Theme: Viksit Bharat: How Entrepreneurs Will Shape the Future of India
As the world's biggest democracy - India has also shown the pathway of
democratization
of entrepreneurship to the world. With AI making waves - entrepreneurship and not
employment is the future of growth. By 2030 every Indian has to dream of a startup
and
gather resources, network, know-how, and experience to get it right. Entrepreneur
2026
paves the way for Shining India by creating possibilities for every Indian looking
to
enhance their entrepreneurial and personal growth capabilities with insights on:
What are the sectors of the future?
Where do investment trends point towards?
Building Sustainable Businesses
Life and Work in the Age of AI
How startups and Corporations can find new synergies?
01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Panel Discussion: GenAI x India: Building for the Next 500 Million Users Inclusive
AI design,
vernacular intelligence, and real-world impact
Designing inclusive AI solutions that reflect India’s diverse user base.
Leveraging vernacular languages to drive deeper digital adoption
Solving real-world challenges in education, healthcare, and agriculture with GenAI.
Bridging the access gap with low-cost, high-impact AI innovations.
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Session 1: AI-Led Transformation – Redefining the Future of Indian
Enterprises
As AI evolves from experimentation to core strategy, this session explores how
organizations can responsibly and intelligently adopt AI to drive business
efficiency, innovation, and inclusivity.
Integrating AI into core business operations: Use cases & early wins
Balancing automation and human capital: Navigating workforce transitions
Responsible AI: Data ethics, bias prevention, and governance
Indigenous AI innovation: Building from India, for the world
Bridging the AI divide: Democratizing access across sectors & regions
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Session 2: Investing in India @2026 – Capital, Confidence, and New Frontiers
A high-powered dialogue on the evolving investment landscape, where macro trends, AI
disruption, and Tier-2+ innovation are reshaping investor playbooks.
India’s economic outlook and global investor sentiment
Rise of AI and DeepTech: Where capital is flowing next
Early-stage vs. growth-stage: What’s the right balance in 2026?
Startup growth beyond metros: Opportunities in Bharat
Sectoral focus: Healthtech, Agritech, ClimateTech, and more
IPOs, M&A, and secondaries: The new age of exits
LP perspectives on risk, returns & responsible capital
Founder-VC dynamics: Trust, transparency, and long-term vision
The rise of micro-VCs, angel networks, and cross-border capital
