{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000193-0b9d-d64c-a997-8bfdefba0001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/small-business/amazon-smbhav-2024-date-revealed","headline":"Amazon Smbhav returns on December 9 and 10","description":"Amazon Smbhav 2024 on Dec 9-10 brings AI, innovation, ecommerce, and sustainable SMB growth solutions. Connect with industry leaders and access hands-on sessions to grow your business. Don’t miss out!","datePublished":"2024-11-11T06:33:07.670Z","dateModified":"2024-11-11T06:33:07.670Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/90ae076/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+150+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F93%2F33%2F5b5f10f742da8103cc9b239a7bd2%2Fsambhavkv-1.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Amazon's Smbhav 2024 is back on December 9th and 10th](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/90ae076/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+150+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F93%2F33%2F5b5f10f742da8103cc9b239a7bd2%2Fsambhavkv-1.jpg)\n\n# Amazon Smbhav returns on December 9 and 10\n\n*The 5th edition of Amazon India’s flagship summit focuses on innovation, artificial intelligence, ecommerce exports, digitisation, and sustainable growth for SMBs*\n\nMark your calendars for December 9-10, 2024, as Amazon Smbhav is back. Get ready for two action-packed days featuring a leadership summit, Learning Day, AI zone, Smbhav Awards, hackathon, several masterclasses, networking opportunities, and much more.\n\n## What is Amazon Smbhav?\n\nSince its inception in 2020, this [marquee summit](https://smbhav.amazon.in/) has become a platform that brings together policy makers, thought leaders, industry experts, SMBs, service providers, innovators, and disruptors to ideate, inspire, and unleash the true potential of Digital India. In its fifth edition, Smbhav 2024 is set to be a mega celebration of India's SMBs that are championing progress and propelling the nation forward with speed and purpose.\n\n![Amazon, ICLEI South Asia launch 75 urban food gardens across Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/4e193e3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/864x576+80+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F5f%2F41%2F93d19ed540a580cf103088914671%2Fwws25-stories-biodiversity-amazonnews-1024x768-in-iclei-2.jpg)\n\n- [Amazon, ICLEI launch 75 urban food gardens across Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/sustainability/amazon-iclei-school-food-gardens)\n\n## Embracing ‘Naye India ki Nayi Raftaar’: Celebrating the vision for Viksit Bharat\n\nThis year's theme, Naye India ki Nayi Raftaar, resonates with the government’s vision of a Viksit Bharat and India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy by 2047. Amazon Smbhav 2024 stands as a testament to this vision, encapsulating the spirit of a nation in the midst of a digital revolution. At the heart of Smbhav lies a focus on digitisation, exports, innovation, and sustainability as game-changing forces that are redefining the landscape for SMBs across the country.\n\n## AI takes centre stage: Powering the future of Indian SMBs\n\nAI is reshaping the business landscape across the world and Smbhav 2024 places AI at the forefront of discussions. Attendees will dive deep into AI opportunities tailored for SMBs that can fuel businesses to innovate faster, adapt to market trends, and deliver personalised experiences at scale.\n\n![Amazon's new Makerspace for 4000 young innovators](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/2df4cf2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x720+100+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fbb%2F58%2F110600d74ee5b41b1c099dc2202f%2Fpress-release-amazons-new-makerspace-lab-to-train-4-000-young-innovators-by-2025-final-with-logo.jpg)\n\n- [AFE Makerspace to train 4,000+ underserved students in robotics](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/community/amazon-future-engineer-makerspace-lab-bengaluru)\n\n## What’s new at Smbhav 2024?\n\nAmazon Smbhav 2024 is a must-attend event for SMBs in ecommerce looking to unlock growth opportunities, discover new avenues for business expansion, and access hands-on learning. It’s a two-day extravaganza of learning, innovation and networking.\n\n### Day 1: Learning Day\n\nKick off your Smbhav experience with an immersive Smbhav Learning Day, in collaboration with IIM Calcutta and Startup India, under the aegis of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Engage in expert-led knowledge sessions covering a spectrum of topics crucial for SMB success in the digital age. From exploring AI tools to understanding market dynamics, these sessions are designed to equip early and growth-stage entrepreneurs with practical skills and strategies. Participate in hands-on sessions and walk away with an exclusive certificate.\n\n### Day 2: The main summit – Exploring India’s digital future\n\nPrepare to be inspired as you:\n\n- Connect with industry stalwarts and government leaders shaping India's digital future\n- Uncover the latest Amazon innovations transforming the seller experience\n- Get insights from successful entrepreneurs who've conquered national and international markets\n- Absorb leadership lessons from sports legends that transcend the playing field\n- Dive deep into Amazon tools via exclusive masterclasses\n\n### Smbhav Pavilion: A showcase of India's ecommerce ecosystem\n\nStep into a vibrant showcase of innovation at the [Smbhav Pavilion](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/G/31/amazon_services/Smbhav24_Pavilion.pdf?initialSessionID=259-1291847-4008630&ld=ASXXSmbhavDirect). With over 50 interactive booths, you'll witness firsthand the collaborative efforts driving digital transformation across India. Experience live demos of AI-powered tools, explore offerings designed for SMB success, and network with fellow participants in this bustling hub of creativity. Also visit the Seller Cafe—a space where Amazon sellers can connect with Amazon experts, share experiences, and get guidance and insights.\n\n### Smbhav Awards: Recognising trailblazers\n\nThe Smbhav Awards will honour exceptional SMBs in categories aligned with the pillars of a self-reliant India, such as innovation, sustainability, and global impact. These awards celebrate the innovators and trailblazers who are turning the vision of Viksit Bharat into reality. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement on nominations.\n\n![Amazon and HPCL join forces to push for adoption of biofuels for long-haul transportation](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5effb0f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x750+78+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F16%2F1c%2Ff88e05824692a5ff8155386109ce%2Flead-pushes-low-carbon-fuel-1-1.jpg)\n\n- [Amazon India, HPCL join forces to drive biofuel adoption for long-haul transportation](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/sustainability/amazon-hpcl-low-carbon-fuel-partnership)\n\n### Smbhav Hackathon 2024: Innovating for SMB growth\n\nIn the lead-up to the main event, Amazon has partnered with Startup India (DPIIT), National Innovation Foundation (NIF; Dept. of Science and Technology), the NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council (NIFientreC), and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE; Dept. of Higher Education) to launch the [Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024.](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/small-business/smbhav-hackathon-2024-ai-innovation-small-businesses) The nationwide competition invites innovators to contribute groundbreaking ideas and AI-powered solutions that can significantly impact the growth of SMBs in ecommerce. You can submit your ideas [until November 14 here.](https://amazonsmbhav2024.hackerearth.com/)\n\n## Where is Smbhav 2024 happening?\n\n[Smbhav 2024](https://smbhav2024.com/?initialSessionID=259-1291847-4008630&ld=ASXXSmbhavDirect_Smbhav_banner) is happening at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and [registration is now open](https://smbhav.amazon.in/). Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in India's digital transformation. Also, look forward to exclusive giveaways designed to support and accelerate your business journey.\n\nYou can register for Amazon Smbhav 2024 here - [https://smbhav.amazon.in/](https://smbhav.amazon.in/).\n\n*Stay tuned for more updates on Amazon Smbhav 2024.*","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}