AI LEADERS
2026
Awards & Celebration
13th AUGUST 2026, BANGALORE, INDIA

SCALING INTELLIGENCE Driving India’s AI-Powered Future

About The event

REVOLUTIONIZING THE FUTURE OF AI

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India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in AI technology, where innovation, policy, and enterprise adoption are driving a powerful digital transformation. With investments in artificial intelligence expected to exceed USD 20 billion by 2028, the country is becoming a hub for AI development, startups, and next-generation AI applications across industries.

This is a premier global AI summit that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and enterprise decision-makers to explore the evolving world of AI technology. The summit highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in reshaping key sectors such as healthcare, fintech, manufacturing, and smart cities, while showcasing how emerging AI innovations are accelerating business growth, digital transformation, and India's leadership in the global AI ecosystem.

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India AI Ecosystem

INDIA AI Market

India's AI ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, driven by government initiatives, private investment, and rapid enterprise adoption across industries.

India AI Market
India AI Market
$12.7B
Market Size in 2025
β‚Ή10,300 Cr
IndiaAI Mission Budget
$20B+
Projected AI Investment by 2028
β‚Ή500 Cr
AI Centre of Excellence
$4.64B
AI Market Size by 2030
$20B+
Projected AI Investment by 2028
Strategic Hub
AI Deployment & Research
Themes

Themes Incorporating AI Across All Strategic Sectors

25 focus areas shaping the agenda β€” from public policy to enterprise deployment, ethics to infrastructure.

Who Attends

Every Seat Is a Decision Maker

89% of our audience are budget holders, buyers & decision makers β€” cleared for direct access to solution providers.

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AUDIENCE SPENDING BUDGET
89%
Are Budget Holders, Buyers
& Decision Makers
US$50K – US$100K
31%
US$100K – US$500K
40%
Up to US$1 Million
29%
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AUDIENCE SECTOR
Government Banks / Insurance Retail & E-commerce Telecom Oil / Gas / Mining Manufacturing Defense / Aerospace Travel / Hospitality Healthcare Energy / Utility SME / MSME
Audience Profile
25%
CEO's, CIO's, CTO's, CDO's, CMO's, CISO's
40%
VP/Head of AI, ML, Automation, CX
15%
VP/Head of Information Technology, ICT/IOT
15%
VP/Head of Digital Transformation, Data/Cloud
5%
VP/Head of Operations, Chief Data Engineer, DevOps, IT Network Manager

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS

1-2-1 Meetings

This summit provides an apt medium to connect with technology stakeholders and suppliers to discuss various business opportunities.

Main Stage

Command the spotlight as an industry leader, demonstrating your expertise and thought leadership to an enthusiastic audience of tech professionals.

Showcase

Promote and sell your products or services directly to the decision makers, potentially closing deals on-site. Opportunity to strengthen your brand’s position in the market by demonstrating your expertise and establishing yourself as a leader in the industry.

WHY EXHIBIT

Face to Face Interactions
Seal The Deal
Live Product Demo
Create Lasting Relationships
Featured Speakers

OUR SPEAKERS

Our Partners

Sponsors and Partners

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Full Day Schedule

AGENDA

13 THURSDAY
08:00 – 08:50 AM
Registration + Welcome Drinks with Networking
08:50 – 09:00 AM
Event Announcement + Opening Remarks
09:00 – 09:30 AM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Keynote Address by Chief VIP Guest
09:30 – 09:50 AM
AI Transforming the Future of Business & Society
09:50 – 10:10 AM
Harnessing Generative AI for Real-World Innovation
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Scaling AI Adoption with Robust Data Infrastructure
10:30 – 10:40 AM
Conversational AI – Reshaping Customer Engagement Across Industries
10:40 – 11:10 AM
Networking Break
11:10 – 11:50 AM
Panel Discussion β€” BFSI Redefining Trust, Security & Customer Experience with AI
11:50 – 12:10 PM
AI in Edge Computing
Empowering Real-Time Decision Making
12:10 – 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion β€” Retail & E-Commerce Driving Growth Through Predictive & Personalized AI
12:50 – 13:55 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
14:00 – 14:40 PM
Panel Discussion β€” Manufacturing & Robotics: Smart Automation Driving Industry 4.0