AIVISKAR 2026 – AI Summit for Nation Building is a national platform dedicated to advancing India’s journey towards an AI-powered future. Organised by CGC University, Mohali, in association with VentureNest, the two-day summit will be held on 28–29 October 2026 under the theme “AI for Bharat.” AIVISKAR brings together the diverse stakeholders shaping India’s technology and innovation ecosystem—including startups, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, students, policymakers, technology enthusiasts, and emerging innovators—to create meaningful conversations, collaborations, and opportunities around Artificial Intelligence.

The summit aims to move beyond conversations about AI and create a platform where ideas meet implementation, innovation meets investment, and talent meets opportunity. Key highlights include the AI Pavilion and AI Expo, the Startup Grand Challenge, a Research & Innovation Gallery, AI keynotes, leadership conversations, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, research presentations, interactive sessions, and an Investor Roundtable. At its core, AIVISKAR is an ecosystem-building platform designed to connect people, ideas, technologies, and opportunities to address India’s unique challenges while contributing to a globally competitive innovation ecosystem.

Why to attend:

Experience the AI Pavilion and AI Expo showcasing AI-powered products, technologies, and solutions.

Pitch innovations to industry experts, investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders at the Startup Grand Challenge.

Explore student and researcher-led projects in the Research & Innovation Gallery.

Gain direct exposure to emerging AI trends, applications, opportunities, and challenges through keynotes, panel discussions, masterclasses, and workshops.

Participate in dedicated funding, scalability, and market access conversations at the Investor Roundtable.

Network directly with founders, investors, mentors, corporates, and technology leaders.

Understand responsible and inclusive AI development across ethics, accessibility, skilling, cybersecurity, and societal impact.

Who should attend:

Startups, entrepreneurs, and emerging innovators seeking investment, mentorship, and showcase opportunities.

Students, researchers, and academicians looking for immersive learning, career pathways, and academic project displays.

Investors, mentors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers exploring AI-led business adoption and funding opportunities.

Industry leaders, policymakers, technology enthusiasts, and visionaries committed to leveraging AI for national growth and societal impact.