14–15 October 2026 Bengaluru, India

Your next AI advantage
starts in this room.

Join enterprise decision-makers, policymakers and AI builders for two days in Bengaluru. Pressure-test your priorities, meet relevant partners and get closer to the people putting AI to work.

Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel
at Brigade Gateway

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02Days in Bengaluru
07Programme tracks
55Speakers in the published lineup
Find your focus

The value is in
who’s in the room.

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

Part of the conversation.
Part of what comes next.

Chief Guest

Public ambition.
Practical adoption.

Welcoming
Shri Priyank M Kharge

Minister of Home Affairs, IT/BT and E-Governance
Government of Karnataka

2026 Speakers

Meet the people
moving AI into practice.

Leaders from Reliance Retail, HSBC, ITC, government and the wider AI ecosystem. Explore the lineup, then decide whose perspective matters to your next move.

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Themes

Seven tracks.
Decisions that cannot wait.

Models, production, governance, talent and capital. Follow the themes that can sharpen your next investment or implementation decision.

Frontier Models & Compute

What should you build on?

Compare model capability with the realities of compute, cost and control.

  • Where do different model approaches fit?
  • What infrastructure will adoption demand?
  • How should capability, cost and access shape your choices?
Sovereign AI & Geopolitics

What should you control?

Examine the relationship between AI capability, strategic dependence and national priorities.

  • Which capabilities matter for India’s AI independence?
  • How do data control and security affect deployment?
  • Where can public and private efforts work together?
Enterprise AI in Production

How does a pilot become everyday work?

Connect promising use cases with the operating changes needed to sustain them.

  • Which problems justify deployment?
  • How do teams measure value and reliability?
  • What must change in workflows, ownership and skills?
Global Capability Centres

Where will your AI capability grow?

Explore the role of GCCs in research, talent and enterprise-wide adoption.

  • How do GCCs develop capabilities the wider business can use?
  • What skills and operating models support that ambition?
  • How can India teams contribute to global AI strategy?
Robotics, Agents & Embodied AI

Where is autonomy useful?

Examine AI systems that act, and the oversight they need.

  • Which tasks are suited to agents or robotics?
  • Where should people retain control?
  • What does dependable operation require?
AI for Bharat

Who benefits when AI reaches further?

Consider how AI can serve people across languages, regions and essential public services.

  • Which barriers limit useful access?
  • What does inclusion require in practice?
  • How can deployment respond to local needs?
Capital, Founders & Exits

What turns technical promise into a durable business?

Connect innovation with customer need, sustainable growth and investment decisions.

  • What signals show that a problem is worth solving?
  • How do founders build beyond an early demonstration?
  • What should capital enable at each stage of growth?
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Why attend

Two days invested.
A clearer next move.

Make your time in the room count. Focus on the decisions, capabilities and relationships that matter to your organisation.

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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.

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See what stands between pilot and scale

Look beyond the demonstration. Examine the infrastructure, ownership and skills needed to turn a pilot into everyday work.

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Put governance into the business conversation

Connect technology choices with accountability, control and the public priorities shaping adoption.

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Find a reason to keep the conversation going

Meet peers and potential partners around a shared challenge. Start the conversations that are worth continuing after Bengaluru.

Who Should Attend?

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.

Government Officials & Policymakers
AI Startups & Entrepreneurs
Startup Founders & Innovators
International Organizations & Think Tanks
Academia & Researchers
Investors & Venture Capitalists
AI & Data Science Leaders
CIOs / CTOs / CDOs
Technology Vendors
2026 Passes

Secure your seat

Three release phases. The earlier you commit, the better the price.

Premium Pass
Was ₹20,000, now
₹15,000/ delegate
  • Full Summit Access
  • Delegate Kit + Lunch & Refreshments
  • Certification of Participation
  • Group Booking (3+ Delegates) get 10% Off
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VIP Pass
Was ₹35,000, now
₹25,000/ delegate
  • All Premium Pass Benefits
  • Priority Seating
  • Access to AI Policy Roundtables
  • Speaker Lounge Access
  • Exclusive Networking Dinner
  • Exclusive Access to special sessions on GenAI, Agentic AI and AI Safety
  • Access to Photos
  • Access to Event Videos
Get VIP →
Premium Pass
₹25,000/ delegate
  • Full Summit Access
  • Delegate Kit + Lunch & Refreshments
  • Certification of Participation
  • Group Booking (3+ Delegates) get 10% Off
Get Premium →
Most Selected
VIP Pass
₹50,000/ delegate
  • All Premium Pass Benefits
  • Priority Seating
  • Access to AI Policy Roundtables
  • Speaker Lounge Access
  • Exclusive Networking Dinner
  • Exclusive Access to special sessions on GenAI, Agentic AI and AI Safety
  • Access to Photos
  • Access to Event Videos
Get VIP →
Premium Pass
₹30,000/ delegate
  • Full Summit Access
  • Delegate Kit + Lunch & Refreshments
  • Certification of Participation
  • Group Booking (3+ Delegates) get 10% Off
Get Premium →
VIP Pass
₹60,000/ delegate
  • All Premium Pass Benefits
  • Priority Seating
  • Access to AI Policy Roundtables
  • Speaker Lounge Access
  • Exclusive Networking Dinner
  • Exclusive Access to special sessions on GenAI, Agentic AI and AI Safety
  • Access to Photos
  • Access to Event Videos
Get VIP →

Group booking · 3+ delegates → 10% off · registration@worldaisummit.com

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On-stage ideas. Questions from the floor. Conversations that carry on between sessions. A look back at World AI Summit and Elets events.

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Testimonials

Meet The Visionaries

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.

Harshil Mathur Amit Srivastava Ratan Kumar Kesh Pramod Ganji
“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.”
Harshil Mathur
CEO, Co-Founder, Razorpay
“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.”
Amit Srivastava
Director, Pinnacle
“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.”
Ratan Kumar Kesh
ED & COO, Bandhan Bank
“The panel discussions were spot-on — relevant topics, strong viewpoints, and valuable regulatory insights.”
Pramod Ganji
CEO, Zrika
Voices from the Main Stage

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Leaders, policymakers and builders who shaped last year's agenda. Pick a speaker to play their session.

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Before you
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Practical details for your visit.

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When and where is the summit?

World AI Summit takes place on 14-15 October 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru.

Is this relevant to my role?

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.

How do I choose a pass?

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.

Can we attend as a team?

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.

How can my organisation exhibit or partner?

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.

How do I enter the World AI Awards?

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.

Where can I find programme and speaker updates?

The official website carries the latest speaker lineup and summit announcements. For speaking and programme enquiries, contact secretariat@worldaisummit.com.

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