The Conference

Bharat AI Innovation
Conference 2026

60+ Speakers  ·  10+ Tracks  ·  5 Halls  ·  CXO Cocktail Evening

60+
Expert Speakers
10+
Conference Tracks
20+
Workshops
2 Days
Packed Agenda

Conference Overview

India is at a decisive moment in AI. The IndiaAI Mission has committed ₹20,000 crore to compute, talent, and research. AWS is deploying $8.3 billion in Maharashtra infrastructure. Government ministers are chairing AI policy committees. The rules for India's AI decade are being written now — not in 2030.

This conference is where those decisions get debated in public: by the policymakers who write the rules, the researchers who build the models, the CXOs deploying them at scale, and the founders staking their companies on the outcome.

Keynotes
Visionary addresses from global AI leaders, ministers, and tech executives setting the agenda for India's next chapter
Panels
Multi-perspective debates on AI policy, ethics, investment, and industry transformation — moderated for substance, not soundbites
Workshops
Hands-on sessions on GenAI, Agentic AI, LLM fine-tuning, and AI product development led by practitioners
Research
Peer-reviewed paper presentations from India's top AI researchers in academia and industry
Innovation Talk
8-minute spotlight on the Innovation Stage — direct access to policymakers, investors, and enterprise leaders in the room

10+ Specialised Tracks

Five parallel halls, each built for a specific professional audience. Navigate to yours.

Generative AI & LLMs
Large language models, multimodal AI, RAG, and AI agents. For: ML engineers, AI product managers, and GenAI teams building at scale.
AI for Governance
Digital India, smart city platforms, and public sector AI. For: government officials, smart-city programme heads, and public sector CIOs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences AI
Medical diagnosis, drug discovery, telemedicine, and clinical workflows. For: hospital CIOs, pharma tech leaders, and healthtech founders.
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Predictive maintenance, quality control, and smart factory systems. For: plant heads, manufacturing CIOs, and Industry 4.0 technology teams.
Agricultural AI
Precision farming, crop prediction, and soil analytics. For: agritech founders, agriculture ministry officials, and rural tech innovators.
FinTech & BFSI AI
Digital payments, fraud detection, and algorithmic trading. For: CIOs and CTOs in banking, insurance, and capital markets.
AI in Education
Personalized learning, assessment AI, and EdTech platforms. For: EdTech founders, university leaders, and corporate L&D heads.
AI Ethics & Responsible AI
Bias mitigation, explainability, and privacy-preserving AI. For: AI ethics researchers, legal teams, and policy advisors.
Mobility & Smart Transport
Autonomous vehicles, traffic management, and logistics AI. For: transport ministry officials, logistics CTOs, and mobility startups.

Event Schedule

Nov 20–21, 2026 · WTC Mumbai · 09:00–18:00 IST each day

08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in and badge collection at Homi J. Bhabha Hall

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Welcome networking session before the opening plenary

Networking
10:00 – 12:00

Plenary — Inauguration, Welcome & Keynotes 1–4

Grand opening ceremony with inaugural addresses and keynote sessions from top industry and government leaders

Keynote
12:00 – 12:50

Innovation Talks 1–5

Five rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks from industry innovators and disruptors

Innovation
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break — All Halls

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:00 – 15:10

Panel 5 — Healthcare

Democratizing Healthcare with AI: Access, Affordability & Outcomes

Panel
15:20 – 15:40

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:40 – 16:50

Panel 6 — Agriculture

Transforming Indian Agriculture with AI: Doubling Farmer Income

Panel
17:00 – 17:10

Day 1 Wrap-up

Summary of the day's sessions and preview of Day 2

Wrap-up
18:30 – 20:30

The Innovators' Circle — CXO Cocktail Evening

Exclusive networking cocktail evening for CXOs and senior industry leaders

Networking
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in for Day 2 attendees

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Day 2 welcome networking session

Networking
10:00 – 11:10

Panel 7 — Energy & Utilities

Powering the Future: AI for Smart Grids, Sustainability, and Energy Optimization

Panel
11:10 – 11:50

Innovation Talks 16–19

Four rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks

Innovation
12:00 – 13:00

Pre-Lunch Networking & Expo

Open networking session with exhibition floor and startup zone

Networking
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break — All Halls

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:00 – 15:00

Workshop 1 — Hands-on Agentic AI

60-minute practical workshop on building and deploying Agentic AI systems

Workshop
15:20 – 15:40

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:40 – 16:40

Masterclass — AI 2030: India's Leadership Playbook

60-minute masterclass on India's strategic roadmap for AI leadership through 2030

