Safe & Trusted AI at Scale Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Arvind Kumar, STPI Arvind Kumar, STPI Ashok Meena, Ministry of Jal Shakti Ashok Meena, Ministry of Jal Shakti Dr . Piyush Singla, Govt of J&K Dr . Piyush Singla, Govt of J&K Dr Rajiv KN, BWSSB Dr Rajiv KN, BWSSB Dr. Ravi Gupta, Elets Technomedia Dr. Ravi Gupta, Elets Technomedia Mohammed Safirulla, India AI Mission Mohammed Safirulla, India AI Mission Shikha Daihya, India AI Mission Shikha Daihya, India AI Mission Sid Sheth, d-MATRIX Sid Sheth, d-MATRIX Description As AI adoption accelerates from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide integration, attention is shifting toward the creation of safe, trusted, and scalable ecosystems. This high-impact session examines practical implementation frameworks, governance architectures, and leadership strategies that reconcile rapid innovation with accountability and risk management. The emphasis is on operationalising responsible AI in ways that deliver measurable outcomes while safeguarding security, regulatory compliance, and long-term resilience. By convening policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts, the session advances a systems-level understanding of how AI can be deployed at scale to drive productivity, institutional trust, and inclusive growth in an increasingly AI-driven global economy. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd Embedding Trust in Innovation: AI Governance and Quality Infrastructure for Growth Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Amanda Craig, Microsoft Ashutosh Bahuguna, CERT-In Chakravathy T Kannan, Quality Council of India Jagdheesh Manian, Bureau Veritas Richard Skalt, AIQI Consortium Description This roundtable convenes policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and global experts to shape trusted pathways for AI adoption. It examines how AI-enabled Quality Infrastructure can strengthen governance, accountability, and global acceptance. Through applied use cases and international perspectives, it highlights interoperable assurance frameworks that reduce compliance friction, boost MSME competitiveness, enable cross-border trade, and position India as a leader in responsible, innovation-driven AI growth for inclusive, secure, and scalable digital transformation. Knowledge Partners TIC Council (Headquarters- Brussels, Belgium) AI and the Future of Skilling: Strengthening Human Capital and Transforming Higher Education Institutions Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Ashish Kulkarni, Indian Institute of Creative Technologies and National Chairman - AVGC-XR Forum | Pioneer of India's Creative Technology Ecosystem Dr. Manish Kumar, NSDC, Championing AI First Solution for Skilling Narayanan Ramaswamy, KPMG Professor MS Vijay Kumar, MIT's Education Innovation Movement Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Description As AI transforms economies, developing strong human capital is increasingly important for workforce readiness. This session on "AI and the Future of Skilling" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will convene stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to discuss approaches to building an AI-ready workforce. The discussion will explore policy pathways, industry–academia collaboration, institutional AI readiness, future-focused skilling frameworks, and capacity-building across higher education to support employability, innovation, and broader adoption. Knowledge Partners KPMG From Vision to Action: Scaling Equitable AI Advisory Systems Through AGX AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Mr. David Bergvinson, DevGlobal Mr. Michael Minkoff, Athena Infonomics Ms. Julianna Drinan, Gates Foundation Ms. Sophie Barrowman, DevGlobal Description This interactive session convenes leaders advancing AI advisory systems in agriculture to explore AGX AI as a growing community of practice focused on responsibly scaling AI for small-scale producers. Drawing on work in benchmarking, data corpus development, and model approaches, the session highlights emerging learning priorities, key collaboration needs, and opportunities for participants to help shape the next phase of shared learning across regions and sectors. Knowledge Partners DevGlobal Leadership Talk: Harnessing AI for the Future of Learning and Work Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr. Matteo Zallio, University of Cambridge Mustafa Furniturewala, Coursera Rajiv Tandon, BITS Pilani - Digital Sanjay Jain, Google Tapish Bhatt, Coursera Description This leadership talk explores how AI is reshaping global employment and redefining future skills. It highlights the need for continuous, skills-based learning to build resilient, future-ready talent, and examines how education systems, workforce strategies, and policy frameworks must align. Through real-world examples, it showcases practical, collaborative approaches to accelerating AI readiness and closing critical skills gaps. Knowledge Partners Coursera India Pvt Ltd Reimagining Gender in Technology - Designing Safer Digital Futures and Advancing Ethical AI for Inclusive Platforms Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Andrea Wojnar, UNFPA Her Excellency May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives Kalpana Yadav, UNFPA India Mr. Rajiv Makhani, Tech Guru Ms. Arpita Kanjilal, Digital Empowerment Foundation Ms. Carolyn Florey, Asian Development Bank Ms. Uthara Ganesh, Snapchat Nehaa Chaudhari, Ikigai Law Soha Ali Khan, UNFPA Description Grounded in evidence and lived realities, this initiative shares research and practice-based insights on approaches to improve the safety, inclusivity, and accessibility of digital spaces for women and marginalised groups. It outlines pathways towards ethical and inclusive digital futures, including actionable steps to strengthen transparency and protection. The session will also examine cross-sector collaboration across government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and international stakeholders. Knowledge Partners United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Harnessing AI to Transform India's Judicial Ecosystem Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Arya Tripathy, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Dr. Aparajita Bhatt, National Law University Delhi Mr. Vikas Mahendra, TERES Sh. Rajnish Kumar, NeGD Sh. Shardul Shroff, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Description AI has the potential to revolutionise India's judicial system by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. It can enable predictive analytics for informed decision-making, automate case management, facilitate legal research, and support virtual courts, leading to faster dispute resolution, reduced backlog, and improved access to justice. This session will examine the transformative potential of AI, assess implementation challenges, and explore strategies for leveraging technology to create an efficient, transparent, and inclusive judicial system. Knowledge Partners National Law University Delhi Culturally - Grounded AI: How Social Norms Can Inform AI Systems Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Amita Yadav, Karya Mohit Jain, PhD, Microsoft Research India, Bangalore Philipp Zimmer, World Bank Group, Washington DC Sharath Chandra Guntuku, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science Sunny Rai, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science Description AI systems deployed across diverse cultural contexts often fail not because of technical limitations, but because they overlook social norms—the unwritten rules that shape human behaviour and decision-making. A recommendation system that succeeds in the United States may not resonate in India. A health chatbot that effectively engages American users may alienate Indian communities if it does not reflect local expectations and communication styles. This research-focused session convenes leading scholarship and applied work examining how culturally grounded design, local data partnerships, and participatory methods can improve AI performance across contexts. The emphasis is on embedding social understanding into model development to ensure effectiveness, legitimacy, and equitable impact across geographies. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners University of Pennsylvania AI for Road Safety: Data-Driven Solutions for Enhancing Road Safety in India Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Atul Singh, Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, IIT Madras Dr. Priyadarshini Natarajan, Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, IIT Madras Prof. Venkatesh Balasubramanian, Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, IIT Madras Description This session explores how artificial intelligence can drive measurable impact in improving road safety across India. It highlights data-driven approaches for understanding crash patterns, predicting risks and enabling proactive interventions. The discussion focuses on scalable AI applications that support safer mobility, training drivers and building data driven hyperlocal models, aligning with Vikshit Bharat 2047 vision of technology-led impact for public good. Knowledge Partners Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, IIT Madras Inside India's Frontier Lab and Its Global South Impact Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Abhishek Upperwal, Soket AI Dr. Mayank Singh, IIT Gandhinagar Mr. Joseph Joshy, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Mr. Rangarajan V, Adani Defence & Aerospace Mr. Sahil Arora, Qualcomm Mr. Sunil Gupta, Yotta Data Services Description This flagship session presents a first look at frontier AI developments, including a foundation model initiative. The showcase features applied systems, illustrating how frontier research translates into real-world impact. Joined by leaders across industry, infrastructure, and policy, the session highlights efforts to build end-to-end AI capabilities aligned with national priorities and broader relevance across emerging markets. Knowledge Partners Soket Labs Technology and Research Private Limited AI for Smart and Resilient Agriculture: From Research to Solutions Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Cina LAWSON, Government of Togo Dr. Bharat KAKADE, BAIF Research Development Fondation NGO Dr. Carole CARANTA, INRAE Research institution Dr. Thierry CAQUET, INRAE Research institution Dr. Vincent MARTIN, FAO Intergovernmental institution Henri VERDIER, Inria Foundation CEO Henry VAN BURGSTEDEN, Senior Innovation Officer Description This session will bring together diverse perspectives to explore how artificial intelligence can support sustainable, efficient, and climate-resilient agriculture. It will examine farmers' needs, the scientific and data challenges shaping AI-driven innovation, and the conditions required for impartial adoption and sovereignty. The discussion will bridge research and on-ground experience, highlighting practical applications, policy considerations, and future pathways to ensure AI solutions are inclusive, scalable, and relevant across different agricultural contexts Knowledge Partners Inria The Future of Employability in the Age of AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, GoI Mr. Alok Agrawal, AI4India Mr. Sanjeev Bhikchandani, InfoEdge Mr. Sateesh Seetharamiah, EdgeVerve Mr. Vineet Nayar, Sampark Foundation Ms. Smita Prakash, ANI Prof. Anurag Mairal, Stanford University of Medicine Shashi Shekhar Vempati, AI4India Description AI will create more job opportunities but also make many existing jobs redundant. This will also require skilling and re-skilling of workers across the spectrum. The Panel Discussion will focus on short-term and long-term impact of AI on employment, both at the industry level (e.g., manufacturing, healthcare, automobile) and function level (e.g., HR, sales, supply chain). Moreover, the panel will identify steps to be taken to mitigate the risks by enhancing opportunities. Knowledge Partners DeepTech4Bharat Foundation Multilingual AI in Universities - Advancing Inclusion Through UA and Stakeholder Insights Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 9:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Sameer Gahlot, National Internet Exchange of India Description As digital technologies become central to education, linguistic accessibility emerges as a critical equity issue. This study examines how universities enable multilingual participation through UA. Drawing on Diffusion Innovation Theory (DIT) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this investigation reviews stakeholder experiences across universities in Asia and Europe using an innovative AI-assisted interview methodology. The findings also revealed critical gaps in universities' capacity to advance UN SDG 4/9/10/17 through inclusive digital infrastructure while presenting billions of dollars opportunity. Knowledge Partners National Internet Exchange of India From Guardrails to Adaptive Governance in the Global South: Building a Joint Responsible Governance–HTA Framework to Deliver Safe, Trusted, and Scalable AI in Health Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Dr. Mona Duggal, National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science Indian Council of Medical Research Dr. Monika Kochar, DAKSHIN – Global South Centre of Excellence Dr. Ricardo Corpuz, University of Fiji, Fiji Dr. Sarang Deo, Indian School of Business Dr. Shalini Garg, Lancet South-East Asia Mr. Haitham Ali Ahmed El-Noush, Norad – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation Rado Andriantsimiavona, HealthAI - The global agency for responsible AI in Health Description There is growing recognition that Global South contexts require governance models that go beyond static regulation. These models must retain regulatory rigor while enabling dynamic assessment, contextual evidence generation, and socio-technical considerations that reflect local priorities, capacities, and values. Core Proposition: A Two-Track Adaptive Governance Model This panel proposes a pragmatic, two-track governance approach for AI in health Knowledge Partners HEALTH AI - THE GLOBAL AGENCY FOR RESPONSIBLE AI IN HEALTH AI for Bharat Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Mr. Aakrit Vaish, Activate Mr. Akshay Chaturvedi, Leverage Edu Mr. Amit Kumar, Google Mr. Avinash Raghava, SaaSBoomi & AIBoomi Mr. Jasminder Singh Gulati, Native AI Mr. Karthik Reddy, Blume Ventures Mr. Ramesh Rasker, MIT Mr. Ritesh Malik, Innov8 Mr. Sanjay Jain, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Mr. Tej Kapoor, ICICI Venture Mr. Vijay Shekar Sharma, Paytm Mr. Will Poole, Capria Ventures Ms. Anuja Dhawan, Exotel Ms. Deepali Dahiya, Native AI Ms. Juhi Bhatnagar, India AI Research Organization Ms. Natasha Malpani, Boundless Ventures Ms. Natasha Malpani, Boundless Ventures Description This session explores how artificial intelligence is being applied to address context-specific challenges. It will highlight emerging applications and technology developments from research institutions and innovation ecosystems. The discussion will focus on the intersection of AI systems and local needs, examining how AI is influencing daily life and economic activity across different sectors. Knowledge Partners Native AI Information Integrity as an Infrastructure for Trust: Empowering Youth and Future Generations Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Alpesh Shah, IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) Amir Banifatemi, AI Commons Gabriela Ramos, IEEE Karine Perset, OECD Mohammed Misbahuddin, C-DAC Bangalore Moira Patterson, IEEE SA Tanya Perelmuter, Fondation Abeona Yuko Harayama, IEEE Yuko Harayama, RIKEN in charge of international affairs Description The proliferation of generative AI and algorithmic content systems has created a new kind of risk for young users globally: Increasing exposure to manipulative design, hyper-personalized content, and AI-generated information at an overwhelming scale. Age-Appropriate Design (AAD) is a policy and design framework that helps develop safer, more accountable digital environments with the best interests of children in mind. Knowledge Partners IEEE Standards and Policies for AI in Farmer-Centric Smart Agrifood Systems Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Frederic Werner, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations Gopal Patra, CSIR- Fourth Paradigm Institute, Bengaluru Rabi N. Sahoo, Division of Agricultural Physics, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute Raghu Chaliganti, Interactive & Cognitive Systems group at Fraunhofer HHI Santanu Chaudhury, IIT Delhi Volker Klima, German Embassy in New Delh Description This session will examine the standards and policy foundations needed to responsibly scale AI-enabled, farmer-centric agrifood systems. It will focus on sustainability, food and nutrition security, and inclusive income growth by addressing interoperability, trust, and deployment at scale. The discussion will explore priority standards gaps, enabling policy levers, and coordination across governments, research, and innovation actors to move from pilots to secure, widely adopted AI systems across the agrifood value chain. Knowledge Partners Fraunhofer HHI Effective AI Assessments, Verification and Assurance: Establishing the Foundations for Responsible Confidence in AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Anne McCormick, EY Dr. Ansgar Koene, EY Dr. Jibu Elias, Mozilla Dr. Philip Howard, International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) LEE Wan Sie, Singapore Infocom Media Development Authority, AI Verify Foundation Narayanan Vaidyanathan, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Prof. Dr. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras Description A structured discussion on the challenges and requirements for building an ecosystem for AI system assessments, governance, and risk management. Building on global efforts such as the UN's AI auditing review, recognized AI standards, and emerging AI assurance skills and testing frameworks, the session will outline a roadmap toward reliable reporting on AI system quality, governance, and monitoring. Expert presentations will cover practices, pilot studies, reporting demands, barriers, and pathways to overcome them globally. Knowledge Partners EY (Ernst & Young LLP) Unlocking AI's Potential for Agricultural Innovation and DPI-Enabled Economic Growth Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Fatema AlMulla, International Affairs Office of the Court Jagadish Babu, EkStep Foundation Nidhi Bhasin, Digital Green Trust Niriksha Shetty, PxD Sanjay Jain, Gates Foundation Description This session explores how artificial intelligence, supported by digital public infrastructure, can strengthen agricultural systems and drive inclusive economic growth. It focuses on practical pathways to deliver trusted, data-driven advisory services, improve farmer decision-making, and enable scalable innovation through interoperable systems, partnerships, and governance frameworks that support real-world impact. Knowledge Partners Gates Foundation Practical Aspects of Using AI in Daily Life Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Dr.Preet Deep Singh, Apna Prof. Shiva Kakkar, Jaipuria.Group Prof.Vaibhav Chaudhary, UNICAMP Brazil Shri.Nirmit Parikh, BlueMachines AI Description This hands-on workshop aims to give an introduction to AI with live demonstrations starting from basics such as how it can be used in data analysis, making presentations and drafting documents. It also covers precautions one should take while using AI and dealing with proprietary, confidential or sensitive data. The session then moves to an entrepreneur perspective on challenges the ecosystem currently faces. The session will end with an open floor for questions. Knowledge Partners Apna.co Sovereign AI for National Security : India's Path to digital Sovereignty Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Mandar Kulkarni, Microsoft Mr. Martin Willcox, Teradata Mr. Pier Stefano Sailer, KPMG Preet Saxena, Concentrix Shri Brijesh Singh  IPS, Govt of Maharashtra Shri, Abhishek Verma, KPMG India Shri, Ajay Singhal, Haryana Description The session explores how Sovereign AI is becoming central to national security, covering its role in defense modernization, cyber resilience, space and hypersonic domains, internal security, and policing. It highlights how indigenous AI enhances threat detection, border management, and critical infrastructure protection, while also examining government–industry collaboration to build secure, resilient AI capabilities. Knowledge Partners KPMG Harnessing AI for Water Resilience and Sustainable Growth Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers David Wood, ICfS Shruti Kapil, ICFS Sujith Nair, Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy Description As artificial intelligence becomes the backbone of global economic growth, its physical footprint is expanding rapidly particularly through energy-intensive, water-dependent data centres and digital infrastructure. At the same time, AI is emerging as one of the most powerful tools available to solve the world's most urgent water challenges: scarcity, leakage, contamination, flooding, and inequitable access. Knowledge Partners International Centre for Sustainability Empowering the Human Edge: Building a Future-Ready Workforce in the Age of AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Aparna Ganesh, Tata Sons Idris A. Rai, Inter University Council for East Africa Jay Krishnan, Beyond Next Ventures Phani Nagarjuna, Telangana AI Innovation Hub Roma Datta Chobey, Google India Sidharth Madaan, BCG Vani Kola, Kalaari Capital Description Bringing together governments, enterprises, and academic leaders, this session will spotlight how large-scale AI skilling and reskilling initiatives are being designed and delivered; the gaps emerging in AI talent supply; and what it takes to build a workforce that can adapt and thrive in an AI-driven economy. The discussion will surface practical lessons and scalable approaches for building inclusive, future-ready AI talent ecosystems. Knowledge Partners Japan International Cooperation Agency Roundtable on AI for Decarbonisation and Circularity: Building India's Low-Carbon Infrastructure Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Bishakha Bhattacharya, Wipro Debajit Palit, Chintan Research Foundation Lena Robra, Swissnex, India Mr. Abhishek Gupta, WeVOIS Mr. Anand Sri Ganesh, NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore Mr. Vedant Taneja, Beyond Renewables Ms. Sapna Bhawnani, Alstom Rohan Chhatwal, Maruti Suzuki Description As India advances its climate and circularity ambitions, artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical enabler of low-carbon transformation. This panel will explore how AI can support decarbonisation across supply chains, infrastructure, and waste systems, while addressing challenges related to data, scale, and governance. Bringing together voices from civil society, industry, and the innovation ecosystem, the discussion will focus on practical pathways, policy enablers, and collaborative models to accelerate sustainable, system-level impact. Knowledge Partners NSRCEL, The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Redesigning the AI Economy Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Amitabh Nag, Digital India Bhashini Division Divya Siddarth, Collective Intelligence Project ⁠Dr. Sunayana Sitaram, Microsoft Research India Manu Chopra, Karya Description The main stage session will examine how participatory and ethical data pipelines can support a more inclusive AI ecosystem at national scale. Bringing together policymakers, technologists, researchers, and community representatives, the discussion will explore community-led data creation, evaluation, and model development. The session will highlight how fair compensation, local knowledge, and transparent governance can strengthen AI systems and inform responsible AI policy and practice in India and across the Global Majority. Knowledge Partners Karya Unlocking AI's Potential for Agricultural Innovation and DPI-Enabled Economic Growth Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Fatema AlMulla, International Affairs Office of the Court Jagadish Babu, EkStep Foundation Nidhi Bhasin, Digital Green Trust Niriksha Shetty, PxD Sanjay Jain, Gates Foundation Description This session explores how artificial intelligence, supported by digital public infrastructure, can strengthen agricultural systems and drive inclusive economic growth. It focuses on practical pathways to deliver trusted, data-driven advisory services, improve farmer decision-making, and enable scalable innovation through interoperable systems, partnerships, and governance frameworks that support real-world impact. Knowledge Partners Gates Foundation Harnessing AI for Water Resilience and Sustainable Growth Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers David Wood, ICfS Shruti Kapil, ICFS Sujith Nair, Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy Description As artificial intelligence becomes the backbone of global economic growth, its physical footprint is expanding rapidly particularly through energy-intensive, water-dependent data centres and digital infrastructure. At the same time, AI is emerging as one of the most powerful tools available to solve the world's most urgent water challenges: scarcity, leakage, contamination, flooding, and inequitable access. Knowledge Partners International Centre for Sustainability A Billion Voices, One AI: How Language Tech Transforms Nations Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Amitabh Nag, Digital India Bhashini Division Chennai Chair, Masakhane African Languages Hub Santosh Kevlani, Voice & Language AI Initiative, EkStep Foundation Srikanth Gopalakrishnan, Center for Open Societal Systems Vijay Sureshkumar, DPI Emerging Innovations at Gates Foundation Description This session will be a moderated panel with Q&A, featuring experts in national language missions, Voice AI, and equitable tech investment across India and developing economies as Africa. The discussion focuses on building language AI infrastructure at population scale, sharing experiences, and setting a forward with themes like open infrastructure and South-South cooperation. Knowledge Partners Centre for Open Source Solutions (COSS) Competing to Innovate: How Competition Accelerates AI Innovation Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Amba Kak, AI Now Institute Augustine Peter, Competition Commission of India Kush Amlani, Global Competition & Regulation, Mozilla Payal Malik, Competitiion Commission of India Shweta Rajpal Kohli, Startup Policy Forum (India) Description AI risks being shaped by a concentrated few, leaving the Global South as consumers rather than co-creators. When data, compute, foundational models, and distribution are controlled by a handful of corporations, innovation suffers. A competitive, open source AI stack, built on affordable compute, local cloud options, and locally trained models, is essential to fostering innovation. This panel explores AI resource distribution, barriers facing Global South innovators, and remedies through openness, competition, and South–South cooperation. Knowledge Partners Mozilla AI for Disaster Management: Anticipatory, Hyperlocal, Scalable Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Mr. Puneet Chandok, Microsoft Mr. Sujit Mohanty, UNDRR Ms. Lakshmi Pattabiraman, C4EC Ms. Manju Dhasmana, Microsoft Shri Abhishek Singh, Meity, GoI Shri Krishna Vatsa, NDMA Snehal Verma, Nature Dots Description This session spotlights how "right-sized" and responsible AI-enabled workflows can strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) by enabling fast, inclusive capture of potential risks, losses and needs, trusted verification, and improved decision-making for responders. Knowledge Partners United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) From Buzzword to Blueprint: Engineering Sustainable AI at Scale Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Archana Joshi, Xoriant Dr. Gayathri Aaditya Eranki, Sir M V School of Architecture, Design & Planning Dr. Niladri Choudhuri, Green Computing Foundation Jaskaran Singh, Birchlogic Naresh Choudhary, Infosys Srinivas Varadarajan, Vigyanlabs Vineet Mittal, Ziroh Labs Description This session brings together distinguished thought leaders from industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to explore how AI sustainability can transform from an abstract ESG aspiration into a measurable engineering discipline. The session will draw out practical insights, frameworks, and actionable guidance that practitioners worldwide can immediately apply. The questions asked will elicit specific expertise from panellists while building a cohesive narrative. Knowledge Partners Green Computing Foundation Agentic Commerce: Trust, Tokens and 'Know Your Agent' for the AI Economy Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Dr Pankaj Jalote, IIIT Delhi Dr Prakhar Mehrotra, Paypal⁠ ⁠Dr Subi Chaturvedi, InMobi Janet George, Mastercard Prag Sharma, Citi Description This session explores how agentic AI is reshaping digital commerce through autonomous decision-making, trusted identities, and tokenized value exchange. Industry leaders in applied AI will discuss emerging architectures for secure, explainable agents, the evolution of trust and accountability, and the role of tokens in coordinating economic activity. Moderated by an academic expert, the conversation bridges research and practice, examining risks, governance, and opportunities that will define the AI-driven commerce economy over the coming decade globally Knowledge Partners Mastercard Making AI All Inclusive: Bridging AI Communities to India's AI Future Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Mr. Jayant Rastogi, MagicBus Mr. Madan Padaki, JAN AI Ms. Nidhi Bhasin, Digital Green Ms. Noopur Jhunjhunwala, ChangeINKK Prof. Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Labs Sri Rajan, Bain & Co Description This session would explore the potential of JAN AI to democratise India's artificial intelligence landscape and bridge digital divides. Discover frameworks for ensuring equitable AI access, culturally responsive design, and inclusive development practices. Learn how stakeholders can collaborate to build AI systems that serve all Indians, not just privileged segments, creating pathways for all communities to participate in and benefit from India's technological transformation Knowledge Partners Head Held High Foundation Enterprise Adoption of Responsible AI: Challenges, Frameworks and Solutions Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Abilash Soundararajan, PrivaSapien Ashish Tewari, Infosys Dr.  Subodh Sharma, IIT Delhi Dr. Geetha Raju, CeRAI - IIT Madras Raj Shekhar, iSPIRT Shri Avinash Agarwal, Department of Telecommunications, GoI Sureshram Venghatachari, PrivaSapien Vibhav Mithal, Anand & Anand Description How can Responsible AI be implemented across the data and AI lifecycle? This seems to be a distant dream across the world, with very limited unified approach to legal, technical, governance and operational requirements. This session builds on top of the unified Techno-legal framework published by the Indian Office of PSA, brings together researchers, policy makers, framework developers, technology platforms and enterprises, to understand the challenges, opportunities and demonstrates a reference implementation of Responsible AI across Data & AI lifecycle. Knowledge Partners PrivaSapien Democratising Access to AI through Data Infrastructure | Models, Governance and Market Design Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr. Gokul Krishnan, CeRAI - IIT Madras Dr. Nishant Chadha, Policy and Research, ISB Dr. R. Srinivasan, Center for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) – IIM B Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Product and Engineering, Wadhwani AI Mr. Arun Prabhu, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Mr. Ashish Aggarwal, Nasscom Mr. Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Ms. Aparajita Mridha, Department of Post Ms. Astha Kapoor, Aapti Institute Ms. Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Ikigai Law Description This workshop examines how equitable access to high-quality data can enable inclusive and responsible AI development, particularly in emerging economies. It brings together experts to explore data infrastructure, governance frameworks, and market incentives that support scalable data ecosystems. Through focused discussions on technical models, market design, and regulation, the session aims to generate practical recommendations for reducing data access barriers, improving interoperability, and ensuring that AI development benefits diverse communities, sectors, and local contexts. Knowledge Partners Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy South-South Cooperation in AI Policymaking: Developing a Collaboration Roadmap Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Irene Karungi Sekitoleko, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance​ Kautsarina Adam, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia Maxwell Ababio, Data Protection Commission Odilile Ayodele, Human Sciences Research Council Rachel Adams, Global Center on AI Governance Rama Devi Lanka, NITI Aayog, GoI Richard Mwaura Kiarie, National Treasury Siphokazi Novukuza, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Wolfger Bungarten, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Description This session will include presentations by AI policymakers from multiple countries and a discussion to identify shared interests that can inform the development of collaboration roadmaps. Participants will explore cooperation opportunities related to infrastructure pooling, data sharing, cross-border regulatory sandboxes, regulatory harmonisation and mutual recognition, skills programmes, joint AI incident monitoring, and collaborative audit mechanisms. Knowledge Partners Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Responsible AI for Bharat: Building Trust, Safety, and Global Leadership Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, InMobi Dr. Tripta Thakur, UTU Mr. Ankush Sabharwal, CoRover.ai Mr. Arvind Kumar, Software Technology Park Of India-STPI Mr. Ravi Arora, Multilateral Institutions and International Affairs at Mastercard Mr. Vivek Raj, Panama Corporation Professor Nitin Saxena, IIT Kanpur Description This session examines how India can build a responsible AI ecosystem rooted in trust, safety, and public value. It focuses on policy frameworks, governance mechanisms, and accountability practices that balance innovation with societal impact. Emphasizing inclusivity, transparency, and national priorities, the discussion explores how responsible AI for Bharat can strengthen public institutions, safeguard citizens, and position India as a global leader in ethical and people-centric AI development. Knowledge Partners InMobi Hardware-Rooted Sovereignty: Verifiable Safe and Trusted AI Infrastructure for the Global South Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Connor Dunlop, LucidComputing Eileen Donahoe, Stanford Global Digital Policy Incubator Jaan Talinn, Future of Life Institute; Founding Engineer of Skype and Kazaa; Jayat Joshi, Secure AI Futures Lab S. Krishnan, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Stuart Jonathan Russell, University of California, Berkeley Varun Agrawal, Secure AI Futures Lab Description The session will bring together attendees from the Indian government, data security professionals, Global South policy experts, and technical researchers in hardware and AI security. The panellists will draw on their research-talent network and event convening experience, and present live demos and examples of their hardware-enabled verification product. Knowledge Partners Impact Academy Unlocking Health Equity through Responsible AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Dr. Ayesha Chaudhary, WomenLift Health Dr. B. Srinivas, MoHFW & National Medical Library Dr. Jan Herzhoff, Elsevier Dr. Sangeeta Reddy, Apollo Hospitals Mr. Kazim Rizvi, CoRE-AI Description This session will examine how responsible AI can advance health equity by improving access to trusted medical knowledge, clinical decision support, and workforce capacity. Bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, clinicians, and industry experts, the discussion will focus on trust, transparency, and governance in health AI. The panel will explore how evidence-based, explainable AI systems can be deployed safely and at scale to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes, particularly in emerging and resource-constrained settings. Knowledge Partners Elsevier Public Health Powered by AI: RailTel's Collaborative Model for AI Enabled Inclusive Healthcare for Bharat and Beyond Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Dr. Anshul Vikram Pandey, Pan Science Innovations (PSI) Dr. Anubha Gupta, IIIT Delhi Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, National Health Authority, GoI Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Mr Vijay Navaluri, Supervity Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, Public Health Foundation of India Shri Atman Jadon, Superceuticals Shri K. Manohar Raja, RailTel Corporation of India Limited Shri Prashant Warier, Qure.ai Shri R. S. Mani, CSIR Shri Rajiv Sikka, Medanta Shri Rama Manohara Rao, RailTel Corporation of India Limited Description This session will dissect the transition of artificial intelligence from experimental "sandboxes" to the bedrock of national public health infrastructure. The discussion will explore how the synergy between RailTel's expansive digital footprint and Qure.ai's clinical intelligence is creating a sovereign health surveillance grid. Knowledge Partners RailTel Corporation of India Limited Innovations from India's AI Center's of Excellence in Health, Education, Agricultre and Sustainable Cities Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Dr Krithika Rangarajan, AIIMS, New Delhi Nitin Saxena, IIT Kanpur Pushpendra P Singh, IIT Ropar Rahul Singh, IISc Srikanth Nadhamuni, AI CoE, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India Description This panel explores emerging innovations from India's AI Centres of Excellence across Health, Education, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities. Speakers will examine practical, high-impact AI systems—spanning service delivery, decision support, and public infrastructure—that can move from pilots to large-scale deployment. The discussion will focus on measurable outcomes, data and governance foundations, and pathways for responsible adoption in government and partner ecosystems. The session will highlight examples, implementation lessons, and approaches to scaling. Knowledge Partners AI Center of Excellence (AI-CoE), Ministry of Education AI Innovators Exchange: Accelerating Innovation Through Startup and Industry Synergy Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi Dr. Zille Anam, UK Research and Innovation, British High Commission Mr. Jae Kyeong Lee, Korea SMEs & Startups Agency (KOSME) Mr. Rohan Chhatwal, Maruti Suzuki Mr. Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon Foundation Mrs. Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sona Comstar Ms. Anna Schwarz, Deputy Head for Industries and Tech Ms. Manju Dhasmana, Microsoft Ms. Tania Chatterjee, NatWest Group Prof. Manan Suri, IIT Delhi Description This session explores how India is leveraging AI to deliver inclusive, scalable solutions to national and global challenges. It focuses on synergies among industry, academia, and government to support startups and strengthen innovation ecosystems. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, academia, and international institutions, the discussion highlights public-private collaboration, examines how global institutions empower innovation through industry and academic support, and concludes with policy recommendations to enable wider startup-led innovation and advance AI for good. Knowledge Partners Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer Multilingual Voice-AI Agents for Crisis Response and Underserved Populations Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Laxmi Gupta, Bennett University || PhD– IIT Delhi. Sachin Keshav, INDUS AI // AIT - Pune Shreeyash Kanwade, INDUS AI // IIIT - Dharwad Vivek Gupta, IndusLabs AI // IIT - Delhi Description When floods strike, clinics overflow, EMIs slip, or civic systems fail, help exists behind apps, portals, and English menus. For millions, that help is unreachable. This session explores Multilingual Voice-AI Agents for crisis response, reaching people by phone, in their language, handling real tasks in real time. This involves no downloads and forms - just voice that works when systems don't, especially for underserved and vulnerable communities. Knowledge Partners Indus AI Private Limited AI for Inclusive Economic Progress: The Public Services AI stack Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Alpesh Shah, IEEE Standards Amir Banifatemi, Cognizant B. Ravindran, Department of DSAI, IIT Madras Gabriela Ramos, Task Force Inequalities & Social Financial disclosure Joanna Shields, Precognition Mark Surman, Mozilla Wan Sie Lee, AI Verify Foundation Description This session will present an AI stack for public services to enable inclusive growth, from India to the world. The session includes short keynotes by panellists, followed by a moderated discussion on implementation challenges, interoperability, and collaboration across governments, technologists, and civil society. Knowledge Partners Cognizant Technology Solutions India AI Impact Buildathon Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Abhinav Ghosh, HCL Tech Debasish Mishra, SBI Dr Chandrasekhar Buddha, Ministry of Education, GoI Madhumit Singh Dixit, HCL Tech Mr. Ankit Kakkar, Mongo DB Neeraj Walia, SP Balamurugan, HCL GUVI Description The India AI Impact Buildathon, under the India AI Impact Summit 2026, is a national-level initiative aimed at democratizing AI education and fostering AI solutions for social good, with a strong focus on reducing digital frauds and cyber scams. Through free AI learning resources and hands-on innovation, over 35,000 participants build responsible, impact-driven solutions, culminating in a national finale showcasing top AI innovators. Knowledge Partners HCL GUVI (GUVI Geek Network) Financing the Future: Building AI Ready Digital Foundations for Asia and the Pacific Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Antonio Zaballos, Asian Development Bank Azizjon Akramov, Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan Azizjon Akramov, Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan Carolyn Florey, Asian Development Bank Carolyn Florey, Asian Development Bank Firuzjon Sodiqov, AI Council, Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, Tajikistan Firuzjon Sodiqov, AI Council, Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, Tajikistan Khushal Wadhawan, IndiaAI, GoI Mayank Chaudhary, Asian Development Bank Ritul Gaur, Asian Development Bank Ritul Gaur, Asian Development Bank Z Sergelen, Mongolian National IT Park (NITP) Description Rapid AI advances are reshaping economies, but adoption requires robust digital foundations. This session brings together policymakers, practitioners, and development partners to explore how Asia-Pacific countries can build scalable, secure AI infrastructure aligned with their development priorities. Discussions will cover what "AI-ready" means at different development stages, the government's role in creating enabling policies and systems, sustainable financing models combining public and private capital, and how startups can innovate effectively on these foundations. Knowledge Partners Asian Development Bank Farmer Productivity and Employment: Transforming Agriculture for a Sustainable Future Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Dr. Girum Ketema, Digital Agriculture and Finance,Agriculture Transformation Institute, Addis Ababa Kirti Pandey, COSS Mr. Jagadish B, EkStep Foundation Mr. Kunjbihari Daga, Micro Save Consultancy Mr. Parimal Singh, Nanasaheb Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Project Mr. Ravi R Singh, Digital Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt of India Description This session brings together policy leaders, technologists, and development partners to explore how AI and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can strengthen agriculture across India and the Global South. It will showcase real-world implementations from Maharashtra, ATI Ethiopia, and other initiatives, highlighting improved farmer access to advisories, inputs, finance, and markets. The discussion will demonstrate how open, collaborative digital approaches can accelerate agricultural transformation, enhance food security, and build climate resilience. Knowledge Partners Center for Open Societal Systems (COSS) AI for Industries: Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Clas Neuman, SAP Madhav Krishna, Vahan.ai Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Curebay Sunil Mathur, Siemens India Upasna Dash, JBC Upen Barve, GIIC Description AI for Industries: Resilience, Innovation, Efficiency explores how artificial intelligence can accelerate India's industrial transformation through global collaboration and proven best practices. As part of the India AI Action Summit, this session brings together international expertise in applied AI, industrial digitisation, and trusted technologies with Indian startups delivering scalable impact in healthcare and livelihoods. The session will provide insights on innovation pathways, responsible deployment, governance, and real-world outcomes through cross-border knowledge exchange that shape the future of industries. Knowledge Partners German Indian Innovation Corridor Empowering Policymakers: Futures Literacy for Tech-Informed Foreign and International Digital Policy Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Astha Kapoor, Aapti Institute Dr. Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab Hans-Christian Mangelsdorf, German Federal Foreign Office Lars Radscheidt, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Sebastian Blum, Data Innovation Lab Description Emerging technologies are reshaping global power, making digital governance a diplomatic priority. This session introduces futures literacy as a vital tool for proactive policymaking. By integrating complementary perspectives from India and Germany the panel demonstrates how to navigate complexity. Participants will explore how these diverse methodologies can help identify policy space for informed decision making, ensuring a resilient and tech-informed approach to international digital policy and diplomacy. Knowledge Partners German Federal Foreign Office (FFO) Beyond Digital Empires: AI Implementation for Middle Powers Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Akash Kapur, GovLab (NYU) Kate Kallot, Amini Natalie Black, Ofcom Pablo Chavez, Tech Policy Solutions Shashi Shekhar Vempati, DeepTech for Bharat Foundation Sridhar Ganapathy, Principal Description This session explores the challenges and opportunities facing "middle powers" as they navigate complex geopolitical, economic, and technical choices in building AI capabilities. It will examine tradeoffs through case studies and practical examples, covering sovereign and open-source AI, compute infrastructure, DPI, and risks of dependency. The aim is to identify empirically grounded pathways that enable countries to pursue a "third way" toward technological autonomy in a challenging global environment. Knowledge Partners Artha-India Research Advisors Pvt Ltd. AI Innovators Exchange: Accelerating Innovation Through Startup and Industry Synergy Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi Dr. Zille Anam, UK Research and Innovation, British High Commission Mr. Jae Kyeong Lee, Korea SMEs & Startups Agency (KOSME) Mr. Rohan Chhatwal, Maruti Suzuki Mr. Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon Foundation Mrs. Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sona Comstar Ms. Anna Schwarz, Deputy Head for Industries and Tech Ms. Manju Dhasmana, Microsoft Ms. Tania Chatterjee, NatWest Group Prof. Manan Suri, IIT Delhi Description This session explores how India is leveraging AI to deliver inclusive, scalable solutions to national and global challenges. It focuses on synergies among industry, academia, and government to support startups and strengthen innovation ecosystems. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, academia, and international institutions, the discussion highlights public-private collaboration, examines how global institutions empower innovation through industry and academic support, and concludes with policy recommendations to enable wider startup-led innovation and advance AI for good. Knowledge Partners Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer Whose Language, Whose Model? Public-Interest Multilingual LLMs Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Aliya Bhatia, Center for Democracy & Technology Dhanaraj Thakur, Multiracial Democracy Project Jhalak Kakkar, National Law University, New Delhi Marlena Wisniak, European Centre for Not for Profit Law Description LLM development is critical to the public interest in the Global South, yet decisions about their development and use remain concentrated in the Global North. This workshop brings together global civil society, NLP researchers, and technologists to inform responsible LLM development globally. The AI Summit hosted in India this year offers a timely opportunity to convene groups that often work in isolation and to advance questions of language access and global AI governance, including systems. Knowledge Partners European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) AI for Industries: Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Clas Neuman, SAP Madhav Krishna, Vahan.ai Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Curebay Sunil Mathur, Siemens India Upasna Dash, JBC Upen Barve, GIIC Description AI for Industries: Resilience, Innovation, Efficiency explores how artificial intelligence can accelerate India's industrial transformation through global collaboration and proven best practices. As part of the India AI Action Summit, this session brings together international expertise in applied AI, industrial digitisation, and trusted technologies with Indian startups delivering scalable impact in healthcare and livelihoods. The session will provide insights on innovation pathways, responsible deployment, governance, and real-world outcomes through cross-border knowledge exchange that shape the future of industries. Knowledge Partners German Indian Innovation Corridor From Implementers to Innovators: Shifting the Narrative Towards Women Entrepreneurship in AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Mr. Bibin Babu, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mr. Sameep Shastri, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ms. Amrita Chowdhury, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ms. Ankita Sachdeva, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ms. Natalya Popova, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ms. Ruby Sinha, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ms. Shivani Singh Kapoor, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ms. Yashika Pokhriyal, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nigela Guimaraes, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Description Women globally are poised to lead the AI revolution and shape economic and social growth through innovation, leadership and ethical AI development. This panel topic explores the challenges and opportunities as women navigate the shift from supporting roles evolving from consumers of AI to becoming the primary architects and entrepreneurs behind innovative AI solutions. Knowledge Partners BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Women Empowerment) Trustworthy AI: Balancing Innovation and Regulation Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Caitlin Searle, Australian High Commission Inderpreet Sawhney, Infosys Mariagrazia Squicciarini, UNESCO Mr. Syed Ahmed, Infosys Suvendu Pati, Reserve Bank of India Description This panel will explore how innovation and regulation can evolve together as artificial intelligence advances. It will examine trust, transparency, accountability, and responsible development, highlighting how these principles may encourage sustainable, human-centric AI adoption within an increasingly interconnected ecosystem. Knowledge Partners Infosys Limited From Pilots to Impact: Evidence on Scaling AI for Farmers in LMICs Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Dr. Francis Xavier Rathinam, Athena Infonomics Dr. Kavya Dashora, IIT Delhi Dr. Monisha Lakshminarayan, Athena Infonomics Dr. V . Praveen Rao, Kaveri University Ms. Deepa Karthekeyan, Athena Infonomics Ms. Zeba Siddiqui, Athena Infonomics Description This session will host a high-level panel at the AI Impact Summit 2026 to examine what works in AI deployments in Agriculture while being informed by a Multi-Country Landscape Study across Low- and Middle-Income Countries. The panel integrates Evidence, Practice, and Policy, highlighting India's Saagu Baagu system, and addresses Bias, Digital Exclusion, and Responsible Governance. It will frame AI for Agriculture as one of Development and Public and will shed light on challenges and deliver lessons for Responsible Scaling for Smallholders and inclusive agricultural innovation globally. Knowledge Partners Athena Infonomics The AI-DPI Nexus: The Future of Public Interest Technology Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Antonio Zaballos, Asian Development Bank Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, Data Science Nigeria Howard Lakougna, Gates Foundation Kamya Chandra, CDPI Kay McGowan, Digital Impact Alliance Keyzom Ngodup Massally, UNDP Chief Digital Office Olivier Twagirayezu, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Rwanda Seydina Ndiaye, Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) and the UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI, Senegal Vyjayanti Desai, World Bank Description Global policy discourse largely treats AI and DPI separately. AI discussions focus on model safety, compute governance, workforce displacement. DPI conversations center on digital identity, digital payment, data exchange. AI-DPI convergence can create exponential value and new risk categories. While this convergence accelerates, critical questions remain: How can DPI lower barriers for local AI innovation while preventing new forms of exclusion? How can responsible AI systems be built in resource-constrained environments using DPI approaches? Knowledge Partners Digital Impact Alliance AI in Biology - Impact on Biomanufacturing Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Dr Anand Deshpande, Persistent Systems, Pune Dr. Anurag Agrawal, Biosciences and Health Research, Ashoka University Dr. Aravind Penmatsa, IISc Bangalore Dr. Ashish M Gaikwad, Praj Industries, Pune Dr. Debasisa Mohanty, BRIC-NII, New Delhi Dr. Lipi Thukral, IGIB, New Delhi Dr. Madhura Vipra, Medvolt, Pune Dr. Manju Tanwar, Organic Recycling Systems, Mumbai Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, DBT/DG BRIC/Chairman BIRAC Prof. Santanu Chaudhury, School of Advanced Computing, Ashoka University, Haryana Description BioAI is a key enabler of initiatives that integrate artificial intelligence with biology to address complex research challenges through data-driven, cutting-edge, and multidisciplinary approaches. This integration is expected to drive significant advances in drug discovery, genomics and precision medicine, imaging and diagnostics, strain engineering for industrial-scale production of biomaterials and bioproducts, and agricultural innovation. The session highlights the BioAI initiative through a keynote address followed by an expert panel discussion. Knowledge Partners Department of Biotechnology AI and the Future of Work: Employability, Skills, and Labour Market Transformation Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Dhanya M. B., V. V. Giri National Labour Institute Shri Ajoy Sharma, Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI Shri Kartik Narayan, Apna Shri Ritesh Hada, Karnavati University Description This panel examines how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping labour markets, from job creation and skill transitions to education and policy responses. Bringing together government, research, industry, and academia, the discussion explores AI-enabled employment platforms, emerging skill demands, workforce strategies, and how education systems can evolve to prepare workers for an AI-driven economy. Knowledge Partners Apna.co Empowering Communities in the Age of Advanced AI: Inclusion and Safety for Sustainable Development Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Aditya Gopalan, IISc Amitabh Nag, FAR.AI Harsh Dhand, Google Jagadish Babu, EkStep Foundation Kalika Bali, Microsoft Nakul, Wadhwani AI Global Nidhi Bhasin, Digital Green trust Saryu Natarajan, Apti Institute Stuart Russell, University of California, Berkeley Description As AI becomes central to agriculture, health, social protection, and digital public infrastructure, safety and inclusion extend beyond technical reliability to equity, agency, deception, and power imbalances. This session positions AI safety as essential to sustainable development in the Global South, ensuring technologies respect local contexts and reduce inequality. Participants will examine equity, deception and manipulation risks, and how Global South perspectives can shape proactive, globally relevant AI safety frameworks before large-scale deployment begins worldwide. Knowledge Partners Far.ai Power, Protection, and Progress: Legislators and the AI Era Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Lord Uday Nagaraju, Future Shift labs Foundation Sarith Felber, Future Shift Labs Foundation Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Future Shift Labs Foundation Sujeet Kumar, Future Shift Labs Foundation Ujjwal Kumar, Future Shifts Labs Foundation Description As Artificial Intelligence increasingly influences lawmaking, governance, and public life, Members of Parliament face both new opportunities and heightened risks. From the use of AI in policymaking and constituency engagement to challenges posed by deepfakes, misinformation, and online harassment, this session will focus on how legislators can build digital readiness, strengthen institutional safeguards, and exercise responsible public leadership in the AI era. Knowledge Partners Future Shift Labs Foundation Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Public Audit for greater Transparency and Accountability Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Wadhwani Foundation Mr Subramanian Krishnan Sangaran, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Ms. Priyanka Sharma, KPMG India Prof. Agam Gupta, IIT Delhi Prof. Madhusudhanan, IIT Madras Shri K. Surjith, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Shri Naveen Singhvi, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Shri V Ajay Yeshwanth, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Srinath Chakravarthy, NISG Srinath Chakravarthy, NISG Description The session on Impact of AI in Audit highlights key initiatives, emerging practices, and strategic priorities for integrating artificial intelligence in public auditing. It presents insights on how AI can enhance audit planning, execution, and reporting through advanced data analytics and intelligent tools. The discussions emphasize multi-stakeholder collaboration and promote dialogue on the responsible, ethical, and context-specific use of AI, underscoring its potential to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and trust in public financial accountability systems. Knowledge Partners Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) AI and Children: Turning Principles into Practice for Safe, Inclusive, and Empowering AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Ajay Kumar Sood, GoI Ajay Vij, Accenture Gokul V Subramaniam, Intel India, Client Computing Group Hector de Rivoire, Microsoft Henrietta Ridley, UNICEF Prasiddhi Singh, FICCI Sanjeev Sharma, NCPCR Thomas Davin, UNICEF Office of Innovation Description This flagship session bringing together government, industry, academia, youth and multilateral agencies to translate child-centred AI principles into action. Aligned with existing frameworks, the session will examine safety, inclusion, ethics, and governance, showcase practical tools and case studies, amplify youth perspectives, and conclude with concrete commitments, next steps, and a roadmap for sustained collaboration on Responsible AI for children in India. Knowledge Partners FICCI Genomics, AI, and the Future of Health: Data Visitation to Empower the Global South Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Andrew Soltan, University of Oxford Binay Panda, Jawaharlal Nehru University Dawn Chen, Harvard University Francis Crawley, CODATA International Data Policy Committee Madhava Jay, OpenMined Foundation Suchita Ninawe, Department of Biotechnology, GoI Weibin Liu, Human Genome Project II Description Realizing global precision medicine requires infrastructure enabling countries to collaborate on AI-driven genomics. Yet data sovereignty rules prevent collective use of genomic datasets, widening the Global AI Divide. Data visitation—where algorithms travel securely to data rather than data moving to researchers—offers a path forward. This workshop convenes policymakers, technologists, and public health leaders to explore governance, standards, and technologies, showcasing how emerging tools translate policy into deployable infrastructure built with the Global South. Knowledge Partners OpenMined Foundation Cognitive Infrastructure for Sustainable and Resilient Futures Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Bertrand Badré, Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital Dr. Saurabh Mishra, Taiyo.AI G. Sayeed Choudhury, Carnegie Mellon University Mihir Kumar Singh, Government of Bihar Prof. Stuart Russell, University of California, Berkeley Suparna Singh, Larsen & Toubro Susanth Kurunthil, Infoparks Kerala Description Infrastructure and construction is one of the world's largest industries. It shapes economic development, climate outcomes, and societal well-being, yet remain among the least digitized and least capable of learning from their own history. Critical decisions affecting trillions of dollars are still made with fragmented data and experience trapped in individual silos, limiting collective judgment. This session explores cognitive infrastructure and vertical AI as tools to advance critical thinking... Knowledge Partners Taiyo.AI Unlocking the Future: A Pact Between Tech Giants and the Next Generation Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Adrien Abecassis, Paris Peace Forum, iRAISE Anne-Sophie Seret, everyone.ai and iRAISE Dr Mathilde Cerioli, everyone.ai Lakshmi Pratury, INK talks Sampurna Behura, India Child Protection Stuart Russel, University of California/ Berkeley Vithika Yadav, Youth Representative Description Adolescents are engaging with AI more frequently and in increasingly emotional ways during a critical developmental stage that requires specific safeguards, especially in the presence of anthropomorphic design. This panel introduces an international multistakeholder coalition leading global efforts on this issue. It presents early findings from this transdisciplinary initiative, grounded in neuroscience and AI safety research, and highlights the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in creating beneficial, child-centered, and safe AI Knowledge Partners Paris Peace Forum The Future of Frontier AI and Cybersecurity Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Adriana Stephan, Frontier Model Forum Amanda Craig, Microsoft Amlan Mohanty, CeRAI - IIT Madras Jonas Kgomo, Equaino Institute Peter Mattson, MLCommons Rebecca Finlay, Partnership on AI Supheakmungkol Sarin, AI Safety Asia Description This session explores how as AI capabilities in cybersecurity evolve, risk management and testing frameworks are essential to enhance security while addressing emerging threats. Many leading AI firms have signed on to the Frontier AI Safety Commitments, yet questions remain about operationalizing AI-cyber risk management and testing approaches. Speakers from industry, civil society, and academia will explore current offensive cyber threats from AI, evaluation methods and benchmarks, and best practices for mitigating AI-driven cyber risks. Knowledge Partners Frontier Model Forum NegotiateCOP: Democratizing Global Climate Negotiations through Open-Source AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Dr. Iliya Nickelt, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Gunda Ehmke (German National), Data Innovation Lab Hans-Christian Mangelsdorf, German Federal Foreign Office Yannik Sassmann, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Description This session introduces NegotiateCOP, an open AI tool as a digital public good to support international negotiators with the analysis of country positions at COP30. Through a live demonstration and practical insights, the session explores how open AI tools can be used in multilateral negotiations enabling more inclusive, equitable, and evidence-based international cooperation. Knowledge Partners German Federal Foreign Office (FFO) Policymakers' Dialogue on AI, Policy Evolution, and the Rule of Law Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Dr. Markus Siewert, TUM Think Tank (Munich School of Politics and Public Policy Dr. Sasmit Patra, Rajya Sabha, India Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro Jameela Sahiba, The Dialogue Jameela Sahiba, The Dialogue Mathukumilli Sribharat, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus, Hessian Ministry of Digitalisation and Innovation Description This session will explore the Summit's pillar on Democratising AI Resources, exploring the distribution of institutional capacity, legal safeguards, and governance frameworks alongside access to computational infrastructure and datasets. The dialogue will examine how broader access to AI is bolstered by transparent rule-making processes and accountable decision-making. The session will also investigate the development of inclusive regulatory institutions designed to promote shared technological opportunities across countries. Knowledge Partners The Dialogue The Future is Intelligent: AI in the Cloud-Native Era Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Bharath N R, Mirantis Prithvi Raj, Mirantis Satyam Bhardwaj, Mirantis Description In order for AI infrsatructure not to be locked into a few vendors, open source cloud native tools could be more widely explored. This is a first step towards building production AI systems on one's own terms keeping data sovereign, optimising expensive GPUs and serving models more efficiently. This session will explore the use of these tools and include real lessons from industry deployment. Knowledge Partners Mirantis Inc. The Governance Gap: Designing Global Standards for AI Advisory Boards Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Julie Owono, The Oversight Board Saurabh Karn, Sarvam AI Sudhir Krishnaswamy, The Oversight Board Description AI is scaling rapidly across products and borders, yet regulation and transparency remain uncertain—particularly for smaller organizations with limited governance capacity. This session examines the minimum requirements for effective AI governance bodies and how ethical decision-making structures can function across organizations of different sizes. Through discussion and reflection, the session aims to surface shared principles, key challenges, and practical next steps to support responsible, transparent, and globally relevant AI governance. Knowledge Partners Oversight Board AI That Works: Evaluating Technology for Social Change Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Baarish Aggarwal, Tattle Edmund Korley, Agency Fund Poorva Malviya, Noora Health Vineet Singh, Digital Green Vinod Rajasekhran, Tech4Dev Description As AI use cases expand across the social sector, robust evaluation systems are critical to safeguard vulnerable users, improve system performance, and ensure meaningful positive impact. This session addresses the growing need to support development leaders in designing cost-effective AI evaluation pipelines that enhance benefits while minimizing potential harm. It will draw on culturally responsive and context-specific evaluation approaches aimed at improving the safety and reliability of LLMs for diverse, multilingual communities. Knowledge Partners Project Tech4Dev Responsible AI Hub: Responsible Deployment and Use of AI Systems in Social Welfare Delivery Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Abhishek Jain, Straive Amba Kak, AI Now Institute Amit Kumar, Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd Gabi Leibowitz, ElevenLabs Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Isabel Elbert, United Nations Human Rights B-Tech Project Jennifer Mulveny, Adobe Kishore Balaji Desikachari, IBM Kumar Sambhav Srivastava, NutGraph Social Data Lab Maya Sherman, Embassy of Israel in India Prateek Waghre, Tech Global Institute, India Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, CeRAI Ramanujam, Pure Storage India Private Limited Ryan Carrier, ForHumanity Sundaraparipurnan Narayanan, AI Tech Ethics Description This panel will examine the use of artificial intelligence in social welfare delivery and its implications for accuracy, fairness, and accountability. It will explore risks linked to automated decision making, the importance of human oversight, and ways to reduce unintended negative outcomes to beneficiaries. The discussion will focus on monitoring and evaluation approaches that help governments assess impact, costs, and outcomes, and identify safeguards to ensure transparent, equitable, and effective welfare programmes. Knowledge Partners Nasscom - Responsible AI Hub From Promising Pilots to System Shifts: What It Really Takes to Scale Responsible AI in Education Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Elmo Domino Jose, Education Center for AI Research (E-CAIR) Felicity Rose Burgess, AI Observatory & Brink Margarita Maria Luz, AI Observatory & Brink Ranjitsinh Disale, Ranjitsinh Disale Foundation Description As opposed to theoretical concepts and ideas, this session will share practical insights that are already driving change in education. Panellists will demonstrate how AI can move from pilot to adoption in low- and middle-income countries in under a year. Knowledge Partners Brink AI for All: India's Policy Architecture for Public-Interest AI and Inclusive Development Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr. Animesh Naskar, Department of Economics, Hansraj College University of Delhi Dr. Ankit Rajpal, Department of Computer Science, University of Delhi Dr. Divyam Sharma, Jain Chest Care Center, Jaipur Dr. Sudeep Raj Kumar, Hindu College, University of Delhi Dr. Supreet Kaur, Finance and Taxation, University of Delhi Mr. Ashish Abrol, Indian Revenue Service -Income Tax Mr. Sudhir Goenka, Autoposting.ai and TinyCheque Mr. Udit Goenka, TinyCheque Ms. Sudeshna Mukherjee, UN Women Description How can Public-Interest AI induce a meaningful and inclusive interaction between policy and society to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047? Knowledge Partners Department of Political Science, University of Delhi Responsible AI Hub: Responsible Deployment and Use of AI Systems in Social Welfare Delivery Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Abhishek Jain, Straive Amba Kak, AI Now Institute Amit Kumar, Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd Gabi Leibowitz, ElevenLabs Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Isabel Elbert, United Nations Human Rights B-Tech Project Jennifer Mulveny, Adobe Kishore Balaji Desikachari, IBM Kumar Sambhav Srivastava, NutGraph Social Data Lab Maya Sherman, Embassy of Israel in India Prateek Waghre, Tech Global Institute, India Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, CeRAI Ramanujam, Pure Storage India Private Limited Ryan Carrier, ForHumanity Sundaraparipurnan Narayanan, AI Tech Ethics Description This panel will examine the use of artificial intelligence in social welfare delivery and its implications for accuracy, fairness, and accountability. It will explore risks linked to automated decision making, the importance of human oversight, and ways to reduce unintended negative outcomes to beneficiaries. The discussion will focus on monitoring and evaluation approaches that help governments assess impact, costs, and outcomes, and identify safeguards to ensure transparent, equitable, and effective welfare programmes. Knowledge Partners Nasscom - Responsible AI Hub Empowering Youth in AI Global Governance Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Aurélie Simard, INRIA Basheerhamad Shadrach, CEMCA Chelza Inzouddine, INRIA Dr. Yuko Harayama, GPAI Tokyo Expert Support Center Karla Paulina Garcia Ventura, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Sophie Fallaha, CEIMIA Yae Hirasawa, GPAI Tokyo Expert Support Center Description This event gathers international students active in AI global governance to contribute insights to the AI Impact Summit. Participants will meet in person on February 18th for a collaborative working session. This platform enables students to voice their expectations and shape the future of AI governance together. Knowledge Partners Network of the Centres of the GPAI Expert Community (Ceimia, NICT, Inria) AI and Media: Opportunities, Responsible Pathways, and the Road Ahead Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Ashish Pherwani, Ernst & Young LLP Kalli Purie, India Today Group Mohit Jain, Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd Navaneeth LV, The Hindu Group Pawan Agarwal, Dainik Bhaskar Group Puneet Jain, Hindustan Times ( Digital) Robert Whitehead, International News Media Association Tanmay Maheshwari, Amar Ujala Publications Description This panel convenes senior leaders from the media and publishing ecosystem, global experts, and representatives from leading international consulting firms to examine how AI is reshaping the future of news. Designed as a leadership-level discussion, it will explore responsible AI integration across editorial, business, and operations, highlighting opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and audience engagement. The session will also address evolving economic models, trust, transparency, safety, and long-term sustainability, offering strategic clarity and actionable insights. Knowledge Partners Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) AI & Arthik Shakti: A Blueprint for Women led Prosperity Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Atsuko Okuda, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Brijesh Singh, Government of Maharashtra Kartik Shah, Mihoko Kumamoto, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Vijaya Rahatkar, National Commission for Women (NCW) Description The AI & Arthik Shakti session will co-develop an action blueprint for women-led prosperity through AI. The programme will feature keynote addresses and a panel discussion titled "The Prosperity Algorithm: AI's Role in Women's Economic Agency", focusing on inclusive growth, digital empowerment, and measurable pathways to sustainable prosperity across India and the Global South. The session aims to translate dialogue into actionable strategies that strengthen women's economic participation in AI-driven economies. Knowledge Partners United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Building AI for Bharat: From Innovation to Outcomes Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Arghya Bhattacharya, Adalat AI James Walsh, The Agency Fund Krisha Mathur, ACT Capital Foundation For Social Impact Prashanth Prakash, Board Member, ACT Rama Devi Lanka, Frontier Technologies - Niti Aayog Sandeep Singhal, Board Member, ACT Description The future of AI must consider how well it serves those furthest from the digital frontier. With vast linguistic, cultural, and geographic diversity, solutions must be designed for real-world complexity. This panel brings together diverse ecosystem actors to share lessons on moving from innovation to outcomes—mobilising philanthropy, government, and mission-driven organisations to de-risk deployment, build infrastructure, shape standards, and chart a practical roadmap for inclusive, human-centred AI in Bharat. Knowledge Partners ACT Capital Foundation For Social Impact India-Japan AI for the World Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Hirotaro Ohira, Fujitsu Research of India Pvt. Ltd. (FRIPL) Kavita Bhatia, IndiaAI Lucas Haywood, ONESTRUCTION Inc. Satish Thiagarajan, TCS Japan Shiho Nagano, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Shingo Okuma, Highreso Sunil Gupta, Yotta Swadeep Singh, IndiaAI Takumi Miyakawa, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Description In the digital field, Japan and India have identified opportunities for cooperation and strengthened engagement. This session will bring together AI companies from both countries for a panel discussion. Participants will gain insights into AI development approaches in Japan and India, as well as potential areas for collaboration in AI development. Knowledge Partners Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan Building Safe and Trusted AI Through Fair and Transparent AI Supply Chain Labour Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Balaji Parthasarathy, International Institute of Information Technology Dr. Patrick Feuerstein, Social Science Research Center Berlin Mark Graham, Oxford Internet Institute Sarayu Natarajan, Aapti Institute Description This session explores AI's hidden labour challenge, framing standards as governance tools for a planetary AI labour market. It examines cross-border data work, gaps in existing labour frameworks, and how standards and certification shape accountability across AI supply chains. With a Fairwork presentation and expert panel, it evaluates what standards can govern, their influence on firms and policy, and when they become effective instruments for meaningful labour protection and equitable outcomes for workers worldwide today. Knowledge Partners Fairwork, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford National Launch Event: AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report of India Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Dr Ajay Kumar Sood, IISc Dr Mariagrazia Squicciarini, UNESCO Mr. Abhishek Singh, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Mr. S. Krishnan, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Mr. Tim Curtis, UNESCO Ms. Eunsong Kim, UNESCO Description The India AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report will be launched at the AI Impact Summit on 16 February, from 3:30–4:25 PM in Room 15, Bharat Mandapam. Developed by UNESCO in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission and implemented by Ikigai Law, the report examines India's current ethical AI landscape and preparedness, and offers actionable recommendations. The event will feature a keynote by Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. Knowledge Partners UNESCO AI for Fraud Prevention and Financial Inclusion in BFSI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Mr Bhuvan Lodha, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Mr Manish Agarwal, Kotak811, Kotak Mahindra Bank Mr Neeraj Aggarwal, BCG Mr Saurabh Mittal, DBS India Mr Srijay Ghosh, Temasek Mr Suresh Sethi, Protean eGov Technologies Shri Abhishek Singh, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Description This panel explores how, as BFSI systems expand through digital onboarding, payments, and credit, trust can no longer rely on manual oversight or fragmented rule-based controls. It examines AI as a core trust infrastructure—enabling real-time fraud prevention, advanced risk intelligence, and resilient cross-border controls—while ensuring explainability, privacy, auditability, and fairness. The discussion also highlights how AI-driven trust rails reduce friction and unlock financial inclusion at scale for underserved citizens and MSMEs. Knowledge Partners FICCI Safe AI Solutions in Education - A Practitioner-oriented Dialogue for the Global South Perspective Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Anil Ananthaswamy, IIT Madras Krishnan Narayanan, itihaasa Research & Digital Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja, Central Square Foundation Srinivasan Parthasarathy, The Ohio State University Sunil Wadhwani, Wadhwani AI Swati Vasudevan, Khan Academy India Description AI's rapid adoption in education offers remarkable opportunities alongside complex challenges. Adaptive learning tools and automated assessments are transforming student learning and teaching methods. Yet, heavy reliance on these technologies sparks concerns over data protection, bias, accountability, and their long-term effects on learning ecosystems. As India pushes digital education initiatives, responsible design, deployment, and governance of AI systems are essential. Knowledge Partners Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), IIT Madras Impact of AI on Tech-Enabled Services: Redefining India's Next Growth Engine Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Akshay Khanna, Avasant Chandrika Dutt, Avasant Jagdish Mitra, Humanizetech.ai Som Chatterjee, Prsimforce Swapnil Bhatnagar, Avasant Description India's tech-enabled services sector—spanning IT, BPO, and global capability centres (GCCs)—plays a significant role in economic activity and employment. AI is reshaping this industry by influencing service economics, delivery models, and talent structures. As AI systems advance towards greater autonomy, this session will explore how India can navigate this transition to support higher-value job creation and strengthen its position in the global services economy. Knowledge Partners Avasant Trust as a Global Imperative: How to Operationalise Safe AI for Al Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Dr Chinmay Pandya, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Ms Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO Ms Marine Collins Ragnet, NYU's Peace Paola Galvez, Globethics Description AI systems increasingly shape social, economic, and political life, raising concerns about safety, transparency, and trust. Global efforts recognise that trustworthy AI requires more than technical safeguards; it demands ethical foundations, strong governance, and awareness of societal risks. This session brings together leaders from ethics, government, multilateral institutions, and peace research to examine how Safe and Trusted AI can be operationalised through inclusive, evidence-based approaches that advance responsible, globally aligned AI governance and policy practice. Knowledge Partners Globethics The Future of Work for the Global South: Skilling for Opportunity and Social Mobility Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Abhineet Kaul, Access Partnerships Abhishek Singh, IndiaAI Mission and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Angelica Salvi Del Pero, OECD (France) Anjali Kaur, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, Center for Strategic and International Studies Chenie Yoon, Google Naina Subberwal Batra, AVPN Description This high-level panel explores how AI-driven workforce transformation can unlock economic opportunities and social mobility across the Global South. Convening policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners, the session examines critical skills gaps, regional priorities, and actionable frameworks for inclusive AI upskilling. Drawing on India's policy leadership and cross-country insights, participants will engage in dialogue to shape future-proof roadmaps that ensure equitable access to AI skills, empowering vulnerable populations and strengthening workforce readiness across emerging economies. Knowledge Partners AVPN High-level discussion on APAC Centre for AI Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Dr. Sivaramakrishnan R Guruvayur, Aaquarians.ai Mr. Jeremy Fritzhand, Ahmedabad University Mr. Kamesh Shekar, The Dialogue Description This high level Panel Discussion convening at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will discuss the proposed Asia Pacific Centre for Artificial Intelligence. The session features a short panel discussion followed by an open audience dialogue to gather practical inputs on cross border collaboration, market expansion, adoption pathways, and governance priorities that can enable innovation while strengthening trust and accountability across the region. Knowledge Partners Plug and Play India Pvt. Ltd Scaling AI for Public Health Impact: Public Private Partnership Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal, National Health Authority, GoI Mr Anurag Yadav, Government of Uttar Pradesh Mr Kiran Gopal Vaska, National Health Authority, GoI Mr Sourabh Gaur, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of AP Ms Geetha Manjunath, Niramai Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, IAS, Govt. of India Rajan Khobragade, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala Description As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in health accelerates, its public health impact depends on governance, institutional capacity, and effective public–private sector collaboration. This panel examines how AI is being moved from pilots to scale, highlighting implementation experiences, procurement and integration challenges, and sustainability beyond proof-of-concept. Drawing on public and private sector perspectives, the discussion focuses on enabling procurement, ecosystems and practical pathways for responsible, scalable AI deployment in public health systems. Knowledge Partners Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science (ICMR – NIRDHDS) Advancing AI Safety Across Languages, Cultures and Contexts Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Fabrice Ciais, G42 Marzieh Fadaee, Cohere Nicolas Miailhe, PrismEval Nitarshan Rajkumar, Anthropic Peter Mattson, MLCommons Sara Hooker, Adaptable Intelligence Sunayana Sitaram, Microsoft Research Wan Sie Lee, Singapore AISI Wassim Hamidouche, Microsoft Description This panel discussion will explore why multilingual safety is essential for inclusive AI governance, addressing emerging risks such as jailbreaking in low-resource languages, and the current lack of culturally grounded benchmarks and evaluation frameworks. Participants will examine the challenges of building culturally sensitive safety datasets and ensuring that AI models can be developed, evaluated, and deployed safely across diverse linguistic and socio-cultural contexts, and highlight opportunities for collaborative research and open evaluation infrastructure. Knowledge Partners Microsoft Building Trust: Digital Infrastructure Fit for the AI Era Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Dr. Arvind Gupta, Digital India Foundation Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, Project Liberty Institute Robert Opp, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sarah Nicole, Project Liberty Institute Supheakmungkol Sarin, AI Safety Asia Vidisha Mishra, Global Solutions Initiative Description AI is reshaping how sovereignty is understood for individuals, communities, and nations. While governments played a major role in building the early internet, private actors have also shaped the digital economy. Today, AI development is largely led by the private sector, raising questions about how to align innovation with broader societal goals. This panel will explore how to build trustworthy infrastructure through public-private alignment and governance approaches that prioritize users and accountability. Key takeaways will be distilled across international policy platforms. Knowledge Partners Project Liberty Institute Global Mission on AI for Energy Scaling through citizen-centric India Energy Stack Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Mr. Abhishek Ranjan, BRPL Mr. Ashish Khanna, ISA Mr. Jeremy Oppenheim, SystemIQ Mr. Prince Dhawan, REC Limited Mr.Karan Mangotra, International Solar Alliance Ms. Arti Dogra IAS, JVVNL Ms. Swetha Ravi Kumar, FSR Global Sri Pankaj Agarwal, GoI Description The world is entering a decisive decade for energy transition, with rapid solar growth and complex grids driving the need for AI-enabled digitalisation. India's experience, including the India Energy Stack, shows how scalable, inclusive digital public infrastructure can move from pilots to impact. Building on this the Ministry of Power, REC Ltd. and ISA are convening this session to advance a Global Mission on AI for Energy through collaboration and citizen-centric power systems. Knowledge Partners REC Limited AI as an Opportunity for More Impactful Open Data Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Christopher Maloney, Gender Equity and Governance Program, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation François Fonteneau, PARIS 21 Mercedes Fogarassy, PARIS 21 Randeep Toor, Google Rohit Bhardwaj, National Statistical Office, India Description This session explores how AI can strengthen open public data systems to deliver greater social and economic value. The session explores the policy, institutional, and technical conditions needed for AI-ready data ecosystems, highlighting the role of National Statistical Offices, transparency, and collaboration in building trust, while simultaneously improving data quality. Knowledge Partners PARIS21 (OECD) Unlocking Impact: a Shared Data Platform for AI Innovation in Development Cooperation Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Iliya Peter Nickelt-Czycykowski, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Karolin Erdman, GIZ GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) Navya Alam, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Description This workshop will introduce a data and AI platform for cooperation and discuss its vision and early applications. It will examine how governments, implementing agencies, and innovators can collaborate to use AI in combination with data and contextual insights. Participants will explore the need for interoperable and trusted infrastructure to support AI agents, and consider how such systems can strengthen the effectiveness of development-related initiatives. Knowledge Partners German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) AI for ESG: Responsible Innovation for People, Planet and Progress Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Dr. Vini Singh, Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law Ms. Ayisha Piotti, RegHorizon Ms. Maya Sherman, Embassy of Israel in India Ms. Sarith Felber, Ministry of Justice, Israel Prof Victor Alchanatis, Volcani Institute, Israel Prof. (Dr.) Avinash Dadhich, Dhirubhai Ambani University Description AI's growing role in economies and institutions makes its alignment with ESG priorities critical. While AI can strengthen climate monitoring, risk management, governance, transparency, and accountability, poorly governed use may amplify bias, inequality, and mistrust. This panel frames AI as a leadership and governance challenge, not just a technology, examining responsible, ethical, and policy-aligned deployment. It explores how AI can deliver inclusive, transparent, measurable ESG outcomes, especially for emerging economies and the Global South contexts. Knowledge Partners Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law Building High-Quality AI Systems for Education: From Innovation to System-Wide Delivery Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Jairaj Bhattacharya, ConveGenius Jonathan Stern, Gates Foundation Kalpana Sharma, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education Marc Shotland, IDinsight Paul Atherton, Fab AI Romana Kropilova, Fab AI Description This session examines how countries can design and scale high-quality, context-appropriate AI tools for education. It highlights key risks and opportunities, with use cases from Africa and India, and discusses quality assurance across the AI lifecycle. The panellists will share lessons from testing and deploying AI in classrooms and public services, and present insights on integrating AI into government systems, conditions required to scale AI safely and coherently. Knowledge Partners Fab AI The Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord Driving Sustainability of AI Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Alexander Smith, Google Bimal Khandelwal, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres David Skelton, Flint Global Description Aligned with the 'Planet' sutra, this event involves a panel discussion to explore how industry practices for data centres and policy frameworks can advance the sustainability of AI infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The event will commence with a brief presentation on the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord (SDIA), a unique APAC-level industry initiative to advance digital infrastructure sustainability through voluntary targets covering four areas- energy efficiency, clean energy use, water use, and circular economy. Knowledge Partners Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association Publicly Accessible Data and AI Training: Safeguards for Responsible Reuse Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Fola Adeleke, Global Center on AI Governance Renato Berrino Malaccorto, Open Data Charter Vinay Narayan, Aapti Violeta Belver, ILDA Description This session explores how data governance shapes ethical, transparent, and rights-respecting AI systems used by governments and private actors. It shares early findings from a research project examining the legal and ethical use of publicly accessible data in AI training, with insights from multiple global contexts. Through interactive discussion, the session invites audience perspectives to deepen understanding of emerging challenges and help inform future research directions and policy approaches for responsible, inclusive AI development. Knowledge Partners Open Data Charter Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI: Strategies and Progress Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Felix Dijkstal, International Science Council Jibu Elias, Mozilla Foundation, Co-creator, INIDAai Moses M Thiga, Egerton University, Kenya Vanessa McBride, International Science Council Description Artificial intelligence is transforming how science is conducted, governed, and funded, outpacing many national research systems. Marking the launch of the International Science Council's report Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI, this session draws on 26 country case studies, especially from low- and middle-income contexts. Panelists will examine governance, data and compute access, workforce skills, and policy alignment, highlighting shared challenges, good practices, and the need for international cooperation to ensure AI advances science equitably. Knowledge Partners International Science Council Unlocking Impact: a Shared Data Platform for AI Innovation in Development Cooperation Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Iliya Peter Nickelt-Czycykowski, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Karolin Erdman, GIZ GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) Navya Alam, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Description This workshop will introduce a data and AI platform for cooperation and discuss its vision and early applications. It will examine how governments, implementing agencies, and innovators can collaborate to use AI in combination with data and contextual insights. Participants will explore the need for interoperable and trusted infrastructure to support AI agents, and consider how such systems can strengthen the effectiveness of development-related initiatives. Knowledge Partners German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI: Strategies and Progress Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Felix Dijkstal, International Science Council Jibu Elias, Mozilla Foundation, Co-creator, INIDAai Moses M Thiga, Egerton University, Kenya Vanessa McBride, International Science Council Description Artificial intelligence is transforming how science is conducted, governed, and funded, outpacing many national research systems. Marking the launch of the International Science Council's report Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI, this session draws on 26 country case studies, especially from low- and middle-income contexts. Panelists will examine governance, data and compute access, workforce skills, and policy alignment, highlighting shared challenges, good practices, and the need for international cooperation to ensure AI advances science equitably. Knowledge Partners International Science Council AI for Education: Future-Ready Universities and Schools Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Chetan Aggarwal, CPRG Dr. Ramanand, CPRG Johan Harvard, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Noopur Jhunjhunwala, ChangeINKK R Balasubramaniam, GoI Sanjay Kumar, Ministry of Education, GoI Shri Jitin Prasada, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI Description This session examines how AI can be deployed at scale across schools and higher education institutions in India. It explores government-led adoption, impacts on learning and pedagogy, and pathways to ensure inclusive AI literacy for students and educators in a rapidly evolving education ecosystem. Knowledge Partners Center of Policy Research and Governance Agri AI: Advancing Responsible AI for Agriculture Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Dr Mukesh Kestwal, IIT Ropar – Technology & Innovation Foundation Dr. Gal Zohar, Israeli Public Employment Service Dr. Pushpendra P. Singh, ANNAM.AI and iHub - AWaDH Dr. Radhika Trikha, IIT Ropar – Technology & Innovation Foundation Mr. Mayuresh Raut, Seafund Ms. Maya Serman, Embassy of Israel in India Ms. Nemesisa Ujjain, The Circle FC Ms. Sarit Felber, Israeli Ministry of Justice Ms. Urmi Tat, Salesforce Prof. Dov Greenbaum, Zvi Meitar Institute Prof. Victor Alchanatis, Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Description This session brings together leading stakeholders from governments, civil society and academia to advance responsible AI for agriculture. The session features inaugural addresses, keynote insights and cross-border panels on scaling AI for public good. With participation from policymakers, researchers, investors and innovators, the program highlights international collaboration, startup recognition and actionable dialogue to strengthen inclusive, impact-driven AI ecosystems for sustainable agricultural development. Knowledge Partners IIT Ropar - Technology and Innovation Foundation Data Sharing Infrastructures for AI: Building for Trust, Purpose, and Public Values Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Astha Kapoor, Aapti Institute Chenai Chair, Masakhane Language Hub Rahul Matthan, Trilegal Saranya Gopinath, RazorPay Vijay Suresh Kumar, Gates Foundation Description This panel discussion is part of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 which seeks to highlight the demonstrable impact and tangible progress in global AI cooperation. The objective of the panel is to create common principles and guidance for data as DPI that support openness, accountability, and public value in the age of AI, and work towards concrete impact. Knowledge Partners Aapti Institute Harnessing AI for Health Equity: Building Inclusive Human Capital and Strengthening Research–Industry Collaboration Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Dr. Mona Duggal, ICMR Mr Abhimanyu Saxena, UNDP India Ms. Nande Putta, UNICEF Ms. Vinita Sethi, Apollo Hospitals Prof (Dr.) Balvir S Tomar, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur Prof. Dr Anurag Agrawal:, Ashoka University Prof. Dr Sanjay Pattanshetty, NIMS University, Rajasthan, Jaipur Prof. Ilona Kickbusch, Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Description This high-level panel will explore how AI can strengthen global health while keeping inclusion and social equity central. The conversation will focus on building human capital for AI-driven health innovation, catalyzing inclusive participation, and strengthening research–industry linkages so scientific insights translate into practical health solutions. The aim is to identify clear priorities, collaboration pathways, and measurable actions that support responsible AI adoption and a more equitable digital health future. Knowledge Partners NIMS University Rajasthan From Guidelines to Ground: Institutional AI Safety for India and the Global South Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Abdullah, Zephara AI Arundhati Banerjee, Nvidia Dr. Arjun Goswami, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Juan Carlos Rojas Arango, Embassy of Colombia Kazim Rizvi, The Dialogue Prof. Sidharth Chauhan, The Cyril Shroff Centre for AI Law and Regulation (JGU) Sidharth Deb, The Quantum Hub Description This roundtable convenes government, industry, legal, and diplomatic leaders to translate responsible AI principles into enforceable institutional guardrails for India and the Global South. Participants will examine real-world deployment failures, identify binding constraints in enforcement, audit bandwidth, and procurement, and develop minimum viable safeguards for high-adoption, low-capacity settings. Outputs include an Institutional Safety Case Standard and Red Teaming Checklist. The session bridges policy intent with ground-level implementation realities. Knowledge Partners Zephara AI Building Resilient, Sustainable AI Infrastructure for People, Planet and Progress Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Ashish Aggarwal, Nasscom Nicole Foster, AWS Rishi Bal, BharatGen Ritu Mehrotra, Shunya Labs Sharad Agarwal, Sify Infinit Spaces Limited Vrushali Gaud, Google, USA Description AI at scale requires infrastructure that converts promise into real impact. This session explores shared compute, efficient architectures, and hybrid cloud-to-edge strategies, comparing frontier model training with deployment of right-sized models for citizens, SMEs, and public systems. Anchored in People, Planet, and Progress, we examine access, affordability, sustainability, and optimization in India as core design constraints. The discussion addresses what should be built nationally, what collaboration can unlock, and where geopolitical frictions may arise globally. Knowledge Partners Nasscom Generation AI @ 2047 Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Mr. ⁠Kishore Balaji, IBM Mr. Lokesh Mehra, Amazon Web Services Mr. Manav Subodh, 1M1B ⁠Ms. Neha Jain, IAS, UP DESCO Ms. Shipra Sharma, IBM Description Generation AI @ 2047 is a high-impact, experience-led session aligned with India's focus on inclusive and scalable AI. Moving beyond policy intent, it explores how AI shows up at India's last mile - shaping outcomes for farmers, classrooms, and first-time job seekers. Hosted in Hindi, it spotlights a state-level AI skilling initiative, offering practical, replicable insights for building an inclusive, AI-ready workforce toward a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Knowledge Partners One Million for One Billion (1M1B) Reimagining Accessibility of Public Broadcasting Data in the AI Era: Creating Virtuous Production of Data for Local Language LLMs Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Alison Gillwald, Research ICT Africa Diana Mosquera, Diversa Studio Gaurav Godhiwani, CivicDataLab Geetha Raju, CeRAI - IIT Madras Manu Chopra, Karya Medhi Snene, UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies Mukelani Dimba, Information Regulator of South Africa Pria Chetty, Research ICT Africa Siphokazi Novukuza, South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Souhila Amazouz, African Union Commission Tajuddeen Gwadabe, Masakhane African Languages Hub Description This session will gather policymakers and AI practitioners from India and Africa to discuss accessibility of public data, local language LLM training and development requirements, and sustainable financing. The goal is to recommend a governance framework for making public broadcasting data available for public AI research securely. The discussion will focus on regulatory frameworks, practical data use for local language AI, and sustainable funding. Knowledge Partners Research ICT Africa AI for Power – Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Abhishek Ranjan, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) Mahesh Patankar, MP Ensystems Advisory Nalin Agarwal, Climate Collective Foundation Namrata Mukherjee, International Solar Alliance Rishi Nair, Climate Collective Foundation Shalabh Tandon, IFC Siddharth Singh, International Energy Agency Sujith Nair, India Energy Stack Task Force Description AI for Power – Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition explores how artificial intelligence can fast-track India's shift to resilient, low-carbon electricity systems. With power driving most global emissions, the session spotlights frontier pilots and scalable innovations across renewable integration, grid optimisation, predictive maintenance and demand forecasting. Policymakers, utilities, innovators and investors will examine pathways to deploy responsible AI at scale - positioning India and the Global South as leaders in climate-positive digital infrastructure. Knowledge Partners Climate Collective Foundation Towards Global Cooperation for Equitable AI in Healthcare Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr. Krithika Rangaranjan, AIIMS, New Delhi Dr. Mahima Kalla, Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne Dr. Mahima Kalla, Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne Mr. Aman Taneja, Ikigai Law Mr. Aman Taneja, Ikigai Law Mr. Mohit Jain, Microsoft India Ms. Kanika Kalra, World Health Organization Ms. Tess Buckley, techUK Description Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to transform healthcare delivery worldwide, improving diagnostics, access, and system efficiency. Yet biased datasets, exclusionary design choices, and uneven deployment risk reinforcing inequities and disproportionately harming already marginalised communities, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and rural populations. This interdisciplinary panel will explore inclusive AI strategies, such as participatory design, representative data practices, and context-sensitive governance frameworks, to ensure that AI systems in healthcare are designed, developed, and deployed in ways that mitigate unintended harm. The focus is on building equitable digital health ecosystems that proactively address structural disparities rather than amplify them. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners Centre for Digital Transformation of Health (CDTH), The University of Melbourne Large Cultural Models - Building ethical and cultural AI from India, for the world Add to Calendar 16 Feb 2026 6:00 PM Bharat Mandapam Amphitheater Speakers Kishore Lulla Ridhima Lulla Vikram Tanna Piyush Bhatia Description Eros Innovation will unveil India’s First Large Cultural Models (LCMs) and a sovereign AI Creator Economy platform powered by Ethical and Cultural AI. The session will demonstrate how culturally intelligent AI can enable inclusive, citizen-scale creative and economic participation across India. Knowledge Partners Eros Innovation Tata AI Sakhi Immersion Program Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Srividhya Muralidharan, Tata Consultancy Services Description What happens when 1,600 rural women pick up their smartphones and try AI for the first time in Hindi? This hands-on session brings together artisans, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from six states to experience how AI can help them in their daily work and livelihoods. With guided support from mentors, participants will use AI to explore new product designs, create marketing materials, navigate government schemes, translate documents, and draft applications — all on their own phones, in their own language. No prior tech experience needed. Knowledge Partners Tata Consultancy Services Limited AI for India's Next Billion: Intergenerational Insights for Inclusive and Future-Ready Growth Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Amitabh Kant, NITI Aayog, GoI Arunabha Ghosh, CEEW Awais Ahmed, Pixxel Space Technologies Claire Melamed, UN Foundation Kunalika Gautam, UN Foundation Ruchira Goyal, Sustainable Food Systems Safiya Husain, Karya Vishal Tripathi, CEEW Description AI is rapidly reshaping economies, public services, and governance. As the global population approaches 10 billion people by the next century, the stakes are uniquely high for the countries across Asia and Africa that will host many of the world's next billion people. Choices made today will shape the lives of those young people, and determine whether AI becomes a force for shared prosperity and public trust, or deepens inequality and power imbalances for generations. Knowledge Partners United Nations Foundation From Research to Reality: Building Safe and Localized Health-AI Solutions for India Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Aarushi Gupta, Digital Future Labs Anunaya Jain, Jhpiego Dr. Azra Ismail, Emory University, USA Dr. Taniya Kaul, Myna Mahila Foundation Prerak Mehta, Dalberg Advisors Sunandan Madan, Dhwani Rural Information Vikas Yadav, Gates Foundation Zeel Mehta (Moderator), Myna Mahila Foundation Description This 55-minute workshop focuses on driving actionable insights that bridge the gap between research and reality in healthcare AI. The session brings together a multidisciplinary group to explore the complete execution flow in healthtech: from research insights to funding, from technical development to on-ground implementation, and the critical role of government support in creating an interconnected ecosystem. Knowledge Partners Myna Mahila Foundation Building a Trusted and Resilient AI Infrastructure Ecosystem: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Rights Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Ankit Bose, Nasscom Mr. Chengetai Masango, United Nations Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum - Intergovernmental Organisation Mr. Raju Vegesna, Sify - Industry Ms. Amrita Choudhury, CCAOI - Civil Society Ms. Shahana Chaterji, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co - Legal Rishikesh Kanegaonkar, Nayara Energy Description This panel will examine principles and infrastructure for a secure, trusted AI ecosystem. It will showcase global and Indian best practices in governance, transparency, and accountability, while exploring how policy frameworks and innovation can responsibly accelerate adoption. Speakers will address challenges such as interoperability gaps, data security, and ethical deployment. The session emphasizes strategies for safe, scalable, resilient, and inclusive AI transformation, balancing innovation with responsible implementation to strengthen trust and sustainability. Knowledge Partners Sify Technologies Limited From Algorithms to Outcomes: Building AI that Works for People Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Iqbal Dhaliwal, J-PAL; MIT Michael Kremer, J-PAL & University of Chicago S. Krishnan, IAS, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Description This session will kick off the daylong event 'AI For Social Good: Impact That Works', featuring a Nobel laureate, international researchers, members of Indian and international civil society, prominent industry leaders and senior members of the Government of India. This session will feature plenaries and a fireside chat on how research agendas can be aligned with government priorities so that AI adoption and scale-up decisions can be driven by rigorous evidence. Knowledge Partners J-PAL AI for Impact - Global South Forum: Shared Solutions, Shared Futures Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Caroline Mbindyo, AMREF Lacina Kone, Smart Africa Nakul Jain, Wadhwani AI Global Robert Opp, UNDP Sunil Wadhwani, Wadhwani AI Description AI for Impact - Global South Forum brings together policymakers, practitioners, and partners to share what works, and what doesn't, in using AI for public good. Informed by dialogues in Kigali and Nairobi, the forum focuses on moving beyond small pilots to solutions that work within real budgets, infrastructure, and capacity. It examines how countries can build reliable systems and highlights practical approaches to scaling AI responsibly, strengthening institutions, and delivering lasting public value. Knowledge Partners Wadhwani AI AI for Social Good: Impact that Works Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Aimee Barnes Asra Khan Audrey Lorvo Azeez Gupta Becky Faith Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink David Yanagizawa-Drott Dean Karlan Elizabeth Kelly Fatema AlMulla Description This day-long research and policy symposium will convene senior policymakers, leading researchers, and practitioners to examine how AI can meaningfully improve public service delivery towards an AI ecosystem that maximises social good. Participants will explore evidence from rigorous impact evaluations of AI innovations applied across education, health, labour, agriculture, governance, and climate – highlighting what works, why it works, and what must change for transparent, fair, and responsible scale-up that delivers sustained real-world impact. Knowledge Partners J-PAL AI Masterclass in Robotics Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Laksh Parthasarthy, Tata Consultancy Services Naresh Mehta, Tata Consultancy Services Description This session, conducted by Tata Consultancy Services, will demonstrate how strategic AI goals can be turned into practical, production-ready solutions for inspection, and autonomous material movement, emphasizing resilient, safe, and compliant deployment at scale. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI systems, along with industry-specific blueprints and replicable best practices. Knowledge Partners Tata Consultancy Services Limited AI Competitiveness and Innovation: From Insight to Action Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Graham Brookie, Atlantic Council Nabiha Syed, Mozilla Foundation Ruth Berry, Nvidia Thomas Zacharia, AMD Description An overview of the AI competitiveness landscape, examining why speed, coordination, and institutional capacity now define leadership. Senior industry and policy leaders will share brief perspectives on execution barriers, lessons from national strategies, and public-private alignment. The discussion is structured around three key pillars: innovation as a competitive signal, securing AI supply chains and infrastructure, and talent, energy, and government adoption as force multipliers. Knowledge Partners Atlantic Council AI for Societal Value: Responsible Innovation Across Healthcare and High-Impact Sectors Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr. Arif Ahmed Sekh, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Dr. Gunjan Gupta Govil, Gunjan IVF World and a fertility specialist Dr. Kiran D. Sekhar, Kiran Fertility Clinics Dr. Swarupa Mitra, Fortis Medical Dr. Tanuj Bhatia, SGRR Medical College & SMI Hospital Prof. Dilip K. Prasad, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Description This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare and other high-impact sectors as it moves from research to real-world deployment. It examines pathways for responsible innovation, sustainable commercialization, and long-term societal value, while addressing ethical considerations, regulatory readiness, and trust. Through forward-looking perspectives, the discussion highlights how AI systems can be designed, governed, and scaled to deliver meaningful impact without compromising transparency, fairness, or accountability. Knowledge Partners UiT The Arctic University of Norway Scaling impact from India's Soverign AI and Data Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Amit Sheth, IAIRO Amith Singhee, IBM Ana Paula Assis, IBM Rajiv Chetwani, ISRO Rishi Bal, BharatGen Sandip Patel, IBM Shri P S Pradyumna IAS, AP Govt Shri. Abhishek Singh, IAS, Meity, GoI Tanvi Lall, People+AI Description India and many nations are advancing indigenous generative AI to meet local linguistic, cultural, and governance needs while strengthening technology sovereignty. However, models alone cannot deliver national-scale value. Real impact depends on sovereign infrastructure, robust deployment stacks, clear use-case maturity, scalable architectures, and advanced AI research. This panel examines these critical dependencies and imperatives required to translate indigenous AI capabilities into inclusive, measurable outcomes for citizens, the economy, and public institutions. Knowledge Partners IBM Innovation to Impact: AI as a Public Health Gamechanger Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Dr. Bishnu Panigrahi, Fortis Healthcare Dr. V. K. Paul, NITI Aayog, GoI Mr. Aman Sharma, GoI Mr. Bharat Sesha, Philips India Mr. Harsh Mahajan, Mahajan Imaging & Labs Mr. Neeraj Jain, PATH Mr. Nico Schiettekatte, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Delhi Mr. Roy Jakobs, Royal Philips Ms. Anupriya Patel, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Description Health is central to India's socioeconomic progress and a core pillar under AI for Economic Development and Social Good. With strong digital public health infrastructure through ABDM, global IT leadership, and growing AI R&D ecosystems, India is poised to scale AI from innovation to impact. The roundtable "Innovation to Impact: AI as a Public Health Gamechanger" will drive actionable pathways across policy, adoption, public–private collaboration, and outcome-driven AI deployment, unlocking economic, social, and health dividends Knowledge Partners Philips India Limited From Algorithms to Outcomes: Building AI that Works for People Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Iqbal Dhaliwal, J-PAL; MIT Michael Kremer, J-PAL & University of Chicago S. Krishnan, IAS, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Description This session will kick off the daylong event 'AI For Social Good: Impact That Works', featuring a Nobel laureate, international researchers, members of Indian and international civil society, prominent industry leaders and senior members of the Government of India. This session will feature plenaries and a fireside chat on how research agendas can be aligned with government priorities so that AI adoption and scale-up decisions can be driven by rigorous evidence. Knowledge Partners J-PAL AI Masterclass in Robotics Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Laksh Parthasarthy, Tata Consultancy Services Naresh Mehta, Tata Consultancy Services Description This session, conducted by Tata Consultancy Services, will demonstrate how strategic AI goals can be turned into practical, production-ready solutions for inspection, and autonomous material movement, emphasizing resilient, safe, and compliant deployment at scale. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI systems, along with industry-specific blueprints and replicable best practices. Knowledge Partners Tata Consultancy Services Limited Mobilizing MDB Financing to Scale High-Impact AI Solutions in Asia Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Antonio Zaballos, Asian Development Bank Arjun Venkatraman, Gates Foundation Dr J Ganesan, Government of Haryana Hun Kim, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Mahesh Uttamchandani, World Bank Description MDB financing can play a critical role in covering the substantial upfront and ongoing costs of deploying AI for social good (AISG) to achieve the SDGs. However, sustainable and large-scale deployment will require coordinated multisectoral action and support from concessional funders. Additionally, MDBs must adapt their traditional transaction processes to better align with the fast pace of AI innovation and the rapidly evolving needs of social sectors. Knowledge Partners The World Bank Safeguarding Children in India's AI Future: Towards Child-Centric AI Policy and Governance Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Akash Pugalia, Teleperformance Ashish Jaiman, Founder Nedl Labs Atish Gonsalves, LEGO Education Chitra Iyer, Space2Grow Dr. Manish Tiwari, IGPP Gaurav Aggarwal, iSPIRT Foundation Maya Shermon, GPAI and Senior Tech & Innovation Advisor (ST&I Attaché), Embassy of Israel in India N.S. Nappinai, Cyber Saathi Shireen Vakil, Space2Grow Uthara Ganesh, Snapchat Zoe Lambourne, Childlight Description As India advances ambitious national AI strategies and positions itself as a global AI leader, the governance choices made today will have long-term consequences for children's rights, safety, dignity and development. Children are not merely 'users' of AI systems; they are deeply embedded within algorithmic ecosystems that mediate opportunities and risks. Knowledge Partners Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics, New Delhi From Human Capital to Cognitive Capital – Positioning India as the Cognitive Capital of the World( Hosted by 1Works) Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Description India's AI transformation is shifting work from routine tasks to human-centric roles, emphasizing judgment, coordination with AI, and accountability. The 90-minute flagship session, "From Human Capital to Cognitive Capital," presented by 1Works with Conch Deep Tech Venture Studio & Advancer Corp, explores how trust, skills, and accountability must be re-engineered in AI-augmented systems. Bringing together leaders from public sector, industry, and academia, it positions Cognitive Capital as India's strategic advantage for continuous readiness and human-centric AI adoption. Knowledge Partners 1Works AI in Health: Saving Lives at Scale Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Aimee Barnes, J-PAL Rob Sherman, Meta Senthil Kumar, IAS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Shahed Alam, Noora Health Ziad Obermeyer, Berkeley Description Can AI innovation help in diagnosing silent heart attacks to deliver measurable health gains for underserved populations at scale? Hear from a leading international researcher, and an expert panel, about how rigorous evidence from randomised evaluations can distinguish promising ideas from solutions, and strengthen health systems. Showcasing on-ground evidence, participants will understand what it takes to make AI work in practice - aligning technology with frontline workflows and governance structures, and generating actionable evidence for sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery. Knowledge Partners J-PAL Data, People, and Pre-Empting Mass Exclusion: Building Ethical AI as Digital Public Infrastructure Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Arpita Kanjilal, Digital Empowerment Foundation Dr. Bhavani Rao R, UNESCO W4EAISAC Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Government of Telangana Nicolas Miailhe, AI Safety Connect Osama Manzar, Digital Empowerment Foundation Paola Galvez Callirgos, Globethics Ram Papatla, APAC Trust and Safety, Google Ram Papatla, Google India Description This is a focused session examining how AI in public services can unintentionally exclude vulnerable communities and how such risks can be anticipated and mitigated. Anchored in community-centric design and inclusive data governance, the discussion will connect grassroots realities with ethics, policy, and safety perspectives, positioning AI as a transparent, accountable, and people-first Digital Public Infrastructure that enables social empowerment rather than mass exclusion. Knowledge Partners Digital Empowerment Foundation Pushing the Frontier of AI in Education Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam Plenary Hall B Speakers Dr Shreedhar Vembu, Zoho Corporation Dr Vibhu Mittal, Inflection AI Mr Rajan Anandan, Peak XV PArtners Prof Manindra Agrawal, IIT Kanpur Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, IIT Jammu Prof Mitesh Khapra, IIT Madras Description At the IndiaAI Impact Summit, the Ministry of Education session presents a structured and integrated view of how AI is being operationalized across Indian education. The session will bring together leadership perspectives across policy interventions, curriculum and pedagogy, higher education transformation, industry collaboration, and AI Centres of Excellence to demonstrate how AI adoption is being translated into institutional and system-level change." Knowledge Partners Ministry of Education World Café Cross-Border Applied AI Joint Research, Innovation and Startup Communities: Turn Expertise into Practical Next Steps for International AI Collaboration. Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Alexandra Bech Gjørv, SINTEF, Norway Anand kamannavar, Applied Ventures Anil Sharma, Tata Consultancy Services Pasi Toivanen, Nokia, Finland Sagar Sen, SINTEF, Oslo, Norway Description World Café: Cross-Border Applied AI brings together global researchers, startups, SMEs, policymakers, and industry leaders to turn expertise into action. This interactive session focuses on practical, sovereignty-aware models for international AI collaboration—spanning joint research, innovation, and startup ecosystems. Aligned with the India AI Impact Summit's Sutras and Chakras, the discussion is designed to generate concrete outcomes that directly inform Summit deliberations and enable meaningful, cross-border AI partnerships. Knowledge Partners SINTEF AS GenAI Talent Imperative: Building Global Future Workforce Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Abhilasha Gaur, SSC Nasscom Emily Bastedo, ISACA Indrani Choudhury, Microsoft Jagdish Mitra, Humanize Neha Jain, IT & Electronics, GoUP Nitin Seth, Incedo Pramod P.J., Meity, GoI Prof Jai Prakash, AKTU Prof Jyoti Kumar, IIT Delhi Prof. Shyam Rath, AICTE Rishikesh Patnakar, NSDC Sanjeev Jain, Wipro Tulika Pandey, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Vijay Swaminathan, Draup Description GenAI Talent Imperative: Building the Global Future Workforce is a high-impact roundtable bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and government to shape the future of AI-ready talent. As Generative AI rapidly transforms roles, skills, and productivity, this session will explore workforce readiness, emerging GenAI skill requirements, and scalable skilling frameworks. Join the dialogue to align policy, education, and industry needs for building a globally competitive, future-ready workforce. Knowledge Partners Nasscom FutureSkills Prime A MeitY-nasscom Digital Skilling Initiative Scaling Enterprise Transformation - How India Can Leapfrog in the AI Economy Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Arpan Sheth, Bain & Company Chinmaya Sharma, InfoEdge Ventures Karthik Reddy, Blume Ventures Mihir Shukla, Automation Anywhere Sravanth Aluru, Avataar.ai Tejeshwi Sharma, Peak XV Description As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises are realizing that the next wave of transformation looks very different from early hype. This session brings together investors, founders, and transformation leaders to examine where enterprise AI creates real value, where it falls short, how companies can move from pilots to scaled impact, how operating models must evolve for the new "AI worker," and what this means for India Inc's opportunity. Knowledge Partners Bain & Company AI-Powered Ports: Reimagining Efficiency and Operations Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr. Manish Tiwari, IGPP Mr Rajesh Soundararajan, V.O.C Port Authority Mr Rajesh Soundararajan, V.O.C Port Authority Mr Susanta Kumar Purohit, VOCPA Mr. Dhruv Kotak, J M Baxi Group Mr. Subrat Tripathy, APSEZ Mr. T. K. Ramachandran, MoPSW Ms Aprajita Rana, AZB & Partners Ms Aprajita Rana, AZB & Partners Prof. Gaurav Vallabh, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Description The session will examine how AI is redefining ports as intelligent national infrastructure rather than merely operational logistics assets. It will focus on AI's role in enhancing efficiency, resilience, risk management, and governance in the maritime sector, while addressing workforce transition, policy frameworks, and responsible adoption. Knowledge Partners Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics, New Delhi AI, Innovation and Collaboration: Shaping Resilient Economies Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Mr. Abhishek Ranjan, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) Mr. Deepesh Kiran Nanda, Tata Consultancy Services Mr. Jal Desai, U.S. DOE National Laboratory of the Rockies Ms. Jaquelin Cochran, U.S. DOE National Laboratory of the Rockies Description This panel examines how innovation and collaboration can transform AI data centers into strategic assets for secure, reliable, and affordable power systems. Bringing together hyperscalers, utilities, and public sector leaders from the United States and India, it will explore advances in compute efficiency, cooling, grid integration, and demand flexibility, alongside enabling policy frameworks that strengthen power systems and position AI infrastructure as a catalyst for long-term resilience and economic growth. Knowledge Partners U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) From Co-Design to Courtroom: Building a Fair Trial Adviser for Justice Systems Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Daisy Peterson, Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice Lodovica Raparelli, Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice Wassim Hamidouche, Microsoft Description This session explores how collaborative, human-centred AI can strengthen fair trial guarantees across justice systems. Drawing on results from a pre-Summit hackathon, it presents a prototype Fair Trial Adviser that delivers transparent, citation-based legal guidance across languages. The discussion will highlight co-design, ethical safeguards, explainability, and inclusive access, alongside emerging guidelines for safe, responsible, and judicial AI. Knowledge Partners Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice Planet-Scale Intelligence for Economic Growth: AgriStack, Climate AI, and Foundational Models for Global Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Arun Sharma, Resonia Ltd. Arun Sharma, Resonia Ltd. Derick Jose, Accenture Gaurav Aggarwal, Reliance Jio Michael TSAN, Dalberg Advisors Michael TSAN, Dalberg Advisors Prateep Basu, SatSure Prateep Basu, SatSure Suman Chandra Rawat, IAS, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Description This session explores how planet-scale intelligence built on AI, Earth observation and Digital Public Infrastructure can move from pilots to production and reshape real economies. Anchored in India's experience with AgriStack, it examines climate-smart credit, resilient food systems, and risk-informed public spending, with lessons for the Global South. Speakers will discuss foundational Earth models, governance and validation layers, and the public–private architectures needed to make AI a trusted, shared asset for inclusive growth. Knowledge Partners SatSure Analytics India Private Limited AI for National Defence Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Air Vice Marshal Deepak Joshi, HQ IDS Dr Chandrika Kaushik, DRDO Maj. Gen. (R) Sandeep Sharma, Army ⁠Shri. Sarjan Shah, Shield AI Suhas Gopinath, Globals Description This session brings together senior stakeholders from India's defence ecosystem to explore Secure by Design principles for AI in national defence. Speakers representing the Army, Navy, and Air Force will join participants from the private sector to share operational, strategic, and technological perspectives. The discussion will examine secure AI development, deployment challenges, governance approaches, and cross-sector collaboration to support resilient and mission-ready AI systems for defence applications. Knowledge Partners Globals ITES Pvt Ltd. The AI–Energy–Finance Trifecta: Future-Proofing India's Datacenters Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Dr. Ashish Kumar Goel, IAS, UPPCL Jitendra Srivastava, IAS, REC Limited Mani Khurana, World Bank MoeZ Cherif, World Bank Sandeep Bandivdekar, Microsoft | India Vrushali Gaud, Climate Operations at Google Description The session explores how accelerating AI adoption is driving a surge in data center energy demand while also creating new opportunities for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. It brings together experts to examine the AI–Energy–Finance Trifecta—highlighting renewable integration, intelligent energy management, and innovative financing. The discussion aims to chart collaborative pathways for building green, resilient, and future‑ready data centers aligned with India's digital and net‑zero ambitions. Knowledge Partners REC Limited AI for Her: Catalyst Women Leaders Driving Responsible and Inclusive AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Ms Anna Roy, NITI Aayog, GoI Ms Annapurna Vishwanathan, Airbus India & South Asia Ms Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro Limited Ms Roma Datta Chobey, Google India Ms Sandhya Varanasi, Schneider Electric Ms Sarah E. Kemp, Intel Ms Sarika Gulyani, FICCI Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Ministry of Corporate Affairs Description The session will cover responsible AI frameworks, mitigation of gender and data biases, and the translation of national AI policies into real-world applications across health, education, and social sectors. It will also address access to capital, mentorship, and ecosystem support required to scale women-led AI innovations. Through a moderated panel discussion, global technology leaders, policymakers, and founders will share practical insights on building safe and trusted AI systems while nurturing future women technologists. Knowledge Partners FICCI Model Context Protocol, Open Standards and Data in the Age of Agentic AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Amanda Brock, OpenUK Anil Madhavapeddy, Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge Anil Madhavapeddy, Cambridge University James Lovegrove, RedHat Karan MV, GitHub Naresh Vyas, TwoCents.ai Rohit Ghumare, OpenUK Saiyam Pathak, Kubesimplify Shivay Lamba, JSNation Simon Hansford, Civo Description This workshop explores how open standards, data governance, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are shaping the next generation of agentic AI systems. Knowledge Partners OpenUK AI and the State: Policy and Practice in Government Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Christine Custis, Partnership on AI (PAI) Gaia Marcus, Ada Lovelace Institute Jaan Tallinn, Estonia Prof. Alondra Nelson, Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford Rumman Chowdhury, Stephanie Ifayemi, Partnership on AI (PAI) Description The panel will explore how governments can approach AI deployment differently from private sector actors, including how procurement decisions can influence market outcomes in the public interest. It will examine the role of safety research, measurement, evaluation, and community participation in supporting responsible public sector AI deployment. The discussion will also consider how red-teaming, ongoing assessment, and evaluation processes can strengthen transparency and accountability. Knowledge Partners AI Policy and Governance Working Group (AIPGWG) Harnessing AI for Equitable and Resilient Health Systems Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Aparnaa Somanathan, World Bank Geetha Manjunath, Niramai Health Analytix Kalavathi GV, Siemens Healthineers Karthik Adapa, WHO-SEARO Kiran Gopal Vaska, National Health Authority, GoI Mamta Murthi, The World Bank Group Pramod Varma, India DPIs Preetha Reddy, Former UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences Description This session convenes policymakers, industry, technologists, and public health experts to explore how AI can be responsibly scaled to deliver health system impact. With reference to case studies and innovation platforms, it will examine practical pathways for moving from pilots to sustainable, system-level adoption. The session will explore governance, standards, and ethical considerations for responsible AI adoption and identify pathways for inclusive and equitable AI adoption, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Knowledge Partners The World Bank Cybersecurity Strategy in Era of AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr Huzur Saran, IIT Delhi Dr Sanjay Bahl, CERT-In Dr Srikanta Bedathur, IIT Delhi Dr. Gaurav Gupta MeITY, Meity, GoI Mohit Joshi, AppSentinels Rajat Maheshwari, Mastercard Description As digital infrastructure drives the global economy, cybercrime costs reach $10.5 trillion annually in 2025, with AI-assisted attacks surging 72%. This panel examines AI-powered defence mechanisms—predictive threat detection, automated response, and machine learning-based assessment—as essential countermeasures. Industry and government leaders will discover strategies for implementing next-generation architectures leveraging AI systems that detect threats faster and reduce breach costs, securing critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Knowledge Partners Mastercard Responsible AI for Health: Governance, Implementation and Investment Considerations Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Alain Labrique, WHO Headquarters, Geneva Andreas Reis, WHO Divleen Jeji, Google for Health Emily Muller, Wellcome trust Sameer Pujari, WHO Suneeta Krishnan, India Country office, Gates Foundation Sunil Kumar Barnwal, National Health Authority, GoI Ulrike Till, WIPO Description This session will explore real-world experiences in implementing AI in health systems, highlighting key governance and regulatory challenges alongside enabling factors such as data systems, partnerships, leadership, and financing. Drawing on country insights and aligned with global AI governance and normative processes, the session will advance dialogue on ethical, equitable, and people-centred deployment. It will conclude with shared priorities and practical pathways for partnership and investment to support responsible scale-up. Knowledge Partners World Health Organization Global AI Assurance and Standards: From Principles to Proof Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Bindya S RaJ, Infosys Carsten Maple, University of Warwick & Alan Turing Institute Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Raj Bharat Patel, Holistic AI Sue Daley OBE, techUK Tim Mcgarr, BSI Description This session brings together leaders from policy, industry, and certification bodies to explore how AI assurance is shaping governance and practice. It will spotlight key practical standards, real-world adoption across sectors, India's strategic role in quality infrastructure, and UK-India collaboration on standards, skills, and market access to build trust and responsible AI globally. Knowledge Partners techUK From AI Innovation to Nation-Building Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers 2. Prof. S Ravi Kiran, BharatGen Technology Foundation Dr. Amol Gite, BharatGen Technology Foundation Mr. Anirudh Srinivasan, BharatGen Technology Foundation Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, IIT Bombay Description This session will include a leadership talk and keynote addresses on AI for economic development and social good. Knowledge Partners BharatGen, TIH for IoT & IoE, IIT Bombay. Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape: A Cross-Compliance Framework for Safety and Governance Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Aarthi Sivanandha, AZB & Partners Dr. Lalit Patil, International Neurodegenerative Disorders Research Center (INDRC) " Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, C-DAC Bangalore Dr. S. D. Sudarsan, C-DAC Bangalore Dr. Vit Dockal, International Development Research Centre (INDRC), Czech Republic Mr. Ramesh Naidu Laveti, C-DAC Bangalore Description This session examines the evolving AI regulatory landscape through a cross-compliance lens, comparing various national frameworks for data governance, safety, and accountability. It highlights practical approaches to implementing trustworthy, safe AI, drawing on large-scale project experience. The discussion aims to support policymakers, practitioners, and institutions in aligning innovation with regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and responsible AI governance across jurisdictions. Knowledge Partners Indo-Pacific European Hub for Digital Partnerships (INPACE) Beyond the Cloud: The Sovereign AI Moment Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Bernard Nguyen, Nvidia Mr.Abhinav Aggarwal, Fluid AI Mr.Balasubramanian V, NABARD Mr.Raghav Aggarwal, Fluid AI Mr.Ritwik Rath, HPCL Description While much of the world defaults to cloud-hosted AI, a growing cohort of enterprises and public sector institutions are charting a different course — deploying powerful AI models on their own infrastructure, on their own terms. Knowledge Partners Fluid AI From AI Innovation to Nation-Building Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers 2. Prof. S Ravi Kiran, BharatGen Technology Foundation Dr. Amol Gite, BharatGen Technology Foundation Mr. Anirudh Srinivasan, BharatGen Technology Foundation Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, IIT Bombay Description This session will include a leadership talk and keynote addresses on AI for economic development and social good. Knowledge Partners BharatGen, TIH for IoT & IoE, IIT Bombay. Universities as Clty-Scale AI Catalysts: Delhi's Path from Research to Public Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Speakers Prof. Anand Srivastava, VC, NSUT2 Sh. Varun Aggarwal Co-founder, Aspiring Minds Ms. Maya Sherman, Head, Innovation, at Embassy of Israel in India Description 90-minute programme opens with a 10-minute institutional framing by NSUT and STPI on Delhi’s AI ecosystem and universities’ convening role. A 15-minute keynote by Prof. Anand Srivastava links academic leadership to responsible city-scale AI, curriculum, research, and industry engagement. A 40-minute panel explores translating research to deployment, talent, incubation, inclusivity, and scaling pilots with academic, STPI, government, industry, and policy experts. A 15-minute NSUT - STPI showcase presents 2–3 initiatives. Closing 10-minute reflections outline collaboration pathways ahead. Knowledge Partners STPI & NSUT Co-Creating the MedTech Frontier: Ecosystem Innovation toward AI-Enabled Health for all Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Dr Prashant Nag, TATA 1mg Dr T. Thangaradjou, ANRF Dr Taruna Madan Gupta, Development Research Division, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Vibhav Garg, Meril Mr Christian Wickert, Merck KGaA Mr Gaurav Agarwal, Innvolution Healthcare Pvt Ltd Mr Kinjal Saxena, AIG Hospitals Description AI-enabled MedTech is expanding inclusive access, enabling preventive care, and improving efficiency, making healthcare more, inclusive affordable and scalable. As India emerges as a key MedTech innovation hub, a supportive ecosystem and strong collaboration across government, industry, and innovators are essential to overcome product development and market barriers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The panel will explore AI approaches in India's MedTech sector and pathways to accelerate productisation and scale. Knowledge Partners Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Global AI Assurance and Standards: From Principles to Proof Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Bindya S RaJ, Infosys Carsten Maple, University of Warwick & Alan Turing Institute Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Raj Bharat Patel, Holistic AI Sue Daley OBE, techUK Tim Mcgarr, BSI Description This session brings together leaders from policy, industry, and certification bodies to explore how AI assurance is shaping governance and practice. It will spotlight key practical standards, real-world adoption across sectors, India's strategic role in quality infrastructure, and UK-India collaboration on standards, skills, and market access to build trust and responsible AI globally. Knowledge Partners techUK Industrial AI Challenges: From World's Next Industrial-Tech Innovation Hub Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam Plenary Hall B Speakers Aysar Tayeb, Corporate Innovation Aramco Dr. Ammar A. Al Nahwi, Aramco Krishnan Raman, Accenture Technology Description This session will explore how AI is being applied to solve complex industrial challenges and how the global innovation hub in Dhahran can foster collaboration between industry leaders, startups, investors, and academia. Discussion will highlight the vision for open innovation, large-scale deployment of AI in industrial settings, and opportunities for global entrepreneurs and technology companies to contribute transformative solutions for real-world industrial problems. Knowledge Partners Aramco Shaping Resilient Futures in the Age of AI: Leadership for the Technology, Energy, and Security Transitions Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Deepak Bagla, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog Deepak Bagla, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Rajya Sabha, India Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Rajya Sabha Sarith Felber, Ministry of Justice, Israel Shyam Krishnakumar, The Pranava Institute Tanya Filer, StateUp Description The ability of countries, regions, and alliances to thrive amid geopolitical volatility and systemic shocks depends on aligning three domains: AI and strategic technologies, diversified low-carbon energy systems, and modernised security capabilities. Rather than advancing in isolation, these pillars must progress together, at speed and scale, to strengthen economic and societal resilience. This discussion explores the "triple transition," outlining practical pathways to navigate it while promoting cooperation, accountability, and public trust globally. Knowledge Partners StateUp Advancing AI Transparency in Practice Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Ashish Tewari, Infosys Karine Perset, OECD Melika Caroll, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Yoichi Iida, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan Description This discussion will examine how national and regional policies can align around shared expectations for transparency, safety and accountability. Anchored in the Hiroshima AI reporting framework, it will explore how reporting practices, risk disclosures and voluntary mechanisms — including assurance mechanisms and public–private collaboration — can complement national policies by accelerating learning, supporting innovation and strengthening trust. Knowledge Partners Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development / Global Partnership on AI Responsible AI for Health: Governance, Implementation and Investment Considerations Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Alain Labrique, WHO Headquarters, Geneva Andreas Reis, WHO Divleen Jeji, Google for Health Emily Muller, Wellcome trust Sameer Pujari, WHO Suneeta Krishnan, India Country office, Gates Foundation Sunil Kumar Barnwal, National Health Authority, GoI Ulrike Till, WIPO Description This session will explore real-world experiences in implementing AI in health systems, highlighting key governance and regulatory challenges alongside enabling factors such as data systems, partnerships, leadership, and financing. Drawing on country insights and aligned with global AI governance and normative processes, the session will advance dialogue on ethical, equitable, and people-centred deployment. It will conclude with shared priorities and practical pathways for partnership and investment to support responsible scale-up. Knowledge Partners World Health Organization AI-DPI Experimentation and the Role of Sandboxes Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Adesh Khadka, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology- Government of Nepal Adesh Khadka, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology- Government of Nepal Alexandru Oprunenco, UNDP Asia-Pacific Dr. Nkundwe Moses Mwasaga, Information And Communication Dr. Verena Kontschieder, Opendata.ch; Prototype Fund Switzerland Kavita Bhatia, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Lorrayne Porciuncula, Executive Director Morine Amutorine, Datasphere Initiative Sushant Kumar, Kalpa Impact Description This session explores how sandboxes can support safe, accountable, and trustworthy AI adoption in DPI systems. Through presentations and panel discussion, participants will engage with practitioners to examine challenges and complexities introduced by AI-enabled capabilities in DPI. The conversation will focus on how sandboxes provide controlled settings to test new technologies while fostering trust through diverse stakeholder involvement. Participants will leave with practical governance insights and design principles for building inclusive and scalable AI-powered DPI. Knowledge Partners Datasphere Initiative Foundation The Role of AI in Drug Discovery Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Aditya Kulkarni, Avammune Aditya Kulkarni, Avammune Jonathan Picker, Harvard Medical School Jonathan Picker, Harvard Medical School Parag Saxena, Vedanta Capital Parag Saxena, Vedanta Capital Vibhu Aggarwal, Miimansa Vibhu Aggarwal, Miimansa Description Modern drug discovery is in three parts: Finding a promising gene variant, translating that to a molecule that can be given to a patient and finally testing it in human clinical trials. The speakers will share their experiences and challenges in each of these three steps. AI is being increasingly used in each of these steps and the speakers will describe the the role of AI in each part. Knowledge Partners Department of Science & Technology Cybersecurity Strategy in Era of AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr Huzur Saran, IIT Delhi Dr Sanjay Bahl, CERT-In Dr Srikanta Bedathur, IIT Delhi Dr. Gaurav Gupta MeITY, Meity, GoI Mohit Joshi, AppSentinels Rajat Maheshwari, Mastercard Description As digital infrastructure drives the global economy, cybercrime costs reach $10.5 trillion annually in 2025, with AI-assisted attacks surging 72%. This panel examines AI-powered defence mechanisms—predictive threat detection, automated response, and machine learning-based assessment—as essential countermeasures. Industry and government leaders will discover strategies for implementing next-generation architectures leveraging AI systems that detect threats faster and reduce breach costs, securing critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Knowledge Partners Mastercard AI in Governance: Revolutionising Government Efficiency Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Dean Karlan, Northwestern University & former Chief Economist of USAID Kapil Viswanathan, IFMR Mohammed Y. Safirulla, IndiaAI Mission, MeitY Utkarsh Saxena, Adalat AI Description As governments increasingly apply AI tools, how can evidence guide their use towards effective and equitable public service delivery of targeted schemes? This session, featuring a researcher presentation followed by a panel discussion with experts, highlights findings from a randomised study that tested whether machine learning can improve the targeting of social services. Building on these results, the participants will learn how rigorous evidence can help adopt AI to strengthen state capacity and broaden political participation. Knowledge Partners J-PAL AI Masterclass in Financial Services Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Babu Unnikrishnan, Tata Consultancy Services Description This immersive session will highlight how AI is transforming the BFSI landscape, both in India and globally. In this masterclass specially curated for professionals in financial services, Tata Consultancy Services will equip participants with practical strategies for implementing AI, including outcome-driven design and guidance on scaling AI safely, within regulatory standards. Attendees will also gain hands-on experience with advanced AI technologies, such as Voice-AI and domain-adapted models, while addressing real-world challenges. Knowledge Partners Tata Consultancy Services Limited Democratizing AI for the Last Mile:Language, Access and Trust at Scale Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Amitabh Nag, Digital India Bhashini Division Brijendra Kumar, KPMG Calista Redmond, Nvidia Harsh Dhand, Google Pier Stefano, KPMG EMA Region Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Srinivas Voruganti, Government of Rajasthan Description The session advances the conversation from democratizing AI access to enabling meaningful last-mile adoption, where inclusion, usability, and public trust define real impact. It explores how language AI and foundation models can serve as shared national digital infrastructure, powering governance and cultural services at scale. Emphasizing trust-by-design, it highlights transparent, accountable, human-centric AI and collaboration across industry, government platforms, and public institutions to responsibly scale inclusive AI. Knowledge Partners KPMG Advancing AI Readiness and Adoption in Manufacturing MSMEs: Official Launch Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Shri Abhishek Singh, Government of India Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Government of India Shri Manoj Joshi, Government of India Shri Rohit Kansal, Government of India Shri S. Krishnan, Government of India Shri S.C.L. Das, Government of India Smt. Deepa Karthykeyan, Athena Infonomics Description This session marks the official launch of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's IndiaAI study on "Advancing AI Readiness and Adoption in Manufacturing MSMEs." Bringing together senior government leaders and ecosystem partners, it will examine how India's MSME sector can prepare for AI at scale—strengthening competitiveness, regulatory compliance, traceability, and sustainable growth in an increasingly demanding global market. Knowledge Partners National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) AI for ALL Challenge Overview and Panel discussion on 'Leveraging AI to drive Development Objectives in the Global South Flagship Event Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:10 PM Bharat Mandapam Plenary Hall B Speakers Mr. Amitabh Nag, CEO, Bhashini Ms. Kavita Bhatia, COO, IndiaAI Mr. Tomoyuki Yamada, Senior Director of Office for STI & DX, JICA​ Mr. Karan Mohla, General Partner, B Capital Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan, Mission Governing Board, IndiaAI Mr. Mudit Kumar, Co-Founder and COO, Ideabaaz Ms. Courtney O'Donnell, Global Impact Lead, Anthropic Mr. Gaurav Jha, Project Leader, BCG Description The AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge showcase will start with the journey of the Challenge, from its launch in October to the selection of 20 standout finalists from a highly competitive global pool. The session will also feature a dynamic, jury-led panel exploring how AI can unlock transformative development across the Global South. Senior voices from industry, venture capital, and the development sector will share real-world applications of AI, while diving into critical themes such as equitable access, responsible governance, and inclusive deployment at scale. AI-based Knowledge Acquisition Tools for Health and Education Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Ali Irani, Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai Dr Gaurav S Desai, PD Hinduja, Breach Candy, Gleneagles, KEM Hospital) Dr Pawan Saharan, CEO Biomix Network Inc USA Description This session discusses the use of AI-based Knowledge Acquisition Tools to enable advanced Healthcare services Knowledge Partners Biomix Digital Public Goods for Global AI Equity Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Mr. John Dickerson, Mozilla.ai Ms. Chenai Chair, Masakhane African Languages Hub Ms. Lea Gimpel, Digital Public Goods Alliance Ms. Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab Description This session examines the role of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) in advancing global AI equity, aligned with the AI Impact Summit 2026 focus on inclusive and responsible AI. As AI accelerates, access to AI resources and capabilities is becoming an important public-policy consideration. The discussion explores how open data and open-source tools enable context-sensitive AI ecosystems, drawing on relevant initiatives to identify pathways for expanding access to AI. Knowledge Partners Digital Public Goods Alliance Countering Disinformation Warfare and Building Resilient Societies in an Era of AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Achina Mayya, AEOS Group & Aevy TV Mr. Aditya Raj Kaul, NDTV 24x7 Pathikrit Payne, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation (SPMRF) Shri Jitin Prasada, Electronics & IT, GoI Description This session will examine the growing impact of AI-driven synthetic media on democratic stability and national security. Experts will analyze how deepfakes and automated propaganda are used as tools for narrative warfare in the modern era. The panel will discuss the difficult balance between implementing government regulations and protecting the right to free speech. Attendees will learn about practical solutions for building societal resilience, including the development of new fact-checking technologies and institutional defenses. Knowledge Partners Tiesverse Foundation (TIES) AI and the Future of Creativity: Power, Originality, and Public Imagination Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Divya Siddarth, Collective Intelligence Project Nabiha Syed, Mozilla Foundation Nikkhil Advani, G5a Saranyan Vigraham, Meta Description This session explores the paradox of AI-driven creativity—its power to democratize expression while endangering artists and cultural workers. Panelists will address authenticity, consent, and fairness in creative AI, equitable access for global creators, and safeguards against manipulation. Discussions will focus on AI's impact on livelihoods, data ethics, and open ecosystems, producing 5–7 guiding principles on provenance, consent, remuneration, transparency, and cultural infrastructure for global AI and creativity policy frameworks. Knowledge Partners Mozilla Foundation Women in Climate and AI - Bridging the Gender Gap in Innovation Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Jui Joshi, CCF Ms. Pooja Kini, Salesforce Samhita R, Resilience AI Shalabh Tandon, IFC South Asia Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Renew Foundation Vrushali Gaud, Google Description The objective of this panel is to highlight the importance of gender and it's necessity as the core for climate success. This session will focus on two priorities: changing the big systems (how money and rules work) and valuing local expertise (how women's hands-on knowledge makes AI smarter). Knowledge Partners Climate Collective Foundation Democratizing Predictive AI: From Big Enterprises to MSMEs and Public Systems Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Bhanu Potta, Birla AI Labs; Central Square Foundation Dr. Saurabh Deshpande, Birla AI Labs Goda Ramkumar, Swiggy Mr. Piyush Prakashchandra Somani, ESDS Software Solution Ltd. Richa Bajpai, CampusFund Description This panel will examine how predictive AI can be made accessible beyond large enterprises to MSMEs, startups, and public systems in India. It will analyze why predictive intelligence remains concentrated, the implications for competitiveness and inclusive growth, and how Time Series Foundation Models can lower adoption barriers. The discussion will surface real deployment constraints: data quality, skills, cost, and infrastructure, and outline practical pathways, ecosystem requirements, and the strategic importance of sovereign predictive AI capabilities Knowledge Partners Birla AI Labs, Office of Ananya Birla, Aditya Birla Group AI for Health Innovations Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Ajay Bakshi, NeuranceAI Dr. Dileep Raman, Cloud Physician Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, Sentient Dr. Taruna Madan Gupta, Indian Council of Medical Research Mr. Karthik Adapa, IAS, WHO Mr. Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon Foundation and Founder Blockchain For Impact BFI Description This panel will bring together leaders from healthcare, technology, research, and innovation ecosystems to discuss how Artificial Intelligence is transforming health innovation. The discussion will explore AI-driven solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, public health, clinical decision-making, and health systems strengthening, with a strong focus on real world deployment, scalability, ethics, and regulation in emerging markets like India. Knowledge Partners Blockchain For Impact Democratizing AI Resources: Research Pathways to Open, Equitable Access Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Mr. AR Ganesh, Jio Financial Services Ltd Mr. Arun Jain, Intellect Design Arena Ltd. Smt. Neeta Shah, HSBC India Smt. Sandhya Arun, Wipro Ltd Description The session examines how to democratise AI across India's social and economic landscape so that people, communities, industry, and government benefit safely. It promotes a platform approach beyond models, offering shared building blocks for data, compute, skills, evaluation, and trusted deployment. Discussion covers privacy-preserving data collaboration, India-ready multilingual benchmarks, cost-efficient optimisation, and responsible, auditable architectures with policy controls, centring human-AI collaboration for judgment, empathy, intent, and accountability across sectors and diverse populations. Knowledge Partners Intellect Design Arena Limited Advancing AI Readiness and Adoption in Manufacturing MSMEs: Official Launch Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Shri Abhishek Singh, Government of India Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Government of India Shri Manoj Joshi, Government of India Shri Rohit Kansal, Government of India Shri S. Krishnan, Government of India Shri S.C.L. Das, Government of India Smt. Deepa Karthykeyan, Athena Infonomics Description This session marks the official launch of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's IndiaAI study on "Advancing AI Readiness and Adoption in Manufacturing MSMEs." Bringing together senior government leaders and ecosystem partners, it will examine how India's MSME sector can prepare for AI at scale—strengthening competitiveness, regulatory compliance, traceability, and sustainable growth in an increasingly demanding global market. Knowledge Partners National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) AI-based Knowledge Acquisition Tools for Health and Education Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Ali Irani, Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai Dr Gaurav S Desai, PD Hinduja, Breach Candy, Gleneagles, KEM Hospital) Dr Pawan Saharan, CEO Biomix Network Inc USA Description This session discusses the use of AI-based Knowledge Acquisition Tools to enable advanced Healthcare services Knowledge Partners Biomix Countering Disinformation Warfare and Building Resilient Societies in an Era of AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Achina Mayya, AEOS Group & Aevy TV Mr. Aditya Raj Kaul, NDTV 24x7 Pathikrit Payne, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation (SPMRF) Shri Jitin Prasada, Electronics & IT, GoI Description This session will examine the growing impact of AI-driven synthetic media on democratic stability and national security. Experts will analyze how deepfakes and automated propaganda are used as tools for narrative warfare in the modern era. The panel will discuss the difficult balance between implementing government regulations and protecting the right to free speech. Attendees will learn about practical solutions for building societal resilience, including the development of new fact-checking technologies and institutional defenses. Knowledge Partners Tiesverse Foundation (TIES) AI for ALL Top 20 Finalists Showcase: Live Pitches and Jury Q&A Flagship Event Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:10 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam Plenary Hall B Speakers Mr. Tomoyuki Yamada, Senior Director of Office for STI & DX, JICA​ Mr. Karan Mohla, General Partner, B Capital Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan, Mission Governing Board, IndiaAI Mr. Mudit Kumar, Co-Founder and COO, Ideabaaz Ms. Courtney O'Donnell, Global Impact Lead, Anthropic Description This session will feature the Top 20 finalists of the AI for ALL Challenge presenting their solutions to an esteemed jury. Each team will outline the problem they are addressing, the AI technology used, their business model, and the impact created. Based on these pitches, the jury will evaluate and select the Top 10 teams, who will be announced as winners of the AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge. Global Dialogue on AI Usage-Data for Labour Market Resilience Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Ambassador Philip Thigo, H.E the President of the Republic of Kenya. Bharat Chandar, Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Cina Lawson, Togo Hector de Rivoire, Microsoft's Office of Responsible AI Prof. Robert Trager, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative at the University of Oxford Yoshua Bengio, Université de Montréal Description The convening will bring together international economists, AI research organisations, global institutions, think tanks, and delegates from countries attending the AI Impact Summit 2026. As governments develop AI workforce transition strategies, access to local AI usage data is increasingly important. The event will examine why such data matters, what level of granularity is needed, and why countries must have reliable access to it. Knowledge Partners Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative Education for Social Empowerment: Building Resilient, Inclusive Learning Systems Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Jagadish Babu, EkStep Foundation Mr. Benjamin Piper, Gates Foundation Mr. Cem Mete, World Bank Mr. Mitesh Khapra, AI4Bharat Mr. Vineet Nayar, Sampark foundation Ms. Yogita Rana, Govt of Telangana Description This session explores how education systems can be redesigned to be more inclusive, resilient, and responsive using digital public infrastructure and adaptive learning approaches. Speakers will share field learnings from education reforms, community-led models, and digital interventions that aim to improve equity and learning outcomes at scale Knowledge Partners EkStep Foundation Deep Tech and AI Investing in India: Current and Future States Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Gopal Jain, Gaja Capital Nishith Desai, Nishith Desai & Co. Ravi Kiran Vadapally, Premji Invest Siddarth Pai, 3one4 Capital Sneh Vaswani, Miko Sudhir Sethi, Chiratae Ventures India Advisors Description India is entering a new phase in its transition towards a product-innovation economy, with deep tech and AI playing an increasingly important role. This panel will launch a report offering a data-driven view of capital flows, funding gaps, and ecosystem maturity. Speakers will examine AI as a horizontal enabler across deep tech sectors and discuss policy and investment priorities to support capital access and innovation at scale. Knowledge Partners India Deep Tech Investment Alliance (IDTA) AI Compute beyond GPUs Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Abhishek Biswal, Airtel - Xtelify Becky Fraser, Qualcomm Bhawna Agarwal, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, India Jason Oxman, Information Technology Industry Council Navin Bishnoi, Marvell Navin Bishnoi, Marvell Sujith Babu, Ciena Wilson White, Google Wilson White, Google Description This session explores the critical infrastructure powering inclusive AI ecosystems. It will examine compute networking, power, systems design and skills as enablers of innovation and economic growth. Participants will identify infrastructure bottlenecks, discuss pathways to democratize access to hardware and R&D and connect distributed, energy-efficient infrastructure to resilience. Through examples of open innovation and public–private collaboration, the session will generate actionable insights for policymakers and ecosystem builders seeking scalable, equitable AI infrastructure across regions globally. Knowledge Partners Koan Advisory Group Data Governance at the Intersection of Digital Public Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers (Moderator) Prateek Waghre, Tech Global Institute, India (Moderator) Prateek Waghre, Tech Global Institute, India Chinasa T. Okolo, United Nations Marianne Diaz Hernandez, Researcher on digital rights expert on digital public infrastructure, Venezuela Marianne Diaz Hernandez, Researcher on digital public infrastructure, Venezuela Smriti Parsheera, Lawyer and public policy researcher, India Vinicius de Faria Silva, Government of Brazil Vinicius de Faria Silva, Government of Brazil Description Digital public infrastructures (DPIs) such as national digital identity systems, payments rails, data-trust frameworks and shared open datasets are rapidly becoming the foundation for AI development and deployment. When AI systems are trained on or linked through DPIs, the governance of data becomes critical: who collects data, how it's aggregated, for what purposes, with what safeguards. Knowledge Partners Tech Global Institute Diagnosing the Future: AI Transforming Healthcare Systems Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Krithika Rangarajan, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal, NHA, GoI Dr Vidur Mahajan, Carpl.ai Mr Adarsh Srivastava, Roche Diagnostics R&D Mr Apoorva Patni, Patni Healthcare Ltd. Mr John W Schaeffler, GE HealthCare Foundation Shri G. Veerapandian, Health & Family Welfare Department and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Government of Andhra Pradesh Description Artificial Intelligence is reshaping India's healthcare system, beginning with medical technologies and diagnostics and extending to hospital operations, clinical decision support, research, and preventive care. AI-enabled imaging, IVDs, and analytics are improving accuracy, access, and system efficiency, particularly in resource-constrained settings. This session will examine policy, governance, and collaboration pathways to responsibly scale AI across diagnostics, care delivery and research, supporting a resilient and future-ready healthcare ecosystem Knowledge Partners FICCI Diplomacy and Development in the Era of AI: Turning Innovation into Impact (Hosted by ServiceNow ) Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Speakers H.E. Amandeep Singh Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy of the United Nations for Digital and Emerging Technologies Description AI has evolved beyond pilot projects to fundamentally transform business operations, workflows, and value creation. As adoption accelerates, leadership faces mounting pressure to pair innovation with strong governance embedded in corporate strategy. Organizations need modern, trust-based frameworks to ensure accountability and responsible decision-making. With rapid growth in markets like India, scaling AI demands the right leadership, operating models, and technical foundations. Robust governance becomes a catalyst, enabling secure, aligned, and confident AI deployment across the enterprise. Knowledge Partners ServiceNow Policies for Social and Economic Resilience in the AI Age: Global South Perspectives Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Adrian Brown, Windfall Trust Kô Goma, Togo Ministry of Public Service Efficiency and Digital Transformation Osama Manzar, Digital Empowerment Foundation Rebecca Finlay, Partnership on AI Sambhav Jain, BCG Stella Luk, GiveDirectly Thomas Schneider, Swiss Federal Office of Communications Description Bringing insights from new research, the experts in this session will discuss key recommendations that can guide leaders in navigating labor & economic policymaking and empowering workers in the age of AI. This dialogue will reflect upon how the Global South can build institutional capacity and shape inclusive economic systems to ensure that AI-driven technological change can facilitate shared prosperity. Knowledge Partners Windfall Trust Safe and Trusted AI: Standardization in the age of LLMs, Generative and Agentic AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Mr. Abhishek Aggarwal, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Mr. Ashish Tewari, Infosys Mr. Rohit Israni, INCITS/AI Mr. Sridhar Chimalakonda, IIT (IIT) Tirupati, India; Adjunct Faculty, University of Waterloo, Canada Mr. Tim McGarr, British Standards Institution (BSI) Mrs Reena Garg, Bureau of Indian Standards Ms. Gayathri Ekambaram, Tata Consultancy Services Description The rapid deployment of LLMs, Generative, and Agentic AI offers immense productivity gains alongside significant concerns. This panel identifies opportunities and challenges in AI adoption, highlighting how standardization enables responsible innovation. Featuring experts from industry, academia, and policy, the session explores the current status of AI standards and the urgent need for further frameworks. The goal is to ensure AI's responsible use for positive societal impact through a collaborative, standardized approach. Knowledge Partners Bureau of Indian Standards From Algorithms to ASHAs: Implementing Impactful AI at the Grassroots Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Anurag Agrawal, Biosciences and Health Research, Ashoka University Dr. Aparna Hegde, ARMMAN Dr. Mithun Kumar Mitra, Department of Physics, IIT Bombay Dr. Smisha Agarwal, Center for Global Digital Health Innovation (CGDHI) Urvashi Wattal, Evidence & Impact, Khushi Baby Description India's digital public infrastructure has created unprecedented opportunities to deploy AI in healthcare but scaling solutions beyond pilots remains a challenge. This panel brings together leaders from public health, medicine, and data science to examine what it truly takes to implement AI at the grassroots. Drawing on real-world case studies and research, the session explores data readiness, ethics, workforce capacity, and system integration needed to responsibly translate AI innovation into equitable health outcomes. Knowledge Partners Center for Global Digital Health Innovation Women at the Frontline of AI: Reimagining Skilling for India's Community Health Workforce Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Amrita Mahale, ARMMAN Ashish Srivastava, AI Innovation for Inclusion Initiative, IIIT Bangalore Hamid Adbullah, Khushi Baby Description This session examines how AI can strengthen India's women-led community health workforce through inclusive skilling and real-world deployment. Drawing on large-scale use of LLM-powered tools with ASHAs and ANMs across multiple states, the session explores productivity gains, quality of care, and equitable AI access in rural settings. The discussion highlights practical pathways for building a scalable, gender-responsive, AI-enabled frontline workforce in India and globally. Knowledge Partners Khushi Baby Trustworthy AI Investments : Capital Allocations as AI Governance Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Amir Banifatemi, Cognizant Balamaran Ravindran, CeRAI - IIT Madras Joanna Shields, UK Government Karine Perset, OECD Mohamed Nanabhay, Mozilla Ventures Sophie Fallaha, CEIMIA Wan Sie Lee, Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) Description This panel examines how venture capital, sovereign funds, and philanthropy are shaping AI governance, exploring trustworthy AI investment frameworks, transparency in capital flows, and aligning AI innovation with long-term public interest. Knowledge Partners AI Commons Fireside Chat on AI/ML Driven Virtual Immersive Autonomous Personalized Learning Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Ajith Sundaresh, Fusion Kaapi Arvind Kumar, Eisner Amper George Varghese, Independant Latha Elizabeth Koshi, Aten Inc. Thomas K Vaidhyan, Aten Inc. Description This fireside chat draws from personal insights and experiences of the panel members and Aten Inc.'s AI/ML-driven virtual immersive, autonomous, personalized learning solutions to scale talent development in India, particularly for rural, remote and underserved youth in sectors like AI, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, and Telecom to reflect on the summit's core "Chakras" of Human Capital Inclusion, Safe and Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation & Efficiency, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Growth and Social Good. Knowledge Partners Aten lnc The NxtWave–OpenAI National Hackathon Grand Finale Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Bonnie Chatterjee, OpenAI Dr. Vineet Joshi, University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education Jitin Prasada, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Electronics and IT Prof. Yogesh Singh, AICTE, Ministry of Education Rahul Attaluri, Nxtwave Description This session marks the grand finale of a nationwide AI buildathon initiative, celebrating participation from over 26,000 students across seven states. More than 1,400 teams developed AI solutions through regional buildathons held across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The session will showcase selected solutions, share key learnings from the programme, and conclude with the felicitation of finalist teams and partners involved. Knowledge Partners OpenAI AI in Work: Humans, AI, or Both? Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers David Yanagizawa-Drott, University of Zurich Elizabeth Kelly, Anthropic Murugan Vasudevan, Veddis Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Description How can AI help in enhancing recruitment pipelines to improve efficiency and productivity of firms? This session, featuring a presentation by an international researcher on a randomised evaluation on leveraging AI tools to improve teacher hiring, followed by a panel discussion with leading practitioners. This discussion will examine how AI can reshape recruitment pipelines, skill matching and workforce productivity. Participants will explore how evidence can inform the design and adoption of AI tools that enhance skills, productivity, and worker wellbeing. Knowledge Partners J-PAL Tata Bharat YUVAi Hackathon Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Srividhya Muralidharan, Tata Consultancy Services Description What happens when 2,000 college students, non-coders, build working apps in just three hours? Find out in this session, where Arts, Science, and Commerce students will go from picking a real- world problem to creating a digital prototype, all guided by AI that works in Indian languages. Students choose challenges across healthcare, education, agriculture, and civic life, then use step-by-step AI tools to research, brainstorm, and build — no programming experience needed. It's a live demonstration of what India's next million digital creators could look like. Knowledge Partners Tata Consultancy Services Limited Investing in Bharat: Regional AI Hubs and Inclusive Growth Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Speakers Sh. Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI Dr. Deepak Bagla,Mission Director AIM, NITI Aayog Ms. Amneet P. Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Haryana Sh. Shri Jitendra Kumar, MD, BIRAC, Dept. of Biotechnology Description This session examines how AI is transforming education, industry, and institutions at scale. It will explore borderless learning enabled by AI, industry perspectives on adoption and competitiveness, and the integration of AI with blockchain to rewire institutional systems. The discussion will focus on translating policy intent into practical, secure, and scalable implementations across sectors and ecosystems. Knowledge Partners STPI & AIM Engineering Digital Trust in the Age of AI - Blockchain as the Backbone of India’s Intelligence Infrastructure Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Conference Room 2 Speakers Dr. Shiv Sharma, BFPF Prof. Satya.N.Gupta, BFPF, SAU Dr. Praveen Mishra, Director ICT, South Asian University (SAU) Sh. Akhilesh, Shrivastva Chairman ITS. Moderator Dr. Akhil Damodaran, Director, SCMHRD Pune Prof. Arunabha Mukhopadhyay, IIML Mr. Anurag Agrawal, Founder & CEO, DataBloc Prof. John Augustine, IITB Mr. Kamlesh Nagware, Co-Founder, FSV Labs Ms. Garima Singh, CEO, Bitviraj Technology Mr. Niraj Gupta, International Technologist Mr. V. Aravind, Executive Chairman, BFPF Description Discover how blockchain can serve as the backbone of India’s intelligence infrastructure—strengthening digital trust in the age of AI. Sessions explore secure data exchange, transparent governance, decentralized identity, and resilient innovation ecosystems, highlighting how incubators, enterprises, and missions can leverage blockchain to ensure integrity, accountability, and sovereignty in India’s AI‑driven future. Knowledge Partners STPI , SAU & BFPF AI Masterclass in Public Services Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Arun Ramchandran, Tata Consultancy Services Sankha Som, Tata Consultancy Services Description This is a practical, hands-on, session, facilitated by Tata Consultancy Services, where participants will build applications in grievance management and welfare scheme eligibility, empowering participants to build their own AI applications with zero coding. This Masterclass will provide participants with a clear framework for developing public sector applications that prioritize AI, responsibility, and data sovereignty. It will also offer an accessible introduction to building practical solutions using large language models through effective prompting techniques. Knowledge Partners Tata Consultancy Services Limited Building India's Most Deployment-Ready AI State: The Tamil Nadu Model (Hosted By Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited) Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Description The session will highlight Tamil Nadu's approach towards operationalising AI at scale, with emphasis on deployment readiness, public infrastructure, and real-world outcomes across sectors. Knowledge Partners Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited Scaling Trusted AI: Global Practices, Local Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Akanksha Ray, Credo AI Candice Anderson, Credo AI Caroline Louveaux, Mastercard Fabrice Ciais, G42 Magesh Bagavathi, PepsiCo Navrina Singh, Credo AI Rajiv Gupta, PB Fintech Ltd Description Join senior industry leaders as they showcase enterprise-scale trusted AI adapted for diverse regulatory and market contexts. Moderated by an AI governance expert, the panel will share real-world governance use cases, metrics for measuring trust across geographies, and cross-sector insights. The discussion will highlight practical tools aligned with frameworks such as India's AI Governance Guidelines and explore how proven governance approaches can be localised to scale trusted AI innovation across emerging markets and varied operational contexts. Knowledge Partners Credo AI From Policy to Practice: Governing AI for Global Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Ashish Aggarwal, Nasscom Gail Kent, Google Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro Jules Polonetsky, Future of Privacy Forum Wifredo "Wifi" Fernández, xAI Description Trust is the infrastructure of AI adoption. This session focuses on what it takes in 2026 to govern AI for real world benefit, especially in the Global Majority. We move from principles to practice through sandboxes with clear entry and exit criteria, independent evaluation and red teaming, and reusable assurance artifacts such as model cards, audit logs, and incident reporting. We ask where interoperability and collaboration accelerate impact, and where sovereignty and geopolitics create friction. Knowledge Partners Nasscom Navigating AI-DPI Geopolitics: An Autonomous and Strategic Approach for the Global Majority Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr. Mehdi Snene, UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies Jane Munga, Carnegie Endowment Kunal Raj Barua, Aapti Institute Rowan Wilkinson, Chatham House Sourav Das, Chatham House Description As India and other countries integrate AI into Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), they confront critical geopolitical challenges related to sovereignty, reducing dependency, and enabling global cooperation—while preserving openness and interoperability. Held alongside the India AI Impact Summit, this session will explore public-interest AI-DPI pathways beyond major power centric technology ecosystems. Drawing on global case studies and expert dialogue, it will examine geopolitical implications, distill lessons for the Global Majority, identify mechanisms for collaboration, and propose recommendations for DPI stakeholders and technology funders for 2026. Knowledge Partners Chatham House Advancing Rural AI Access and Ethical AI Governance Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Arun Poddar, Piramal Foundation Chaula Diwanji, BMC Software Kishore Kumar, Microsoft Corporation India Meenakshi Uberoi, De Pedagogics LLP Nathan Metsala, Robotex International Payal Rajpal, Robotex India Description This initiative focuses on expanding equitable access to artificial intelligence for rural and underserved communities while promoting responsible and ethical AI adoption. By strengthening local capacity through education, digital infrastructure, and teacher enablement, it ensures that AI tools are used transparently, inclusively, and for public good. The approach balances innovation with accountability, empowering communities to leverage AI for learning, livelihoods, and social development without widening existing digital divides. Knowledge Partners Robotex India and Robotex International Pathways for Equitable AI Compute Access Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Mr. Hector De Rivoire, Microsoft Mr. Robert F. Trager, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative Mr. Rohit Kumar, The Quantum Hub Mr. Sunil Gupta, Yotta Data Services Ms. PeiChin Tay, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Ms. Linda Griffin, Mozilla Ms. Sangeeta Gupta, Nasscom Description The session will present a policy framework for a shared compute hub model that entails regionally shared, jointly financed, and transparently governed AI compute infrastructure. It will convene leading policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the model's viability, financing, and governance, and to use it as a case study to explore an 'equitable compute agenda' as a potential outcome of the India AI Summit 2026. Knowledge Partners Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative Quality Control of AI Applications in Healthcare Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Lt Col Parikshit Sanyal, AFMC Pune Nisheeth Srivastava, IIT, Kanpur Tapan K Gandhi, IIT Delhi Taruna Madan Gupta, ICMR Vivek Hande, DGAFMS Description Deploy AI models in healthcare through phased pilots, using clinically validated datasets and bias audits. Establish strict data governance, patient consent, and privacy compliance. Implement human-in-the-loop oversight for all clinical decisions. Mandate regulatory approvals, model explainability, and documentation. Conduct continuous performance monitoring, post-deployment audits, and retraining. Define clear accountability, cybersecurity safeguards, and standardized quality benchmarks to ensure safety, accuracy, transparency, and trust in real-world clinical use. Knowledge Partners Armed Forces Medical College Frugal AI and Quantum-Ready Systems: Driving Growth, Impact, and the SDGs Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Anusha Dandapani, UNICC Jagadish Babu, EkStep Foundation Sameer Chauhan, United Nations International Computing Centre Serish Gandikota, Frugal AI Hub, Judge Business school, Cambridge University Sridhar C V, Andhra Pradesh Quantum Mission Description This session explores how cost-efficient and future-ready technologies can drive sustainable growth and social impact. Grounded in practical frameworks for responsible innovation and informed by emerging quantum initiatives, the discussion will focus on affordable AI adoption in the public sector, lifecycle evaluation of advanced technologies, and the development of resilient national digital infrastructure. Participants will examine early preparation for the quantum era and strategies for linking technology deployment to public value and SDG outcomes. Knowledge Partners Frugal AI Hub at Cambridge Judge Business School Public Distribution Systems Reforms – AI/ML and Computer Vision for Smart Logistics and Consumer Welfare Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Aditya, Vexoo Labs G Kalyana Chakravarthy, Deloitte, India Hardik Dave, RoadVision AI Private Limited Lakshmi Venkat, Real Variable Digital Asset Services Pvt. Ltd. Nozomi Hashimoto, UN World Food Programme, India Partha Sai Surathu, RNIT AI Solutions Limited Shri Nadendla Manohar, Government of Andhra Pradesh Treasa Mathew, IFC Description This session will focus on applications of AI/ML and computer vision in public distribution systems, with emphasis on warehouse monitoring and predictive price intelligence. Drawing on large-scale implementation experiences and perspectives from multilateral institutions, the discussion will examine scalable models, responsible AI frameworks, and financing approaches to support food security and consumer welfare in developing economies. Knowledge Partners Government of Andhra Pradesh AI for Secure India: Combating AI-Enabled Cybercrime, Deepfakes, Darkweb Threats and Data Breaches Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Deepak Kumar Singh, IIIT Lucknow Rakesh Maheshwari, Cyber Law & Data Governance Expert Sapna Bansal, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi Tarun Wig, Innefu Labs Triveni Singh, Future Crime Research Foundation Vivek Sood, Supreme Court of India Description This session by the Future Crime Research Foundation examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cyber threat landscape in India. Titled "AI for Secure India: Combating AI-Enabled Cybercrime, Deepfakes, Darkweb Threats & Data Breaches", the discussion will unpack emerging attack vectors, real-world cases, and defensive strategies. Moderated by Prof. Triveni Singh, Ex-IPS officer and Chief Mentor, FCRF, the session focuses on policy, investigation, and resilience across government, enterprises, and law enforcement ecosystems, nationwide stakeholders. Knowledge Partners Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) Reducing AI-Driven Digital Harms for Minors: Platform Accountability, Age Assurance, and Safety-by-Design Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Abhineet Kaul, Access Partnership Aleksandra Chmielewska, UNICEF Kelly Forbes, AI Asia Pacific Institute Libby Giles, New Zealand Centre for Global Studies Niki Natrajan, Department at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey Description Over the past decade, digital platforms and AI have transformed how children learn, socialise, and access information, including within schools. While offering benefits, these technologies also heighten risks such as harmful content exposure, harassment, privacy loss, addictive design, and mental health impacts, with generative AI amplifying scale. This panel explores global policy approaches—duty-of-care, age-appropriate design, age assurance, recommender governance, and education safeguards—to balance innovation with stronger online safety for children. Knowledge Partners AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) AI in Public Health: Bridging Gaps from Pilots to Sustainable Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Ajay Mahipal, HealthKois Dr. Deepak Bagla, Atal Innovation Mission Himanshu Sikka, IPE Global Ishita Jain, Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition, Children's Investment Fund Foundation Mr. CK Mishra, MoHFW & MoEF, GoI,Serum Institute Namrata Mayanil, WYSA Nitin Vashisht, Indian Oil Corporation Limited Description Aligned with the People and Progress Sutras of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, this session examines the barriers and enablers for integrating AI into public health systems at scale. Anchored in the Chakras of AI for Social Good, Democratizing AI Resources, and Resilient Innovation, it addresses the "missing middle" between pilots and adoption, outlining actionable pathways to embed AI healthcare innovations as durable public infrastructure for the Global South. Knowledge Partners SAMRIDH Impact Solutions (SISPL) AI for Resilient India: Driving Innovation and Efficiency at Scale Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr. Gowtham Mamidisetti, St. Martin's Engineering College Dr. Prasad Patibandla, Centre for Research on Cyber Intelligence and Digital Forensics(CRCIDF) Dr.Chilaka Mahesh, Hindon Airport Kalyan Prasad, eminds.ai Madhu Vadlamani, Enterprise Minds, Inc. Prof. Dr. Kasa Ravindra, St. Martin's Engineering College Sonu Kumar, aianytime Venkata Srinivasa Rao Talatam, Kodryx.ai Description This session explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen national resilience by transforming industries, governance, and digital infrastructure. It highlights the role of AI in driving large-scale innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The discussion will examine scalable AI adoption, enterprise transformation, and cross-sector collaboration, while showcasing real-world applications that accelerate India's journey from experimentation to impactful, production-ready AI solutions. Knowledge Partners St.Martin's Engineering College One Billion Futures: AI and the Future of Education Equity in the Global South Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Aditya Vishwanath, Makerghat Dr. Shitanshu Mishra, UNESCO MGIEP Khushboo Awasthi, ShikshaLokam Miral Shah, CK-12 Foundation Neeru Khosla, CK-12 Foundation Vandana Sikka, Code.org and Women in Data Science(WiDS) Description This session explores how responsible AI can bridge the growing learning and digital divides across the Global South, home to 85% of the world's youth. It focuses on leveraging AI to make education more inclusive, accessible, and equitable for underserved communities... Knowledge Partners ShikshaLokam Great Powers in the Age of AI and Cognitive Systems Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Mr. Garry Jacobs, The World Academy of Art & Science Mr. Glenn Gaffney, NobleReach Foundation, Former CIA Director for Science and Technology Mr. Ketan Patel, Greater Pacific Capital Mr. Shaurya Doval, India Foundation Description The session will feature the release and presentation of the report "Great Powers in the Age of AI and Cognitive Systems," highlighting key themes on AI's role in global power structures, governance, and long-term societal impact. A moderated panel will explore AI and cognitive systems in shaping a secure, sustainable future; governance transitions from Industrial to Information Age; India's role; and pathways for responsible innovation and equitable growth. Knowledge Partners F4G Foundation AI Vishwaguru: Catalysing Learning and Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 2:45 PM - 3:40 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Abhishek Singh, IAS, IndiaAI Mission, MeitY Iqbal Dhaliwal, J-PAL; MIT Maggie Johnson, Google.org Description This session will feature the launch of the AI Evidence Playbook, followed by a fireside chat with leaders from civil society and MeitY, Government of India. The discussion will build on the playbook, a practical guide for policymakers and practitioners developing AI-enabled programs, outlining how to identify high-impact use cases and design and evaluate these initiatives. Attendees will receive a digital copy to support the translation of AI policy into practice. Knowledge Partners J-PAL AI-Driven Digital Transformation for India: Building Innovation an Ecosystem through Collaboration Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Abhilash Soundararajan, PrivaSapien Akhil Gupta, Convozen AI and NoBrokerHood Akhilesh Tuteja, KPMG Anisha Singh, She Capital Dr. Tapan Sahoo, Maruti Suzuki Rohan Chhatwal, Maruti Suzuki Description This session brings together leaders from government, industry, startups, and academia to discuss democratizing AI infrastructure for innovation. The session explores how accessible AI infrastructure can empower startups, MSMEs, and researchers, and how collaborative national models can sustain growth. It highlights the value of open repositories, shared use cases across sectors, and open-source platforms, while emphasizing ethical, inclusive AI design that prioritizes privacy, fairness and accessibility to help India lead global AI innovation. Knowledge Partners Maruti Suzuki India Limited Governing Autonomy: Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, and the Infrastructure of Trust Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Alpesh Shah, IEEE Standards Amir Banifatemi, Cognizant Apoorva Goyal, Insight Ventures Ellie Sakhaee, Google Praveen Tanguturi, Cognizant AI Lab Ramesh Raskar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Description This session will be focused on addressing governance gaps in emerging agentic and multi-agent AI systems. The session will introduce a new public–private governance framework and showcase the Agentic AI Governance Stack through a live demonstration, followed by expert's discussion on safe autonomy, accountability, and standards. It will conclude with the launch of a global Agentic AI Testbed, inviting multi-stakeholder collaboration led by India's DPI strengths. Knowledge Partners Cognizant - Responsible AI Office and AI Lab Voice as the Default Interface for India's Next Billion Users Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Ananth Nagaraj, Gnani.ai Chinmaya Sharma, InfoEdge Ventures Ganesh Gopalan, Gnani.ai Manish, L&T Financial Services Description India's next billion digital users require voice-first interfaces to overcome literacy, language, and digital literacy barriers that exclude 100s of millions from existing text-based systems. This panel examines how multilingual, emotion-aware voice AI can enable transactions, from banking to healthcare, in native languages on low-end devices. Discussions cover technical requirements for handling code-switching and noisy environments, orchestration with backend systems, enterprise cost reduction, and policy frameworks needed to build inclusive voice-first digital infrastructure at scale. Knowledge Partners Gnani.ai Flipping the Script: How the Global Majority Can Recode the AI Economy Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Kazim Rizvi, The Dialogue Philip Thigo, Republic of Kenya Rachel Adams, Global Center on AI Governance Reggie Townsend, SAS Vrushali Sawant, SAS Description This session will examine how countries in the Global Majority can reshape the AI economy by moving from adoption to agency. It will explore practical pathways for ethical, inclusive, and economically viable AI ecosystems. Through policy dialogue and audience exchange, the discussion will highlight data governance, infrastructure, talent, and standards as levers of sovereignty, and will outline concrete models for South–South cooperation to build resilient, value-sharing AI futures. Knowledge Partners Global Center on AI Governance (GCG) Social Empowerment via AI Accessibility Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Speakers Ms. Geeta Goel, Head of Global Growth Initiatives, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Sh. Tarun Adlakha, Founder & Chief Executive, Ashwath Ventures Sh. Shayak Mazumder, CEO & CTO, Adya Sh. Jignesh Vasani,SVP, FarEye Technologies Description Explore how accessible AI can empower marginalized communities—covering inclusive design, assistive technologies, low‑bandwidth and local‑language models, community co‑design, and policy frameworks. Sessions highlight scalable solutions, skilling pathways, and cross‑sector partnerships that expand digital participation and economic opportunity. Knowledge Partners STPI & TiE Powering Quantum Technologies with AI: U.S.–India Collaboration Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Jordan Crenshaw, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) Mr. Amith Singhee, IBM Research India IBM India/South Asia Mr. Brendan M Peter, Zscaler Mr. Gopal Ranganathan, Quad Advisory Quad Optima Analytics Quad AI Bharath Mr. Sandeep Kumar, L&T Semiconductor Technologies Priyanka Sharma, KPMG Description This session aims to explore how AI accelerates quantum technologies while advancing US–India collaboration across research, innovation, and commercialization, aligned with the IndiaAI Mission and National Quantum Mission. It will examine AI–quantum convergence, pathways from lab to market, bilateral cooperation, responsible and secure innovation, and ecosystem needs including infrastructure and talent. The session positions the India AI Summit as a platform for future-defining frontier technologies supporting resilience, innovation, and efficiency. Knowledge Partners United States–India Business Council (USIBC) Democratizing AI Resources in India Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Dr. Chris Merz, Mastercard Dr. Lovneesh Chanana, ASSOCHAM IT/ ITeS Council and SAP ASIA Pte Ltd Mahaveer Singhvi, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India Mandar Kulkarn, Microsoft India Manoj Paul, Equinix India and ASSOCHAM National Datacenter Council Mr. Sunil Gupta, Yotta & Co- Chair and ASSOCHAM AI Task Force Ms. Subi Chaturvedi, InMobi Puneet Chandok, Microsoft India & South Asia Ranganath Sadasiva, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Sandeep Dutta, Fractal Sandip Patel, ASSOCHAM AI Task Force and IBM India & South Asia Sashi Sreedharan, Google Cloud (India) Sriram Raghavan, Innovation Labs, IBM Corporation & IBM Software India Swapna Bapat, SAARC, Palo Alto Networks Description As India emerges as a regional AI leader in South Asia, this session will explore how business-driven AI, combined with India's digital public infrastructure, startup innovation and cloud-led transformation, can deliver inclusive and commercially viable social impact. The discussion will highlight how scalable AI adoption across SMEs and startups can democratise resources, expand access to services, create equitable opportunities, and showcase India's model of cross-border collaboration, inclusive use cases and knowledge sharing for sustainable growth. Knowledge Partners The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Founders & Funders: The India AI Capital Ecosystem Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers ⁠⁠Aakrit Vaish, Activate Mohit Bhatnagar, Peak XV Pratyush Kumar, Sarvam AI S. Krishnan, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Sharad Sanghi, Neysa ⁠Vinod Khosla, Khosla Ventures Description The session will convene senior policymakers, global investors, and leading AI architects to discuss India's roadmap for building AI for the world. Conversations will span the full stack—from compute and semiconductor foundations to the "AI Alpha" that guides frontier investment decisions. The dialogue will focus on designing foundational models and scaling India's intelligence infrastructure for global impact. From silicon to superintelligence, the session will chart India's pathway to long-term AI leadership. Knowledge Partners Peak XV Partners Reskilling for Tomorrow: AI, Sustainability, and India's Jobs Transition Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Dr Claire Melamed, UN Foundation Mr Nirmit Parikh, Apna Jobs and Bluemachines AI Ms Aditi Jha, LinkedIn India Ms Sabina Dewan, JustJobs Network Description India's move toward a green and digital economy is reshaping jobs, skills, and employer expectations. This panel examines how AI and automation can support skill mapping, personalised training, and workforce transitions—while addressing challenges of access, trust, and inequality. Policymakers, industry, training providers, and technology experts will discuss how India can prepare workers for emerging green and tech-enabled roles and build inclusive, future-ready skilling systems. Knowledge Partners Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) From Models to Systems: Rethinking the Evaluation of AI in Health Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Arjun Venkatraman, Gates Foundation Dr. Mona Duggal, ICMR Dr. Smisha Agarwal, John Hopkins University Dr. Suruchi Gupta, Center for Global Digital Health Innovation (CGDHI), John Hopkins University Mala Kumar, Humane Intelligence Sameer Pujari, WHO Sarang Deo, Indian School of Business Description AI is increasingly being adopted across health systems, but evidence on safe and equitable use remains fragmented and not consistently aligned with decision-making needs. Existing frameworks often prioritise model performance over real-world interactions with digital infrastructure and contextual factors. This panel will examine methodological gaps in digital health research and discuss a more holistic agenda for AI integration, governance, effectiveness, and equity, concluding with a set of recommendations. Knowledge Partners Center for Global Digital Health Innovation Building India's AI Governance Architecture: From Frameworks to Implementation Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Abhishek Singh, Meity, GoI Abhishek Singh, MeitY, GOI Dr. Vivek Raghavan, Sarvam AI Keita Nishiyama, University of Tokyo Mr. Amandeep Gill, United Nations Mr. Amitabh Kant, Ex-GoI Mr. Gaurav Aggarwal, Reliance Jio Mr. Hugo Valadares, Government of Brazil Prof. Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Labs Description This session will explore how India can build mission driven institutions to govern artificial intelligence at national scale. It will examine emerging approaches to AI governance and expert mechanisms, drawing lessons from successful public digital institutions. The discussion will focus on balancing innovation with accountability, clarifying institutional mandates, and enabling sustained collaboration across government, industry, startups, and research to translate AI strategy into effective, responsible execution. Knowledge Partners Fairfax Centre For Free Enterprise Democratizing AI Resources in India Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Dr. Chris Merz, Mastercard Dr. Lovneesh Chanana, ASSOCHAM IT/ ITeS Council and SAP ASIA Pte Ltd Mahaveer Singhvi, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India Mandar Kulkarn, Microsoft India Manoj Paul, Equinix India and ASSOCHAM National Datacenter Council Mr. Sunil Gupta, Yotta & Co- Chair and ASSOCHAM AI Task Force Ms. Subi Chaturvedi, InMobi Puneet Chandok, Microsoft India & South Asia Ranganath Sadasiva, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Sandeep Dutta, Fractal Sandip Patel, ASSOCHAM AI Task Force and IBM India & South Asia Sashi Sreedharan, Google Cloud (India) Sriram Raghavan, Innovation Labs, IBM Corporation & IBM Software India Swapna Bapat, SAARC, Palo Alto Networks Description As India emerges as a regional AI leader in South Asia, this session will explore how business-driven AI, combined with India's digital public infrastructure, startup innovation and cloud-led transformation, can deliver inclusive and commercially viable social impact. The discussion will highlight how scalable AI adoption across SMEs and startups can democratise resources, expand access to services, create equitable opportunities, and showcase India's model of cross-border collaboration, inclusive use cases and knowledge sharing for sustainable growth. Knowledge Partners The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Local Voices First: Why Inclusive AI for Data Systems Must Start on the Ground Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Amitabh Nag, Digital India Bhashini Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Johannes Jütting, Paris21 Mercedes Fogarassy, PARIS21 Saachi Bhalla, Gates Foundation Saurabh Garg, MoSPI Description The session examines how AI can better serve citizens when grounded in local data ecosystems, languages, and institutional realities. Through expert insights, it highlights co-created, inclusive AI as public infrastructure for official statistics, featuring innovations from the Global South and national institutions. The panel discussion shows how locally rooted approaches enhance relevance, legitimacy, and trust in data-driven governance, strengthening evidence-based policymaking and responsive public services. Knowledge Partners PARIS21 (OECD) Voice as the Default Interface for India's Next Billion Users Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Ananth Nagaraj, Gnani.ai Chinmaya Sharma, InfoEdge Ventures Ganesh Gopalan, Gnani.ai Manish, L&T Financial Services Description India's next billion digital users require voice-first interfaces to overcome literacy, language, and digital literacy barriers that exclude 100s of millions from existing text-based systems. This panel examines how multilingual, emotion-aware voice AI can enable transactions, from banking to healthcare, in native languages on low-end devices. Discussions cover technical requirements for handling code-switching and noisy environments, orchestration with backend systems, enterprise cost reduction, and policy frameworks needed to build inclusive voice-first digital infrastructure at scale. Knowledge Partners Gnani.ai Reskilling for Tomorrow: AI, Sustainability, and India's Jobs Transition Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Dr Claire Melamed, UN Foundation Mr Nirmit Parikh, Apna Jobs and Bluemachines AI Ms Aditi Jha, LinkedIn India Ms Sabina Dewan, JustJobs Network Description India's move toward a green and digital economy is reshaping jobs, skills, and employer expectations. This panel examines how AI and automation can support skill mapping, personalised training, and workforce transitions—while addressing challenges of access, trust, and inequality. Policymakers, industry, training providers, and technology experts will discuss how India can prepare workers for emerging green and tech-enabled roles and build inclusive, future-ready skilling systems. Knowledge Partners Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) Governing Autonomy: Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, and the Infrastructure of Trust Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Alpesh Shah, IEEE Standards Amir Banifatemi, Cognizant Apoorva Goyal, Insight Ventures Ellie Sakhaee, Google Praveen Tanguturi, Cognizant AI Lab Ramesh Raskar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Description This session will be focused on addressing governance gaps in emerging agentic and multi-agent AI systems. The session will introduce a new public–private governance framework and showcase the Agentic AI Governance Stack through a live demonstration, followed by expert's discussion on safe autonomy, accountability, and standards. It will conclude with the launch of a global Agentic AI Testbed, inviting multi-stakeholder collaboration led by India's DPI strengths. Knowledge Partners Cognizant - Responsible AI Office and AI Lab AI-Driven Digital Transformation for India: Building Innovation an Ecosystem through Collaboration Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Abhilash Soundararajan, PrivaSapien Akhil Gupta, Convozen AI and NoBrokerHood Akhilesh Tuteja, KPMG Anisha Singh, She Capital Dr. Tapan Sahoo, Maruti Suzuki Rohan Chhatwal, Maruti Suzuki Description This session brings together leaders from government, industry, startups, and academia to discuss democratizing AI infrastructure for innovation. The session explores how accessible AI infrastructure can empower startups, MSMEs, and researchers, and how collaborative national models can sustain growth. It highlights the value of open repositories, shared use cases across sectors, and open-source platforms, while emphasizing ethical, inclusive AI design that prioritizes privacy, fairness and accessibility to help India lead global AI innovation. Knowledge Partners Maruti Suzuki India Limited Flipping the Script: How the Global Majority Can Recode the AI Economy Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Kazim Rizvi, The Dialogue Philip Thigo, Republic of Kenya Rachel Adams, Global Center on AI Governance Reggie Townsend, SAS Vrushali Sawant, SAS Description This session will examine how countries in the Global Majority can reshape the AI economy by moving from adoption to agency. It will explore practical pathways for ethical, inclusive, and economically viable AI ecosystems. Through policy dialogue and audience exchange, the discussion will highlight data governance, infrastructure, talent, and standards as levers of sovereignty, and will outline concrete models for South–South cooperation to build resilient, value-sharing AI futures. Knowledge Partners Global Center on AI Governance (GCG) AI in Climate and Agriculture: Building Resilient Communities Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers George Richards, Jameel Maulik Jagnani, Tufts University Description How can AI based technologies strengthen climate resilience and reduce impacts of climate shocks for vulnerable households? This session, featuring a presentation by an international researcher on findings from a randomised evaluation of the impact of AI-based flood Early Warning Systems (EWS), followed by a panel discussion with leading experts. Building on this evidence, panellists explore how rigorously evaluated AI applications can support effective climate adaptation strategies, improve preparedness, and translate technological innovations into accelerating climate action. Knowledge Partners J-PAL Decisions at Speed: How Data Intelligence Powers Sovereign and Enterprise AI (Hosted by DataDirect Networks) Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Speakers Sh. Sunil Gupta, CEO, Yotta Sh. Atul Vidwansa, Vice President, Sales (Worldwide NCP & AI Cloud Providers) Sh. Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Asia South at NVIDIA (OR) Anissh Pandey, Global Segment Lead - NVIDIA CLOUD PARTNER ( NCP) Description As AI shifts from experimentation to deployment, the ability to rapidly convert data into decisions becomes a strategic advantage, with insight latency emerging as a key constraint. This session by DDN examines how high-performance data intelligence strengthens infrastructure for Sovereign and Enterprise AI in India, enabling faster training, real-time analytics, and scalable decision-making. Through showcases, customer insights, and Indian case examples, it highlights building responsive, reliable, production-ready AI systems. Knowledge Partners DataDirect Networks AI Masterclass in Enterprise Operations Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Vasant Srinivasan, Tata Communications Description This session, facilitated by Tata Communications, is focused on guiding participants from isolated AI initiatives to the implementation of secure, scalable AI solutions across their enterprise operations. Designed for technology and transformation leaders, this hands-on workshop enables participants to design and deploy a fully functional AI Worker using the Tata Communications Agent Builder platform, providing them with direct experience and a practical framework for integrating AI into their enterprise workflows. Knowledge Partners Tata Communications Driving Financial Resilience and Sustainable Impact - AI by and for the Global Majority Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Alaa Murabit, 500 Global Dr. Michael Kremer, University of Chicago Elizabeth Kelly, Anthropic Sanjay Jain, Gates Foundation Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Description While the world focuses on the technical capabilities of AI, we are largely overlooking the financial architecture required to sustain it. Meaningful scale in health and agriculture cannot happen unless we position financial resilience as an equal pillar of success. This panel will discuss how governments, investors, philanthropies, the private sector and technology leaders can align capital and innovation pathways to ensure AI delivers lasting impact. Knowledge Partners 500 Global AI Commons for the Global South: Data, Models and Compute for Half of Humanity Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Amanda Brock, Open UK Jayesh Ranjan, Government of Telangana Osama Manzar, Digital Empowerment Foundation PJ Narayanan, IIIT Hyderabad Prachi Bhatia, Meta Rakesh Dubbudu, Factly Description AI infrastructure, encompassing compute, data, and models, will determine who is able to build, deploy, and govern AI over the coming decade. At present, access to these foundational resources remains uneven and highly concentrated, constraining meaningful participation across much of the Global South. This session, organised by Factly and Meta, examines how an AI Commons can be developed through shared compute frameworks, AI-ready open data systems, and interoperable model and tooling ecosystems aligned with globally recognised standards. Knowledge Partners Meta AI for Societal Good: Global Nonprofit Innovations Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Manu Chopra, Karya MR. Rangaswami, Indiaspora Mr. Utkarsh Saxena, Adalat AI Mr. Vilas Dhar, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Description Join leaders from social impact focused AI initiatives to explore how AI is redesigning global systems. Moving beyond theory, this session spotlights evidence-based nonprofit models advancing equity and justice. Attendees will gain actionable insights into funding and scaling community-centered AI that prioritizes human dignity over automation. This session explores the cross-sector collaborations necessary to build a responsible, high-impact AI future for philanthropists and technologists alike. Knowledge Partners Indiaspora Global Capital, Local Advantage: India in the AI Race Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:25 PM Bharat Mandapam Room number 7 (200pax) Speakers Sriram Viswanathan Abhishek Shukla Sanjay Tugnait Dipender Saluja Shereen Bhan Description India’s AI opportunity is global: products can be built locally and sold worldwide, but leadership depends on translating India’s strengths-talent, digital infrastructure, and cost-efficient execution-into scalable applications. This session spotlights where India can lead across the AI value chain, focusing on sectors like financial services and insurance, where AI transforms underwriting, claims, and risk. It will examine sovereign AI-autonomy in models, data, and compute-and how cross-domain investments can accelerate India’s advantage. Knowledge Partners Celesta Capital Consumers at the Core: Building AI with Consumer-Centric Approach Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Mr. Ashim Sanyal, Consumer VOICE Mr. Kaushal Mahan, Chase Advisors Mr. Rohit Kumar Singh, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, GoI Mr. Sudeep Das, DoorDash Ms. Anindita Mehta, Consumer Education and Research Centre Ms. Erin Parsons, Consumer International Ms. Sarita Chauhan, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, GoI Description AI has seen rapid evolution from being a technological tool for consumers performing simple tasks to generative AI with predictive and prescriptive power. Developing AI technologies with a consumer-centric approach is crucial for building consumer trust, inclusion and satisfaction. The panel discussion, 'Consumers at the Core: Building AI with a Consumer-Centric Approach', will focus on the evolving AI ecosystem, the concerns and innovation possibilities of AI with a focus on protecting consumer interest. Knowledge Partners Chase Advisors AI for Economic Growth and Social Good | AI for All: Driving Economic Advancement and Societal Well-Being Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Dr. Avik Sarkar, ISB, MeitY Dr. Gulshan Rai, PMO, CERT-In Mr. Dhrubabrata Ghosh, Protiviti Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Mahindra Group Mr. Rajeev Mishra, Bank of India Mr. Sachin Tayal, Protiviti Description This session explores how AI ambitions can be translated into scalable economic value and inclusive social impact. Leaders from government, industry, and policy will examine AI adoption across public services, finance, cybersecurity, and data governance, with a focus on responsible AI, digital public infrastructure, and workforce readiness. The discussion highlights collaboration models to enable trusted, high-impact AI at a national scale. Knowledge Partners Protiviti India Member Private Limited Decoded: How AI Is Reshaping Work for Women Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Atul Satija, The/Nudge Institute Dr. M M Tripathi, NIELIT, MeitY Dr. Shamika Ravi, GOI Jona Repishti, Digital Green Mythily Ramesh, NextWealth Sharon Buteau, LEAD at Krea University Description This panel will examine the intersection of AI, gender, and the future of work, within evolving digital economies. The discussion will explore gendered impacts of AI while highlighting design, governance, and workforce strategies that consider women's lived experiences and inform policy-relevant pathways toward inclusive, AI-enabled growth. Building on emerging insights from skilling initiatives, the session will focus on identifying pathways where AI can expand decent work and economic security for women at scale. Knowledge Partners GxD hub, LEAD at Krea University AI for Humanity as SDG#18: Towards Global and Sustainable Development of AI with Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Dr. James Ong, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII) Judith Weinberger-Singh, Hanns Seidel Foundation India Maya Sherman, Embassy of Israel in India, GPAI-OECD Sameer Gahlot, National Internet Exchange of India Tan Siok Siok, Filmmaker and Entrepreneur Vibhav Mithal, CeRAI - IIT Madras Description This session advances the concept of "AI for Humanity" as the invisible SDG 18, recognizing AI as a cross-cutting enabler of all Sustainable Development Goals. Building on previous discussions, it brings global experts together to explore human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable AI frameworks. Through keynotes and panel dialogue, the session aims to reinforce global collaboration and sustain impact beyond 2026 via policy, practice, and multistakeholder engagement. Knowledge Partners Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII) Global Capital, Local Advantage: India in the AI Race Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Abhishek Shukla, Prosperity7 Ventures Dipender Saluja, Capricorn Investment Group Sanjay Tugnait, Fairfax Digital Shereen Bhan, CNBC-TV18 Sriram Viswanathan, Celesta Capital Description India's AI opportunity is global: products can be built locally and sold worldwide, but leadership depends on translating India's strengths—talent, digital infrastructure, and cost-efficient execution—into scalable applications. This session spotlights where India can lead across the AI value chain, focusing on sectors like financial services and insurance, where AI transforms underwriting, claims, and risk. It will examine sovereign AI—autonomy in models, data, and compute—and how cross-domain investments can accelerate India's advantage. Knowledge Partners Celesta Capital AI for All: Catalysing Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Aastha Grover, Prosus | Naspers Group Ashok Gulati, ICRIER, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, RBI, NABARD and NCDEX Chandrashekhar Rentala, Centre for the Digital Future, GOI (IT & Telecom) and NASSCOM David Tudor, Prosus | Naspers Group Euro Beinat, Prosus | Naspers Group Manit Jain, The Heritage School and FICCI Arise Nicola McGowan, Prosus | Naspers Group Sehraj Singh, Prosus | Naspers Group Tejpreet Singh Chopra, Bharat Light & Power (BLP) and General Electric India Vikas Agnihotri, Google India, Softbank and Religare Private Wealth Description The session will explore how India's DPI-led approach can enable inclusive AI adoption, unlock job creation, accelerate economic growth, and foster cross-sector collaboration. By bridging policy intent with on-ground execution, the dialogue aims to identify key enablers—policy frameworks, industry participation, and startup innovation—required to scale AI responsibly and equitably across sectors. Knowledge Partners Prosus | Naspers Group The India AI Stack- Strategic Framework for National Growth and Pride Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Col. Amit Mehna, Indian Army Commander Sandeep Sain, Indian Air Force Dr. Manan Suri, IIT - Delhi Dr. Sultan Singh, Haryana Government Dr. Tavpritesh Sethi, IIT Delhi Description This panel explores the India AI Stack across five interdependent layers—Applications, Foundation Models, Chips, Hardware, and Energy—examining how key sectors such as defence, research and education, and geospatial services generate value within India's unique constraints of scale, diversity, sovereignty, security, and power availability. Anchored in the vision of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and the IndiaAI Mission, the discussion bridges policy intent with practical, nation-scale AI implementation for People, Planet, and Progress. Knowledge Partners Netweb Technologies India Ltd. Leveraging AI in Education: Human Capital, Inclusion, and Trust in the AI Era. Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Ajit Chauhan, Amity Education Group Dr. Prabina Rajib, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Dr. Subhajyoti Ray, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Param Jeet, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Prakash Tiwary, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Preet Deep Singh, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Shreevats Jaipuria, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Vishal Talwar, Jaipuria Insitute of Management Description This panel discussion explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, with a focus on human capital development, inclusion, and trust. Panelists will reflect on the opportunities AI presents for improving access and learning outcomes, while also addressing concerns around bias, governance, and public confidence. Drawing on policy, practice, and lived experience, the discussion aims to highlight practical insights on aligning AI adoption in education with inclusive and socially trusted outcomes. Knowledge Partners Jaipuria Insitute of Management, Noida Inclusion for Social Empowerment Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Mr. Aditya Swam, Google Mr. Akhil Choudhary, Highspring India Mr. Amith Singhee, IBM Research Labs Mr. Clas Neumann, Global Head of Labs Network Mr. Gautam Aggarwal, Mastercard Mr. Karthik Rajaram, India Elevan Labs Mr. Narendra Singh Yadav, Paytm Mr. Piyush Saxena, HCL Tech Mr. Satinder Pal Singh, AWS India Mr. Sunil Abraham, Meta Ms. Anne Robinson, IBM Ms. Paula Goldma, Salesforce Prof. M. P. Gupta, IIM Lucknow Description This session explores how India's AI leadership can move beyond innovation to deliver inclusive social-economic outcomes across South Asia by replicating India's digital public infrastructure, enterprise AI adoption, startup ecosystem through cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing. It positions AI for All as scalable, impact-first, commercially viable business model for 1.4 billion people, driven by frugal AI solutions for basic smartphones, local languages, low-connectivity networks, catalyzing financial inclusion, healthcare access, skills development, rural productivity, regional social empowerment. Knowledge Partners The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) AI for Medical Imaging and Clinical Diagnostics Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Alok Sharma, Nephropathology & EM, Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd., New Delhi Dr. Kundan Singh Chufal, Radiation Oncology Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi Prof. Chandan J. Das, Department of Radiodiagnosis & Interventional Radiology All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Prof. M. K. Dutta, Amity Centre for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI), Amity University, Noida Prof. Nidhi Goel, Department of ECE Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi Prof. Sujeet Gautam, Department of Anaesthesiology SGPGIMS, Lucknow Description The AI for Medical Imaging and Clinical Diagnostics session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will explore how AI is transforming healthcare diagnostics. The expert panel will discuss advances in medical imaging, real-world clinical deployment, precision and predictive diagnostics, and responsible AI practices. The session brings together clinicians, AI researchers, and policymakers to strengthen India's healthcare AI ecosystem. Knowledge Partners Amity Centre for Artificial Intelligence Inclusion for Social Empowerment Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Mr. Aditya Swam, Google Mr. Akhil Choudhary, Highspring India Mr. Amith Singhee, IBM Research Labs Mr. Clas Neumann, Global Head of Labs Network Mr. Gautam Aggarwal, Mastercard Mr. Karthik Rajaram, India Elevan Labs Mr. Narendra Singh Yadav, Paytm Mr. Piyush Saxena, HCL Tech Mr. Satinder Pal Singh, AWS India Mr. Sunil Abraham, Meta Ms. Anne Robinson, IBM Ms. Paula Goldma, Salesforce Prof. M. P. Gupta, IIM Lucknow Description This session explores how India's AI leadership can move beyond innovation to deliver inclusive social-economic outcomes across South Asia by replicating India's digital public infrastructure, enterprise AI adoption, startup ecosystem through cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing. It positions AI for All as scalable, impact-first, commercially viable business model for 1.4 billion people, driven by frugal AI solutions for basic smartphones, local languages, low-connectivity networks, catalyzing financial inclusion, healthcare access, skills development, rural productivity, regional social empowerment. Knowledge Partners The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) AI in Education: Customising Learning for All Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 4:40 PM - 5:40 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Azeez Gupta, Rocket Learning Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, AI and Social Impact Marguerite Clarke, World Bank Namya Mahajan, Rocket Learning Rukmini Banerji, Pratham Education Foundation Samantha Carter, J-PAL Thiago Rached, Letrus Description How can we use AI tools to improve educational outcomes? This session, featuring a presentation by an international researcher followed by a panel discussion with experts, showcases results from a UNESCO prize winning randomised study in Brazil evaluating the impact of an AI-powered essay-grader on students' writing outcomes. Eminent panelists, including a Yidan-laureate, will discuss how evidence can guide the use of AI into tailored instruction, parent engagement, and high-impact educational practices to strengthen learning systems and improve student outcomes. Knowledge Partners J-PAL AI for All: Building India's Future-Ready Human Capital from School to Workforce Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Dr. Mandar Karyakarte, IIIT Allahabad M/s Neha Sharma, EY Mr. Vivek Varshney, SpeedLabs STEMLearn.AI Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) Prof. Mukul S Sutaone, IIIT Allahabad Prof. Om Prakash Vyas, IIIT Naya Raipur Description To examine scalable, inclusive, and policy-aligned models for early-age AI education, and to demonstrate how structured initiatives can serve as national pipelines linking school education with higher education, innovation ecosystems, and workforce readiness. Knowledge Partners Indian Institute Of Information Technology Allahabad Indo-Canadian Symposium on AI for Food, Energy and Health Sectors Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr. Ajay Dalai, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Baljit Singh, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Debi Prasad, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar Dr. Mukesh Saini, IIT Ropar Dr. Rajeev Ahuja, IIT Ropar Dr. Steve Shirtliffe, College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. Prof. Ajay Kumar Dalai, University of Saskatchewan, Canada Prof. Suman Kumar, IIT Ropar Description Around the world, companies and universities are racing to develop large Foundation AI models tailored to these sectors. This session will focus on a series of talks on the application AI for food, energy and health, followed by discussion to arrive at summary points for sharing with the organizers. Focus points will be on driving advancements in forecasting and logistics, boosting efficiency and automation, and enhancing product quality across the entire value chain. Knowledge Partners University of Saskatchewan Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration to Foster AI Adoption in the Global South Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Aisha Walcott-Bryant, Google Research Africa Dame Wendy Hall, University of Southampton Vukosi Marivate, University of Pretoria South Africa Description This session explores the practical and governance dimensions of Responsible AI, focusing on how multi-stakeholder collaboration can accelerate its responsible and inclusive adoption across the Global South. It will highlight actionable frameworks for public-private partnerships, capacity building, ethical governance, and equitable access to AI. Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and experts, the session will examine real-world challenges and demonstrate how to implement Responsible AI across critical sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, and law. Knowledge Partners Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), IIT Madras Metrics, Methods and Platforms for Measurement of Artificial Intelligence for Trustworthy, Reliable and Explainable Applications Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Amlan Chakrabarti, Calcutta University Carsten Maple, Turing Institute Debdeep Mukhopadhyay, IIT Kharagpur Kavita Bhatia, India AI Mission, MeitY Lipika Dey, Ashoka University, Mainack Mondal, IIT Kharagpur Mayank Vatsa, IIT Jodhpur Partha Pratim Chakrabarti, IIT Kharagpur Partha Pratim Das, Ashoka University Richa Singh, IIT Jodhpur Siddartha Khastgir, University of Warwick Tanmoy Chakraborty, Indian Institute of Technlogy Delhi Wolfgang Nagel, University of Dresden Description The session will focus on Metrics, Methods and Platforms for Measurement of Artificial Intelligence for Trustworthy, Reliable (Safe & Secure) and Explainable Applications covering major areas including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Mobility / Transportation and Governance, as well as cross-sectoral issues. A goal will be to highlight how to translate theory into real Trustworthy AI applications. Knowledge Partners Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Democratizing AI Resources Equitable Access to Compute and Data for Entrepreneurship Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Amit Srivastava, ConstemsAI Animesh Aaryan, TAQBIT Labs Pvt Ltd Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, InMobi Group & Joint Indo-US Task Force on AI Nitin Seth, Incedo Inc. Description Democratizing AI Resources Equitable Access to Compute and Data for Entrepreneurship - Panel discussion and Discussion Knowledge Partners IIM LUCKNOW ENTERPRISE INCUBATION CENTRE Building AI Readiness and Digital Competency Among Frontline Health Workers in India Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Dr Valerie Jean Laloo, MBBS, MD, State Health Systems Resource Centre (SHSRC), Meghalaya Dr. Amnesty LeFevre, PhD MHS, University of Cape Town and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Dr. Diwakar Mohan, PhD MPH MD MBBS, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Dr. Karthik Adapa, IAS, Digital Health, WHO-SEARO Dr. Marbabiang Syiemlieh, PhD, Gender Studies & Social Work, The State Health System Resource Centre (SHSRC), Meghalaya Dr. Mayank Date, MPH BDS, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Nayanjeet Chaudhury, MBBS MD MPH, State Health Systems Resource Centre (SHSRC), Meghalaya Dr. Osama Ummer MPH BAMS, Digital health innovations and health systems Research Dr. Sampath Kumar, IAS, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya Mebanialam Tang, MA, The State Health Systems Resource Center (SHSRC), Meghalaya Nishanlang Khonglah, MA BE, The State Health Systems Resource Center (SHSRC), Meghalaya Smt. Shyamashree Das, The Gates Foundation India Country Office Description This interactive workshop brings together public health leaders to build consensus on measuring digital access, use, and skills among frontline health workers. Participants will explore AI readiness frameworks, co-design skill metrics for frontline health workers and healthcare providers, and evaluate assessment methods. The session concludes with practical recommendations for scalable, context-aware digital skills measurement across regional and national health workforces. Knowledge Partners State Health Systems Resource Center Putting AI to Work: Solving the Productivity Challenge through Faster Adoption Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers David Zapolsky, Amazon Kanishka Narayan, United Kingdom Kevin Allison, Minerva Technology Futures Shubhii Agarawal, LocoBuzz Description As AI transforms economies and societies worldwide, governments are racing to develop frameworks that harness its potential. This panel brings together government leaders, industry, and startups to share real-world case studies of national AI strategies and AI adoption: what has worked, what has stalled, and why. The discussion will explore policy insights and lessons on meeting the adoption challenge, examining how regulatory environments act as both enablers and barriers to innovation as AI moves rapidly. Knowledge Partners AI Adoption Initiative (AIAI) India Future Skills and AI Collaborative Roundtable: Building Workforces, Capacities, and Institutional Readiness Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Antara Lahiri, Micron Foundation Bhomik Shah, CSRBOX Hemant Lohiya, Redington Foundation Kumar Anurag Pratap, Capgemini Parminder Singh Kakria, Kyndryl Pratima Harite, Lenovo Shipra Sharma, IBM Description This strategic session advances the IndiaAI Mission's vision of AI for People, Planet, and Prosperity through inclusive, human-centered implementation. Built on two years of engagement, pilots, and practitioner insights, it converts intent into impact via commitments, scalable models, and partnerships. The discussion will focus on AI workforce readiness, large-scale faculty capacity building, and institutional readiness to integrate AI systems, infrastructure, and governance. Knowledge Partners CSRBOX Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Asia and India through AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr Mukesh Kestwal, IIT Ropar (iHub – AWaDH) Dr Pushpendra Singh, IIT Ropar (iHub – AWaDH and Annam.AI Foundation) Dr Radhika Trikha, IIT Ropar (iHub – AWaDH) JaeKyeong Lee, KOSME Prof Rajeev Ahuja, IIT Ropar Shri Kamal Kishor (K.K.) Yadav, IAS, Government of Punjab Shri Sanjeev Arora, Government of Punjab Taehyung Lee, UD Impact Youngseung Woo, UD Impact Description The session positions AI as core entrepreneurial infrastructure powering the next generation of founders across Asia and India. It will open with strategic context on cross-border execution and talent mobility. The discussion will then highlight how AI talent becomes execution-ready through workcation and immersion models, alongside real startup and MSME impact cases. It will conclude with key insights, defined stakeholder roles, and clear pathways for post-summit ecosystem collaboration. Knowledge Partners UD Impact Inc Solving for India at Scale: Use of AI in Fintech Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Gautham Krishnamurthy, PhonePe Pooja Gulrajani, Consumer Payments, PhonePe Santanu Sinha, PhonePe Description A 60-minute strategy-focused session on how India's largest fintech companies use AI to broaden financial access while designing for trust (security + privacy) and optimizing for India's diversity, user convenience and economic growth. Knowledge Partners PhonePe India Campus-to-Impact: Building India's AI Innovation Pipeline Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Dr. Kavita Singh, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, FITT IIT Delhi Mr. Akshat Jain, Teerthanker Mahaveer University Mr. Utkarsh Mishra, Hero MotoCorp Ms. Maya Sherman, Embassy of Israel Prof. (Dr.) Manjula Jain, Teerthanker Mahaveer Innovation Foundation Description It is a solution-oriented panel discussion addressing the democratization of AI innovation across India's academic landscape, with emphasis on Tier-2/3 institutions. Through structured dialogue featuring leaders from academia, industry, government, and international ecosystems, the session identifies scalable collaboration models, documents key challenges, and generates actionable policy recommendations. Live demonstrations by TMIF-incubated startups showcase successful campus-to-market journeys, highlighting how academic institutions can effectively contribute to India's AI innovation pipeline and create tangible real-world impact. Knowledge Partners Teerthanker Mahaveer University Teaching and Learning AI Policy: Practice and Impact Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr Emma Jones, University of Sheffield Dr. Preeti Raghunath, University of Sheffield, UK Description This workshop will bring together participants engaged in AI policy education in its broadest sense, including extra-curricular initiatives, professional development courses, lifelong learning opportunities, and formal programmes on AI policy and governance. It will examine how AI policy education can influence wider AI developments, foster critical AI literacy, highlight effective practices with demonstrable impact, and identify ways to democratise AI resources by engaging a wider range of people and organisations. The workshop will also be interactive. Knowledge Partners University of Sheffield From Policy to Harvest: Leveraging Generative AI for Data-Driven Agricultural Transformation Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Dr. Alok B. Mukherjee, LeadsConnect Services Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Anand Chandra, Arya.ag Mr. Hemant Seth, Water and Crop Protection Mr. Hemendra Mathur, FICCI Task Force on Agri Startups & Venture Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund Mr. Simon Wiebusch, Crop Science Division of Bayer for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. Mr.Maulik Bhansali, NetWeb Software Ms. Elisabeth Faure, World Food Programme, India Description The session will bring together experts to spotlight India's next-generation digital agriculture infrastructure and examine how Generative AI can translate policy intent into on-ground agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability. The discussion will focus on the role of AI in enabling precision farming, improving crop forecasting, enhancing climate risk modelling, optimising supply chains, and strengthening farmer advisory services through real-time, data-driven insights. Knowledge Partners FICCI Stacked for Scale: The Future of AI Compute, Semiconductors, and Foundational AI Add to Calendar 17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers ⁠Amitesh Sinha, Ministry of Electronics and IT, India Semiconductor Mission Dheemanth Nagaraj, Agrani Labs Navin Bishnoi, Marvell Preetam Tadeparthy, C2I Semiconductors Rajan Anandan, Peak XV Description While the global conversation focuses on software and applications, the India AI Mission has prioritized physical infrastructure required to power it. This session aims to bridge the gap between startups building at the frontier and infrastructure development. The conversation will include discussion on how India is building a "full-stack" future, including compute roadmap, how the ISM is strengthening the supply chain for the next generation of AI-first startups, and importance of compute capacity and semiconductors. Knowledge Partners Peak XV Partners Inaugural Session & Launch of WG Deliverables Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways; Minister of Information and Broadcasting; MeitY, Government of India Description This session discusses the overarching vision, priorities, and agenda of the India AI Impact Summit. It also gives an overview of the various deliverables across working groups. AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr. Pia Rebello Britto, UNICEF H.E. Clara Chappaz, Digital Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, France H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, E.G.H, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy in Kenya HE Alar Karis, Estonia Ivo Visak, AI LEAP (Estonia) Linnar Viik, Eesti.ai programme Professor Petri Myllymäki, Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence Description This high-level discussion will bring together policymakers, international organizations, and education leaders to explore how to turn AI innovation into measurable learning outcomes with a strong focus on teacher empowerment, equity, and children's safety. Drawing on national initiatives such as Estonia's AI Leap, the discussion will highlight how public-private cooperation, teacher-centered approaches, and strong governance can help translate AI innovation into real educational impact and serve as learning laboratories for scaling equitable AI in education. Knowledge Partners Estonian Embassy in New Delhi Future of Fair Tech: Addressing Equity, Safety and Accountability in a Rapidly Evolving AI Landscape Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Damar Juniarto, KONDISI and PIKAT Demokrasi Lipika Kapoor, NABU Sciences | MIT Niki Iliadis, The Future Society Pauline Charazac, Center for AI Safety (CeSIA) Tess Buckley, techUK Vidhi Sharma, Future Shift Labs Foundation Description This session will examine how India can translate fairness, safety, and accountability in AI governance as AI systems expand across public service delivery, platform regulation, and economic decision making. The discussion will focus on accountability frameworks for high impact AI, gaps in safety standards and enforcement, and structural inclusion challenges affecting women, rural populations, and marginalized communities. Knowledge Partners Future Shift Labs Foundation Building Sovereign AI Infrastructure: Empowering Citizens, Transforming Nations Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Calista Redmond, Nvidia Jigar Halani (moderator), Nvidia John Fanelli, Nvidia Marc Hamilton, Nvidia Shanker Trivedi, Nvidia Description India is treating AI capability as strategic infrastructure. This executive session brings four leaders to cover the full AI lifecycle: AI Factory architecture, software, data, training and inference, Sovereign AI strategy, and industry use cases. In two hours, participants will gain an end-to-end AI Factory blueprint, Sovereign AI context with global examples and value metrics, and high-ROI GenAI applications across finance, healthcare, energy, telecom, and government. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA AI in Sustainment: Enhancing Operation Readiness of Military Equipment Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Brig Deepak Kumar, EME B Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, AVSM, VSM , PhD, EME School, Indian Army ⁠Maj Gen Mohit Gandhi, EME School ⁠Maj Gen PS Bindra, VSM, Headquarters Southern Command, Indian Army Maj Gen Shivendra Kumar Bhattacharya, EME (B) Mr Biswajit Biswas, Tata Elxsi Mr. Sreeram Ananthasayanam, Delloitte Prof. Sashikumaar Ganesan, IISc, ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations Description Session will deliberate on the use of Artificial Intelligence for data-driven governance in equipment sustenance, focusing on predictive & prescriptive life cycle sustainability and enhancing efficiency of maintenance processes. It will address challenges associated with infusion of AI for legacy weapon systems and decentralised use of data and data integration, while highlighting opportunities for collaboration with academia and industry to enhance combat potential and overall operational readiness by harnessing AI for informed decision making. Knowledge Partners Indian Army Defence Perspective in AI Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Vikram Jayaram, Neuralix Ai Private Limited Lt Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Phd, Indian Army Lt Gen Vipun shinghal, AVSM, SM, Indian Army Maj Gen Pawan Anand, AVSM Phd (Retd), Centre for Emerging Technologies for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (USI-CETANB) Mrs Madhumita Mohapatra, Deloitte Subimal Bhattacharjee, Individual Description This session will examine the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing operational readiness, decision-making, and force modernisation within the Armed Forces. Senior military leadership, academia, and industry experts will deliberate on emerging AI-driven capabilities, human–machine teaming, autonomous systems, data-centric warfare, and secure digital ecosystems. ations in an increasingly complex security environment. Knowledge Partners Indian Army AI at Scale: Driving Adoption, Productivity and Market Access for Indian SMEs & Startups Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Anand Kamannavar, Applied Materials Inc Ashok Chandak, IESA & SEMI India Jyothis Indirabhai, NetraSemi Navin Bishnoi, Marvell India and IESA Preet Yadav, NXP Semiconductors Sundeep Gupta, Alphawave SEMI (Qualcomm) Description This session will examine adoption, productivity, and market access challenges for SMEs and startups, aligned with the People, Planet, and Progress framework through a focus on democratising access to AI resources. The discussion will explore approaches to enabling broader AI adoption through safe and trusted systems, while supporting economic growth and human capital development. It will also consider how scaling AI deployment can contribute to inclusive outcomes and wider participation across sectors. Knowledge Partners India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) Operating Models for AI Quality Across Billion-User Markets Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Aneesh Chopra, innovativestate Rahul Kapoor, PwC Richard Vose, PwC Strategy Sarala Jonnalagadda, Google Technical Services Description AI at a billion-user scale strains traditional operating models. Quality, cost, and speed collide as organizations expand across languages, markets, and use cases—particularly in mega-markets like India. This panel brings leaders on the front lines of AI transformation to unpack how operating models are evolving. The conversation will explore approaches to AI quality, governance and metrics, global feedback loops, and human-AI workflows that deliver results while embedding AI skills and novel ways of working. Knowledge Partners PwC Safe and Trusted AI: The Ethics and Governance Perspective Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr Amit Kumar, RIS, New Delhi Dr B K Murthy, Amity University, Noida Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam, CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi Dr K Ravi Srinivas, NALSAR, Hyderabad and IIT-Madras Dr Neethu Rajam, National Law University of Delhi Dr Nupur Chowdhury, JNU, New Delhi Dr Roli Mathur, ICMR, New Delhi Dr S K Varshney, RIS, New Delhi Dr Titipol Phakdeewanich, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand Mr Saurabh Kapil, BioSky Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma, RIS, New Delhi Description Anchored in the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, this session examines how safe and trusted AI can be advanced through ethical safeguards, accountability and effective governance. Bringing together national and global experts, the discussion explores practical pathways for inclusive, equitable, and human-centred AI development and deployment across sectors, highlighting the role of international cooperation in strengthening trust and responsible AI adoption. Knowledge Partners Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) Strengthening Data and AI Collaboratives for Economic Growth and Social Good Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Alexandru Oprunenco, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ambassador Harry Verweij, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands Anna Tumcadóttir, Creative Commons Ariane Hildebrandt, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Dr. Agnes Kiragga, African Population Health Research Council Dr. Cecilia Celeste Danesi, Artificial Intelligence and Civil Law, School of Law (UBA) Dr. Hwirin Kim, World Meteorological Organisation Fred Werner (Keynote Address), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab Kathleen Victoir, Pasteur Network Nasubo Ongoma, Qhala Description Complex public challenges demand trusted, actionable data for better governance. As AI reshapes public systems, accessible, interoperable, and well-governed datasets are essential for transparent, inclusive development. This panel brings together global stakeholders to advance Data and AI Collaboratives—unlocking siloed data, enabling secure sharing, and decentralised governance—to build inclusive innovation ecosystems and scale ethical AI solutions that drive evidence-based decisions, economic growth, and social good. Knowledge Partners CivicDataLab Future of Fair Tech: Addressing Equity, Safety and Accountability in a Rapidly Evolving AI Landscape Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Damar Juniarto, KONDISI and PIKAT Demokrasi Lipika Kapoor, NABU Sciences | MIT Niki Iliadis, The Future Society Pauline Charazac, Center for AI Safety (CeSIA) Tess Buckley, techUK Vidhi Sharma, Future Shift Labs Foundation Description This session will examine how India can translate fairness, safety, and accountability in AI governance as AI systems expand across public service delivery, platform regulation, and economic decision making. The discussion will focus on accountability frameworks for high impact AI, gaps in safety standards and enforcement, and structural inclusion challenges affecting women, rural populations, and marginalized communities. Knowledge Partners Future Shift Labs Foundation Defence Perspective in AI Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Vikram Jayaram, Neuralix Ai Private Limited Lt Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Phd, Indian Army Lt Gen Vipun shinghal, AVSM, SM, Indian Army Maj Gen Pawan Anand, AVSM Phd (Retd), Centre for Emerging Technologies for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (USI-CETANB) Mrs Madhumita Mohapatra, Deloitte Subimal Bhattacharjee, Individual Description This session will examine the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing operational readiness, decision-making, and force modernisation within the Armed Forces. Senior military leadership, academia, and industry experts will deliberate on emerging AI-driven capabilities, human–machine teaming, autonomous systems, data-centric warfare, and secure digital ecosystems. ations in an increasingly complex security environment. Knowledge Partners Indian Army AI in Sustainment: Enhancing Operation Readiness of Military Equipment Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Brig Deepak Kumar, EME B Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, AVSM, VSM , PhD, EME School, Indian Army ⁠Maj Gen Mohit Gandhi, EME School ⁠Maj Gen PS Bindra, VSM, Headquarters Southern Command, Indian Army Maj Gen Shivendra Kumar Bhattacharya, EME (B) Mr Biswajit Biswas, Tata Elxsi Mr. Sreeram Ananthasayanam, Delloitte Prof. Sashikumaar Ganesan, IISc, ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations Description Session will deliberate on the use of Artificial Intelligence for data-driven governance in equipment sustenance, focusing on predictive & prescriptive life cycle sustainability and enhancing efficiency of maintenance processes. It will address challenges associated with infusion of AI for legacy weapon systems and decentralised use of data and data integration, while highlighting opportunities for collaboration with academia and industry to enhance combat potential and overall operational readiness by harnessing AI for informed decision making. Knowledge Partners Indian Army AI at Scale: Driving Adoption, Productivity and Market Access for Indian SMEs & Startups Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Anand Kamannavar, Applied Materials Inc Ashok Chandak, IESA & SEMI India Jyothis Indirabhai, NetraSemi Navin Bishnoi, Marvell India and IESA Preet Yadav, NXP Semiconductors Sundeep Gupta, Alphawave SEMI (Qualcomm) Description This session will examine adoption, productivity, and market access challenges for SMEs and startups, aligned with the People, Planet, and Progress framework through a focus on democratising access to AI resources. The discussion will explore approaches to enabling broader AI adoption through safe and trusted systems, while supporting economic growth and human capital development. It will also consider how scaling AI deployment can contribute to inclusive outcomes and wider participation across sectors. Knowledge Partners India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr. Pia Rebello Britto, UNICEF H.E. Clara Chappaz, Digital Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, France H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, E.G.H, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy in Kenya HE Alar Karis, Estonia Ivo Visak, AI LEAP (Estonia) Linnar Viik, Eesti.ai programme Professor Petri Myllymäki, Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence Description This high-level discussion will bring together policymakers, international organizations, and education leaders to explore how to turn AI innovation into measurable learning outcomes with a strong focus on teacher empowerment, equity, and children's safety. Drawing on national initiatives such as Estonia's AI Leap, the discussion will highlight how public-private cooperation, teacher-centered approaches, and strong governance can help translate AI innovation into real educational impact and serve as learning laboratories for scaling equitable AI in education. Knowledge Partners Estonian Embassy in New Delhi Shaping Equitable AI Transitions: Building Global Human Capital for the Age of AI Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 9:50 AM - 10:25 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chair Philippines, Co-Chair Rwanda, Co-Chair Description This session discusses people-centred, development-oriented, & equitable approaches for workforce transitions in the age of AI; and how countries can build agile, equitable, and future-ready reskilling systems aligned with the evolving world of work. It will also mark the formal launch of the Equitable AI Transitions Knowledge Output supported by ILO. Sarvam (Closed Door Media Briefing) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Knowledge Partners Sarvam AI Engineering the Future: Full-Stack AI with Google (Hosted by Google) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 2 Speakers Sh. Anand Rangarajan, VP, Engineering in Google DeepMind Sh. Paige Bailey, Engineering Lead for GenAI Developer Experience at Google Sh. Amrit Sanjeev, Staff Developer Relations Engineer for Android at Google Sh. Prashanth Subrahmanyam, Lead Developer Adoption for Google Cloud in APAC Ms. Aneesha Dhar, Head-India ecosystem for Google play Description Harness the power of Gemini 3.0 and the Antigravity IDE to build sophisticated, agentic AI logic natively on Google Cloud. This 1.2-hour intensive deep-dive with Google experts guides you through architecting high-performance, intelligent use cases tailored for the Android ecosystem. Learn to transform raw code into a global success story by leveraging Google Play's advanced growth and quality tools to scale your innovation to billions. Knowledge Partners Google Cracking the AI Skill Code: Capabilities, Mindset, and Workplace Readiness (Hosted by BITS Pilani) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Description Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a core workplace utility across functions, requiring professionals to move beyond basic awareness toward practical capability. The key challenge is understanding what to learn, which tools truly matter, and how to adapt thinking and work styles for an AI-enabled environment. This session outlines an "AI Skill Code," offering practical guidance, interdisciplinary insights, and real-world examples, while showcasing how BITS Pilani WILP is redesigning AI education through foundations-driven, practice-oriented programs. Knowledge Partners BITS Pilani From Data Centres to Dialects: Scaling Language AI for a Billion Voices (Hosted by Bhashini) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Knowledge Partners Bhashini Harnessing the Transformative Potential of AI to Empower All Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Shri. Rajesh Aggarwal, Chair Switzerland, Co-Chair Nigeria, Co-Chair Description This session discusses how countries can harness AI to advance social empowerment for all, uplifting all sections of society and ensuring that the benefits of technological progress are shared equitably by all The Intelligent City: Building Resilient and Inclusive Urban Futures Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Anshul Mishra, IAS, GoI Jumbi Edulbehram, Nvidia Mashal Dhawan, Smart Energy Water Ujjwal Kumar, Quantum Alliance | Harvard Viraj Tyagi, eGov Foundation Description This panel examines how AI reshapes urban infrastructure addressing rapid urbanization across the Global South. Leaders with experience in aviation, energy, water management, and governance explore deploying intelligent systems. The conversation covers how computer vision, predictive analytics, and IoT optimize resource consumption and improve citizen services. Panelists discuss data integration challenges, public-private collaboration, and building technical capacity. This advances the Planet and Progress Sutras through the AI for Economic Growth and Social Good Chakra. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA Physical AI and the Big Bang of General Robotics Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Amit Goel, Nvidia Description Incredible breakthroughs in end-to-end generative models, physically-based synthetic data generation and simulation, and mechatronics are driving the big bang of general robotics and physical AI. Join Amit Goel, Head of Robotics and Edge Computing Ecosystem, NVIDIA, to hear the latest in technology breakthroughs and the "3 computer" requirements for building generalized robotics systems, plus the amazing innovations through our partner ecosystem. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA Towards Multilateral Agreement on Enforcing Red Lines Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Anita Gurumurthy, IT for Change Cam Rincon, Ada Lovelace Institute Gaia Marcus, Ada Lovelace Institute Guilherme Fitzgibbon Alves Pereira, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil Marielle Mumenthaler, · Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Rumman Chaudhury, Humaine Intelligence Description This panel will bring together governments and experts to discuss the potential for multilateral agreement on AI governance, the need for agreement on unacceptable risks and harms across the AI value chain, and for establishing multilateral commitment on enforcement mechanisms that address them. Panellists will explore the desirability of red lines, how international consensus on governance could be built, options for feasible and proportional enforcement, and practical ways forward given geopolitical and technical constraints. Knowledge Partners The Ada Lovelace Institute AI Transformation in Fintech: From Automation to Intelligence Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr Prasad Ramanathan, TIH IIT Bombay Mr Harsh Kumar, Poonawalla Fincorp Mr Sriram Naganathan, HDFC ERGO Prof Dipak Gupta, Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay Description A deep dive into AI's fintech evolution, from automation to intelligence, enabling smarter decisions, scalable innovation, risk resilience, personalization, and transformative impact across financial ecosystems. Knowledge Partners Technology Innovation Hub IIT Bombay Governing Safe and Responsible AI within Digital Public Infrastructure Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Alexandria Walden, Google H E Alar Karis, Republic of Estonia H E Harry Verweij, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Kingdom of the Netherlands H.E. Bernard Maissen, Head of the Federal Office for Communications, Switzerland H.E. Taurimas Valys, Lithuania Juan Carlos Lara, Derechos Digitales Norman Schulz, Federal Foreign Office, Germany Sabhanaz Rashid Diya, Tech Global Institute, India Zach Lampell, ICNL FOC–TFAIR Description This session will explore safe and responsible AI in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), with a focus on algorithmic transparency, human-centred governance, regulatory best practices, and inclusion, including perspectives from the Global South. Distinguished speakers from government, civil society, and industry will offer brief remarks, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Knowledge Partners Freedom Online Coalition - Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Charting India's AI–IP Playbook: Innovation, Rights and National Advantage Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Anne E. Robinson, IBM Dr. Shardul S. Shroff, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Jace Johnson, Adobe Description From AI-generated content and code to foundation models, traditional boundaries of authorship, inventorship, and ownership are increasingly contested as jurisdictions adapt their intellectual property regimes. The IndiaAI Mission positions indigenous datasets, models, and compute infrastructure as strategic national assets for innovation, exports, and long-term economic growth. Without a future-ready AI–IP framework, India risks legal uncertainty that could constrain innovation and investment. This session situates AI–IP policy within the vision of Viksit Bharat, linking science and innovation, safe and trusted AI, and AI-led economic growth and social good. Knowledge Partners Nasscom AI for the SDGs Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Amandeep Singh Gill, UN ODET Kamal Kishore, UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Komal Sharma Talwar, XLSCOUT Paula Bogantes Zamora, Ministery of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications Costa Rica Sangbu Kim, World Bank Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Vilas Dhar, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Description As the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaches amid economic, social, and geopolitical pressures, this session reframes global development as a structural transformation already underway. Artificial intelligence is reshaping growth models, public institutions, and human capital beyond the SDGs, raising questions about financing, governance, and delivery. Bringing together leaders from finance, philanthropy, technology, and government, the discussion explores how AI can boost productivity, strengthen capacity, unlock development pathways, and mitigate inequality globally equitably. Knowledge Partners United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies Responsible AI at Scale, Governance, Integrity, and Cyber Readiness for a Changing World Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr. Balaravindran, CeRAI - IIT Madras Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, InMobi Maj. Vineet Kumar, CyberPeace Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai, National Law University Delhi Description The session aims to develop a practical and inclusive framework for responsible AI adoption at scale, with a focus on governance mechanisms, content integrity safeguards, and cyber resilience. It will position India as a global standard setter for safe and trusted AI that is adaptable to diverse cultural, economic, and institutional contexts, particularly across the Global South. The discussion will generate actionable insights and policy-relevant recommendations that directly contribute to the objectives and outcomes. Knowledge Partners CyberPeace Workforce Readiness for Artificial Intelligence in Primary Health Care Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Dr Mona Duggal, ICMR Dr Monika Kochar, Health, DAKSHIN, RIS Dr Ranjana Kumar, Nashik Dr Smisha Agarwal, Center for Global Digital Health Innovation, Johns Hopkins University Dr Titipol Phakdeewanich, Regional Center for Human Rights, Faculty of Political Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand Professor Anurag Agrawal, Biosciences and Health Research, Ashoka University Professor Fuad, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, New Delhi Description Digital health innovations and AI are reshaping triage, diagnosis, and population health management, but their impact on primary health care depends on whether frontline workers across cadres can adopt these tools safely, ethically, and effectively. This panel brings together senior experts from government, academia, industry, and think tanks to define AI readiness for primary health care and translate it into role-based competency pathways and practical implementation levers. Knowledge Partners Center for Global Digital Health Innovation Closing the Loop: Building Global AI Incident Monitoring and Response Capabilities at the India AI Impact Summit Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Akiko Murakami, Japanese AI Safety Institute Caio Vieira Machado, Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University Elham Tabassi, Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution; Former Chief AI Advisor at US NIST Hugo Valadares, Department of Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation (DECTI) of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Marko Grobelnik, Digital Champion of Slovenia at the European Commission Niki Iliadis, Global AI Governance at The Future Society Description AI incidents are emerging as early warning signals of systemic, cross-border risk - but the global infrastructure to capture and learn from them remains fragmented. This session brings together policymakers, and technical experts to explore how interoperable AI incident reporting and monitoring can strengthen prevention, early warning, and coordinated response. Participants will discuss institutional designs —from shared taxonomies to secure data-sharing—that can turn incident data into actionable governance, standards, and risk-management insights. Knowledge Partners The Future Society Inc Use of AI for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Manabendra Saharia, IIT Delhi Dr. Pradeep Thapliyal, Space Application Centre, ISRO Dr. Srikanta K Panigrah, Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) Mr. Anshu Sharma, SEEDS Ms Ranjini Mukherjee, CDRI Ms. Elizabeth Atwell, BHC Ms. Rita Missal, NDMA Ms. Samhita R, Resilience AI Priyanka Das Rajkakati, VortexIo Description The session will advance a policy focused understanding of the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure systems with emphasis on capacities to absorb disruptions, respond effectively, and recover sustainably. It will present sectoral evidence on AI-enabled resilience in transport, power and water systems, identify governance, standards and institutional capacity requirements and assess technology options and trade-offs for adoption in low-resource and climate-vulnerable contexts. Knowledge Partners Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) AI for Manufacturing Engineering and Technology: Powering India's MET Ecosystem Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Dr Eric Grimson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr Krishnan Balasubramanian, IIT Madras Dr. Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman, NAMTECH Dr. Vivek Mohindra, Dell Technologies Sanjay Sharma, Arcelor Mittal China & SEA Venu Nuguri, Hitachi India Description Building on the 2025 MET Roundtable, the 2026 session at the India AI Impact Summit will mark the launch of the AI for MET initiative and its Expert Council. This convening will bring together stakeholders to release a policy white paper outlining approaches to intelligent and sustainable manufacturing. The discussion will focus on pathways for strengthening manufacturing capabilities through AI-enabled innovation and adoption. Knowledge Partners NAMTECH Beyond Earth: How AI is Powering the Next Era of Space Exploration Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Dr Dipti Patil, MKSSS Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune Dr Jagriti Dabas, ARMS 4 AI Dr. Vinod Kumar, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) Mr Nitish Kumar, URSC, ISRO Mr R. Durairaj, IISU, ISRO Mr Vinay Simha, Hyspace (SkyServe) Ms Ishita Ganjoo, URSC, ISRO Description AI is emerging as a transformative force across the space sector, enabling greater autonomy, efficiency, scalability, and value creation across satellite design and operations, data processing, and downstream applications. It aims to deliberate on high-impact AI use cases across the space value chain, assess their technological and commercial implications, and identify opportunities for collaboration among startups, academia, and research institutions. The session will provide a platform to exchange insights on innovation, data and infrastructure needs. Knowledge Partners IN-SPACe Building Sovereign Deep Tech for a Resilient Future Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Antti Vasara, Foreign Ministry of Finland Atte Jääskeläinen, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra Kimmo Lähdevirta, Finland to India Mari Walls, Research Organization Collaboration and Academic Partnerships, CSC IT Centre for Science Pasi Toivanen, Nokia Petteri Orpo, Finland Sethu Saveda Suvanam, Reorbit Description This panel discussion explores pioneering deep tech solutions emerging from innovators. Through examples presented by industry leaders, the panelists discuss how AI integrated solutions can enhance competitiveness, security, and societal resilience. The discussion further explores how research and innovative public-private partnerships can strengthen strategic autonomy and create globally competitive AI ecosystems. Knowledge Partners Embassy of Finland Building Resilience and breaking dependency in enterprise and public sector AI - how can open source support this? Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Amanda Brock, OpenUK Anastasia Stasenko, Pleias Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia Laura Gilbert, Tony Blair Institute Mishi Choudary, Software Freedom Law Centre Description Panel examines how open source AI can reduce vendor lock-in and strengthen autonomy in enterprise and public sector deployments. Knowledge Partners OpenUK Practical Pathways for Operationalizing Safe & Trusted AI Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Dr. Balraman Ravindran, Chair Japan, Co-Chair Brazil, Co-Chair Description This session discusses practical mechanisms for advancing Safe & Trusted AI within the broader context of the work of this working group From Scale to Sustainability: Advancing Resilient & Efficient AI Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Shri. Pankaj Aggarwal, Chair France, Co-Chair Description This session discusses approaches towards building resource-conscious and efficient AI systems. It will mark the formal launch of the ‘Advancing Resilient AI Infrastructure’ Playbook, supported by Dalberg and the Resilient AI Challenge, supported by UNESCO. Opportunities in the Steel Sector: An interaction with Secretary, Ministry of Steel Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Description This session, Opportunities in the Steel Sector, features an interactive discussion with the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel. It explores emerging trends, investment prospects, and policy initiatives shaping India's steel industry. Participants will gain insights into strategic opportunities across production, technology adoption, sustainability, and infrastructure development. The session also addresses challenges, government support mechanisms, and pathways for innovation, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and capitalize on growth in the steel sector. Knowledge Partners Ministry of Steel The 2026 Scaling Playbook: Building Anti-Fragile AI Startups (Hosted by Google) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 2 Speakers Sh. Paige Bailey, Engineering Lead for GenAI Developer Experience at Google Sh. Manik Pasricha Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), Ministry of Electronics and IT Sh. Madhav Bhagat, Co-Founder and CTO of SpotDraft Sh. Farish CV Description As foundational models mature into a standardized "utility," the 2026 startup battleground has shifted from raw compute to operational ingenuity. This session explores how the next generation of founders is leveraging agentic autonomy to build "lean giants"—highly resilient companies that maintain minimal headcount while achieving massive, industrial-scale output. Knowledge Partners Google NeevCloud AI SuperCloud: Democratizing High-Performance AI Infrastructure for India's Innovation, Research & Growth (Hosted by Neev Cloud) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Description This session, Opportunities in the Steel Sector, features an interactive discussion with the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel. It explores emerging trends, investment prospects, and policy initiatives shaping India's steel industry. Participants will gain insights into strategic opportunities across production, technology adoption, sustainability, and infrastructure development. The session also addresses challenges, government support mechanisms, and pathways for innovation, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and capitalize on growth in the steel sector. Knowledge Partners Neev Cloud Trust in AI: Navigating Ethics and Policy (Rooman Technologies) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Description As AI underpins public services, infrastructure, and global commerce, building trustworthy systems is essential. This panel unites leaders across government, technology, and industry to explore frameworks that strengthen trust, accountability, and security. It examines shifting from aspirational ethics to enforceable governance standards, compares global regulatory models such as the EU AI Act and Global South approaches, promotes democratic oversight in policymaking, and advances international coordination to address risks like deepfakes, misinformation, and bias. Knowledge Partners Rooman Technologies Fintech for All: Democratizing Financial Access Through AI and Human Capital Development Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Anjani Rathor, HDFC Kamya Chandra (Moderator), CDPI Lipika Kapoor, NABU Sciences Sohoni Rajola, Growth NPCI International Yogesh Agarwal, Nvidia Description This session explores how AI infrastructure drives equitable growth across fintech ecosystems in India and the Global South. Panelists examine how scalable platforms enable multilingual interfaces and risk models serving diverse populations. The discussion covers GPU-accelerated computing powering real-time fraud detection and personalized banking for underserved communities. Examples demonstrate how democratizing compute access and workforce skilling create economic opportunities and financial inclusion, operationalizing the People and Progress Sutras through the Inclusion for Social Empowerment Chakra. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA Empowering AI Startups: Democratizing Compute for Economic Growth Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Arun Kumar, Celesta Capital Poorvi Vijay, Elevation Capital Schwark Satyavolu, Nenu AI Tobias Halloran, Nvidia Description This session explores how accessible high-performance infrastructure accelerates startups in India and emerging markets via scaled infrastructure, compute credits and frameworks, fostering self-reliant AI innovation, which then accelerates venture capital into all stages of startup ecosystems. GPU analytics and low-latency inference enable integration with digital infrastructure such as UPI and ONDC. This operationalizes the People and Progress Sutras through the Democratizing AI Resources Chakra. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA Advancing LLM Training At Extreme Scale Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Bernard Nguyen, Nvidia Description Discover how NVIDIA NeMo Framework accelerates sovereign AI model development with unmatched efficiency at scale. Part of NVIDIA's open AI strategy, NeMo empowers organizations to train/refine models across stages—pre-training, fine-tuning, RL post-training—scaling from Hopper nodes to Blackwell racks. This session showcases creating frontier models from scratch or adapting open models like Nemotron, with real-world customer stories demonstrating end-to-end AI infrastructure impact. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA From Opportunity to Impact: Sharing the Israeli Model of AI Innovation and Governance Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Naftali Askal, Israel Artificial Intelligence Directorate Dr. Victor Alchanatis, DSc., Volcani Institute, Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Victor Israel Gosalker, Horizon Line Division Dr. Victor Israel Gosalker, Horizon Line Division H.E. Reuven Azar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Mr. Avner Vilan, AI21 Ms. Inbal Mashash, Israel Employment Service Ms. Meirav Zerbib, Ministry of Education, Innovation and Technology Administration Description This event will showcase Israel's national AI model — prioritizing innovation, research, and agile governance over restrictive regulation—to drive social, economic, and public-service transformation. It highlights Israel's strengths (innovation hub, elite technical talent, collaborative public-private partnerships). The session features short talks on national strategy, AI in agriculture, personalized education, future of work, and industry leadership, aiming to share best practices and forge international partnerships. Knowledge Partners Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology Best practices from the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science. Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Adam Beaumont, UK AISI Austin Mayron, US CAISI Chris Meserole, Frontier Model Forum Sara Hooker, Adaption Labs Wan Sie Lee, Singapore AISI Description This panel discusses best practices from the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science, focusing on shared learnings, evaluation challenges, and how governments and industry can collaborate and share knowledge globally. Knowledge Partners UK AI Security Institute Trusted AI: Practical Pathways for the Public Sector Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Anusha Dandapani, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) Katharina Frey, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) Robyn Scott, UNICC Sameer Chauhan, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) Description Anchored in the 'Safe and Trusted AI' guiding principle of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, this moderated dialogue will explore how public-sector organizations can move from principles to practice by operationalizing assurance by design. The session will focus on practical, scalable approaches to pre-deployment assurance, human accountability, organizational readiness, and post-deployment oversight that enable responsible AI adoption at scale. Knowledge Partners United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) AI & Global Diplomacy: Power, Partnerships, and the Future of Science Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, Previous Minister of Ghana Amb Hugo Ortiz Dubon, El Salvador to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg Amb Lavina, African Union Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, Nigeria Description As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and geopolitics, science is no longer confined to laboratories—it is central to diplomacy. This session explores how AI is redefining global power, strategic partnerships, technology alliances, and international governance. Leaders will discuss India's role in shaping responsible AI frameworks, fostering cross-border collaboration, and strengthening science diplomacy in an era of rapid technological transformation. Knowledge Partners African Union (AU ASRIC) Democratizing AI resources and building inclusive AI solutions for India Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Mr Brad Staples, APCO Mr Gokul V Subramaniam, Intel India Mr Sandeep Saxena, MEA, France, Iberia, Italy HCLTech Mr Sharath Bulusu, Google Pay India Mr Tarun Chhabra, Nokia India Ms. Sarika Gulyani, FICCI Description The session will address the critical challenge of making AI accessible and affordable for India's diverse socio-economic landscape. While AI's transformative potential is widely recognised, cost barriers and complex ownership models often limit its deployment to well-funded organisations, creating a digital divide. The discussion will explore strategies to democratize AI through cost-effective solutions, sustainable deployment models, and comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) frameworks Knowledge Partners FICCI Sovereign AI Infrastructure for Bharat and Global South Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Ajay Sehgal, Fractal Kautsarina Adam, Jio Platforms Rachel Adams, Bharat Gen Srikant Velmakani, Fractal Tarun Dua, Networks for Humanity Description India's strategic AI infrastructure must be built around three core pillars: security, sustainability, and open standards. Aligned with the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance, this session examines the emerging architecture of sovereign compute ecosystems, including edge–cloud convergence for next-generation (6G) networks, neuromorphic computing, and low-precision inference systems designed for scalable deployment. It further explores multi-agent orchestration frameworks and cross-sector compute-exchange models that can expand access to high-performance computing for startups, academia, and public institutions. Such an approach aims to democratise advanced computational resources while strengthening India's long-term digital sovereignty, innovation capacity, and research acceleration. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners Nasscom Innovating Together: Harnessing Open-Source AI for Inclusive Economic Development Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Dr Bärbel Kofler, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany Dr Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab Mr M Chockalingam, Nasscom AI Ms Amanda Brock, OpenUK Ms Lea Gimpel, Digital Public Goods Alliance Ms Yasha Khandelwal, Tech4Biz Description This session marks the official release of the policy brief titled, 'Advancing Open-Source AI in India: Recommendations for Governments and Technology Developers', published jointly by the IndiaAI Mission, FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All, Digital Futures Lab, and Nasscom. Developed through extensive expert consultations, this policy brief provides a blueprint for promoting open-source AI in India, outlining its key opportunities and potential challenges and risks. Knowledge Partners Nasscom - Responsible AI Hub From Volume to Value: Role of AI in Redefining Indian Pharma's Leadership for Viksit Bharat 2047 Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr Amit Sheth, Indian AI Research Organisation Dr Sharvil Patel, Zydus Lifesciences Mr Sudarshan Jain, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) Mr Winselow Tucker, Eli Lilly (India) Priyanka Aggarwal, BCG Description AI can accelerate Indian pharmaceutical innovation – driving economic growth and social good. The discussion will focus on how organizations can deploy AI across R&D and operations and scale responsibly to improve access to affordable innovative medicines. It will also address the ecosystem and policy enablers required for India to move up the value chain and advance the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Knowledge Partners Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) India Energy Stack (IES) and the AI-Ready Power Sector: Trust, Interoperability, and Scale Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Ms. Swetha Ravi Kumar, FSR Global Sh Jitendra Srivastava, REC Sh Pankaj Agarwal, Ministry of Power Sh. Nandan Nilekani, India Energy Stack Sh. Prince Dhawan, REC Sh. Shashank Misra, MoP Description The power sector is entering a pivotal decade as renewables, electrification, and distributed resources make grid operations real time and complex. AI can enhance forecasting, optimization, and asset management, but fragmented data and systems limit scale. The India Energy Stack offers interoperable digital building blocks—shared identifiers, registries, standard protocols, verifiable credentials, and policy as code—to enable trust, reduce integration costs, expand consumer agency, and unlock participation, livelihoods, and innovation across millions of devices and actors. Knowledge Partners REC Limited Data for Development: Building AI in the Global South Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Alok Kumar Rai, IIM Calcutta Anne Neuberger, US Government Ashish Chahuan, National Stock Exchange Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai Prof. Shalabh, IIT, Kanpur Description As AI scales globally, access to high-quality, interoperable, and responsibly governed data is becoming a key determinant of development outcomes. This session explores data as critical public infrastructure, focusing on governance frameworks, institutional capacity, and international cooperation needed to support AI-led growth in the Global South. The discussion also highlights the evolving approach to data governance and its relevance for emerging economies, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and development-first AI pathways. Knowledge Partners Center of Policy Research and Governance Catalysing Inclusive AI-Enabled Science Through Global Collaboration Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Shri. Abhay Karandikar, Chair Canada, Co-Chair Singapore, Co-Chair Description This session discusses the importance of inclusive and collaborative approaches to harnessing AI for Science and how global scientific ecosystems can be made more inclusive. Unlocking Insights for all with Data Commons (Hosted by Google) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 2 Speakers Sh. Gaurav Godhwani, Co-founder & Executive Director, CivicDataLab Sh. Prem Ramaswami Smt. Aparajita Choudhury, Lead Data & AI Solution at People+ai, EkStep Foundation Dr. Srinath Srinivasa, Dean (R&D) at the International Institute of Information Technology – Bangalore (IIITB) Sh. Rohit Bhardwaj, Deputy Director General, Data Informatics & Innovation Division (DIID) at NSO India Description This session explores how Data Commons transforms static, siloed information into a dynamic, AI-ready resource for citizens, businesses, and policymakers. Through a technical demo of its natural language interface and "Bring Your Own Data" architecture, attendees will see how the platform democratizes evidence-based intelligence while maintaining strict security. The event concludes with an expert panel focused on utilizing these scalable insights to drive informed, real-world decision-making. Knowledge Partners Google From Access to Agency: The Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Shri. Saurabh Garg, Chair Egypt, Co-Chair Kenya, Co-Chair Description This session discusses practical pathways as well as role of international cooperation for enabling access and affordability of foundational AI resources, including compute, datasets, and models. Healthcare for All: Inclusive AI Solutions at Population Scale Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Raghav Mani, Nvidia Sabine Kapasi, ENIRA Consulting Shailendra Hegde, Gates Foundation Siddharth Panwar, NeuroDX AI (Intellihealth) Sunil Kumar Barnwal, NHA Description This session examines scaling secure AI within national health frameworks. Panelists discuss how technologies like NVIDIA's NIM and NeMo enable real-time disease prediction and multilingual diagnostics in resource-constrained rural clinics. The discussion highlights how regional compute hubs reduce technological dependency while empowering locally-developed healthcare solutions. This operationalizes the People Sutra and Inclusion for Social Empowerment Chakra through environmentally sustainable, equitably accessible healthcare innovation with insights from leaders. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA Open AI Platforms: Building India's Unified Public Goods Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Nabiha Syed, Mozilla Foundation Pradeep Gupta, Nvidia Sravanth Aluru, Avatar Tanvi Lall, People+AI Vineet Singh, Digital Green Trust Description This session examines how open AI frameworks enable interoperability across digital public infrastructure in India and the Global South. The discussion explores how open standards and protocols allow nations to integrate AI capabilities without vendor lock-in. Panelists discuss federated analytics, cross-sector collaboration in healthcare and agriculture, and data sovereignty. This operationalizes the Democratizing AI Resources and Science Chakras, demonstrating impact through accelerated service delivery, reduced costs, and accessible tools empowering innovation. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA AI for Energy Systems/Utilities Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Srikanth Kodali, Nvidia Description Amid rising energy demands from AI data centers, renewables, and electrification, utilities and energy firms grapple with grid stability, predictive maintenance, and subsurface uncertainties. This NVIDIA speaker session unveils accelerated AI platforms - like Jetson for edge AI, Omniverse digital twins, and Grace Hopper Superchips - that revolutionize power utilities and upstream exploration. Key highlights include generative AI for real-time grid management, EV integration, and battery optimization, alongside subsurface breakthroughs: NVIDIA-powered seismic processing for fault detection in 3D models, physics-informed neural networks (PhysicsNeMo) for reservoir simulations, NLP/LLMs integrating well logs/seismic data with partners like Shell and Saudi Aramco, and high-performance imaging via collaborations with SLB and Shearwater for CO2 storage and production forecasting. Attendees will explore the latest strides NVIDIA is making to improve energy efficiency (tokens per watt per dollar), accelerate simulations, reduce emissions, and optimize workflows from exploration to delivery - enabling a more resilient, low-carbon energy ecosystem. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners NVIDIA AI Horizons: Building Safe and Trusted AI Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers David Wroe, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Dr M M Oberoi, Google Cloud Dr Sanjay Bahl, CERT-In Kanishk Gaur, India Future Foundation Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Description The session will examine key issues around AI safety, governance, ethics, and international collaboration. It aims to bring together regulators and leading technology organisations to share policy insights, best practices, and perspectives on the development of trustworthy and secure AI deployment. The session aims to encourage informed dialogue, strengthen responsible innovation frameworks, and advance global cooperation to build safe, transparent, and trusted AI ecosystems. Knowledge Partners India Future Foundation Unleashing Impact: Building the Purpose-Driven Data and AI Workforce Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Bayo (Olubayo) Adekanmbi, EqualyzAI Dr. Tavpritesh Sethi, IIIT-Delhi Neha Malhotra Singh, Janaagraha Perry Hewitt, data.org Pratibha Kurnool, Cognizant Priyank Hirani, data.org Tithee Mukhopadhyay, J-PAL Uyi Stewart, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Description This panel session will reflect upon perspectives from members of a global ecosystem of over 100 partners and other leaders who are advancing interdisciplinary data and AI training across climate, health, and financial inclusion. This session will explore how this network is accelerating a workforce that will power an inclusive, resilient, and more prosperous future. Knowledge Partners data.org AI for Resilience: Powering Innovation and Efficiency in the Energy Transition Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Mr. Abhishek Ranjan, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) Mr. Ashish Khanna, International Solar Alliance (ISA) Mr. Ashish Kumar Goyal, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited(UPPCL) Mr. Dwijadas Basak, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd Mr. Ghanshyam Prasad, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Mr. Prashant Dangash, Impresa.ai Mr. Reji Kumar Pillai, India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) Mr. Siddharth Arora, Energiva Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Disha Khosla, India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) Ms. Jaqueline Cochran, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Ms. Reena Suri, India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) Description As the energy transition accelerates, power systems are being reshaped by renewable integration, decentralised assets, and rising reliability expectations. This session explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen resilience, drive innovation, and improve efficiency across the energy value chain. Through real-world applications and policy perspectives, the discussion will examine AI-enabled forecasting, automation, and decision-making, alongside governance and workforce considerations, to support scalable, secure, and responsible deployment for a sustainable and future-ready energy ecosystem. Knowledge Partners India Smart Grid Forum AI Impact Forum: Democratising AI Resources Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Anne Neuberger, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Anshu Sharma, Skyflow Deepak Ajwani, Economic Times Dr Vishal Sikka, Vianai Systems Gokul Subramaniam, Intel India Hari Shetty, Wipro Kalyan Kumar, HCL Software Mustafa Furniturewala, Coursera Sunil Gupta, Yotta Description Unlocking AI's full potential for all. Explore how to bridge gaps in skills, data access, tech infrastructure, and funding to drive innovation and inclusivity. Join industry leaders as they share insights on democratizing AI resources, shaping the future of technology and business. Knowledge Partners Times Internet Limited From Evidence to Scale: Testing, Financing and Operationalizing Technology and AI for Development and Humanitarian Action. Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Anoop Sharma, IFAD Brenda Gunde, IFAD Claire ZANUSO, AGENCE FRANÇAISE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT Dr Venkatramanan Anantha Nageswaran, GoI Indran Naidoo. Director, IFAD Magan Naidoo, WFP Vaishnavi Pavithran, WFP Vincent Martin, FAO Description AI is increasingly empowering agriculture, food security, rural development, and humanitarian response for those most in need. This session convenes international agencies and government partners to examine how field-tested AI solutions move from pilots to sustainable scale, benefiting both communities and internal processes. The discussion focuses on examples, evidence, governance safeguards, financing pathways, and digital public infrastructure, advancing the Summit's shift from dialogue to impact. Knowledge Partners The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Democratisation of AI – Bharat Story Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr. Manjula N, IAS, EITBT, Government of Karnataka Mr. Bhaskar Katamneni, IAS, ITE&C, Government of Andhra Pradesh Mr. Sanjay Dubey, IAS, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Madhya Pradesh Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Mr. Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, E&IT, Government of Odisha Description This session explores embedding AI into India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to make technology truly inclusive. Leveraging the foundation of the Bharat Stack, including Aadhaar, UPI, Bhashini, and ONDC, the panel discusses how state governments are scaling AI for citizen centric governance, widening access to shared infrastructure, improving benefits delivery, and enabling startups and MSMEs to adopt plug and play AI tools for population scale impact. Knowledge Partners Karnataka Digital Economy Mission From Silos to Scale – Enabling AI for All Official Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Summit Room Speakers Smt. Debjani Ghosh, Chair Netherlands, Co-Chair Indonesia, Co-Chair Description This session will discuss how international cooperation can enable replication, adoption, and scale up of AI for economic growth and social good solutions. It will provide an opportunity for delegates to discuss pathways for enabling the global community to move beyond isolated pilots and efforts to scale impact creation, translating innovation breakthroughs into measurable, population scale outcomes. This session will also mark the official launch of the Global AI Impact Commons, supported by Gates Foundation. Democratizing Compute Through Regional Infrastructure Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Anne Robinson, IBM Durga Malladi, Qualcomm Ipsita Dasgupta, HP India Magnus Ewerbring, Ericsson Neeraj Kumar, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Roy George, AlBright Stonebridge Srikanth Cherukuri, Nvidia Description This session examines infrastructure for achieving gigawatt-scale compute capacity across emerging economies. As nations transition from data generation to domestic processing, the discussion explores building industrial-scale data centers. Panelists demonstrate how advanced GPU architectures and networking, such as NVIDIA's DGX SuperPOD and Grace CPU, enable self-reliant infrastructure across regional hubs. This operationalizes the Democratizing AI Resources Chakra, demonstrating impact through increased compute capacity, reduced latency, and accelerated transformation. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA From Principles to Proof: Operationalizing Responsible AI for Global Impact Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Anand Kashyap, Fortanix Balaraman Ravindran, CeRAI - IIT Madras Mohit Kapoor, Mahindra Group Tarunima Prabhakar, Tattle Civic Technologies Tom David, GPAI Policy Lab Description Responsible AI, particularly for the Global South, is both moral mandate and strategic lever. This session explores how safety-by-design catalyzes scale, addressing linguistic and cultural nuance. The discussion bridges technical guardrails like hardware-level privacy and confidential computing with societal needs for safe AI experiences. Panelists examine how inclusive systems empower the last mile and mitigate harm, operationalizing the People and Progress Sutras through the Safe and Trusted AI Chakra for equitable adoption. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA AI for Weather and Climate Intelligence Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Karthik Kashinath, Nvidia Description Climate change requires scalable AI solutions for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. GPU-accelerated computing and AI are transforming high-resolution modeling, predictive analytics, and decision support for weather & climate applications. This session highlights NVIDIA's Earth-2 and Omniverse. Earth-2 builds digital twins with observational and simulation data, open AI models, and a full software stack for forecasting, data assimilation, and informatics. Omniverse enables interactive visualization for scenario exploration. Applications span disaster preparedness, risk assessment, urban resilience, renewables, and sustainability -- delivering faster, cost-effective insights for real-world impact. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA AI for Everyone: Empowering People, Businesses, and Society Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Mr. Anshal Dwivedi, Enterpret AI Mr. Deepit Purkayastha, Inshorts & Public Mr. Mahanaryaman Scindia, President of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association Mr. Pradeep Rao, Kyndryl Mr. Pulkit Swarup, PhysicsWallah Mr. Sanjay Varnwal, Spyne Shri K. Prathap Siva Kishore, Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh & AI Enthusiast Shri Lav Agarwal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GoI Description This session explores how responsible, inclusive, and people-centric adoption of AI by everyone can do global good. Anchored on the pillars of People, Planet, and Progress, it will examine how AI can accelerate innovation, enhance productivity, strengthen global partnerships, and reinforce India's leadership in the decade ahead. The discussion will also focus on aligning AI with societal priorities to build trust, enable sustainable development, and advance shared national progress. Knowledge Partners Antino Powering the Public Good: Aligning Industry, Philanthropy, and Government from India to Africa Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Cina Lawson, Public Sector Efficiency & Digital Transformation, Togo Diana Sang, Digital Impact Alliance Lacina Kone, Smart Africa Nandan Nilekani, Infosys Technologies Paula Ingabire, ICT and Innovation, Rwanda Priya Vora, Digital Impact Alliance Strive Masiyiwa, Cassava Technologies Description Two powerhouses of technology and philanthropy will share their unique perspectives on how collaboration across the public and private sectors can advance national AI priorities, spur innovation, and deliver public value. The conversation will continue with African government leaders in AI discussing pathways for global cooperation, pooled resources, and inclusive impact. Bringing together leaders from industry, philanthropy, and government, the session aims to translate national AI visions into coordinated, real-world outcomes. Knowledge Partners Digital Impact Alliance What if Fairness started at the Dataset Level? Need for a Fair Human-Centric Image Dataset for Ethical AI Benchmarking Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Sruti Nagpal, Sony AI Description The session explains why fairness must start at the dataset level and offers practical guidance for researchers, startups, and policymakers in India to adopt fairness-first AI evaluation practices. It would also delve into why a consent-driven, globally diverse, ethically sourced dataset for fairness and bias evaluation in human-centric computer vision is a necessity. Knowledge Partners Sony AI, Sony Research Vision, Learnings, and Next Steps for Andhra Pradesh's AI-Powered Agriculture and Allied Sectors Transformation Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Ms Deepa Karthykeyan, Athena Infonomics Ms Srivalli Krishnan, Gates Foundation Shri Budithi Rajshekar, Government of Andhra Pradesh Shri Nikhilesh Kumar, Vassar Labs Climate Shri Nitish Kumar, Catalyst Management Services Description This panel explores Andhra Pradesh's journey toward an AI-enabled agriculture and allied-sector intelligence system that strengthens advisory and proactive Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) planning for smallholder and tenant farmers. The Special Chief Secretary will outline the state's vision and priorities, Interventionists will share the journey from AP-AIMS 1.0 to 2.0, discuss their AP-AIMS aligned work in horticulture, livestock, and aquaculture, alongside frontier-tech and AI solution piloting. Knowledge Partners Department of Agriculture, Government of Andhra Pradesh Where AI Innovation meets Impact in Cancer Care—CATCH Grant Awards 2026 Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Dr Harit Chaturvedi, Max Hospitals, NCG Core Committee Member Dr. Alain Labrique, WHO Dr. Anunaya Jain, Jhpiego Mr. Harish Iyer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Shri. Abhishek Singh, Meity, GoI Description The IndiaAI–NCG CATCH Grant Ceremony at the IndiaAI Impact Summit recognises AI innovations in cancer care, highlighting solutions that are clinically relevant, evidence-driven, and deployment-ready. Alongside the awards, a multi-stakeholder dialogue will explore how AI can move from pilot initiatives to scalable and trusted healthcare systems. Bringing together stakeholders from government, clinical practice, industry, and international partners, the session will discuss pathways for responsible and impact-focused AI deployment in oncology. Knowledge Partners NCG–KCDO Equipping the Judiciary to Harness the Power of AI Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Arghya Bhattacharya, Adalat AI Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO Gilmar Mendes, Federal Tribunal, Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Ma'aly Hazzaz, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia Ms. Jhalak Kakkar, NLU Delhi Ms. Lodovica Raparelli, Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao, NALSAR University of Law Prof. Jon Mark Truby, National University of Singapore Centre for International Law Description Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming justice delivery worldwide, bringing both extraordinary opportunities and complex risks for the rule of law and human rights. Courts and tribunals are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline operations, access legal knowledge, and enhance transparency. Knowledge Partners UNESCO Creative Canvas of AI: How to elevate your storytelling (Hosted by Google) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 2 Speakers Smt. Durga Raghunath, Lead News Partnerships for Google in India Ms. Gail Kent, Global Public Policy Director for Search and AI at Google Sh. Pratyush Ranjan, Lead Digital Services and AI Integration at the Press Trust of India (PTI Sh. Rajesh Upadhyay, Editor-in-Chief of Jagran New Media Prof. Anubhuti Yadav, Head of the Department of New Media and Chairperson, Incubation Centre at Indian Institute of Mass Communication Sh. Tanay Sukumar, Data Editor at Mint Smt. Surabhi Malik, News Partnerships team at Google India Description This seminar explores how AI acts as a powerful catalyst in diverse newsrooms, enabling creativity and productivity as vital assets to the editorial process. Through a stage-setting keynote and real-world flash talks, participants will demonstrate how AI accelerates idea generation, streamlines complex workflows, and democratizes technical tools for all journalists. The session features practitioners and policymakers at the intersection of journalism and responsible AI. Knowledge Partners Google AI Adoption to Autonomous Banking: Building Trust, Scale, and Inclusion (Hosted by Business Next) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Description BUSINESSNEXT will host an open panel on Autonomous Banking, examining how AI and AI agents are transforming banking workflows at scale. The discussion will highlight how responsible AI can streamline complex processes, enhance service and decision-making, and expand accessibility and inclusion for Indian consumers. Featuring senior leaders from banks, fintechs, and BFSI institutions, the session will include interactive audience participation, with BUSINESSNEXT leading outreach to drive strong ecosystem engagement. Knowledge Partners Business Next Accelerating Data Center Infrastructure for advancing AI (Hosted by Supermicro) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Knowledge Partners Supermicro Balancing Sovereignty and Collaboration: AI Frameworks for Nations Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Elizabeth Kelly, Anthropic Rahul Matthan, Trilegal Shilpa Kolhatkar, Nvidia Sudeep Shrivastava, GoI Tulio Andrade, COP30 Description This session examines how nations, particularly across the Global South, harness AI for transformation while balancing sovereignty with cooperation. Panelists explore frameworks for responsible AI deployment addressing governance, security, cross-border data flows, and beneficial applications. The discussion tackles why shared development remains essential for transnational challenges like climate adaptation, even as nations build indigenous capabilities. This advances all three Sutras—People, Planet, and Progress—demonstrating impact through improved collaboration, strengthened capabilities, and equitable access. Knowledge Partners NVIDIA NVIDIA x Activate: Building AI Companies in India from Day Zero Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Tobias Halloran, Nvidia Description India has one of the world's deepest pools of AI and engineering talent, but many of its most promising AI companies struggle to form due to a lack of early technical, institutional, and ecosystem support at the idea stage.In this session, NVIDIA and Activate will formally announce their partnership to support AI founders at the inception stage - from idea to first product and company formation - through NVIDIA's global Inception program and Activate's inception investing model. The session will unpack ● What it takes to build globally competitive AI companies from India ● Why the earliest stage ("day zero") is the highest-leverage point for founders ● How founders can access technical enablement, ecosystem support, and capital early The session will conclude with an interactive discussion and founder Q&A. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners NVIDIA Empowering Billions: AI, Health Records, and the Future of People-Powered Care Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr. Anand Iyer, Welldoc Inc., USA Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Academy of Digital Health Sciences Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS, National Health Authority, GoI Mr. Aneesh Chopra, Government of the United States, under President Barack Obama Mr. Maneesh Goyal, Mayo Clinic Platform Ms. Mevish P. Vaishnav, Academy of Digital Health Sciences Description This session examines how people-centred digital health infrastructure can enable trustworthy AI at population scale. It explores secure, portable health records, consent-based data sharing, and interoperability, and how national digital health programmes around the world can learn from each other and adapt global best practices. Drawing on national digital public systems and international best practices, the discussion addresses governance of agentic health tools, cross-border data mobility, and equitable, standards-based collaboration to advance people-powered care worldwide. Knowledge Partners Academy of Digital Health Sciences Scaling Trusted AI for 8 Billion+ Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Aparna Bawa, Zoom Bipul Sinha, Rubrik Brad Smith, Microsoft Dr. Mukesh Aghi, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Marya Shakil, India Today Network Umesh Sachdev, Uniphore Description Leading US and Indian voices will explore AI collaboration under the TRUST initiative, exchanging perspectives on responsible AI and identifying opportunities to scale innovation, infrastructure, and impact across sectors fueling the global AI revolution. Leaders will inspire the next generation by showcasing bold "moonshot ideas" that could transform India and the world over the next 10-25 years, shaping an AI-led world order in education, healthcare, agriculture, national security, and beyond. Knowledge Partners US India Strategic Partnership Forum Unlocking India's Demographic Dividend: Blue Dots^AI as Digital Rails Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Shri Gaurav Gupta, EkStep Foundation Shri. Abhinav Gopal, Government of Uttar Pradesh Shri. Madan Padaki, 1BRIDGE Shri. Virender Singh, Government of Maharashtra Smt. Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Description This session examines how India can unlock its demographic dividend by aligning education, skilling, and workforce systems with the demands of an AI-driven economy. Drawing from public digital infrastructure, employer-linked skilling models, and ecosystem partnerships, the discussion focuses on scalable pathways to prepare India's workforce for future jobs while ensuring inclusion and access at population scale. Knowledge Partners EkStep Foundation Safe and Trusted Agentic AI: Building Accountability and Inclusion for India and the Global South Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Dr. Abdulrahman Habib, International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) - under auspices of UNESCO Dr. Sivaramakrishnan R. Guruvayur, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, India Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO Prof. (Dr.) Krishnashree Achuthan, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, India Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, BharatGen, IIT-Bombay Description This expert panel session will explore the frontier of Agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of goal-directed behavior with limited human oversight—and its implications for safety, governance, and inclusivity across India and the Global South. Primarily, the session will examine frameworks for ensuring localized safety norms, ethical design, and accountability tailored to the cultural, linguistic, and infrastructural realities of the Global South. Knowledge Partners Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham France India AI Initiative: A Shared Path to Ethical, Inclusive and Strategic Innovation Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Aakrit Vaish, Activate and Haptik Ahmed Baladi, Gibson Dunn Alexandre Mirlesse, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Antoine Tesnière, PariSanté Campus Arthur Barichard, AI and Digital Council Laurie-Anne Ancenys, Paris Office, A&O Shearman Neha Arolkar, Capgemini Payal S Kanwar, France India Foundation Pratyush Kumar, Sarvam AI and AI4Bharat Rahul Gaurav, Paris Brain Institute Raphaël Vialle, Hôpital Trousseau AP-HP Sarita Kaloya, Capgemini Sumeet Anand, IndSight Growth Partners & France India Foundation Sylvain Macquin, Fondation France-Asie Thomas Mulhaupt, Fondation France-Asie Description Launched at the AI Action Summit in Paris in 2025, the France–India AI Initiative has, over the past year, brought together Young Leaders and experts through a series of meetings, discussions, and conferences. This work has culminated in a three-part white paper—covering health, automotive, and regulation—offering recommendations to strengthen Franco-Indian cooperation by amplifying civil society voices. The discussion will review key findings, recommendations, and the initiative's future direction Knowledge Partners France India Foundation Creative Canvas of AI: India's Creator Revolution (Hosted by Google) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 2 Speakers Harsh Dhand Gail Kent Amit Sood Shakun Batra Pierre Caessa Snehal Thorat Amrita Kamat Minjung Kim Bhavya Doshi Supriya Paul Deepesh Kothari Vipul Agrawal Description This session explores how AI acts as a transformative force for India's diverse creator economy, placing democratization and authenticity at the forefront of digital storytelling. Through a vision-setting keynote and live demonstrations, we will showcase how AI-powered tools unlock new forms of expression and lower the barrier to entry for Creators, SMBs and Agencies nationwide. The event concludes with a high-impact panel featuring studio partners, agencies, and industry founders to examine the rapidly evolving creative landscape. Knowledge Partners Google Powering Institutions for an AI Driven Future (Hosted by Accenture) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Description As AI transforms industries and work, educational institutions must shift from knowledge providers to engines of talent creation. This panel examines how learning models can evolve to stay relevant in an AI-driven economy by aligning curriculum, pedagogy, and skills development with fast-changing industry demands. It highlights collaboration between academia, enterprises, and ecosystem partners to build future-ready talent at scale, strengthen employability, and position education systems at the center of workforce transformation. Knowledge Partners Accenture Responsible Quantum and AI Security Frontiers Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Mr. Oliver B, Government of UK Mr. Sachin Kakkar, Safety and Security Mr. Vinayak Godse, Data Security Council of India Prof. Manish Gangwar, ISB Institute of Data Science Description This panel will examine how emerging responsible quantum frameworks can guide the secure, ethical, and trustworthy development of quantum technologies, drawing lessons from the evolution of responsible AI governance. The discussion will focus on translating high-level principles—such as safety, accountability, transparency, and risk awareness—into practical measures that can be adopted by governments, industry, and research institutions. It will also explore post-quantum cryptography readiness, security implications, and the shared responsibilities in preparing for quantum-era risks. Knowledge Partners Indian School of Business ISB Institute of Data Science Advancing Multilingual AI: Global South Governance of Non-English Model Development and Deployment Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Aditya Vashistha, Cornell University and Director of Cornell Global AI Initiative Aliya Bhatia, Center for Democracy & Technology Chenai Chair, Masakhane African Languages Hub Dhanaraj Thakur, Emerging Technology Initiative, Multiracial Democracy Project Description Global initiatives are bridging the linguistic divide in AI by developing multilingual resources. Key efforts include India's AI for Bharat, which builds corpora for 22 official languages, and partnerships to digitize library archives in underrepresented languages. Similarly, collaborative consortiums empower researchers in Africa and other regions to advance NLP for local languages. These technical and strategic collaborations, especially across the Global South, ensure AI systems are inclusive and accessible worldwide. Knowledge Partners Center for Democracy & Technology AI for All: Role of Open Source Hardware and Software Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Fabio Violante, Arduino Guneet Bedi, Arduino Julian Caro Linares, Qualcomm Nitish Kumar, Judge Group Prashant Yadav, Judge Group Description The session will demonstrate how open-source hardware and software are democratising AI by making advanced technologies intuitive, affordable, and accessible to learners, educators, and industry professionals. Through strategic partnerships, such open source knowledge is enabling innovation at scale and empowering diverse communities to build real-world AI solutions. Knowledge Partners Qualcomm Transforming Enterprises for the Age of Intelligence (Hosted by Accenture) Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Description As generative and agentic AI scale across enterprises, they are fundamentally reshaping work, skills, and leadership. This panel explores how organizations can move beyond pilots to build intelligent, scalable operating models. It emphasizes that talent and leadership readiness are as vital as technology adoption, requiring collaboration with academia and ecosystem partners. The discussion offers practical insights to help enterprises convert AI ambition into sustained, measurable impact in the Age of Intelligence. Knowledge Partners Accenture Implementing AI Standards for Global Prosperity in an Era of Agentic AI Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Ashley Casovan, International Associations of Privay Professionals Dr Rachel Adams, International Association of privacy Professionals Emmanuel Kahembwe, International Association of Privacy Professionals John Dickerson, International Association of privacy professionals Description Agentic AI is rapidly transforming industries and societies worldwide. Developing and adopting robust standards to manage these systems is essential for safe and trustworthy AI. Standards offer a shared foundation for implementation, benchmarking, and comparability; helping organizations and governments align responsible practices. This session brings together leading voices in AI governance and standardization from diverse regions and sectors. Panelists will explore how technical and professional standards are designed and deployed to guide responsible AI use Knowledge Partners International Association of Privacy Professionals Safe AI: Building Shared Trust and Accountability Infrastructure Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr Akash Kapur, Princeton University Dr Ponnurangam Kumaraguru, IIIT-Hyderabad Mr Nitarshan Rajkumar, Anthropic Ms Deepika Mogilishetty, EkStep Foundation Ms Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab Description As AI systems are deployed at population scale, ensuring trust, safety, and accountability becomes critical. This session focuses on how AI safety principles can be translated into operational governance frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and shared infrastructure that enable responsible AI adoption while protecting users and communities. Knowledge Partners EkStep Foundation Shaping Secure, Ethical and Accountable AI Systems for a Shared Future Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Mr. Abinav Varma Kalidindi, Ikonz Studios Private Limited Mr. Ajit Kumar, HCL Tech Mr. Alkesh K Sharma, IAS (Retd, Former Secretary, MEITY, GoI Mr. C.P Gurnani, Tech Mahindra Ms. Charu Srinivasan, Microsoft India Development Centre Description The Global Dialogue on Safe & Trusted AI brings together senior policymakers, technology leaders, and industry experts to examine frameworks for building secure, ethical, transparent, and accountable AI systems. The session will explore governance models, risk mitigation, and public–private collaboration to ensure responsible AI adoption across critical sectors, while balancing innovation, trust, and global interoperability in an increasingly AI-driven world. Knowledge Partners Global Counter Terrorism Council Demystifying Voice Stack - What Makes Voice AI Work at Scale Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Ananth Nagaraj, Gnani.ai Debdoot Mukherjee, Meesho Maitreya Wagh, Bolna Ramesh MC, Coss Sunil Gupta, Yotta Description This session brings together practitioners building and operating Voice AI systems in real-world settings. The session follows an Ignite-style format with short, structured talks to enable clarity and comparison across layers of the stack. The focus is on what is working today, where constraints exist, and which decisions will matter over the next 12–18 months. The session concludes with a discussion that connects insights across the Voice AI stack for builders, adopters, and policymakers. Knowledge Partners EkStep Foundation Resilience and Customer Protection in the Age of AI Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Nirat Bhatnagar, The Atlas of Behavior Change in Development and Belongg Pawan Bakhshi, Inclusive Financial Services, Gates Foundation Rahul Vatts, Bharti Airtel Shamina Singh, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Description AI is reshaping financial inclusion and increasing the scale, sophistication, risk, and diversity of fraud. This event convenes global and Indian experts in AI, financial services, and customer protection in a panel discussion to explore: 1. How AI has transformed financial inclusion and can yield immense benefits, but also amplifies fraud risks, consumer vulnerability, and gaps in real-time protection? 2. Where current interventions fall short? 3. Why behavioural approaches are essential for fraud resilience? Knowledge Partners Dalberg Advisors Transforming Academia Through AI: Building Future‑Ready Learners and Institutions Add to Calendar 18 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Dr. Pavan Duggal, Artificial Intelligence Law Hub Munish Sabharwal, IILM University Ravi Jain, IILM University Rohit Bansal, Board Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan Description Panel session on role of AI in academia. Panelists were suggested as Mr Deepak Bagla, Ms Aarti Rai, MSR, and Dr Preet Deep Singh as I remember Knowledge Partners IILM University Inaugural Session Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 9:40 AM - 11:00 AM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session: Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 11:00 AM - 11:12 AM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Fireside Chat Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 11:14 AM - 11:34 AM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEO, Adobe Moderator Haslinda Amin, Editor at Large, Bloomberg Keynote Session: Vishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, Vianai Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 11:36 AM - 11:48 AM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session: Bill Gates, Chair, Gates Foundation Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 11:50 AM - 12:02 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Fireside Chat Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 12:04 PM - 12:24 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman, Infosys Dario Amodei, CEO, Anthropic Rahul Matthan, Partner, Trilegal (Moderator) Keynote Session: Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman, Wipro Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 12:26 PM - 12:38 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 12:40 PM - 12:52 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Yann LeCun, Executive Chairman, Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 12:54 PM - 1:06 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 1:08 PM - 1:20 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Demis Hassabis, Co-founder and CEO, Google DeepMind Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 1:22 PM - 1:34 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Julie Sweet, Chairperson and CEO, Accenture Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 1:36 PM - 1:48 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Alexandr Wang, Chief AI Officer, Meta Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 1:50 PM - 2:02 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Building India’s next Decade of Innovation: The Role of Incubators, AI, and Innovation Missions Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 2 Speakers Sh. Prateek Deshmukh, Program Lead, AIM, NITI Aayog Sh. Kavikrut, CEO, T-Hub Sh. Kanishka Chatterjee, Managing Director Sh. Dipanshu Parashar, Founder, Virtual Cyber Labs Sh. Subodh Sachan, Director, STPI-HQ Description Explore how incubators, AI, and national innovation missions can power India’s next decade of growth—by accelerating deep‑tech startups, scaling research to market, mobilizing talent and capital, and forging public‑private partnerships. Sessions highlight regional hubs, policy levers, funding models, and practical roadmaps for measurable economic and social impact. Knowledge Partners STPI & AIM Har Bhasha, Har Platform: A Masterclass on the BHASHINI Stack (Hosted by Bhashini) Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Speakers Sh. Amitabh Nag, CEO Digital India Bhashini Division, Sh. Ajay Singh Rajawat, Sr. Manager BHASHINI, Sh. Shailendra Pal Singh, Sr. Technical Solutions Manager BHASHINI Description "Har Bhasha, Har Platform: A Masterclass on the BHASHINI Stack" is a focused session on India's BHASHINI language‑AI ecosystem, part of the India AI Impact Summit. It delves into the technical and practical components of the BHASHINI stack—a suite of AI tools and models for Indian languages including translation, speech‑to‑text, and text‑to‑speech—aimed at breaking linguistic barriers and enabling multilingual digital services across government and enterprise. The masterclass covers how developers, organizations, and public systems can leverage this open, sovereign language AI infrastructure to build inclusive, scalable solutions that serve India's diverse language landscape. Knowledge Partners Bhashini Trusted AI at Scale: A Leadership Conversation on Opportunity, Governance, and Responsible Acceleration (Hosted by ServiceNow) Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Description AI has evolved beyond pilots to transform business functions, workflows, and value creation. This shift pressures leaders to pair rapid adoption with strong governance embedded in corporate strategy. Organizations need frameworks based on trust, accountability, and responsible decision-making to guide AI across enterprises. The discussion explores AI's global momentum and India's high-growth opportunities, highlighting leadership, organizational models, and technical foundations required to scale responsibly, enabling secure, aligned, and impactful AI deployment for people and business priorities. Knowledge Partners ServiceNow Keynote Session : Roy Jakobs, CEO, Philips Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:04 PM - 2:16 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, Kyndryl Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:18 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Digital Labs Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:32 PM - 2:44 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Olivier Blum, Global Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 2:46 PM - 2:58 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Arthur Mensch, CEO and Co-founder, Mistral AI Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:00 PM - 3:12 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Rajesh Subramanian, Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:14 PM - 3:26 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO Micron Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:28 PM - 3:40 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Responsible AI for affordable & accessible technology adoption fostering Sustainable Cities (Hosted by Airawat Research Foundation) Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Description With over 31% of India's population living in urban areas, responsible use of emerging technologies is vital to drive sustainable social, economic, and environmental progress. IIT Kanpur leads the AI Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Cities through the Airawat Research Foundation (ARF), advancing national SDG goals. In partnership with KPMG, ARF applies AI deep-tech to urban challenges, delivering solutions in air quality, waste, flooding, energy, mobility, digital governance, and smart infrastructure across Indian cities. Knowledge Partners Airawat Research Foundation AI Without the Cost: Rethinking Intelligence for a Constrained World (Hosted by The STEM Practice Company) Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Speakers Mr. Bernie Alen (Founder & CEO) - The STEM Practice Company, USA Dr. Kenny Gross, Master Inventor - AI/ML - Scientific Technologist and Distinguished Scientist - The STEM Practice Prof. Anshumali Shrivastava - Principal Engineer - META Super Intelligence Labs Mr. Biswajit Biswas - Chief Data Scientist, TATA ELXSI Mr. Ayush Gupta - Founder & CEO, GenLoop Mr. Kevin Zane - AI & ML Student - IIT Madras Description "AI Without the Cost: Rethinking Intelligence for a Constrained World" explores how to deliver impactful AI amid limits on capital, compute, energy, and talent. It highlights efficient models, frugal innovation, open ecosystems, and smarter deployment strategies that maximize value while minimizing resource intensity—enabling scalable, sustainable intelligence accessible to enterprises, governments, and emerging markets alike. Knowledge Partners The STEM Practice Company Trusted AI at Scale: A Leadership Conversation on Opportunity, Governance, and Responsible Acceleration (Hosted by ServiceNow) Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Description A short demonstration and customer perspective will anchor the discussion in real world application, illustrating how organizations are operationalizing visibility, governance, and trust as enablers of AI driven transformation. Designed for peer level exchange, the session offers leaders a space to compare strategies, pressure test assumptions, and explore actionable pathways for accelerating AI with clarity and confidence Knowledge Partners ServiceNow Keynote Session : Nikesh Arora, CEO, Palo Alto Networks Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:42 PM - 3:54 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Ravi Kumar, CEO Cognizant Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 3:56 PM - 4:08 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 4:10 PM - 4:22 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Panel Discussion Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 4:24 PM - 4:44 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Cina Lawson, Minister of Public Sector Efficiency & Digital Transformation, Togo Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Indonesia Amr S. Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt Moderator Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog Panel Discussion Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 4:46 PM - 5:06 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Paula Bogantes Zamora, Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology & Telecommunications, Costa Rica Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE Sriram Krishnan, Senior Policy Advisor for AI, White House Moderator Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation Keynote Session : Rishi Sunak, Former PM, UK Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 5:08 PM - 5:20 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Fireside Chat Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 5:22 PM - 5:37 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Tony Blair, Executive Chairman, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Moderator Sonia Singh, Editorial Director and President, NDTV Ethics Committee Keynote Session : Surya Ganguli, Professor (AI, Neuro, Physics), Stanford University Add to Calendar 19 Feb 2026 5:39 PM - 5:51 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session : Sundar Pichai Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 9:42 AM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall AI for Economic Development and Social Good Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Ashwini Vaishnaw, GoI Dr. Anshuman Awasthi, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Thomas Kuhn, Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering (IESE) H.E. Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) H.E. Dr. Philipp Wildberger, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, New Delhi Mr. Dattatri Salagame, Bosch Global Software Technologies Mr. Murali Nair, Bertelsmann Stiftung Mr. Prashanth Doreswamy, Aumovio India Ms. Anandi Iyer, Fraunhofer Office India Ms. Sindhu Gangadharan, SAP Labs India; NASSCOM; Indo-German Chamber of Commerce Description This session will advance dialogue and collaboration among government, industry and the research community. It will explore AI's role in inclusive growth and sustainable innovation across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and trustworthy AI. Featuring leadership talks, the session will convene leaders, policymakers, technologists and entrepreneurs to strengthen partnerships, promote R&D and accelerate responsible AI adoption. Knowledge Partners Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (India Office) Democratizing AI Compute and Digital Data Infrastructures Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Chenai Chair, Masakhane African Languages Hub Faith Waithaka, Africa Data Centres Association Ronnie Chatterji, OpenAI Sangbu Kim, World Bank Sanjay Jain, Gates Foundation Saurabh Garg, MoSPI, GoI Yan LeCun, AMILabs Description This panel will examine how governments and partners can expand equitable access to the core enablers of AI ecosystems, particularly compute and digital data infrastructure to support inclusive, sustainable innovation. It will discuss practical models such as shared compute, regional infrastructure, and public–private partnerships, alongside investments in skills, data readiness, and governance. The panel will also explore cost-efficient AI approaches and strategies to reduce AI's environmental footprint through energy- and water-efficient infrastructure. Knowledge Partners The World Bank Building AI Readiness: From Compute to Capability Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Dr. Paneerselvam M, Ministry of Electronics & IT Thomas Zacharia, AMD Timothy Robson, AMD Description The proliferation of Generative AI, driven by the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs), Visual Language Models (VLMs), and Agentic workflows, has fundamentally transformed the requirements for high-performance computing infrastructure. For the users of the IndiaAI compute portal and the broader ecosystem, the selection of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) has evolved from a simple metric of peak floating-point performance (FLOPS) into a complex optimization challenge involving memory bandwidth, interconnect topology, and architectural specialization. Knowledge Partners AMD India's Path to an AGI-Enabling Ecosystem Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Parth Sarthi, Gan Chariot Suvrat Bhooshan, Gan Chariot Description This session brings together perspectives on what it takes to create an ecosystem capable of supporting frontier-scale AI research in India. Speakers from compute and energy infrastructure, academia and industry will discuss the conditions required for long-horizon research, large-scale experimentation and the development of all five layers of the AI infrastructure. The discussion will highlight how human capital development, strengthening science ecosystems, and democratizing AI resources will advance AI development in India. Knowledge Partners Gan – Chariot AI-Ready Data: Shared Infrastructure for Innovation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Dr Debabrata Das, IIIT-Bangalore Dr. V K Paul, NITI Aayog, GoI Mitesh Khapra, AI4Bharat Prem Ramaswami, Google Shalini Kapoor, EkStep Foundation Description Data is the backbone of AI innovation. This session focuses on how interoperable, trustworthy, and consent-based data infrastructure can enable AI development while protecting user rights. Speakers will discuss governance frameworks, data-sharing models, and public–private collaboration approaches. Knowledge Partners EkStep Foundation AI at the Core, 6G at the Edge: Designing India's Next Resilient, Innovative and Efficient Digital Frontier Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Radhakant Das, Tata Consultancy Services Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Bharat 6G Alliance, New Delhi Sandeep Sharma, Tech Mahindra Sanjay Nekkanti, Dhruva Space Pvt. Ltd. Description The panel discussion situates India's opportunity at the intersection of these two forces: AI providing cognition, autonomy, and predictive intelligence, while 6G provides real-time sensing, extreme reliability, and pervasive connectivity across terrestrial, aerial, maritime, and satellite systems. In this emerging paradigm, networks themselves become AI-native—the radio interface, the RAN, the core, and the edge begin to reason, adapt, self-organize, and optimize through multi-agent intelligence Knowledge Partners Nasscom Accelerating India's AI Growth – A Blueprint for India's AI Success Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Hon'ble Shri Jayant Chaudhary Ji, GoI Manish Gupta, Dell Technologies India Mridu Bhandari, Network18 Rajgopal A S, NxtGen Cloud Technologies Rajiv Memani, EY Rishi Bal, BharatGen Vivek Mohindra, Dell Technologies Global Description This session will present a blueprint outlining priorities to support AI growth, including scaling infrastructure, building skills, enabling innovation, and strengthening governance frameworks. The discussion will bring together stakeholders to examine how such priorities can support AI readiness, economic development, and broader societal outcomes, with a focus on inclusive and sustainable adoption. Knowledge Partners Dell Technologies Scaling Human Potential in the Age of AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Anurag Hoon, Manzil Mystics Archana Vemulapalli, Global Commercial Sales, AMD Kirthiga Reddy, OptimizeGeo & Verix Lakshmi Pratury, INK Global Foundation Mihir Shukla, Automation Anywhere Radha Ramaswami Basu, iMerit Description AI is rapidly becoming a foundational layer across education, creativity, and enterprise. This session examines how human potential is shaped, scaled, or constrained by AI systems and what it takes to ensure these technologies expand capability rather than concentrate advantage. Leaders from automation, AI-driven enterprise, data ecosystems, global business, philanthropy, and the creative arts discuss where AI meaningfully augments human skill, and where intentional design is required to prevent new forms of exclusion. Knowledge Partners AI Kiran The Innovation Beneath AI: The US-India Partnership powering the AI Era Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Jeff Binder, TokenForm Prince Dhawan, REC Limited Tobias Helbig, NXP Semiconductors Tuan Ho, Xfund Ujjwal Kumar, Quantum Alliance Vrushali Gaud, Google Description AI is reshaping how infrastructure is being developed across areas such as energy, critical minerals, compute, and data centres. This session will examine emerging approaches to building the infrastructure required to support AI growth, including supply chain considerations, investment trends, and policy frameworks. The discussion will also explore how public and private sector actors can contribute to scalable and sustainable infrastructure development. Knowledge Partners Quantum Alliance Governing Scientific AI at Scale: Safety, Evaluation, and Institutional Readiness Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr. Geetha Raju, CeRAI - IIT Madras Dr. Suryesh Kumar Namdeo, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore PT Nhean, AI Safety Asia Shyam Krishna, RAND EU Description As capabilities scale, existing assurance and risk management approaches are often stretched by real-world scientific and institutional contexts. This session examines how safety, evaluation, governance frameworks can be adapted and stress-tested through scientific AI use cases, and how emerging ecosystems can build evaluation capacity, manage high-impact risks, and contribute to globally robust scientific AI safety practices. Knowledge Partners RAND Europe पढ़AI 2.0: Reimagining Indian Education System Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Alondra Nelson, School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study Pankaj Arora, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Pranav Gupta, UC Berkeley Yogesh Singh, University of Delhi Description This session explores a bold vision of education in the age of AI, moving beyond incremental adoption to reimagine entire learning ecosystems. Drawing on global ideas and international best practices, it treats AI as a transformative force shaping pedagogy, assessment, institutions, and educator roles. The discussion encourages imaginative, future-oriented thinking around learner-centric, inclusive, human-centred models that use AI to enable personalised learning, creativity, and lifelong learning at scale for learners, teachers, and systems worldwide, equitably. Knowledge Partners Center of Policy Research and Governance AI for Agriculture: Scaling Intelligence for Food and Climate Resilience Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Abhishek Singh, MEITY and India AI Mission Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Devesh Chaturvedi, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India Johannes Zutt, SARVP, World Bank Group Shankar Maruwada, Ek Step Foundation Shri. Vikas Chandra Rastogi, Government of Maharashtra Soumya Swaminathan, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Description This session positions agriculture as a strategic application domain for Artificial Intelligence, aligned with India's national AI vision. Anchored by the Government of Maharashtra, it presents policy‑led, implementation‑ready AI models to strengthen food systems and climate resilience. The programme will feature a keynote address by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, followed by a curated high‑level panel discussion and interactive Q&A, with participation from senior Government of India officials, global experts, and leading technology policymakers. Knowledge Partners Government of Maharashtra Welfare for All: Ensuring Equitable AI Growth Across the World's Largest and Oldest Democracies Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Mr. Brad Staples, APCO Worldwide Mr. Julian Waits, Rapid7 Mr. Michael Sellitto, Anthropic Mr. Wilson White, Google Description This high-level panel will convene World's largest AI practitioners from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Dell, and others will explore how the world's biggest tech companies can work with governments to achieve democratic access to AI on a global scale. With India and the U.S. as democratic anchors, the session will highlight practical pathways to ensure AI-driven growth delivers broad-based welfare and equal opportunity for all. Knowledge Partners APCO Leveraging the Bhashini Stack for the Parliament of India- Our Journey (Hosted by Bhashini) Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Speakers Sh. Amitabh Nag, CEO Digital India Bhashini Division, Dr. Kushal Pathak, Joint Secretary, Rajya Sabha Sh. Shailendra Pal Singh, Sr. Technical Solutions Manager BHASHINI Sh. Ajay Singh Rajawat, Sr. Manager BHASHINI Description "Leveraging the Bhashini Stack for the Parliament of India – Our Journey" describes how India's multilingual AI platform, BHASHINI, has been applied to enhance parliamentary operations and accessibility. BHASHINI—an AI language stack developed under the National Language Translation Mission—powers Sansad Bhashini, enabling real‑time translation, transcription, and AI‑assisted tools for legislative debates, documents, and chatbot support. This journey highlights practical deployment of language AI to make parliamentary procedures more inclusive, efficient, and accessible across Indian languages. Knowledge Partners Bhashini Agentic AI Roundtable Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Caroline Louveaux, Mastercard Daniel Castro, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Danielle Gilliam-Moore, Salesforce Jason Oxman, Information Technology Industry Council Mohak Shroff, LinkedIn Prith Banerjee, Synopsys Sam Kaplan, Palo Alto Networks Syam Nair, NetApp Description This roundtable will convene senior industry leaders and government officials to examine governance, interoperability, and responsible deployment challenges posed by emerging agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and adaptive behaviour. Grounded in real-world use cases, the discussion will focus on cybersecurity, enterprise productivity, and autonomous systems. Participants will explore risk-based governance, secure-by-design principles, and the role of open, industry-led technical standards in enabling safe, scalable, and interoperable agentic AI across borders. Knowledge Partners Information Technology Industry Council AI and Open Networks: Creating Impact at Scale Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon Group Mr. James Manyika, Google - Research, Labs, Technology & Society and UN Advisory Body on AI Nandan Nilekani, Networks for Humanity (NFH) Sangbu Kim, The World Bank Group Sunil Wadhwani, Wadhwani AI Description AI can deliver population-scale impact across healthcare, education, agriculture, and energy only when coordination is built into the system through Open Networks and Digital Public Infrastructure. In India, AI agents leveraging open networks already help citizens access vital services via simple mobile interfaces—demonstrating how this model bridges structural gaps in service delivery. This session examines how this interoperable infrastructure translates AI intent into action, enabling safe, privacy-preserving impact that can scale across borders. Knowledge Partners Google LLC Rightsizing Governance in an AI-Driven World Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Isabella Wilkinson, Chatham House Melika Carroll, Cohere Navrina Singh, Credo Raffi Krikorian, Mozilla Rajesh Nambiar, Nasscom Sabina Ciofu, techUK Description This panel explores how India and partner nations can use AI for real-world impact, bridge digital divides, and support inclusive growth. Aligned with the UK–India strategic tech partnership, it shows how global forums can turn shared ambition into action on AI governance and deployment. The discussion covers shared compute and data, support for smaller states, and high-impact collaboration across healthcare, education, and climate for responsible AI at scale. Knowledge Partners techUK Scaling Climate Solutions: Data, AI, and India's Energy Transformation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Akhilesh Magal, Climate Dot Foundation Dr. Cormekki Whitley, data.org Dr. Neelanjan Sircar, Ahmedabad University Dr. Priya Donti, MIT EECS and LIDS Karan Shah, Artha India Priyank Hirani, data.org Srinivas Krishnaswamy, Vasudha Foundation Swetha Ravi Kumar, FSR Global Description Open data and AI can significantly strengthen climate resilience and help India meet its net zero target by 2070 and 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030. Achieving this requires faster digital transformation across climate and energy institutions and stronger Climate AI talent to break silos. This session convenes experts to examine the building blocks of a climate-energy data ecosystem, showcasing real-world use cases Knowledge Partners data.org Beyond Technicality: Multidisciplinary AI Governance for Real-World Impact Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Dame Wendy Hall, Web Science Institute at the University of Southampton James (Kayliang) Ong, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII) Jeanna Matthews, Association of Computing Machinery Jibu Elias, Independent John Harvard, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Merve Hickok, Center for AI & Digital Policy, AIethicist.org Neha Kumar, School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech Quentin Lambert, UN ODET Sara Hooker, Adaption Labs Virginia Dignum, Association of Computing Machinery Yannis Ioannidis, Association of Computing Machinery Description This interactive roundtable broadens the AI safety conversation by foregrounding societal, institutional, and ethical dimensions beyond purely technical approaches. It treats AI governance as a multidisciplinary, context-aware challenge rooted in real deployment settings and community experience. Through brief interventions and guided discussion, participants will identify shared priorities and co-develop principles and collaboration areas to embed interdisciplinary expertise, civil society voices, and context-sensitive evaluation into national and global AI policy frameworks. Knowledge Partners Association for Computing Machinery Intelligent Telecom Networks in the age of AI and Data Sovereignty Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Ambika Khurana, Vodafone Idea Limited Debashish Chakraborty, GSMA Services India Private Limited Deepak Maheshwari, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) Mansi Kedia, World Bank Rahul Vatts, Bharti Airtel Description As India enters its next phase of AI-driven digital growth, telecom networks are becoming the intelligent backbone of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This session explores how AI-native networks, edge computing, and interoperable standards can strengthen trust, resilience, and digital sovereignty. The discussion will examine the convergence of telecom, AI, and DPI, and how India can play a leadership role in shaping globally compatible architectures in driving consensus across the mobile ecosystem. Knowledge Partners GSMA Services India Private Limited AI Literacy and Building for Children in a Digital Age Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers ​Atish Joshua Gonsalves, LEGO Education Dr. Saadhna Panday, UNICEF India Richa Menke, LEGO Group Tom Hall, LEGO Education Description The pace of AI can feel overwhelming and, rightly, increasing attention is being given to minimizing its negative impacts on children. However, it is not enough for children to simply adapt to AI - they also need foundational competencies to understand, engage with and critically assess the systems of the future. Experts will discuss approaches to AI literacy and explore how to build empowering technology for children. Knowledge Partners The LEGO Group Multistakeholder Partnerships for Thriving AI Ecosystems Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Arundhati Bhattacharya, Salesforce Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Nakul Jain, Wadhwani AI Global Robert Opp, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Description This session demonstrates how multi-stakeholder collaboration on Responsible AI builds inclusive ecosystems and advances sustainable development across health, education, climate resilience, and public sector innovation. It showcases scalable partnership models—such as blended finance, compute sharing, open data, and capacity building—reviews progress since the Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI for the SDGs, and identifies actionable pathways for future collaboration and impact. Knowledge Partners German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Responsible AI in Action: How Global Enterprises Are Building Trust at Scale Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Mr. Ankit Bose, Nasscom Mr. Manish Gupta, Google DeepMind Mr. Sunil Abraham, Meta Mr. Syed Ahmed, Infosys Ms. Geeta Gurnani, IBM Description AI is reshaping industries worldwide, and trust plays an important role in enabling sustainable innovation. This session will bring together AI leaders and decision-makers to discuss approaches to responsible AI deployment at scale. The discussion will examine how enterprises are embedding ethics, transparency, and accountability into mission-critical AI systems while balancing speed, compliance, and innovation. Participants will gain insights, strategies, and real-world examples related to building safe and trusted AI systems. Knowledge Partners Infosys Limited AI and Workforce Transformation: India's Roadmap to Global Competitiveness Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Mr Ravi Aurora, Mastercard Inc. Mr Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan, Hexaware Mr Vishnu R Dusad, Nucleus Software Ms Sangeeta Gupta, Nasscom Description This session will explore how AI is reshaping jobs, skills, and productivity, and how India can convert this disruption into a strategic advantage. It will examine the evolving AI skills landscape and discuss how to build inclusive, AI-native talent pipelines through skilling, reskilling, vernacular learning, and stronger industry–academia collaboration. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and SMEs, the session will also highlight role of private industry in positioning India as a globally competitive hub for AI talent. Knowledge Partners Nasscom Building Blocks for National AI Strategy and Implementation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Atsushi Yamanka, JICA Dr. Hoda Baraka, Govt. of Egypt and Cairo University Kavita Bhatia, IndiaAI Laura Gilbert, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Phani Nagarjuna, Telangana AI Innovation Hub Saibal Chakraborty, BCG Suha Kayum, PIF, Saudi Arabia Description This high-impact conference unites global AI leaders—disruptors, VCs, practitioners, and national decision-makers—to exchange real-world strategies for scaling AI responsibly. Sessions feature report launches like "Great Powers in the Age of AI," tackling geopolitical roles, enterprise transformations, and national ecosystem challenges (data/compute/talent gaps). Moderated panels explore governance transitions, India's leadership potential, and pathways for secure, equitable innovation across Industrial-to-Information Age dynamics. Knowledge Partners Japan International Cooperation Agency The Role of Science in International AI Governance Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 2 Speakers Ajay Kumar Sood, GoI Amandeep Gill, UN ODET Anil Ananthaswamy, Science journalist and Author Anne Bouverot, Government of France António Guterres, United Nations Balaraman Ravindran, Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI, IIT Madras Brad Smith, Microsoft Corporation Josephine Teo, Government of Singapore Soumya Swaminathan, World Health Organization Yoshua Bengio, Mila Institute Description Scientific knowledge is an essential foundation for effective governance of Artificial Intelligence. As AI systems evolve, there is a growing need for transparent and evidence- based assessments to guide international standards and ensure inclusive innovation. This session will explore how the science-policy interface can inform international AI governance and strengthen cooperation between stakeholders. Knowledge Partners United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies AI in Negotiations, Diplomacy, and Conflict Management Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Carme Artigas, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, High Commissioner Spain-India Dual Year for AI Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO J. Michael McQuade, HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL Description AI research spans domains from scientific discovery to financial markets, yet attempts to develop, evaluate, and deploy AI in negotiations and diplomatic settings remain sparse. This session will examine efforts in the AI in Negotiation, Diplomacy, and Conflict Management (NDCM) space, urging participants to rethink these tools and imagine a future in which non-human intelligence plays a trusted role in international negotiations. Knowledge Partners The Move37 Project at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Heterogeneous Compute for Democratizing Access to AI: From Workload Awareness to Scalable Deployment Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Bhawna Agarwal, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, India Daisy Chittilapilly, Cisco Dr. Durga Malladi, Qualcomm Gokul Subramaniam, Intel India Kazim Rizvi, The Dialogue Prof. Kamakoti V., Padma Shree, IIT Madras Srini Iyengar, Intel Description This practitioner-led session will discuss how to address critical challenge of making AI economically viable and globally accessible by moving beyond the "GPU-only" paradigm to strategic, workload-aware compute architectures. Featuring technology leaders alongside government stakeholders, panel will demonstrate how matching AI workloads to the right hardware mix—CPUs, NPUs, TPUs, and GPUs—can reduce costs while maintaining performance i.e., maximize RoI. The discussion focuses on practical deployment strategies, from edge-cloud orchestration to real-world placement decisions. Knowledge Partners Intel Technology India Pvt. ltd. Safe and Trusted AI High-Level Event: Responsible Practices and Industry Standards Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Alexandria Walden, Google Ankit Bose, Nasscom Responsible AI Office Hector De Rivoire, Microsoft Namit Agarwal, World Benchmarking Alliance Paridhi Adani, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Paula Goldman, Salesforce Peggy Hicks, OHCHR Thematic Engagement and Special Procedures Youchul Kim, LG AI Research Description This session convenes diverse stakeholders to exchange perspectives on building trustworthy and socially beneficial AI. It focuses on practical safeguards, shared accountability, capacity building, and alignment around good practices that support innovation while protecting people and communities, encouraging cooperation and actionable pathways for responsible AI adoption. Knowledge Partners United Nations OHCHR B-Tech Trustworthy AI for All: Democratizing AI Resources Across the Stack Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Carsten Maple, The Alan Turing Institute Dame Professor Wendy Hall, University of Southampton Dr Peter Mattson, ML Commons Dr Saurabh Garg, GoI Harish Iyer, Gates Foundation Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Description Many countries are developing strategies for sovereign AI capabilities. Not all nations, especially LMICs, can have total control of the supply chain for their own AI stack. Such nations need the ability to have agency and control of their own AI. This panel will discuss the requirements for sovereign AI, the role private and public organisations play in delivering this, and the mechanisms that can be deployed to ensure a trustworthy and responsible AI stack. Knowledge Partners The Alan Turing Institute Scaling Trusted AI: How France and India Are Building Industrial & Innovation Bridges Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Arthur Mensch, Mistral AI Arun Sadheesh, TNP Consultants Frederic Lelong, Atos Group Naila Giovanni, Technip Energies Sandeep Kumar Saxena, HCL Tech Valerian GIESZ, Quandela Description This flagship Indo-French session brings together government and industry leaders to advance trusted, responsible, and scalable AI. Featuring keynote visions from India and France, moderated dialogues, and a high-level panel, the event focuses on AI infrastructure, industrial deployment, deep tech, and sovereign data systems. It strengthens bilateral policy alignment, catalyses industry partnerships, and accelerates joint R&D, positioning the India AI Summit as a premier global platform for AI cooperation and innovation. Knowledge Partners Business France (French Trade & Investment Commission) NextGen AI: Skills, Safety, and Social Value — technical mastery aligned with ethical standards. Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 4 First Floor - Session Hall 3 Speakers Prof.(Dr.) Alok Pandey, Dean, O.P. Jindal Global University Prof. Jawar Singh, IIT Patna Dr. Sarabjot Singh Anand, Co-Founder, Tartras Data, Head-Sabudh Foundation Mr. Muraleedharan Manninqal, CEO, Information & Communication Technology Academy, Kerala Mr. Kunal Gupta, MD, Mount Talant Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Delhi Mr. Vikash Srivastava, Chief Growth Strategist, Vinsys IT Services (Pune) Description Equip participants with practical AI skills and ethical frameworks to build socially beneficial systems. Through hands‑on labs, bias audits, explainability toolkits, and industry mentorship, the program blends technical training with governance and deployment best practices—culminating in portfolio-ready capstones that prioritize safety, fairness, and measurable social impact. Knowledge Partners STPI GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) Report & toolkit launch (Hosted by Bhashini) Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Description Policy Report & Developer's Toolkit on "Building an Open & Responsible Voice Technology Ecosystem in India: A Policy Framework for Digital Inclusion in India Knowledge Partners Bhashini Scaling AI Infrastructure from KW to GW – Executive Briefing Connect (Hosted by Vertiv) Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Description Focuses on the dramatic evolution of AI infrastructure as compute demand scales from kilowatt‑level racks to gigawatt‑scale facilities. It explores how specialized, high‑density AI data centers Knowledge Partners Vertiv Digital Ministers / Senior Officials Panel on the 2026 International AI Safety Report Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Adam Beaumont, AI Security Institute, United Kingdom Alondra Nelson, Institute for Advanced Study Josephine Teo, Government of Singapore Lee Tiedrich, Inaugural AI Multidisciplinary Initiative Fellow, University of Maryland Yoshua Bengio, Université de Montréal; MILA; LawZero Description AI capabilities outpace the evidence-base on impacts and safeguards, creating a dilemma for policymakers: How to act early enough to reduce risk while ensuring progress of effective approaches? Turing Award-winner Yoshua Bengio and global experts will present and discuss the key findings of the International AI Safety Report, an initiative backed by 30+ countries and organizations like the EU, OECD and UN, providing a science-based understanding of general-purpose AI capabilities, emerging risks, and mitigation measures. Knowledge Partners UK AI Security Institute AI Beyond Moonshots: A Playbook for Many Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Abhineet Kaul, Access Partnership Brando Benifei, European Parliament Doreen Bogdan-Martin, International Telecommunication Union Dr. Rachel Adams, Global Centre on AI Governance Frederic Werner, AI for Good Description As India advances from AI strategy to economy-wide adoption, the challenge is translating digital foundations into measurable AI diffusion across sectors, regions, and populations. This session explores how to convert AI readiness into tangible outcomes—driving productivity, inclusion, and competitiveness while offering a scalable model for the Global South. Leaders will discuss moving from pilots to scaled deployment, leveraging policy instruments, financing mechanisms, and India's digital public infrastructure to unlock AI's transformative potential. Knowledge Partners Access Partnership The Agent Universe: From Automation to Autonomy Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Harinder Takhar, Paytm Labs Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Paytm Description This session explores software's shift from passive tools to autonomous, goal-driven agents—where agency replaces interfaces. Key signals include machine-first platforms, "login as agent" paradigms, and intent-driven workflows transforming commerce, governance, and productivity. The session spotlights India's leadership through scale, digital infrastructure, and talent; and encourages audiences to rethink who—or what—powers the future of computing. Knowledge Partners Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd.) Building Public Interest AI: Catalytic Funding for Equitable Access to Compute Resources Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Abhishek Singh, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Andrew Sweet, The Rockefeller Foundation Deepali Khanna, The Rockefeller Foundation Dr. Saurabh Garg, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, GoI Martin Tisné, Government of France Shaun Seow, Philanthropy Asia Alliance Shikoh Gitau, Qhala Sushant Kumar, Kalpa Impact Vilas Dhar, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Description This event will mark the launch of the working report on "Opening Up Computational Resources for New AI Futures" by Secretary, MOSPI in the presence of Additional Secretary, MeitY. The event includes a keynote and a panel discussion that brings together senior govt officials and global AI experts to discuss pathways for democratising AI. How will catalytic funding for public interest and South–South partnerships democratise access and affordability of compute in the Global South? Knowledge Partners The Rockefeller Foundation Regulatory Pathway for AI-Driven Medical Devices: Bridging Training, Validation, and Clinical Evaluation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Aseem Sahu, CDSCO Dr Krithika Rangarajan, AIIMS, New Delhi Dr. Rajiv Bahl, ICMR Dr. Taruna Madan, ICMR Rado Andrian, HealthAI Vibhav Mithal, CeRAI - IIT Madras Description This session is being convened to align the development, validation, and deployment of AI-enabled medical devices with India's evolving regulatory landscape. The session will examine AI-SiMD and AI-SaMD across the full lifecycle, including data quality, algorithm training, change management, technical and clinical validation, human oversight, and patient safety. Leveraging particular ongoing reasearch initiatives and draft guidance, it will foster informed, multi-stakeholder dialogue to support safe, effective, and regulation-compliant AI adoption. Knowledge Partners Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, New Delhi Empowering People in the Age of AI: German–Asian Partnerships for Talent, Innovation, and the Future of Work Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Arthur Rapp, German Centre for Research and Innovation Dr Kusumita Arora, Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Dr. Baerbel Kofler, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Mr. Augustus Azariah, Associated Chamber of Commerce (ASSOCHAM) Mr. Jan Noether, Indo German Chamber of Commerce Prof. Dr. Clas Neumann, Head of Global SAP Labs Network Description This panel explores how German–Asian cooperation bridges AI skill gaps to drive SME productivity and innovation. Experts will discuss strategic partnerships between government, industry, and academia to integrate vocational training with AI-led ecosystems. By showcasing collaboration models like the AI Academia Innovation Partnership, the session offers actionable pathways for preparing a future-ready workforce and securing long-term competitiveness in an AI-driven global economy. Knowledge Partners German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) AI Solutions for Climate Resilience: Scaling Innovation and Efficiency Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Adam Sobey, Alan Turing Insitute Ankur Puri, McKinsey Dan Travers, OpenClimateFix Dr. Robert Thompson, UCL Nalin Agarwal, Climate Collective Foundation Prof. David Sandalow, Columbia University Siddharth Singh, International Energy Agency (IEA) Spencer Low, Google Uday Khemka, The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation Vrushali Goud, Google Description This session will outline the potential of AI solutions in addressing both climate resilience and mitigation. Leaders from academia, industry and international agencies will discuss practical AI frameworks and solutions across resilience challenges as well as mitigation verticals including energy systems, the built environment, sustainable agriculture and horizontals such as supply chains and materials innovation. Knowledge Partners The Green AI Learning Network MahaAI: Building Safe, Secure and Smart Governance Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Davinder Sandhu, Primus Partners Dr. Amit Kapoor, Institute for Competitiveness Dr. Anupam Chattopadhyay, Nanyang Technological University Dr. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, IIT Bombay Mr. Ashish Tewari, Infosys Responsible AI Office (India) Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar, UIDAI Mr. Devroop Dhar, Primus Partners Mr. Ranjeet Goswami, Tata Consultancy Services Mr. Suresh Sethi, Protean eGov Technologies Mr. Vikas Rastogi, Department of Agriculture Mr. Virendra Singh, Government of Maharashtra Ms. Beena Sarkar, ServiceNow Description This session will showcase Maharashtra's approach to building safe, secure and citizen-centric AI governance. It will examine how the State is embedding ethics, data protection, security and AI system for public services, safety and administration. The discussion will outline Maharashtra's policy roadmap for responsible AI adoption and highlight how AI can drive economic growth and social good while remaining transparent, accountable and trusted. Knowledge Partners DIT, Government of Maharashtra Breaking Barriers: Multilingual AI as a Bridge to Democratic Access Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Ayah Bdeir, Current AI Dr. Amitabh Nag, Bhashini Katharina Frey, ICAIN Markus Reubi, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA PD Dr. Alex Ilic, ETH AI Center Prof. Dr. Annie Hartley, EPFL / Director LiGHT Prof. Dr. Petri Myllymäki, ELLIS Prof. Jon Wilson, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, NTU, Singapore Prof. Torsten Schwede, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Description AI's potential remains limited if it serves only a narrow set of languages, which may deepen digital divides. This panel highlights how multilingual AI can broaden access to technology. It showcases an open-source multilingual AI model and its real-world applications, emphasizing collaboration to advance public-interest AI and inclusive innovation. Knowledge Partners Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA AI for the Good of All - Brazilian Perspectives on the Future of AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Esther Dweck, Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eugênio Vargas Garcia, Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hugo Valadares, Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Luanna Sant'Anna Roncaratti, Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Luciana Santos, Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Description The event will present Brazil's priorities and vision for artificial intelligence, with a focus on development, innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and public trust. The session will bring together high-level representatives from the Brazilian government to share experiences in public policy, digital transformation, and international governance, exploring solutions that generate concrete benefits for society while ensuring transparency, security, and ethical standards. It will provide a broad overview of the opportunities to build AI for the good of all, grounded in Brazil's approach. Knowledge Partners Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi Global AI Capacity Development Network Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 17 Speakers Amandeep Singh Gill, UN ODET Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard, Denmark Tech Ambassador B. Ravindran, Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI, IIT Madras Mr. H.E. Mr. Rein Tammsaar, Permanent Representative of Estonia Mrs. Egriselda López, El Salvador Seydina Moussa Ndiaye, Université Numérique Cheikh Vilas Dhar, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Description The session introduces the Global Network of Centres for Exchange and Cooperation on AI Capacity Building, a new collaborative initiative to align global capacity-building efforts, mobilize resources and strengthen countries' ability to participate meaningfully in the AI ecosystem. During the session, high-level panelists will discuss the role of a networked approach to complement and contribute to capacity-building efforts on artificial intelligence in the context of the establishment of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance. Knowledge Partners United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies Beyond Proof of Concepts: Using 4D-AI to Build Sovereign, Sustainable and Responsible AI at Production Scale Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Omeed Hashim, Kainos Theresa Yurkewich Hoffmann, Kainos Description A fast paced, practical session for government and industry leaders who need AI that works in production—not just in pilots. Join us to explore the four dimensions of Trusted AI and discover actionable strategies for scaling secure, responsible, and sovereign AI across the globe. Knowledge Partners Kainos How Non-Profits are using AI-based Innovations to Scale Impact Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Erica Arya, Project Tech4Dev Mainak Roy, Simple Education Foundation Manohar Sreekanth, Sattva Consulting Pritam Sukumar, Avanti Fellows Steven Suting, QUEST Alliance Temina Madon, The Agency Fund Description Join social sector leaders for a grounded look at a six-month AI Cohort Program. Featuring insights from seven NGOs, this session explores the transition from initial ideas to piloted solutions. Speakers will share reflections on strategic objectives, approaches, challenges, and learnings. Gain a practical framework for implementing responsible, use-case-driven AI in the social sector, backed by real-world outcomes and lessons learned during the journey from concept to impact. Knowledge Partners Sattva Consulting Pvt Ltd Panel Discussion: Reimagining AI and STEM Education for India's Next Generation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr Raj Kumar, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) Prateek Aggarwal, Amazon Future Engineers Program Sanjay Jain, Google Shri Narendra Bhooshan (IAS), Departments of Technical Education, Energy and Additional Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh Yashmit Kedia, ChimeraVC Description AI is poised to accelerate India's economic growth, positioning the country to become a trillion-dollar digital economy by 2030, by preparing the next generation to contribute meaningfully to Viksit Bharat. This session aims to explore best practices and evolving models in AI and STEM education across curriculum design, pedagogy, teacher capacity, and infrastructure with ethical, and inclusive use of AI at its core. Knowledge Partners Primus Partners AI-Driven Enforcement: Better Governance through Effective Compliance & Services Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Abhishek Kumar, Central Board of Direct Taxes Avneesh Pandey, SEBI Harssh A Poddar, Supdt. Of Police, Nagpur Rural Martin Wilcox, Teradata Mausam, IIT Delhi Ram Ganesh, CyberEye Ramesh Revuru, LTIMindtree Ravi Agrawal, Central Board of Direct Taxes Sanjib Sanghi, ICAI Shashi Bhushan Shukla, Central Board of Direct Taxes Survendu Pati, Reserve Bank of India Varunesh Mishra, Central Board of Direct Taxes Description AI is transforming enforcement by enabling smarter compliance, better public services, and more responsive governance. This symposium aims to bring together, law enforcement, academia, and industry experts to explore how AI can strengthen institutional capabilities, improve service delivery, and support effective compliance, while promoting responsible adoption within evolving governance frameworks. Knowledge Partners Central Board of Direct Taxes Fireside Chat Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:02 PM - 12:22 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Børge Brende, President & CEO, World Economic Forum Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting & Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Moderator Siddharth Zarabi, Editor, Business Today Keynote Session : Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco Inc Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:24 PM - 12:36 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Aligning AI Governance Across the Technology Stack Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Aparna Bawa, Zoom Communications David Zapolsky, Amazon Jason Oxman, Information Technology Industry Council Jay Chaudhry, Zscaler Description This high-level CXO panel will explore how AI governance frameworks can be aligned across the entire technology stack—from semiconductors and compute infrastructure to AI models, applications, and deployment. Panelists will discuss risk-based, interoperable approaches that support innovation while clearly defining roles across the AI value chain. The session will highlight practical governance challenges and opportunities for global coordination, with a focus on collaboration between like-minded partners. Knowledge Partners Information Technology Industry Council AI Competitiveness through Regional Collaboration Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Børge Brende, World Economic Forum Description This roundtable will convene senior leaders at stakeholders level for an informal strategic exchange on strengthening AI competitiveness at regional and global levels. The discussion will focus on widening access to sovereign AI capabilities while preserving national choice and policy autonomy, and using regional and international collaboration to reduce dependencies and increase resilience. Knowledge Partners World Economic Forum Speaking Everyone's Language: The Key to Inclusive AI Opportunity Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Ankur Vora, Gates Foundation Chenai Chair, Masakhane African Languages Hub David Lammy, UK Government Dr Amandeep Singh Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies Dr Bärbel Kofler, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Julie Delahanty, International Development Research Centre Shekar Sivasubramanian, WadhwaniAI Description AI promises to transform lives through lifesaving health advice, early warning systems, and food security—but only if it speaks everyone's language. For billions speaking local languages across Africa and Asia, this remains an urgent and critical barrier to inclusive development. Join Global South ministers, UN leaders, technologists, and major funders as they unveil pioneering solutions, positioning linguistic diversity as the gateway to addressing data sovereignty, compute access, and achieving transformative AI equity at scale. Knowledge Partners AI for Development Funders Collaborative Catalyzing Global Investment for Equitable and Responsible AI in Health Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Alain Labrique, WHO Headquarters, Geneva Catharina Boehma, WHO South-East Asia Region-Opening Haitham Ali Ahmed El‑Noush, NORAD Justice Prathiba M. Singh, Delhi High Court Ken-Ichiro Natsume, World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Payden P., WHO Prokar Dasgupta, King's College London Zameer Brey, Gates Foundation Description This strategic roundtable will convene senior policymakers, development partners, and financing institutions to discuss approaches for strengthening and aligning investment in artificial intelligence for health. The session will examine current financing gaps, opportunities for coordinated and sustainable investment, and governance considerations to support responsible, equity-oriented AI adoption. Discussions will focus on enabling country-led priorities, strengthening health system foundations, and ensuring that AI contributes to safe, inclusive, and sustainable public health outcomes. Knowledge Partners World Health Organization High-level Panel Discussion on AI Bridges: India–Israel Innovation Dialogue Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Erez Naftali Askal, Israel Artificial Intelligence Directorate Mr. Sanjay Kadaveru, Action for India Ms. Shira Lev Ami, Israel National Digital Directorate Yoel Ben Or, Ministry of Health, Israel Description This high-level panel at the AI Impact Summit 2026 explores the strategic synergy between India and Israel. The session brings together stakeholders to examine opportunities for collaboration by integrating India's scale and technical talent with Israel's research and innovation ecosystem and governance approaches. The discussion will chart actionable pathways for collaboration across innovation, ethics, and market access, aiming to build a responsible, globally competitive AI ecosystem driven by the complementary strengths of both nations. Knowledge Partners The Dialogue AI and Intellectual Property: Building an Equitable Innovation Ecosystem Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Dr. Ulrike Till, World Intellectual Property Organization Mr. Ameet Datta, ADP Law Offices Mr. Amit Kumar, Tejas Networks Mr. Blaise Fernandes, Indian Music Industry Mr. Kenichiro Natsume, World Intellectual Property Organization Mr. Mihir Rale, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Mr. Munish Sudan, Tata Steel Mr. Munjal B. Shroff, Graphiti Studios Mr. Rajiv Aggarwal, Samsung India Electronics Ltd Mr. Satyoki Koundinya, Nokia Description The session will explore India's strategic opportunity to shape global discourse on AI-IP governance, assess policy imperatives relating to AI-driven innovation, frontier model development, AI applications, and small-model innovation as highlighted in the Economic Survey 2026-27, and underscore India's development priorities supported by its strengthening digital ecosystem, an expanding startup base, and ongoing AI-related IP reforms. Knowledge Partners FICCI Leadership Dialogue on AI in Mobility: Accelerating the Future of Intelligent Transport Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Dr Shiv Kumar, ITS India Forum Description Leadership Dialogue on AI in Mobility: Accelerating the Future of Intelligent Transport Knowledge Partners ITS India Industry Growth Forum Who Watches the Watchers? Exploring Independent Verification in AI Governance Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Dean Ball, Foundation for American Innovation; Fathom Gregory C. Allen, CSIS Wadhwani Center, Center for Strategic and International Studies Shana Mansbach, Fathom Description This session explores how independent assurance, operationalised through a marketplace of independent verification organisations, can support greater trust and adoption in artificial intelligence systems. The discussion will bring together AI policymakers and experts to examine mechanisms for realigning developer and deployer incentives with the public interest across different country contexts. Knowledge Partners Fathom AI governance in the Age of Powerful AI - IInternational Perspectives and the Code of Practice Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Denise Wong, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore Henna Virkkunen, European Commission Lucilla Sioli, European Commission Sean Ó hÉigeartaigh, University of Cambridge Yoshua Bengio, Mila Institute Description Bringing perspectives from government, academia, industry, and civil society across regions, the session will explore how AI governance frameworks can support responsible innovation, and build shared trust in widely deployed AI systems. This panel will also introduce the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models and examine its implications globally. The discussion will unpack requirements on transparency, copyright, and lifecycle risk management, including safeguards for advanced models with systemic impact. Knowledge Partners European Commission Open Networks in the Global South Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Mr. Aniket Doegar, Haqdarshak Mr. Sachin Gopalan, Indonesia Economic Forum Mr. Sujith Nair, Beckn Labs Mr. T Koshy, ONDC Ms. Savita Muley, Haqdarshak Description The session will explore how open digital networks and interoperable public infrastructure, supported by Artificial Intelligence, are transforming digital economies in the Global South. Drawing on experiences such as UPI and ONDC in India and emerging open networks. The discussion will focus on inclusive payments, commerce, and innovation for small merchants and consumers. Knowledge Partners Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited AI for Economic Growth and Social Good- Industry Synergies for Inclusive Innovation- Fireside Chat Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Himanshu Joshi, AIM Kavikrut, T-Hub Foundation Kritika Sangani, Indus Action Phani Nagarjuna, (TBD)Aikam, Govt. of Telangana Rajesh Babu Padmanabhan, Agilisium Rekha Srinivasan, United Way of Hyderabad Description AI for Economic Growth & Social Good: Industry Synergies for Inclusive Innovation is a high-level, solutions-oriented panel bringing together government, multilaterals, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystems to translate India's AI ambition into real-world impact. The session spotlights deployable AI use-cases across healthcare, agriculture, skilling, mobility, and financial inclusion, emphasizing responsible AI, blended finance, and cross-sector partnerships to scale beyond pilots toward measurable, population-level outcomes aligned with the IndiaAI Mission Knowledge Partners T-Hub Foundation Peace, Power and Perspectives: A Value-Based Approach to Trustworthy AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Amlan Mohanty, NITI Aayog, GoI Heather Broomfield, Norwegian Government AI Unit, Norwegian Digitalisation Agency Hildegunn McLernon, Kongsberg Maritime Karianne Oldernes Tung, Norwegian Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance Mala Wang-Naveen, Norwegian Digitalisation Agency Morten Dæhlen, University of Oslo Trusted AI for a Sustainable Global Future Niels Nagelhus Schia, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, , Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) Global Cooperation for Responsible and Trustworthy AI. Roberto Viola, European Commission Sindhu Gangadharan, Nasscom Yoshimasa Uno, Prime Minister's Office of Japan Description This session aims to examine the strategic role of Sovereign AI in strengthening India's national security and internal security frameworks. It will explore how indigenous AI capabilities enhance defence preparedness, cyber resilience, space and border surveillance, and policing operations, while augmenting human decision-making. The discussion will also address emerging security domains, counter-terror financing, deepfake detection, and the role of public–private collaboration in building secure, self-reliant AI systems aligned with India's 2026 reform vision. Knowledge Partners Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digdir) Standards as Strategy: Accelerating AI Market Growth Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Amanda Craig, Microsoft Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras Chris Meserole, Frontier Model Forum Esther Tetruashvily, OpenAI Owen Larter, Google DeepMind Rebecca Weiss, MLCommons Rohit Israni, Chair AI Standards US (INCITS) Description This discussion examines how AI standards simultaneously reduce risk and create business value. As AI capabilities advance, many markets face deployment barriers not from technical limitations but from reliability concerns and broader trust deficits. Robust standards, backed by rigorous evaluation, can unlock market potential. This panel convenes leaders from AI standards and governance organizations alongside industry and policy executives to examine how effective standards enable economic growth, market confidence, and responsible governance. Knowledge Partners MLCommons Keynote Session : Cristiano Amon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 12:38 PM - 12:50 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Evaluations and Open Source Software for AI for Social Good at Scale Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Mr. Ashwani Sharma, Scientific Progress Team, Foundational Research, Google Mr. Sanket Verma, NumFOCUS Ms. Mala Kumar, Humane Intelligence Ms. Tarunima Prabakhar, Tattle Civic Technologies Description Aligned with the People, Planet, and Progress Sutras, this session explores how evaluations and open source software can help AI for social good scale responsibly. It will examine how red teaming surfaces factuality issues, language gaps, bias, and hallucinations in high-stakes domains including education, food security, and public health. Using the Summit's framing on inclusion, trust, and access, we will gather user needs to guide our open source red teaming app release. Knowledge Partners Humane Intelligence Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice in Corporate India Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Amol Deshpande, RPG Group Andy Parsons, Adobe Dr. Satya Ramaswamy, Air India Prativa Mohapatra, Adobe India Shantheri Mallaya, Economic Times CIO & CISO. Vishal Kanvaty, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Description The panel will explore how organisations can move beyond high-level frameworks and embed Responsible AI into enterprise strategy, governance models, operating practices, and decision-making. Panellists will share leadership perspectives on what it takes to implement Responsible AI at scale — from policy benchmarks, boardroom ownership to organisational readiness, operating models and culture. The objective would be to enable a more uniform and actionable approach to Responsible AI adoption across Corporate India. Knowledge Partners Adobe AI and the New Frontier for Economic Progress: Linking Innovation to Inclusive Growth Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Anu Bradford, Columbia Law School Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jeanette Rodrigues, Bloomberg LP Johannes Zutt, The World Bank Michael Kremer, University of Chicago Ufuq Akcigit, University of Chicago Description This panel discussion will highlight the potential of AI-led economic transformation to enable sustained growth, particularly in the Global South. Panelists will also highlight risks of economic divides, labor displacement and other adverse social impact. The session will help identify the roles of governments, private enterprises and development institutions working together to align technological innovation with inclusive economic transformation. Knowledge Partners The World Bank AI for Societal Impact Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Antaraa Vasudev, Civis Dr. Nirav Ajmeri, University of Bristol Janhavi Pawar, Sakal Media Group Kushe Bahl, McKinsie & Co Prof. D. Manjunath, IIT Bombay Prof. Seth Bullock, University of Bristol Description This panel brings together leaders from industry, academia, and civic innovation to explore AI's societal impact. Janhavi Pawar drives AI-led ventures at Sakal Media; Prof. Seth Bullock and Dr. Nirav Ajmeri advance collective intelligence and ethical AI research at Bristol; Prof. D. Manjunath leads data science at IIT Bombay; Antaraa Vasudev pioneers participatory governance through Civis; and Kushe Bahl steers large-scale digital and analytics transformation at McKinsey across sectors and geographies Knowledge Partners University of Bristol Edge AI in Action: Accelerating Development across the Global South Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Alagan Mahalingam, Rootcode Dr. Ranjitha Prasad, IIT Delhi Dr. Rathinamala Vijay, ARTPARK Frederic Werner, International Telecommunication Union H.E Amb Lavina Ramkissoon, African Union Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Prof Brejesh Lall, IIT Delhi Vinesh Sukumar, Qualcomm Vishnu Ram OV, ITU Description As AI evolves, the shift from centralized cloud computing to edge AI is transforming how data is processed and acted upon. By moving intelligence closer to data sources such as sensors, mobile devices, and IoT systems, edge AI reduces latency, bandwidth usage, and energy consumption while improving real-time decision-making, privacy, and security. Real-world applications will be highlighted along with emerging lightweight and generative AI models designed for resource-constrained edge environments. Knowledge Partners International Telecommunication Union Preparing the Future: AI-Driven Strategies for Workforce and Economic Growth Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Mr BVR Subramaniyam, NITI Aayog, GoI Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Confederation of Indian Industry Mr Puneet Chandok, Confederation of Indian Industry Mr Rajeev Memani, Confederation of Indian Industry Ms Debjani Ghosh, NITI Aayog, GoI Ms Ipsita Dasgupta, CII and HP Rajan R. Navani, Jetsynthesys Description AI can accelerate economic growth by improving efficiency and enabling new forms of innovation. Preparing for the future means treating AI not just as an automation tool, but as a strategic partner for productivity and growth. By 2030, AI adoption across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and finance is expected to add trillions to the global economy. As organizations integrate AI, careers increasingly combine machine speed and accuracy with human judgment, empathy, and contextual understanding. Knowledge Partners Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) AI Diffusion: From Innovation to Population Scale Impact Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Beatriz Vasconcellos, UCL IIPP / Government of Brazil Courtney O'Donnell, Anthropic Janet Zhou, Data and Technology Adoption, Gates Foundation Keyzom N. Massally, UNDP & G7 AI Hub for Sustainable Development Saurabh Garg, MoSPI, GOI Shalini Kapoor, EkStep Foundation Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Description AI impact depends not on pilots, but on sustained adoption across institutions. While innovation is abundant, diffusion capacity remains limited, leaving organizations to repeat costly experiments. This session introduces AI Diffusion Infrastructure as a shared foundation of standards, playbooks, and trusted pathways that reduce operational and compliance risks. Leaders from technology, government, and development will explore how to scale safe, repeatable AI systems across sectors and geographies, turning isolated successes into equitable population scale outcomes. Knowledge Partners Observer Research Foundation Enabling Global Enterprise AI Adoption for Impact Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Danielle Johnson-Kutch, Docusign Dr. Clas Neumann, SAP Mr. Chandler Morse, Workday Mr. Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi, ServiceNow Mr. David Masters, Atlassian Mr. Jace Johnson, Adobe Mr. Josh Kallmer, Zoom Mr. Mike Haley, Autodesk Mr. Sam Kaplan, Palo Alto Networks Mr. Srinivas Tallapragada, Salesforce Ms. Anne Robinson, IBM Ms. Victoria Espinel, Business Software Alliance William Kimmitt, US Government Description A practical, impact-focused discussion on how enterprise AI can deliver measurable gains in productivity, service quality, and inclusive growth. Through real-world global use cases, participants will gain insights into scaling AI adoption across diverse markets, with a focus on workforce skilling, infrastructure, and data readiness. The session will surface actionable lessons, partnership models, and implementation requirements to move from pilot projects to sustainable, replicable AI solutions, particularly in emerging market contexts. Knowledge Partners Business Software Alliance AI and Children's Safety and Wellbeing Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Amandeep Singh Gill, UN ODET Chris Lehane, OpenAI Joanna Shields, RAIIF Maria Bielikova, Kempelen Institute for Intelligent Technologies Megan Garcia Nikita Lakkaraju, Digital Empowerment Foundation Raul John Aju, (AIRealm Technologies Pvt Ltd) AI Kid of INDIA Thomas Davin, UNICEF Tom Hall, International LEGO Education Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab Description Children are becoming among the earliest and most intensive users of AI, often before safeguards and regulations are fully in place. This session asks a direct question: how can AI be shaped to strengthen children's safety and wellbeing rather than undermine them? Drawing on technology leaders, child-rights experts, and a young AI innovator, the discussion examines advancing innovation, where risks demand firm limits, and how trust in AI can be built for the next generation. Knowledge Partners United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies Realizing the Health Value of AI - Safely Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Monika Sharma, Novo Nordisk Foundation Dr. Richard Rukwata, Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe Dr. Trevor Mundel, Gates Foundation Minister Paula Ingabire, Government of Rwanda Professor Charlotte Watts, Wellcome Vikalp Sahni, Eka.Care Description AI is transforming health in unprecedented ways, but progress only matters when it is safe, trusted, and built for people. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, we are convening a focused conversation on how AI can responsibly deliver real health value. From global health systems to frontline impact, this session brings together leaders at the intersection of science, data, and care to turn AI's promise into measurable health outcomes. Knowledge Partners Gates Foundation Ethical AI in Telecom Hardware and Software | Building Customer Trust through AI-Driven Operations Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Dr. Durga Malladi, Qualcomm Dr. M P Tangirala, TRAI Mr Pasi Toivanen, Nokia Mr. Erik Ekudden, Ericsson Mr. Jagbir Singh, VIL Mr. Julian Gorman, GSMA Mr. Randeep Sekhon, AIRTEL Mr. Robert Jerard Ravi, BSNL Mr. Shantigram Jagannath, Tejas Mr. Syed Tausif Abbas, DoT Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, TRAI Shri Ritu Ranjan Mittar, TRAI Description This session unites OEMs to discuss embedding responsibility into AI for network infrastructure. Experts explore design principles for 5G/6G chips, base stations, and edge devices, emphasizing transparency and bias-free algorithms amid operations serving billions. Telecom service providers lead this discussion on governance in AI automation. Panelists address accountability for decisions impacting millions, human oversight in network management, and strategies to sustain public confidence in critical services. Knowledge Partners Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) AI for Viksit Bharat: The Capacity Building Imperative Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Anirudh Srivastava, Google Guilherme Alberto Almeida de Almeida, Ministry of Management & Innovation in Public Services, Government of Brazil Pragya Misra, OpenAI Robyn Scott, Apolitical S. Ramadorai, Karmayogi Bharat Description Mission Karmayogi is advancing the vision of a citizen-centric and future-ready civil service through a democratized, competency-led approach to capacity building. The event will explore how India is leveraging artificial intelligence to further strengthen public sector capacity building, highlighting emerging best practices and innovative use cases. It will also deliberate on the creation of a scalable, AI-enabled Digital Public Good, not only for India, but for the world. Knowledge Partners Capacity Building Commission Keynote Session : Vinod Khosla, Founder, Khosla Ventures Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 1:34 PM - 1:46 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall STPI Startup ecosystem/Felicitation and MoU Exchange Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1 Description To recognize and encourage exemplary technology startups nurtured within the STPI ecosystem, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) will felicitate select startups during the AI Impact Summit. The felicitation for FY 2024-25 aims to acknowledge startups driving innovation through artificial intelligence led and advanced digital technologies, delivering scalable solutions and measurable business outcomes including revenue growth, alongside employment generation. It will also serve as a national platform to highlight India’s emerging startup success stories, including those from Tier-II and Tier-III regions, and their contribution to the country’s innovation-driven digital economy and the evolving IT and ITeS landscape. [... Read More](https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/sessions#) Knowledge Partners STPI & TiE Leveraging Language AI for Citizen-Centric Policing in India: A Model for the World (Hosted by Bhashini) Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam - Expo Area Hall No. 3 First Floor - Session Hall 4 Speakers Sh. Amitabh Nag, CEO Digital India Bhashini Division, Sh. Alok Jain, IPS, Director General, NCRB & National Police Academy Description "Leveraging Language AI for Citizen‑Centric Policing in India: A Model for the World" highlights how AI—especially multilingual and conversational technologies—can transform policing by making services more accessible, responsive, and inclusive. It focuses on practical AI applications like language‑enabled reporting tools and automated assistance that help citizens communicate with law enforcement in their own languages. Knowledge Partners Bhashini Panel Discussion Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:02 PM - 2:42 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union Johanna Hill, Deputy Director General, World Trade Organization Moderator Mariano-Florentino Cuellar, President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Payments to Commerce: From the lens of People, Planet, and Progress Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Caroline Louveaux, Mastercard Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi, Service Now Janet George, Mastercard Prof. Aparna Gupta, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Surya Ganguli, Stanford Description Digital payments transformed economies by making transactions faster, safer, and more inclusive—with AI at their core. This panel brings together industry and academic leaders who helped shape that journey and now turn their lens from payments to commerce. As commerce enters its next evolution, the discussion explores implications for people, planet, and progress—from trust and inclusion to global trade and sustainability—and how enterprises, governments, and academia can prepare for an AI-native future. Knowledge Partners Mastercard AI as a Topic and a Tool: The Future of Foreign Policy in an Age of Algorithms Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Gunda Ehmke, Data Innovation Lab Hans-Christian Mangelsdorf, German Federal Foreign Office Norman Schulz, German Federal Foreign Office Sharinee Jagtiani, GMF Description AI is not just a technological frontier - it is a geopolitical one. The rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence are reshaping global power dynamics, fueling competition among nations for economic advantage, technological supremacy, and strategic influence. The integration of artificial intelligence into diplomacy and foreign policy is fundamentally transforming how nations engage, negotiate, and collaborate on the global stage. Knowledge Partners German Federal Foreign Office (FFO) India at the Centre of the Global AI and Semiconductor Power Shift Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Dr Vivek Kumar Singh, NITI Aayog, GoI Dr. Thomas Zacharia, AMD Jaya Jagadish, Silicon Design Engineering, AMD Rahul Garg, Moglix Description The session will have discussion around the convergence of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and geopolitics, and its implications for global competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and technological trust. As AI becomes a strategic national asset, the session will explore how policy leadership, technological cooperation, and private-sector innovation must align to build secure, resilient, and inclusive AI ecosystems, while highlighting India's emerging role in the global AI and semiconductor value chain. Knowledge Partners AMD Supercharging AI Adoption in the Global South: Opportunities and Lessons from the Financial Sector Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Ashutosh Sharma, Prosus Ventures Harshil Mathur, Razorpay Terah Lyons, JPMorganChase Description As one of the most regulated sectors, financial services has emerged as a leader in responsible AI governance, prioritizing aspects such as security and data privacy for trusted deployment. This panel will highlight learnings from the sector's AI journey that can accelerate AI adoption in the Global South. It will distill key lessons from AI governance in finance to drive grassroots AI adoption among small business owners, farmers, public school educators, & local government officials. Knowledge Partners JPMorganChase Building Population-Scale Digital Public Infrastructure for AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Dario Amodei, Anthropic Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Esther Dweck, Brazil Esther Dweck, Brazil Nandan Nilekani, Infosys Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation Trevor Mundel, Gates Foundation Description This session brings together examples of AI solutions that have scaled from pilots to population-level systems, yielding measurable gains in service delivery, productivity, and inclusion. It will surface the governance, infrastructure, and partnership models that enable sustainable scale. Knowledge Partners EkStep Foundation Smaller Footprint, Bigger Impact: Advancing Resilient and Efficient AI Models for a Sustainable Future Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Dr Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO Mr. Arthur Mensch, Republic of Kenya Ms Anne BOUVEROT, Government of France Ms Anne LE HENANF, Government of France Description Generative AI now serves a large number of users daily but comes with significant energy costs, which may contribute to unequal access. Training and inference at scale consume substantial electricity, and research suggests that more efficient model design can reduce energy use significantly. This event highlights resilient, resource-efficient AI leveraging lightweight models, compression, and optimization to reduce energy demand, broaden access, address emerging energy bottlenecks, and support sustainable AI deployment worldwide. Knowledge Partners French Ministry of Environment Scaling AI Solutions Through South–South Collaboration Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Mr. Ankur Vora, Gates Foundation Mr. Lacina Koné, Smart Africa Mr. Sunil Wadhwani, Wadhwani AI Ms. Shikoh Gitau, Qhala Description Big challenges. Shared realities. Stronger solutions. Across health, agriculture, and education, the Global South is already building AI that works in real conditions and at real scale. This fireside conversation examines what happens when Global South leaders collaborate, and how partnerships can turn AI potential into tangible development outcomes. Join the conversation on building AI solutions together at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Knowledge Partners Gates Foundation Connectivity and Inclusive AI for Global Growth Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Durga Malladi, EVP, GM, Technology Planning, Edge Solutions and Data Center Description This session explores inclusive, edge-driven AI and next-generation connectivity, highlighting how on-device, hybrid, and agentic AI can enable global growth, human-centric experiences, and a scalable AI ecosystem. Knowledge Partners Qualcomm AI Agents for a Better Tomorrow: Government Services, Climate Action, and Resilient Infrastructure Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Lee Tiedrich, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University Mike Haley, Autodesk Sridhar Babu, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Telangana Srinivas Tallapragada, Salesforce Victoria Espinel, Business Software Alliance Description This panel will bring together industry and government stakeholders to explore the shift towards autonomous AI agents. The discussion will focus on the engineering architectures required to scale these systems for climate resilience and public services, alongside governance frameworks that support trust and accountability. Moving from theory to practice, the session will examine pathways for public–private collaboration to support secure and responsible AI deployment with tangible outcomes. Knowledge Partners Salesforce AI for Inclusive Societal Development Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Aditya Natraj, Piramal Foundation Ms Arundhati Bhattacharya, Salesforce India and South Asia Nikhil Kolur, Deloitte NSN Murty, Deloitte Romal Shetty, Deloitte South Asia S. Anjani Kumar, Deloitte Description Advancing AI systems that are inclusive by design, empowering diverse communities and ensuring equitable representation Knowledge Partners Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP) Trusted AI at Scale: A Global South Leadership Dialogue Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Deepali Khanna, The Rockefeller Foundation Deepali Khanna, The Rockefeller Foundation Eugenio V. Garcia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil Ima Abdulrahim, AI Safety Asia Kip Wainscott, JPMC Parag Khanna, AlphaGeo Philip Thigo, Tech Ambassador, Kenya Purushottam Kaushik, World Economic Forum Description This roundtable brings together senior ICT leaders from the global south to turn the Summit's "Safe & Trusted AI" Chakra into practical action. Focusing on embedding institutional safety into fast‑moving AI deployment, it bridges Global North–South governance gaps by translating policy into implementation. The dialogue blends private‑sector risk expertise with public‑sector scale, positioning New Delhi as a hub for inclusive, interoperable AI strategies Knowledge Partners AI Safety Asia AI for Economic Growth & Social Good: Industry Synergies for Inclusive Innovation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Archana, Sunlit Path Consulting Dr. Angela Lusigi, UNDP India Rekha Srinivasan, United Way of Hyderabad Yosuke Sato, JICA India Description It is a high-level, solutions-oriented panel bringing together government, multilaterals, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystems to translate India's AI ambition into real-world impact. The session spotlights deployable AI use-cases across healthcare, agriculture, skilling, mobility, and financial inclusion, emphasizing responsible AI, blended finance, and cross-sector partnerships to scale beyond pilots toward measurable, population-level outcomes aligned with the IndiaAI Mission Knowledge Partners T-Hub Foundation AI for Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Food Systems Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Dr. Arun Pratihast, Wageningen University & Research Dr. Dejan Jakovljevic, FAO H.E. Harry Verweij, Kingdom of the Netherlands H.E. Mathias Cormann, OECD Mr. Nezar Patria, Communications and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Ms. Audrey Plonk, Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Ms. Debjani Ghosh, NITI Frontier Hub Description This session by the Ministry of the Netherlands will explore how artificial intelligence can enable more sustainable, resilient, and responsible agricultural supply chains. It will examine AI use in farm-level efficiency, risk management, sustainability reporting, and trusted data sharing. The discussion will emphasize inclusive approaches that support small farmers and SMEs in lower-income countries to meet sustainability requirements, protect data, and access global agricultural markets. Knowledge Partners Government of the Netherlands Capacity Building in Digital Health Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Col. (Dr.) Sarvjeet Kaur, Indian Nursing Council Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, CDSCO, Govt. of India Dr. Suresh Yadav, The Commonwealth Mr. Aneesh Chopra, Government of the United States, under President Barack Obama Mr. Zaw Ali Khan, Criterion Tech Description Artificial Intelligence has rapidly achieved technical maturity across its first two developmental levels, yet organizational maturity has not kept pace. This panel examines the critical gap between AI capability and institutional readiness. It will explore how targeted capacity building, across leadership, workforce, governance, and processes, can unlock AI's full value. The discussion focuses on activating impact from the bottom of the value chain, ensuring AI adoption translates into measurable outcomes rather than isolated technological success. Knowledge Partners Health Parliament Keynote Session: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon Group Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:44 PM - 2:56 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Panel Discussion Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 2:58 PM - 3:38 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder & Executive Vice Chairman, Info Edge (India) Ravi Venkatesan, Founder, Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission Radhicka Kapoor, Senior Employment Specialist, Decent Work Team for South Asia, International Labour Organization Moderator Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 Democratizing AI Resources Bridging the Global Infrastructure Divide - Leadership Talk Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Dr. Angela Lusigi, UNDP India Himanshu Nivsarkar, Kotak Mahindra Bank Janet Joseph, Mercedes-Benz R&D India Priyanka Ravala, T-Hub Takuro Takeuchi, JICA India Description A high-level, solutions-focused dialogue connecting multilaterals, industry and innovation ecosystems to deploy responsible AI at scale for inclusive growth and measurable public benefit. Knowledge Partners T-Hub Foundation From Silicon to Society: Power Transitions in the AI Century Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Brad Smith, Microsoft Corporation Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy & Business, Sweden Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda Sameer Nigam, PhonePe Sriram Krishnan, White House Description A public discussion on how power is evolving in the age of artificial intelligence, exploring shifts in economic value, institutional strength, and societal trust. It examines how influence may emerge through control of technical infrastructure, large-scale adoption, and the development of shared norms and rules. The conversation highlights changing centers of impact and responsibility as AI becomes more deeply integrated into society. Knowledge Partners Observer Research Foundation Stakeholder Workshop (World Economic Forum): Advancing Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI Governance Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Agustina Callegari, World Economic Forum Cathy Li, World Economic Forum Samira Gazzane, World Economic Forum Description This semi-private stakeholder dialogue will convene senior public- and private-sector leaders for a focused discussion on advancing practical AI governance. Building on the principles of the Hiroshima AI Process and other global frameworks, the session will explore how shared commitments to safe, secure, and trustworthy AI can be translated into actionable, regionally relevant governance approaches that enable innovation and protect societal interests, as well as strategies for building resilient AI innovation ecosystems through regional collaboration. Knowledge Partners World Economic Forum Small AI for Big Impact Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Aisha Walcott-Bryant, Google Research Africa Alpan Raval, Wadhwani AI Antoine Tesniere, PariSanté Campus Illango Patchamuthu, Strategy and Operations (Digital & AI), World Bank Group Wassim Hamidouche, Microsoft AI for Good Lab Zameer Brey, Gates Foundation Description Small AI is essential for scaling solutions in the Global South via data-efficient computing, low-resource datasets, and localized edge inference. Grounded in responsible, local contexts, this session provides a roadmap for ML practitioners in India and beyond to achieve scale. Through a technical lens, we examine how affordable, scalable AI deployment can advance UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering global leadership and technical insights into driving meaningful social impact through localized, accessible technology. Knowledge Partners Wadhwani AI Exploring a Regulatory Framework for Open Data Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers Arun Prabhu, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Cyril Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Dr Shashi Tharoor, Lok Sabha Dr. Sasmit Patra, Rajya Sabha, India Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, O.P. Jindal Global University Rama Vedashree, Description Open data is becoming a core pillar of the global AI ecosystem, enabling innovation, evidence-based policymaking, and improved public service delivery. While high-quality datasets are essential for advanced AI, their governance poses complex challenges. This panel examines the opportunities and challenges presented by executive and sector-specific measures, and statutory frameworks for open data. Bringing together policymakers, legal experts, and industry the discussion will explore balancing openness with safeguards, and innovation with accountability. Knowledge Partners Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas The AI-Cyber Nexus: A Strategic Dialogue on Global Security, Trust, and Governance Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Alejandro Mayoral Banos, Access Now Jacobo Castellanos, Technology Threats and Opportunities at WITNESS John Muthuri Kathure, Tech Global Institute Karen Hao, Author of the best-selling book "Empire of AI" Lea Kaspar, Global Partners Digital Maria Paz Canales, Global Partners Digital Raman Jit Singh Chima, Access Now Udbhav Tiwari, Signal Description This session, will apply the triad of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) to the complex challenges posed by large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI. It will present learnings from technology developers, civil society, policymakers, and diplomats that can provide an informed, fact-based approach to how cybersecurity policy and AI governance are interconnected. Knowledge Partners Access Now Designing Health AI for Bharat - A Billion Clinical Realities Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Karthik Adapa, WHO Kiran Gopal Vaska, NHA Ms. Aswathy S., IAS, Department of Health & Family Welfare Prof. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Parliament Health Prof. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Parliament Health Shalini Kapoor, Ek Step Foundation Description As AI is integrated more closely into indian health care, this discussion brings together pioneers across technology, public systems, and deep last-mile knowledge, public systems and last mile delivery. The session will study ground realities in the Health-AI space. Drawing on institutional memory and frontier innovation, the session explores how Artificial Intelligence must evolve with people, infrastructure and ecosystems to deliver resilient and inclusive health outcomes at population scale. Knowledge Partners Eka Care Sovereign AI for India: Designing the Nation's Future Compute, Data and Innovation Ecosystem Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 B Speakers Ankit Bose, Nasscom AI Bhaskar Gorti, Tata Communications Breno Melo, Genspark Kalyan Kumar, HCLSoftware Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Bharat Gen Description This panel will explore how India can build sovereign AI capabilities across compute, data, models, and governance to reduce dependence on foreign systems while aligning AI development with national priorities and constitutional values. The discussion will examine the democratization of AI resources, trusted governance frameworks, affordable national compute infrastructure, India-centric datasets, responsible AI practices, and ways to strengthen India's voice in global AI standards and negotiations. Knowledge Partners Nasscom Making AI for everyone: The case for personal, local, multilingual AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Andrew Tergis, Current AI Anne Bouverot, Government of France Ayah Bdeir, Current AI Martin Tisné, Current AI Shailendra Pal Singh, Bhashini Shailendra Pal Singh, Bhashini Shri. Abhishek Singh, Meity, GoI Shri. Amitabh Nag, Bhashini Sushant Kumar, Kalpa Impact Description This session will look at a collaborative build, i.e. a local AI device platform that empowers communities to create their own AI tools, in their own language, for their own needs, with complete privacy and control; and a video projection of the build in use. It will also include a fireside chat between AI leaders, and a high-level dialogue between senior delegation of French and Indian officials. Jointly these interventions will explore a multilingual, public-interest AI ecosystem. Knowledge Partners Current AI From Research to Industry: Building Foundational Large Language Models for High-Stakes Uses in the Real World Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Eun Jae (Jessie) Baek, Thomson Reuters Jonathan Richard Schwarz, Thomson Reuters Zak Brown, Thomson Reuters Description This session will examine how robust and trustworthy artificial intelligence can be built for high-stakes professional use cases that support economic growth and social good. It will explore how domain-specific research, rigorous evaluation, and collaboration between industry and academia enable safe and scalable AI. The discussion will focus on moving from pilots to real-world deployment through strong governance, reliability, and inclusive design across sectors. Knowledge Partners Thomson Reuters Panel Discussion on Reimagining Responsible AI: Frameworks, Safeguards, and Standards for the Next Wave of AI Innovation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Mr. Ashish Tewari, Infosys Mr. Kamesh Shekar, The Dialogue Mr. Syed Quiser Ahmed, Infosys Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Salesforce Description This panel will examine the next phase of Responsible AI frameworks, safeguards, and standards in the context of evolving AI technologies. It will feature a focused discussion to gather practical inputs on strengthening governance mechanisms, lifecycle oversight, risk assessment tools, and global standard setting, with emphasis on responsible innovation in emerging systems such as agentic AI. Knowledge Partners Coalition for Responsible Evolution of AI (CoRE-AI) International AI Safety Coordination: What Policymakers Need to Know Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Dr. Eileen Donahoe, Sympatico Ventures H.E. Josephine Teo, Singapore Government H.E. Mathias Cormann, OECD Mr. Cyrus Hodes, AI Safety Connect Mr. Jann Tallinn, Future of Life Institute Mr. Nicolas Miailhe, AI Safety Connect Mr. Osama Manzar, Digital Empowerment Foundation Mr. Sangbu Kim, The World Bank Group Prof. Stuart Russell, The International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI) Description The race to AGI/ASI is getting more geopolitical and difficult to control and govern with profound consequences for our societies and civilisations. This session will aim to delineate an actionable governance agenda to address that situation, exploring advanced AI technical and governance needs . Knowledge Partners AI Safety Connect (AISC) Applying AI: How AI Innovators and Governments Reshape the Public Sector Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 8 Speakers Arthur Mensch, Mistral Henna Virkkunen, European Commission Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL Lucilla Sioli, European Commission Mateo Valero, BSC AI Factory Roberto Viola, European Commission Description This panel brings together global leaders and innovators to examine the transformative potential of AI within the public sector. The discussion will delve into the roles of AI developers and governmental bodies, focusing on how their collaboration can translate trustworthy AI principles into tangible public services and policy-making results. The event will spotlight actionable strategies, visionary ideas and ways to deploy AI systems that can deliver social and economic value. Knowledge Partners European Commission Humanity in the Loop- Balancing Innovation and Ethics in the Age of AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Debjani Ghosh, NITI Aayog, GoI Dr Mariagrazia Squicciarini, UNESCO Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO Justice Gilmar Mendes, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Mr Brando Benifei, European Parliament Mr. Jitin Prasada, GoI Paula Goldman, Salesforce Professor Virginia Dignum, Umea University Description "Humanity in the Loop" will explore how human rights, transparency, and ethics can drive responsible AI innovation. Bringing together leaders from governments, industry, academia, civil society, and multilateral bodies, the session will showcase practical approaches to embedding values-based governance in AI ecosystems. Discussions will center on trust-building, inclusion, and leadership in ethical innovation to ensure that AI advances serve humanity equitably and sustainably. Knowledge Partners UNESCO MedTech and AI Innovations in Public Health Systems Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Dr. Rakesh Kalapala, Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad Mr. Sanjay Seth, Head of Public Health / Tobacco Control Mr. Shiv Kumar, Swasti – Health Catalyst Mr. Suhel Bidani, Gates Foundation (India Office) Ms. Saraswathi Padmanabhan, Tata Medical & Diagnostics (Tata MD) Shri Saurabh Gaur, Health Medical & Family Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh Shri Saurabh Jain, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI Description This session showcases practical deployment experiences, highlighting how AI is transforming disease surveillance, diagnostics, and last-mile delivery in resource-limited settings. Through high-level keynotes, real-world case studies, and a panel discussion on "From Innovation to Institutionalisation," the session explores scalable implementation models, regulatory frameworks, and ethical data governance. By convening policymakers, industry innovators, and administrators, the session defines an actionable roadmap for scaling AI-driven solutions within government infrastructure, fostering high-impact partnerships to strengthen public-health delivery. Knowledge Partners Government of Andhra Pradesh Harnessing AI to Manage Climate Extremes and Build Sustainable Systems Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Dev Niyogi, University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences Dr. Akshara Kaginalkar, Atria University, Bangalore Dr. Karthik Kashinath, Nvidia Dr. M. Ravichandran, Ministry of Earth Sciences Dr. Praphul Chandra, Atria University Dr. Shivkumar Kalayanaraman, ANRF Er. Manish Bhardwaj, National Disaster Mitigation Authority (NDMA) Mr. Sandeep Singhal, Avaana Capital Prof Amit Sheth, IAIRO & Univ. of South Carolina Description The panel discussion will convene leading researchers, technocrats, investors, and policymakers to explore "AI for Sustainability and Sustainable AI." It will examine how AI can accelerate India's transition toward climate resilience and sustainable growth, particularly in managing compounding extreme events at hyper-local scales and services for impacted sectors operations. Aligned with the summit's Planet focus, the panel will discuss science driven innovation, trusted systems, and pathways to translate ideas from lab to product ecosystems. Knowledge Partners Indian AI Research Organisation Keynote Session: Matthew Prince, Chief Executive Officer, Cloudflare Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:40 PM - 3:52 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Keynote Session: Takahito Tokita, President and CEO Fujitsu Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 3:54 PM - 4:06 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Panel Discussion Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:08 PM - 4:48 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Speakers Salil Parekh, CEO, Infosys K. Krithivasan, CEO, Tata Consultancy Services C Vijayakumar, CEO & MD, HCL Technologies Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman, & MD, Persistent Systems Moderator Amitabh Kant, Former CEO, NITI Aayog Founders' Adda Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 14 Speakers Archana Jahagirdar, Rukam Capital Pradyum Gupta, Papli Labs Ravinder Kumar, Tecnod8.AI Rohan Chaudhary, Rumik.ai Vaibhav Vats Shukla, Quansys AI Description The Adda is a forum for AI founders to move past polished narratives and into candid, practical exchange. It is designed to surface what is actually working, where real friction exists, and how the ground is shifting as teams build products, hire talent, navigate regulation, and scale. The focus is on lived operating experience shared honestly, peer to peer so founders leave with insight, not soundbites. Knowledge Partners Rukam Capital AI for Democracy: Reimagining Governance in the Age of Intelligence Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 10 Speakers Dr. Chinmay Pandya, SAIPR, India Kanishka Narayan MP, UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Mr. Lajos Oláh, Hungarian National Assembly Mr. Martin Chungong, Inter-Parliamentary Union Mr. Om Birla, Parliament of India Ms. Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez, HumAIn Foundation Description This session will examine the evolving role of AI in democratic systems. It will explore how AI can strengthen transparency, accountability, inclusion, and participatory decision-making while remaining grounded in constitutional values and human oversight. It will address applications in public administration and key risks, including bias, privacy, surveillance, and power imbalances, to advance responsible, trust-based AI adoption. Knowledge Partners Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalya Democratizing AI Requires a Free and Open Internet Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Matthew Prince, Cloudflare Rahul Matthan, Trilegal Rajan Anandan, PeakXV Partners and Surge Description As AI becomes deeply embedded in economies and societies, the key question is who has access and who benefits. This session brings thought leaders to discuss how true AI democratization depends on preserving the Internet as a global platform rather than fragmented walled gardens. It will explore how open-source ecosystems, data commons, and distributed compute powered by an open Internet can enable startups and developing nations, especially India, to realize inclusive "AI for All" ambitions. Knowledge Partners Cloudflare, Inc. Trust and Safety as Engines for Growth and Innovation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Alexandra Reeve Givens, IAPP Commissioner John Edwards, United Kingdom Government Josephine Teo, Government of Singapore Trevor Hughes, IAPP Description Around the world governments and businesses agree: trust is the key for accelerating AI adoption. While research has extensively mapped why trust in AI matters, far less attention has been given to how trust will be implemented, including issues around the people, skills and systems required to operationalize trust and safety at scale. Knowledge Partners International Association of Privacy Professionals Building Inclusive Futures through AI Literacy for India and the Global South Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 9 Speakers Bhanu Potta, Central Square Foundation Chitra Ravi, Chrysalis Dr. Shabana KM, Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, IIT Madras Gouri Gupta, Central Square Foundation Ramya Venkataraman, CENTA Tanushree Narain Sharma, Transform Schools Description This session will examine how AI can be integrated into education in India and the Global South in a responsible, inclusive, and scalable way. It will address the need for foundational AI literacy, clarify what AI literacy means for students, teachers, and parents, and explore practical pathways from curriculum design to classroom implementation. The discussion will also focus on governance, ethics, data privacy, and system-level conditions for safe, large-scale innovation in schools. Knowledge Partners Central Square Foundation (CSF) AI Capacity Building - Scaling Knowledge, Driving Innovation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Chanakya Auditorium Speakers Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, C-DAC Bangalore Dr. S D Sudarsan, C-DAC Bangalore Mr. Ramesh Naidu Laveti, C-DAC Bangalore Mr. Srikanth Chandrasekaran, IEEE Description As AI rapidly reshapes education and research, academic institutions face growing challenges in integrating AI literacy, advanced skills, and ethical readiness into curricula and research programs. This workshop addresses these challenges by bringing together academic leaders, researchers, and standards bodies to explore scalable, interoperable frameworks for AI capacity building. Knowledge Partners Indo-Pacific European Hub for Digital Partnerships (INPACE) Towards a Safer South: Launch of the Global South Network on AI Safety and Evaluation Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Ambassador Philip Thigo, Government of Kenya Dr Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Dr Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras Dr Trevor Mundel, Gates Foundation Dr Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab Mr Abhishek Singh, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI Mr Amir Banafetmi, Cognizant Mr Vilas Dhar, Patrick McGovern Foundation Ms Chenai Chair, Masakhane African Languages Hub Ms Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Description The session will launch the Global South Network on AI Safety & Evaluation — a global alliance of research and civil society organisations working to advance context-aware AI safety research and practice rooted in realities of the Global South. It will explore how AI safety priorities differ across Global South contexts, where South-South collaboration is most needed, and how evidence from deployment contexts across the Global South can strengthen global AI safety efforts. Knowledge Partners Digital Futures Lab Artificial General Intelligence: A New Paradigm of Safety, Security, Privacy, Ethics, and Governance Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Mr. Atul Kumar, Government Initiatives & Global Trade . DSCI Mr. Avneesh Pandey, SEBI Mr. Hendrikus G.J. (Harry) Verweij, Netherland Mr. Kenny Kesar, Wipro Mr. Simonas, INFOBALT Mr. Vinayak Godse, Data Security Council of India Ms. Alexandra Bech Gjørv, SINTEF Ms. Aradhana Gupta, Data Security Council of India Ms. Nicole Foster, Amazon Description Artificial general intelligence will intensify existing challenges around safety, security, privacy, ethics, and governance. This session will examine how current trajectories in advanced AI raise near-term governance questions, particularly for developing economies. It will explore institutional readiness, policy gaps, and risk pathways across data, compute, markets, and deployment contexts, and will surface practical considerations for anticipatory governance that can inform responsible decision-making before irreversible dependencies take hold. Knowledge Partners Data Security Council of India (DSCI) AI for Impact: Skilling, Inspiring, and Empowering the Next Gen Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Mr. Aman Jain, Meta Mr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, Anuvadini AI ; CCO, AICTE Mr. Darrin Farrant, United Nations Information Centre, India & Bhutan Mr. Manav Subodh, 1M1B Mr. Rishikesh Patankar, NSDC Description This session brings together policymakers, academia, and industry leaders to discuss how AI skilling can prepare the workforce for the future AI-led economy. It will explore India's approaches to developing AI talent, strategies for scaling and replicating successful skilling programs across the Global South, and ways to inspire the next generation to create impactful AI solutions for society. This session will aid in gaining insights into building inclusive, scalable AI skilling initiatives that drive innovation and social progress. Knowledge Partners Meta Thriving with AI: Human Potential, Skills, and Opportunity Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L2 Audi 1 Speakers Chris Lehane, OpenAI Iqbal Dhaliwal, J-PAL Pragya Misra, OpenAI India Ronnie Chatterji, OpenAI Roopa Purushothaman, Tata Sons Sanjiv Bikhchandani, Info Edge Description AI is rapidly reshaping economies and societies. This panel will examine AI's socio-economic impact on productivity, growth, and with a particular focus on economic opportunity and the evolving role of education and skills. By engaging candidly with both risks and opportunities, the discussion will consider how aligning technology, education, and policy can help shape an AI-driven economy that delivers resilient and sustainable solutions. Knowledge Partners OpenAI Shaping the Semiconductor Workforce in the Age of AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room 4 A Speakers David Fried, Lam Research Mr Amitesh Sinha, India Semiconductor Mission Mr Paul Triolo, DGA Mr Rahul Pachori, GoI Mr S Krishnan, GoI Mr Saurabh Chandorkar, Centre for Nanoscience And Engineering, IISC Rangesh Raghavan, Lam Research Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, GoI Description A discussion with senior Government officials, academia, and industry leadership on building scalable and holistic workforce frameworks to support the semiconductor industry and the next generation of AI-powered technologies. Knowledge Partners Lam Research The Intelligent Image: How AI Is Transforming Filmmaking Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bharat Mandapam West Wing Room No. 6 Speakers Manu Anand, Visual Storyteller Rahul Regulapati, Galleri5 Rajesh Mapuskar, Indian filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, Filmmaker Vijay Subramaniam, Collective Artists Network Description A curated conversation bringing together filmmakers, creators, marketers, and tech leaders to explore how GenAI is reshaping storytelling, culture, and commerce. The session uses live case studies while examining how platforms, creators, and AI together are birthing the next generation of IP, franchises, and cultural movements. Knowledge Partners Collective Artists Network Embedded Governance for AI in Finance: An India-First, Risk-Based Policy Dialogue Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Kazim Rizvi, The Dialogue Priyanka Jain, Fi Money Vikram Kishore Bhattacharya, Amazon Web Services Description This panel discussion will bring together regulators, financial institutions, and fintech stakeholders to examine how risk-based, embedded governance frameworks for artificial intelligence can be designed and operationalised within India's financial ecosystem. The discussion will focus on approaches to balancing innovation with trust, accountability, and supervisory oversight across emerging AI use cases in credit, payments, fraud detection, and compliance. Knowledge Partners The Dialogue Keynote Session: Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, India Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 4:50 PM - 5:02 PM Bharat Mandapam L3 Plenary Hall Harnessing the AI Revolution for Social Empowerment Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 16 Speakers Mr. Anurag Behar, Azim Premji Foundation Ms. Julie Delahanty, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada Ms. Sabina Dewan, JustJobs Network Ms. Sandhya Ramachandran Arun, Wipro Limited Description This panel examines how the rapid scale and speed of artificial intelligence adoption is reshaping work, employment, and skill requirements, with a strong focus on inclusive and responsible AI. The discussion brings together diverse perspectives to explore what is required to ensure AI is developed and deployed in ways that minimise labour market disruptions, strengthen workforce resilience, and advance social empowerment - particularly for vulnerable and transitioning worker populations. Knowledge Partners JustJobs Network India Pvt. Ltd Toward Collective Action: A Roundtable on Safe and Trusted AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 15 Speakers Chinasa T. Okolo, TechneCultura . United Nations office for digital and emerging technologies Kola Ijasan, Research ICT Africa Mark Gaffley, Global Centre on Governance Mark Gaffley, Global Centre on Governance Description This roundtable brings together African policymakers, researchers, civil society, and innovation leaders to discuss safe and trusted AI governance. The focus will be on implementing commitments, enhancing coordination, and addressing underexplored risks, such as cyber, bio, and loss-of-control threats. The session will include opening reflections, a moderated panel, and an interactive Q&A to share insights and identify collaboration pathways, contributing to the India AI Impact Summit outcomes. Knowledge Partners Tech Governance Project Preparing to Monitor the Impacts of Agents: Closing the Global Assurance Divide for Safe and Trusted AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 6 Speakers Chris Meserole, Frontier Model Forum Doreen Bogdan-Martin, International Telecommuni cation Union (ITU) Madhu Srikumar, Partnership on AI Minister Josephine Teo, Singapore Government Natasha Crampton, Microsoft Owen Larter, Microsoft Rebecca Finlay, Partnership on AI Rumman Chowdhury, Humane Intelligence Stephanie Ifayemi, Partnership on AI Vukosi Marivate (confirmed), University of Pretoria Description This 60-minute panel session examines how real-time monitoring and threshold-based safety frameworks can be applied to govern AI agents at scale. It explores inclusive AI assurance approaches that support safe, trusted, and interoperable deployment across diverse global contexts. Knowledge Partners Partnership on AI (PAI) Unpacking Openness and Trust in AI: Global Perspectives Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 18 Speakers Alondra Nelson, Princeton University Amba Kak, AI Now Anne Bouvert, Government of France Astha Kapoor, Aapti Institute Karen Hao, Ravneet Kaur, Competition Commission of India Description This high-level panel explores a central tension in AI governance: openness can enable collaboration, innovation, and trust, yet may be constrained by commercial, state, and security considerations. The session examines how openness can function across the AI stack - compute, data, models, APIs, and applications and how to prevent misleading claims of openness. The panel also aims to highlight meaningful openness for emerging economies, balancing innovation, intellectual property, and national security. Knowledge Partners AI Now Protecting Global Citizens by Securing Communications with AI Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Shakuntalam Banquet Speakers Anil Kumar Lahoti, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Anshuman Kar, Tanla Platform Limited Ashish Kumar Chauhan, NSE Sunil Bajpai, Tanla Platforms Limited Sunil Kumar, Tanla Platforms Limited Uday Reddy, Tanla Platforms Limited Vikram Sinha, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Description This session showcases the "Made in India" Wisely AI solution where the burden of fending off the fraudster is moved from the individual to the intelligent network core. This discussion will explore the regulatory, technical, and business dimensions of deploying AI-led security at a national scale. Knowledge Partners Tanla Platforms Limited Shaping the AI Narrative: Trust, Outcomes and Responsibility Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 7 Speakers Divyesh Vithlani, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Erik Ekudden, Ericsson Hari Shetty, Wipro Hon. Dr. Andrew Charlton MP, Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Government of Australia Jay Chaudhry, Zscaler Mridu Bhandari, CNBC-TV18 Tanuj Kapilashrami, Standard Chartered Description As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises are assessing how the next wave of transformation differs from earlier expectations. This session brings together investors, founders, and transformation leaders to examine where enterprise AI can create value, where limitations remain, and how organisations can move from pilot initiatives to scaled deployment. The discussion will also consider how operating models may evolve in response to emerging AI-enabled workflows. Knowledge Partners Wipro Limited Enterprise-Grade Responsible AI for India and the Global South Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sushma Swaraj Bhavan Nalanda Banquet Speakers Anupam Chattopadhyay, College of Computing & Data Science, NTU Singapore Babak Hodjat, Cognizant Balaji Thiagarajan, Flipkart Hari Menon, Gates Foundation Mike Haley, Autodesk Raju Vegesna, Sify Technologies Ltd Shereen Bhan, CNBC-TV18 Description For India and the Global South, as AI systems move from pilots to mission-critical deployment across enterprises and governments, this challenge is amplified by fragmented and heterogeneous data, legacy IT infrastructure, uneven regulatory maturity, multilingual and culturally diverse populations, and high-impact use cases in finance, healthcare, welfare delivery, and public services. This session will examine what enterprise-grade responsible AI looks like in such contexts, grounded in real deployments rather than abstract frameworks. Knowledge Partners Primus Partners Leveraging AI4All: Pathways to Inclusion Add to Calendar 20 Feb 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bharat Mandapam L1 Meeting Room No. 19 Speakers Agustya Mehta, Meta Archana Joshi, Xoriant Arghya Bhattacharya, Adalat AI Hoda Baraka, The Egyptian Minister of ICT for Technology Talents Development, Egypt Rutuja Pol, Ikigai Law Description This session brings together leaders from government, industry, the judiciary, and international institutions to showcase how India is deploying AI for population-scale, citizen-centric impact. The session examines real-world inclusion successes across accessibility, language, and service delivery, and explores how India's experience can inform global collaboration, capacity building, and inclusive AI adoption across the world. Knowledge Partners Meta ## Colophon %% title:: India AI Summit Agenda Text Only type:: [[output]] tags:: url:: file:: creator:: Prateek Waghre %% created:: [[2026-02-13]] status:: [[bean]]