Nov 20–21, 2026 · World Trade Center Mumbai · India

Bharat AI Innovation

5,000+ researchers, founders, CXOs, and policymakers at WTC Mumbai — two days defining India’s AI direction for the decade ahead.

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Speakers from
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, speaking on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence represents a transformation of the same magnitude as historic turning points in human civilization.
Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India

This conference is built on PM Modi's conviction that AI must strengthen innovation, empower citizens, and drive inclusive growth across every sector of the Indian economy.

Maharashtra's AI Leadership

Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra

"Within three years, Maharashtra will be a world leader in the data center space, powered increasingly by green energy."

AI in farming must not remain confined to demonstrations or pilots. It must reach millions.
Devendra Fadnavis
Hon'ble Chief Minister
Government of Maharashtra

Inauguration & Keynote Addresses

Hon’ble Shri Chirag Paswan

Hon’ble Shri Chirag Paswan

Union Minister, Food Processing Industries

Government of India — Inaugural Address

Hon’ble Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil

Hon’ble Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil

Minister, Higher & Technical Education

Government of Maharashtra — Keynote Address

Hon’ble Shri Dattatray Bharane

Hon’ble Shri Dattatray Bharane

Minister, Agriculture

Government of Maharashtra — Keynote Address

The People on the Stage

Ministers, CXOs, researchers, and founders — the people defining India's AI direction in 2026

Past Speakers — Data Science Congress

Leaders who have shaped India's data science and AI conversation over the years

Government & Public Leadership

Hon’ble Shri Sanjay Dhotre

Hon’ble Minister Shri Sanjay Dhotre

then Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India

Hon’ble Shri Vijay Goel

Hon’ble Minister Shri Vijay Goel

then Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India

Hon’ble Shri Y. S. Chowdary

Hon’ble Minister Shri Y. S. Chowdary

then Minister of State for Science & Technology, Government of India

Retired Justice B. N. Srikrishna

Retired Justice B. N. Srikrishna

Chief Architect of India’s First Data Protection Bill

Global Innovators & Industry Leaders

Dr. Vint Cerf

Father of the Internet & Co-Creator of TCP/IP

Dr. Juergen Schmidhuber

Father of Modern Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Usama Fayyad

World's First Chief Data Officer

Dr. Ruchir Puri

Chief Scientist, IBM Research & Chief Architect, IBM Watson

Rajat Monga

Co-creator of Google TensorFlow

Prof. Toby Walsh

AI Researcher and Founder, Campaign Against Killer Robots

Dr. Azalia Mirhoseini

AI Researcher known for teaching AI to design AI chips

Dr. Dina Zielinski

Researcher on storing digital data in DNA

Dr. Manish Gupta

Director, Google Research India

Sella Nevo

Lead, Google Flood Forecasting Initiative

Dr. Gabor Melli

Senior Director, Machine Learning & AI, Sony PlayStation

Dr. Rushi Bhatt

Director Engineering (AI), LinkedIn

Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey

President, CSO & CTO, Hanson Robotics (Creators of Sophia Robot)

Jim Keravala

CEO, OffWorld AI

Rama Akkiraju

AI Technology Executive

Siddharth Bhatia

Founder, Detect Fake Users in Real Time

Sayan Sen

Head Data Labs, HDFC Life

Mathew Joseph

AI Leader in Banking Transformation

David Mitchell

AI Entrepreneur – Attention Tracking Technology

Swarna Bhushan K

Machine Learning Expert on Fraud Detection

Paul-Adrien Menez

AI Researcher on Food Waste Reduction

Nikola Sucevic

Telecom Analytics Specialist

Tapan Barman

AI Developer for Indian Language Voice Assistant

Suyog Joshi

AI Innovator in Autonomous Manufacturing

Sandeep Sriram

AI Manufacturing Systems Expert

Lindon Gao

AI Retail Technology Innovator

Pieter Fabry

AI Researcher in Sustainable Aquaculture

Rishi Hemang

Aquaculture Analytics Specialist

Dr. Rohini Srivathsa

National Technology Officer (CTO), Microsoft India

Dr. Geetha Manjunath

Founder, CEO & CTO, Niramai

Dr. Tetiana Kodliuk

Chief Science Officer, Dathena

Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe

Chairman, NAAC

Dr. Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Dean, Aegis School of Data Science

Dr. Vinay Kulkarni

Director, Aegis School of Data Science

India's AI Moment

Bharat AI Innovation 2026 is a two-day conference and exhibition at World Trade Center Mumbai organized by Aegis Knowledge Trust. 5,000+ attendees, 60+ speakers from government and industry, 27,238 sq.ft of exhibition floor across 8 industry zones. Ministerially opened. Free to visit.