Masterclass
16:40 – 17:00

Networking & Wrap-up

Final networking session and conference summary

Networking
17:00 – 17:15

Closing Ceremony

Valedictory address, key announcements, and closing of Bharat AI Innovation 2026

Closing
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in and badge collection

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Welcome networking session before the opening plenary

Networking
10:00 – 12:00

Homi J. Bhabha Hall Plenary — Inauguration, Welcome & Keynotes 1–4

Grand opening ceremony with inaugural addresses and keynote sessions

Keynote
12:00 – 12:50

Innovation Talks 1–5

Five rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks from industry innovators

Innovation
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break — All Halls

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:00 – 15:10

Panel 5 — Healthcare

Democratizing Healthcare with AI: Access, Affordability & Outcomes

Panel
15:20 – 15:40

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:40 – 16:50

Panel 6 — Agriculture

Transforming Indian Agriculture with AI: Doubling Farmer Income

Panel
17:00 – 17:10

Day 1 Wrap-up

Summary of the day's sessions and preview of Day 2

Wrap-up
18:30 – 20:30

The Innovators' Circle — CXO Cocktail Evening

Exclusive networking cocktail evening for CXOs and senior industry leaders

Networking
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in for Day 2 attendees

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Day 2 welcome networking session

Networking
10:00 – 11:10

Panel 7 — Energy & Utilities

Powering the Future: AI for Smart Grids, Sustainability, and Energy Optimization

Panel
11:10 – 11:50

Innovation Talks 16–19

Four rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks

Innovation
12:00 – 13:00

Pre-Lunch Networking & Expo

Open networking session with exhibition floor and startup zone

Networking
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break — All Halls

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:00 – 15:00

Workshop 1 — Hands-on Agentic AI

60-minute practical workshop on building and deploying Agentic AI systems

Workshop
15:20 – 15:40

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:40 – 16:40

Masterclass — AI 2030: India's Leadership Playbook

60-minute masterclass on India's strategic roadmap for AI leadership through 2030

Masterclass
16:40 – 17:00

Networking & Wrap-up

Final networking session and conference summary

Networking
17:00 – 17:15

Closing Ceremony

Valedictory address, key announcements, and closing of Bharat AI Innovation 2026

Closing
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in and badge collection

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Welcome networking session before the opening plenary

Networking
10:00 – 12:00

Homi J. Bhabha Hall Plenary — Inauguration, Welcome & Keynotes 1–4

Grand opening ceremony with inaugural addresses and keynote sessions

Keynote
12:00 – 12:50

Innovation Talks 11–15

Five rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks

Innovation
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:40 – 15:50

Panel 10 — Insurance

The Next Wave of AI in Insurance

Panel
15:20 – 15:40

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
16:00 – 16:30

Networking / Expo

Open networking with exhibition floor

Networking
16:30 – 17:00

Investor Connect

Curated startup-investor matchmaking session

Investor
17:00 – 17:10

Day 1 Wrap-up

Summary of sessions and preview of Day 2

Wrap-up
18:30 – 20:30

The Innovators' Circle — CXO Cocktail Evening

Exclusive networking cocktail evening for CXOs and senior industry leaders

Networking
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in for Day 2 attendees

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Day 2 welcome networking session

Networking
10:00 – 11:10

Panel 4 — Learning & Education

Improving Learning Outcomes with AI: From Assessment to Measurable Impact (Powered by Assessfy)

Panel
11:10 – 11:40

Innovation Talks 23–25

Three rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks

Innovation
12:00 – 13:00

Gen AI & Agentic AI Master Class for Leaders

Pre-lunch masterclass on Generative and Agentic AI for business leaders

Masterclass
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:20 – 15:30

Panel 12 — Telecom

AI in Telecom: Enabling Digital India Through Intelligent Connectivity

Panel
15:30 – 15:50

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:50 – 16:50

Workshop 3 — Generative AI Hands-on

60-minute hands-on Generative AI workshop

Workshop
16:50 – 17:10

Networking & Expo

Closing networking session with exhibition floor

Networking
17:10 – 17:20

Closing

Closing remarks for Raman Theatre sessions

Closing
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in and badge collection

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Welcome networking session before the opening plenary

Networking
10:00 – 12:00

Homi J. Bhabha Hall Plenary — Inauguration, Welcome & Keynotes 1–4

Grand opening ceremony with inaugural addresses and keynote sessions

Keynote
12:00 – 12:50

Innovation Talks 6–10

Five rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks

Innovation
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break — All Halls

