Mumbai: Fourth Dimension Media Solutions has announced the upcoming edition of the South India Media Summit (SIMS) 2026, scheduled to be held on September 28 in Hyderabad, bringing together prominent leaders from across media, marketing, business, and technology.
Over the years, SIMS has emerged as a key industry platform in South India, fostering dialogue around the evolving landscape of advertising and communication. The 2026 edition will feature a diverse lineup of speakers representing sectors such as FMCG, automotive, finance, healthcare, media, and emerging businesses, reflecting the increasingly interconnected nature of today’s marketing ecosystem.
This year’s edition will feature an extensive lineup of leaders including Dushyanth Sridhar, Vedic Scholar; Dr Abhay Patil, Homeopathy Doctor, Ashwini Homeopathic Clinic; Indraneel, Managing Partner, Chitale Bandhu; Satyanarayana Kornepati, Sr Vice President, RK SWAMY; B. Gopinath, CEO, The Residency Hotels; Bhairavi Rangarajan, Brand & Marketing Leader, Kohler; Prashant Nair, Head – Marketing, Business Process & New Initiatives – LCV Business, Ashok Leyland Ltd; Hariprasad, Co-Founder, Artcube.ai; Pratip Francis, General Manager – Brand Marketing, MRF; Pali Tripathi, CEO, Taabi Mobility Limited; Vivek Nambisan, Managing Director, Nambisan’s Dairy Private Limited; Uday Jadhav, Chief Executive Officer, Sakal Media Group; Ashwin Padmanabhan, COO, WPP Media – South Asia; Ajay Varghese, Sr Vice President – Investments, Omnicom Mediagroup; Mr. Subramanyam Yadavalli, CEO, Apollo International; Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International Pvt Ltd; Narayanan, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Advertising & Marketing; Nahaz Basheer, Founder & Managing Director, Cremberie; Swathy Rohit, Co-Founder & CEO, Health Basix; Razack, Managing Director, VKC; Dr Kailash Katkar, Founder & Managing Director, Quickheal Technologies; Ajesh, General Manager & Cluster Head Business Development, Baby Memorial Hospital;; Sampath Mohan, Founder, Ten 2 Hundred; Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media; Vijay Sunku, Director, Parimal Mandir; Srikanth Ramani, Director, SGR (777) Foods Pvt Ltd; Kurian Thomas, Director – Marketing & Administration, Veegaland Homes; Nandagopal Nair, Vice President & Head of Brand & Communications, V-Guard Industries; Arjun, CMO, Matrimony.com; Umanath V, Managing Editor, Medianews4u.com, and Sarath Mohan, GM Marketing, Pushpit Steels.
Speaking on the announcement, Shankar B, Chief Executive Officer of Fourth Dimension Media Solutions, said, “Regional markets today are not an extension of strategy, they are where strategy is being defined. Over the years, we’ve seen a clear shift in how brands approach visibility, moving from broad messaging to context-driven presence. The South India Media Summit is built around this reality. It brings together perspectives that are rooted in market experience, where conversations reflect what is actually shaping growth on the ground.”
Bharath Viswanathan, Chief Operating Officer at Fourth Dimension Media Solutions, added, “What we are witnessing is not just a shift in media, but a redefinition of how value is created within the ecosystem. The convergence of media, technology and commerce is changing how brands think about distribution, engagement and measurement. Platforms that bring together diverse perspectives at this stage of transition play a critical role in shaping how the industry aligns itself for what comes next.”
The summit continues its multi-city journey across South India, following successful editions in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Coimbatore. Each edition has contributed to shaping industry conversations around branding, media innovation, and regional influence.
Beyond panel discussions and keynote sessions, SIMS 2026 will offer brands opportunities for integrated visibility across television, digital platforms, and on-ground activations, enabling deeper engagement within the industry ecosystem.
As the media landscape continues to evolve, the South India Media Summit aims to serve as a key platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and collectively shape the future of advertising, content, and consumer engagement.