Backed by strong public and private sector momentum including India's ₹20,000 crore R&D commitment and AWS's $8.3 billion Maharashtra investment, this conference is your gateway to India's AI transformation across industry, academia, and governance.

₹20,000 Cr
IndiaAI Mission R&D allocation — Government of India
$8.3 Bn
AWS infrastructure investment committed to Maharashtra
2047
Viksit Bharat — the developed-nation target year anchoring India's national AI strategy
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132
Exhibition Booths
27,238
Sq.ft Floor Space
10+
Conference Tracks
8
Industry Zones

Speak. Exhibit. Inspire India.

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Call for Speakers

Share your AI expertise, research, or deployment experience with India's top decision-makers. We're looking for speakers across every AI domain — from governance and ethics to foundational research and production deployments.

  • Keynote & plenary sessions
  • Panel discussions & fireside chats
  • Technical workshops & tutorials
  • Innovation Stage (8-min spotlight)
  • Research paper presentations
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Booths Available

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Showcase your AI products and solutions to a highly targeted audience of enterprise leaders, investors and policymakers. Choose from 8 industry zones with packages for every stage and budget.

  • 8 specialised industry zones
  • Shell, island & custom pavilions
  • Live AI demonstration zones
  • Innovation Stage speaking slot
  • Startup pavilion & global pavilion
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Early submissions get priority review
Early bird booth discounts available
Event: Nov 20–21, 2026 · WTC Mumbai
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World Trade Center Mumbai

Mumbai's iconic business landmark at Cuffe Parade — 27,238 sq.ft of exhibition floor

World Trade Center Mumbai, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Located on Mumbai's stunning waterfront, the World Trade Center offers world-class conference halls, premium networking spaces, and seamless connectivity to South Mumbai's luxury hotels and transit hubs.

  • Premium auditorium and breakout rooms for attendees
  • Minutes from luxury hotels and business districts
  • Easy access from airport, metro, and rail links
  • Waterfront views and spacious networking lounges
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Why Attend Bharat AI

Network at Scale

Meet AI professionals, policymakers, investors and researchers — all under one roof at Bharat AI Innovation

See AI Running in Production

Walk 27,238 sq.ft of live demonstrations — GenAI products, healthcare diagnostics, fintech fraud detection, and manufacturing automation built by companies already deploying in India

Government Policy Insights

Get first-hand information on India's AI policies, regulations, and ₹20,000 crore R&D initiatives

Investment Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities, partnerships, and AWS's $8.3 billion investment in Maharashtra

Learn Across 10+ Tracks

Deep-dive into specialised conference tracks spanning AI research, ethics, governance, industry and startups

Showcase Your Innovation

Step onto the Innovation Stage, exhibit your solutions, and get your brand in front of India's AI decision-makers

Who attends Bharat AI

From IAS officers chairing AI committees to ML engineers at hyperscalers — the full decision chain, in one building.

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C-Suite & Innovation LeadersCEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CDOs shaping enterprise AI strategy
AI Researchers & AcademicsFaculty, PhD scholars, and R&D teams across Indian institutions
Government & PolicyMinistries, regulators, smart-city officials, and public sector CIOs
Startups & InvestorsEarly-stage AI founders, VCs, and angel investors sourcing deals
Students & EducatorsEngineering and management graduates entering the AI workforce
Technology ProfessionalsData scientists, ML engineers, product managers, developers

10+ Conference Tracks

Generative AI to governance, healthcare to agritech — the full depth of AI's impact on India

Generative AI & LLMs AI for Governance Healthcare AI Manufacturing AI Agricultural AI FinTech AI AI Education AI Ethics & Policy MLOps & Infrastructure AI Startups & Funding Agentic AI IndiaAI Mission
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Nov 20–21, 2026. Be There.

Policymakers, CXOs, investors, and researchers — all in one building, two days. Visitor passes are free. Booth enquiries close Nov 1.

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Visitor pass is free. Delegate, VIP and Academic passes available now at early pricing.