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:20 – 15:30

Panel 8 — Sales & Marketing

AI-Driven Growth Engines: Transforming Sales & Marketing

Panel
15:30 – 15:50

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:50 – 17:00

Panel 9 — Workforce

Reimagining the Workforce: AI Across Hiring, Learning, and Talent Experience

Panel
17:10 – 17:20

Day 1 Wrap-up

Summary of sessions and preview of Day 2

Wrap-up
18:30 – 20:30

The Innovators' Circle — CXO Cocktail Evening

Exclusive networking cocktail evening for CXOs and senior industry leaders

Networking
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

Check-in for Day 2 attendees

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

Day 2 welcome networking session

Networking
10:40 – 11:50

Panel 3 — Government AI

AI Transforming Governance: Enabling Viksit Bharat

Panel
11:50 – 12:20

Innovation Talks 20–22

Three rapid-fire 10-minute innovation talks

Innovation
12:20 – 13:00

Pre-Lunch Networking

Open networking session before lunch

Networking
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break — All Halls

Networking lunch with exhibition floor open

Lunch
14:00 – 15:00

Workshop 2 — AI in Business Operations

60-minute hands-on workshop on AI-driven business operations

Workshop
15:30 – 15:50

Networking Tea Break

Refreshments and open networking

Break
15:50 – 16:50

Masterclass — AI Implementation for Enterprises

60-minute masterclass on enterprise AI adoption and implementation

Masterclass
16:50 – 17:10

Networking & Expo

Closing networking session with exhibition floor

Networking
17:10 – 17:20

Wrap-up

Closing remarks for Aryabhata Theatre sessions

Closing
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

All HallsCheck-in and badge collection

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

All HallsWelcome networking before the opening plenary

Networking
10:00 – 12:00

Plenary — Inauguration, Welcome & Keynotes 1–4

Homi J. Bhabha HallGrand opening ceremony — all attendees from all theatres

Keynote
12:00 – 12:50

Innovation Talks (Parallel — 5 per hall)

Homi J. Bhabha HallTalks 1–5  |  AryabhataTalks 6–10  |  RamanTalks 11–15

Innovation
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break

All HallsLunch with exhibition floor open across all zones

Lunch
14:00 – 15:10

Panel 5 — Healthcare

Homi J. Bhabha HallDemocratizing Healthcare with AI: Access, Affordability & Outcomes

Panel
14:20 – 15:30

Panel 8 — Sales & Marketing

Aryabhata TheatreAI-Driven Growth Engines: Transforming Sales & Marketing

Panel
14:40 – 15:50

Panel 10 — Insurance

Raman TheatreThe Next Wave of AI in Insurance

Panel
15:20 – 15:50

Networking Tea Break

All HallsRefreshments and open networking

Break
15:40 – 16:50

Panel 6 — Agriculture

Homi J. Bhabha HallTransforming Indian Agriculture with AI: Doubling Farmer Income

Panel
15:50 – 17:00

Panel 9 — Workforce

Aryabhata TheatreReimagining the Workforce: AI Across Hiring, Learning, and Talent Experience

Panel
16:00 – 17:00

Networking / Expo & Investor Connect

Raman TheatreOpen expo networking (16:00–16:30) followed by Investor Connect (16:30–17:00)

Investor
17:00 – 17:20

Day 1 Wrap-up

All HallsSummary of sessions and preview of Day 2

Wrap-up
18:30 – 20:30

The Innovators' Circle — CXO Cocktail Evening

All HallsExclusive networking cocktail evening for CXOs and senior industry leaders

Networking
08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Reporting

All HallsCheck-in for Day 2 attendees

Registration
09:30 – 10:00

Morning Tea & Networking

All HallsDay 2 welcome networking session

Networking
10:00 – 11:10

Panel 7 — Energy & Utilities

Homi J. Bhabha HallPowering the Future: AI for Smart Grids, Sustainability, and Energy Optimization

Panel
10:00 – 11:10

Panel 4 — Learning & Education

Raman TheatreImproving Learning Outcomes with AI: From Assessment to Measurable Impact (Powered by Assessfy)

Panel
10:40 – 11:50

Panel 3 — Government AI

Aryabhata TheatreAI Transforming Governance: Enabling Viksit Bharat

Panel
11:10 – 11:50

Innovation Talks (Parallel — across halls)

Homi J. Bhabha HallTalks 16–19  |  RamanTalks 23–25  |  AryabhataTalks 20–22

Innovation
12:00 – 13:00

Pre-Lunch Sessions & Networking

Homi J. Bhabha HallPre-Lunch Networking & Expo  |  RamanGen AI & Agentic AI Master Class for Leaders  |  AryabhataPre-Lunch Networking

