A I S U M M I T

Empowering Bharat through Responsible and
Scalable AI

India AI Summit 2026
Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi
January 2026
2 Days
20+ Partners
350+ Participants
60+ Speakers
India AI Summit 2026
Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi
January 2026
2 Days
20+ Partners
350+ Participants
60+ Speakers

January

2026

Venue

Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi

The India AI Summit 2026, is envisioned as the national flagship platform for dialogue, innovation, and policy exchange on artificial intelligence. The Delhi edition will spotlight how India is transforming from a data and talent rich nation into an AI-empowered powerhouse, where technology serves as a tool for inclusive growth and sustainable development across governments and enterprises.

Through a series of high-level plenary sessions, sectoral discussions, startup showcases, and policy dialogues, the Summit will bring together government leaders, leading enterprises, global tech companies, startups, academia, and international partners to co-create the roadmap for India’s AI future.

The Most Futuristic AI & DeepTech Confluence

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2+

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20+

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60+

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350+

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Official Pre-Summit Event of the AI Impact Summit 2026

Our Speakers

Dr Rabindra Narayan Bahera

Member of Parliament

Jajpur Loksabha, Odisha

Kavita Bhatia

Scientist 'G' & GC

MeitY & COO IndiaAI Mission

Panneerselvam Madanagopal

Chief Executive Officer

MeitY Startup Hub

Vishal Kumar Jaiswal

Scientist ‘C, STQC Directorate - HQ
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Government of India

Dr Madan Mohan
Tripathi

Director General
NIELIT

Government of India

Shikha Dahiya

Joint Director
IndiaAI, MeitY

Government of India

Debabrata Nayak

Chief Technology Officer (CTO), DIC, MeitY

Director, NeGD, MeitY

N Ashok Babu

Director National Water Mission

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Ajit Kumar
Mishra

Director
IRCON International Ltd

Pawan
Bakhshi

India Country Lead

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Himanshu
Pant

Chief Digital Officer

Adani Group

Ish
Babbar

Co-Founder and CTO

InsuranceDekho

Deepak
Gupta

Group CTO

CARS24
Deepak Gupta

Ashwin
Chandrasekar

Chief Technology Officer

Third Wave Coffee
Deepak Gupta

Dr. Shailesh
Kumar

Chief Data Scientist, CoE AI/ML

Jio
Deepak Gupta

Nitin
Jain

Co-founder & CBO

OfBusiness
Nitin Jain

Gaurav
Duggal

Senior Vice President & Head of Data Analytics & AI

Jio Platforms Limited
Gaurav Duggal

Ranganathan
Vaidyanathan Iyer

Group CIO, DPO, Sr. EVP-ICTS

JBM Group
Ranganathan Vaidyanathan Iyer

Karan
Agarwal

Chief Product & Technology Officer

DeHaat
Ranganathan Vaidyanathan Iyer

Shakti
Goel

Chief Architect and Data Scientist

Yatra Online
Shakti Goel

Sushan
Rungta

Chief Technology Officer

Absolute
Sushan Rungta

Vineet
Tyagi

Global CTO

Biz2Credit
Vineet Tyagi

Sumit Bhatia

CISO & Head of IT

InsuranceDekho
Sumit Bhatia

Dr. Manjeet
Dahiya

Head Data Science AI & Machine Learning

Ecom Express
Sumit Bhatia

Santosh
Bhat

Head of Data Science and AI

Policybazaar
Sumit Bhatia

Jignesh
Vasani

Global Vice President

FarEye
Sumit Bhatia

Sunil
Kumar

Chief Technology Officer

Shiprocket
Sumit Bhatia

Dr Firoze Zia
Hussain

Chief Security Officer

Delhivery
Sumit Bhatia

Amit Bhardwaj

Executive Vice President of Engineering (Digital and Technology Transformation)

Kotak Mahindra Bank
Sumit Bhatia

Shoaib Khan

Sr. Director Of Engineering

PayU
Sumit Bhatia

Pankaj Khare

CIO

Indusind Bank
Sumit Bhatia

Praveen Bist

Chief Information Officer

Amrita Hospitals
Sumit Bhatia

Dr. Sushil Mehar

Head IT

AIIMS
Sumit Bhatia

Key Themes for
2025 Edition

Compute & Cloud Ecosystem

Building the backbone for India’s AI revolution.

