Make a stronger investment case
Test promising use cases against business value, data readiness and operating cost. Bring clearer trade-offs back to your team.
A useful insight. A relevant introduction. A better-informed decision.
Your next AI investment will depend on more than technical capability. It will depend on the questions you ask, the trade-offs you understand and the people you can learn from.
On 14-15 October, enterprise leaders, policymakers and AI builders come together in Bengaluru. Bring your priorities into that conversation and use two focused days to inform the months ahead.
Explore the tracks↓Chief Guest
Welcoming
Shri Priyank M Kharge
Minister of Home Affairs, IT/BT and E-Governance
Government of
Karnataka
2026 Speakers
Leaders from Reliance Retail, HSBC, ITC, government and the wider AI ecosystem. Explore the lineup, then decide whose perspective matters to your next move.
Themes
Models, production, governance, talent and capital. Follow the themes that can sharpen your next investment or implementation decision.
Frontier Models & Compute
Compare model capability with the realities of compute, cost and control.
Sovereign AI & Geopolitics
Examine the relationship between AI capability, strategic dependence and national priorities.
Enterprise AI in Production
Connect promising use cases with the operating changes needed to sustain them.
Global Capability Centres
Explore the role of GCCs in research, talent and enterprise-wide adoption.
Robotics, Agents & Embodied AI
Examine AI systems that act, and the oversight they need.
AI for Bharat
Consider how AI can serve people across languages, regions and essential public services.
Capital, Founders & Exits
Connect innovation with customer need, sustainable growth and investment decisions.
Make your time in the room count. Focus on the decisions, capabilities and relationships that matter to your organisation.
Test promising use cases against business value, data readiness and operating cost. Bring clearer trade-offs back to your team.
Look beyond the demonstration. Examine the infrastructure, ownership and skills needed to turn a pilot into everyday work.
Connect technology choices with accountability, control and the public priorities shaping adoption.
Meet peers and potential partners around a shared challenge. Start the conversations that are worth continuing after Bengaluru.
Two days built for the people deciding how AI gets funded, governed and put to work. If that is your remit, this is your room.
Three release phases. The earlier you commit, the better the price.
Group booking · 3+ delegates → 10% off · registration@worldaisummit.com
Recognising real-world applications of AI advancing industries, enhancing public services, and redefining innovation at global scale — across business innovation, public sector transformation, startups, leadership, and platforms.
Past highlights
On-stage ideas. Questions from the floor. Conversations that carry on between sessions. A look back at World AI Summit and Elets events.
Industry pioneers and thought leaders shaping the future of AI. From breakthrough research to real-world applications, our speakers bring unparalleled expertise to the stage.
“Bengaluru and Karnataka have firmly established themselves as global leaders in the FinTech space. The summit showcased this strength brilliantly, reinforcing how this region is not just building for India, but for the world. We’re proud to be a small part of this powerful journey, and look forward to contributing to its continued growth.”
“With global fraud losses nearing a trillion dollars and daily crores lost in India via compromised communication channels, our solution addresses this gap and fully complies with TRAI, DoT, MHA, and Trusted Portal approvals.”
“Among the three events we participated in this year, this was by far the most productive. The pre-event CEO dinner was a game-changer, allowing us to connect meaningfully with key stakeholders ahead of time.”
“The panel discussions were spot-on — relevant topics, strong viewpoints, and valuable regulatory insights.”
Leaders, policymakers and builders who shaped last year's agenda. Pick a speaker to play their session.
World AI Summit 2025
The ecosystem behind the World AI Summit, where innovators, investors and industry leaders shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Join the 2026 networkWorld AI Summit takes place on 14-15 October 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru.
The programme is built for people who set AI direction, not just those who build it. If you lead policy, run an enterprise function, buy or deploy AI systems, fund the ecosystem or drive research, the tracks on governance, generative AI, enterprise adoption and industry applications are designed for you.
The Premium Pass covers full access to both summit days, a delegate kit, lunch and refreshments, and a certificate of participation. The VIP Pass adds priority seating, AI policy roundtables, speaker lounge access, an exclusive networking dinner and special sessions on GenAI, Agentic AI and AI safety. Early bookings get the best rate, so compare the passes and register before the first 300 seats close.
Yes. Group bookings of three or more delegates receive 10% off, and larger delegations can request a tailored package. Write to registration@worldaisummit.com with your headcount and preferred pass and the delegate team will set it up.
Sponsorship, exhibition and thought-leadership packages are available for organisations that want to reach senior decision-makers across government and industry. See the partnership options or contact partnerships@worldaisummit.com for a custom proposal.
Nominations are open to organisations, projects and individuals delivering measurable impact with AI. Review the categories and submit your entry on the World AI Awards page. Shortlisted nominees are recognised at the summit.
The official website carries the latest speaker lineup and summit announcements. For speaking and programme enquiries, contact secretariat@worldaisummit.com.
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