements across the partner ecosystem.