Foundational Models & India-centric Datasets

Creating open-source and multilingual models tailored for Bharat.

AI in Governance

Scaling AI-enabled citizen services and digital transformation.

Responsible AI & Ethics

Policy frameworks ensuring safe and equitable AI use.

Startup & Innovation Ecosystem

Accelerating the growth of AI startups through funding, mentorship, and partnerships.

AI in Industry 4.0

Transforming manufacturing, logistics, and energy through automation and intelligence.

Making India the global AI capital

From vernacular AI to affordable automation...

Future of intelligent enterprises driven by AI

How are enterprises embedding AI...

Responsible AI

India leading in fairness and accountability...

Deeptech investment playbook

What investors seek in the next AI unicorn...

The future of work

Reskilling India’s workforce for AI...

Startups 2030

Building startups of the future...

“Clients Testimonials”

Elets connected us with the right stakeholders. The panel discussions were sharp and insightful, packed with relevant topics and regulatory perspectives. It was a rewarding experience, both in learning and business.

Pramod Ganji

CEO, Zrika

Bridging the gap between government and private stakeholders is exactly what startups and key players need. We showcased current and upcoming innovations and received invaluable feedback at Elets platform. We’d be happy to join again.

Sharad Agarwal

Chief Sales Officer, EDAS

Karnataka has firmly established itself as a global leader in tech. Elets platform brilliantly showcased this strength, reinforcing how this region is building not just for India, but for the world. We’re proud to be part of this journey and look forward to contributing to its continued growth.

Harshil Mathur

CEO & Co-Founder, Razorpay

A truly “ amazing experience—meticulously organised with a thoughtfully curated audience that enabled meaningful interactions throughout. The engagement between exhibitors, OEMs, and tech firms was vibrant and valuable. I’d gladly collaborate again without hesitation

Saket Koria

KAM – West, Jamf

What stood out was the platform’s strong global outlook—particularly the emphasis on regulatory collaboration among industry players, regulators, and international bodies. India’s progress in regulatory sandboxes and DPI infrastructure is encouraging. There’s a real opportunity now to evolve towards a more unified, globally informed regulatory framework

Paroma Chatterjee

CEO, Revolut India
Dragon Img

Who Should Attend

Government Officials & Policymakers

Shaping India’s AI vision through policy, governance, and national innovation initiatives.

Industry Leaders

Showcasing real-world AI adoption and driving digital transformation across sectors.

Startup Founders & Innovators

Building next-gen AI solutions empowering Bharat’s digital future.

Academia & Researchers

Advancing AI education, research, and responsible innovation.

International Organizations & Think Tanks

Promoting global collaboration on AI ethics, governance, and sustainability.

Investors & Venture Capitalists

Fueling India’s AI ecosystem with capital, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

Our Past Partner Legacy

2025 Tickets

Early Bird

Premium
VIP
Early Bird Offer Early Bird Offer Early Bird Offer
Until 27th November
    Premium Pass
  • Full Summit Access

  • Delegate Kit + Lunch & Refreshments

  • Certification of Participation

  • Group Booking (3+ Delegates) — Get 10% Off

    VIP Pass
  • All General Benefits

  • Priority Seating

  • VIP Lounge Access

  • Exclusive Networking Dinner

  • Exclusive Access to special sessions on GenAI, AgenticAI and AI Safety

  • Access to photos

  • Access to Event Videos

Regular

Premium
VIP
Early Bird Offer Early Bird Offer Early Bird Offer
Until 1st December
    Premium Pass
  • Full Summit Access

  • Delegate Kit + Lunch & Refreshments

  • Certification of Participation

  • Group Booking (3+ Delegates) — Get 10% Off

    VIP Pass
  • All General Benefits

  • Priority Seating

  • VIP Lounge Access

  • Access to AI Policy Roundtables

  • Exclusive Access to special sessions on GenAI, AgenticAI and AI Safety

  • Access to photos

  • Access to Event Videos

Final Release

Premium
VIP
Early Bird Offer Early Bird Offer Early Bird Offer
    Premium Pass
  • Full Summit Access

  • Delegate Kit + Lunch & Refreshments

  • Certification of Participation

    VIP Pass
  • All General Benefits

  • Priority Seating

  • VIP Lounge Access

  • Exclusive Access to special sessions on GenAI, AgenticAI and AI Safety

  • Access to photos

  • Access to Event Videos