Masterclass
13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch Break

All HallsLunch with exhibition floor open across all zones

Lunch
14:00 – 15:00

Workshop 1 — Hands-on Agentic AI

Homi J. Bhabha Hall60-minute practical workshop on building and deploying Agentic AI systems

Workshop
14:00 – 15:00

Workshop 2 — AI in Business Operations

Aryabhata Theatre60-minute hands-on workshop on AI-driven business operations

Workshop
14:20 – 15:30

Panel 12 — Telecom

Raman TheatreAI in Telecom: Enabling Digital India Through Intelligent Connectivity

Panel
15:20 – 15:50

Networking Tea Break

All HallsRefreshments and open networking

Break
15:40 – 16:40

Masterclass — AI 2030: India's Leadership Playbook

Homi J. Bhabha Hall60-minute masterclass on India's strategic roadmap for AI leadership through 2030

Masterclass
15:50 – 16:50

Workshop 3 — Generative AI Hands-on

Raman Theatre60-minute hands-on Generative AI workshop

Workshop
15:50 – 16:50

Masterclass — AI Implementation for Enterprises

Aryabhata Theatre60-minute masterclass on enterprise AI adoption and implementation

Masterclass
16:40 – 17:20

Networking, Wrap-up & Closing

All HallsFinal networking, expo, valedictory address, and closing of Bharat AI Innovation 2026

Closing

21 Confirmed Speakers

Policymakers shaping the IndiaAI Mission. Researchers deploying AI at Google. CXOs leading transformation at Capgemini, Kotak, and Bandhan Bank. One stage, two days.

Dr. Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Dr. Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Dean
Aegis School of Data Science & AI; Former Dean, IIM & TISS
AI Education
Shri. K.K. Singh

Shri. K.K. Singh

Joint Secretary, MeitY
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt of India
National AI Policy
Shri Praveen Pardeshi

Shri Praveen Pardeshi

CEO, MITRA | Chief Economic Advisor to CM Maharashtra
Maharashtra Institution for Transformation, Govt of Maharashtra
Maharashtra AI Strategy
Dr. Shrikant Patil

Dr. Shrikant Patil

CEO
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), Govt of Maharashtra
AI Governance
Nilesh Shah

Nilesh Shah

Managing Director
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd
AI in Asset Management
Saurabh Kumar Sahu

Saurabh Kumar Sahu

CEO
Accenture in India
Enterprise AI
Umar Ali Shaikh

Umar Ali Shaikh

CEO
Atos Solutions & Systems
Digital Transformation
Bhupesh Daheria

Bhupesh Daheria

CEO, Aegis School of Data Science & AI
Trustee, Aegis Knowledge Trust
AI Talent
Shailesh Dhuri

Shailesh Dhuri

Chief Executive Officer
Decimal Point Analytics
AI in Finance
Rajesh Dhuddu

Rajesh Dhuddu (PhD)

Partner & Emerging Tech Leader
Leadership Team @ iDAC, PwC
Responsible AI
Dr. Ashish Tendulkar

Dr. Ashish Tendulkar

Lead AI
Google
AI Research
Mukesh Jain

Mukesh Jain

Global EVP & CTO
Capgemini
AI at Scale
Manish Agarwal

Manish Agarwal

COO
Comviva
AI in Telecom
Rinoo Rajesh

Rinoo Rajesh

President
PMI Pune
AI Project Management
Ramanarayana Parhi

Ramanarayana Parhi

VP & CIO
Alkem Laboratories
AI in Pharma
Ratan Kumar Kesh

Ratan Kumar Kesh

Executive Director & COO
Bandhan Bank
AI in Banking
Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep Kumar

CIO
Go Digit Insurance
AI in Insurance
Parag Dabhade

Parag Dabhade

Chief Technology Officer
AI & Agritech Innovation Center, Govt of Maharashtra
AgriTech AI
Joy Chakraborty

Joy Chakraborty

Chief Operating Officer
P D Hinduja Hospital
Healthcare AI
Rahul Molasi

Rahul Molasi

Associate Director, L&D
Cipla Digital Learning Transformation
AI in Pharma
Abdul Hai Mattoo

Abdul Hai Mattoo

CVP & Head of Training
Axis Max Life Insurance
AI in Insurance
Dr. Rajul Gajjar

Dr. Rajul Gajjar

Vice Chancellor
Gujarat Technological University
AI in Education
Soly Thomas

Soly Thomas

Deputy CEO & Chief Digital Officer
Canara HSBC Life Insurance
AI in Banking
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