Bharat AI Innovation Conference & Exhibition 2026

Bharat AI Innovation 2026 is a leading artificial intelligence conference and exhibition in India, bringing together top researchers, founders, CXOs, and policymakers. Scheduled for November 20–21, 2026 at the World Trade Center Mumbai, the event spans 27,238 sq.ft across 8 dedicated industry zones.

The conference features 10+ specialized tracks covering Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), AI for Healthcare, FinTech AI, Manufacturing AI, and AgriTech. Researchers, startups, enterprise leaders, and government policymakers come together to connect, collaborate, and build India's AI future.

Startups pitch on the Innovation Stage before investors and enterprise decision-makers. Hands-on training workshops cover GenAI development, LLM fine-tuning, AI chatbot creation, recommender systems, and advanced machine learning. Visitor passes are free; Delegate, Academic, and VIP passes are available at early pricing.

Event at a Glance

Date November 20–21, 2026
Venue World Trade Center Mumbai, Cuffe Parade
Exhibition Floor 27,238 sq.ft · 8 Industry Zones · 78 Booths
Speakers 60+ confirmed from Google, PwC, Capgemini, Govt of Maharashtra
Passes Visitor (Free) · Academic (₹999) · Delegate (₹4,999) · VIP (₹14,999)
Organised by Aegis Knowledge Trust · info@bharataiinnovation.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

▸ What is Bharat AI Innovation 2026?

Bharat AI Innovation 2026 is a leading AI conference and exhibition taking place on Nov 20-21, 2026 at World Trade Center Mumbai. It brings together top speakers, exhibitors, and AI professionals to explore cutting-edge topics in artificial intelligence, machine learning, GenAI, and enterprise AI solutions.

▸ What topics are covered at the AI conference?

The conference features 10+ specialized tracks including Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), AI for Healthcare, FinTech AI, Manufacturing AI, AgriTech innovations, Cloud & Infrastructure, Enterprise AI Solutions, AI Startups, and AI Research. We also have dedicated sessions on ChatGPT, AI chatbot development, LLM fine-tuning, and practical AI implementations.

▸ Who should attend this AI summit?

This event is ideal for AI researchers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, startup founders, enterprise leaders, CTOs, technology managers, investors, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in artificial intelligence and its applications. Whether you're exploring AI for your business or advancing your technical skills, this conference offers valuable insights and networking opportunities.

▸ What are the ticket prices for the conference?

We offer five pass types: Visitor Pass (Free) for exhibition and keynote access, Academic Pass (INR 999) for students and researchers, Delegate Pass (INR 4,999) for full conference and exhibition access including sessions and materials, Media Pass (By Invite) for accredited journalists and media partners, and VIP Pass (INR 14,999) for premium benefits including VIP lounge, priority seating, exclusive VIP dinner, and speaker meet & greet.

▸ How can I exhibit at the AI exhibition?

We offer 7 exhibition booth types to suit every budget: Startup Pod (2.25 sqm, ₹38,000 + GST), Explorer Booth (4 sqm, ₹1,29,000 + GST), Innovator Booth (6 sqm, ₹1,95,000 + GST), Accelerator Booth (9 sqm, ₹2,91,000 + GST), Enterprise Booth (8 sqm, ₹2,58,000 + GST), Flagship Pavilion (12 sqm, ₹3,87,000 + GST), and Mega Pavilion (53.9 sqm, ₹17,40,000 + GST). 78 booths across 8 industry zones. All packages include exhibitor passes, booth infrastructure, and marketing benefits. Contact us for custom packages.

▸ Are there training workshops available?

Yes! We offer hands-on training workshops led by industry experts covering GenAI, Agentic AI, VibeCoding, AI Product Development, Recommender System Development, AI Chatbot Development, LLM Model Fine-Tuning, and more. These practical sessions provide real-world skills you can immediately apply to your projects.

▸ Can startups pitch at the conference?

Absolutely! Our Innovation Stage provides startups with 8-minute pitch slots to showcase their AI innovations to investors, enterprise decision-makers, and industry leaders. This is an excellent opportunity to gain visibility, receive expert feedback, and connect with potential partners and customers.

▸ Where is the conference venue located?

The event takes place at World Trade Center Mumbai, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The venue is centrally located with excellent connectivity, close to luxury hotels, and offers world-class conference facilities with stunning waterfront views.