About the Event

About Bharat AI
Innovation 2026

Pioneering India's AI Revolution for a Viksit Bharat by 2047

India as a Global
AI Superpower

To position India as a global AI superpower by 2047, driving innovation that transforms 1.4 billion lives and establishes Bharat as the world's most advanced AI ecosystem. We envision a future where Indian AI solutions solve global challenges — from healthcare and education to climate change and space exploration.

Global
Indian AI solutions that earn global adoption — not just domestic relevance
Inclusive
AI benefits reaching every citizen across rural and urban India equally
Ethical
Responsible AI with explainability, fairness, and data sovereignty at its core

Accelerating India's AI Transformation

Through innovation, collaboration, and excellence across industry, academia, and government

Innovation

Foster cutting-edge AI research and development across industries, academia, and government. Support India's growing AI startup ecosystem and spotlight breakthrough research projects.

Collaboration

Connect innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate AI adoption. Build the partnerships that close the gap between policy ambition and operational reality.

Capability

Educate and train India's workforce in applied AI — from enterprise executives to fresh graduates. Hands-on workshops, certified programmes, and practitioner-led sessions that build real skills.

Recognition

Celebrate and showcase outstanding achievements in AI across industry and academia. A platform that gives Indian AI the global visibility it has earned.

AI Opportunity in India

Unlocking India's potential as the world's AI laboratory

$1T
Economic Impact by 2030
500M+
Digital Citizens
1,000+
AI Startups
20+
Industry Sectors

India's Competitive Advantages

01

Large English-Speaking Population

A massive talent pool with strong English proficiency enabling global AI collaboration

02

Strong IT Infrastructure

Decades of IT leadership providing the backbone for advanced AI development

03

Government Policy Support

National AI strategy with ₹20,000 crore funding creating a fertile ecosystem

04

Cost-Effective Talent Pool

World-class engineers at competitive costs making India the AI development hub

05

Diverse Data for Training

22+ official languages and 1.4B population producing uniquely rich datasets

06

Young Demographics

65% of India's population is under 35 — fuelling innovation and AI adoption

Aegis Knowledge Trust

Aegis Knowledge Trust is India's leading organiser of technology conferences and awards, with a proven track record of creating respected platforms for innovation, networking, and recognition.

As the organiser of the prestigious Data Science Congress and Aegis Graham Bell Awards, Aegis brings decades of experience, credibility, and an unparalleled network to Bharat AI Innovation 2026.

Partner with Us
16+
Editions of the Aegis Graham Bell Awards
1,000+
Organisations have taken part
2010
First Aegis Graham Bell Awards
Swissnex
Global innovation partner

Be Part of India's AI Revolution

Join us in creating a Viksit Bharat through AI innovation