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AI & Innovation
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AI & Innovation
Events
60k+
60k+
Students &
Attendees
Students &
Attendees
500+
500+
Startups &
Founders
Startups &
Founders
Location
Location
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University
Date
Date
19-21 February, 2026
19-21 February, 2026
Why Attend
Why This FEST
Is Different
Why This FEST
Is Different
Why This FEST
Is Different
AI Fest 2026 is about AI in production. We bring together the people actually building and deploying AI solutions in real-world environments not just discussing theory.
AI Fest 2026 is about AI in production. We bring together the people actually building and deploying AI solutions in real-world environments not just discussing theory.
Technology pioneers
Shaping the future of AI, Hackathons & national tech landscape
Technology pioneers
Shaping the future of AI, Hackathons & national tech landscape
Technology pioneers
Shaping the future of AI, Hackathons & national tech landscape
Enterprise innovators
Deploying AI at scale across their organizations
Enterprise innovators
Deploying AI at scale across their organizations
Enterprise innovators
Deploying AI at scale across their organizations
AI-native startups
Building entire businesses on new AI capabilities
AI-native startups
Building entire businesses on new AI capabilities
AI-native startups
Building entire businesses on new AI capabilities
If AI is part of your strategy, product, research,
or responsibility. This fest is for you
If AI is part of your strategy, product, research, or responsibility. This fest is for you
Why attend
Chief AI Architect
Program Manager
CEO
CTO
COO
CFO
Head of Compliance & Risk
Chief AI Architect
Program Manager
CEO
CTO
COO
CFO
Head of Compliance & Risk
Featured Events
AI FEST 2026 celebrates Artificial Intelligence by the
Featuring
3 Main Events
Featuring
3 Main Events
Featuring
3 Main Events
20 February · Day 2
SANDBOX
AI Fest for Founders
& Builders
Startup Expo with 100+ AI startups, Pitching Battlefield competition, product launches, founder-investor interactions, content creator roundtables, and the SANDBOX Residency program launch for AI-native startups.
AI Fest for
Founders
21 February · Day 3
Campus Tank Grand Finale
AI Fest for Next Unicorns
Top AI startups pitch for
$6 Million pooled funding opportunity before 40+ investors, government AI scheme announcements, award ceremonies, and ecosystem program launches for AI entrepreneurship.
For Next
Unicorns
19 February · Day 1
InnovFest
AI Fest for Students & Researchers
At AI Innovation Summit India during Technology Innovation Fest at Chandigarh University AI Fest February 2026, participants engage in Innovation Competition India, AI Solutions Competition, National Student Competition, and Startup Hackathon India—connecting young innovators with mentors, investors, and real-world industry challenges to build AI ventures.
AI Fest for
Builders
19 February · Day 1
InnovFest
InnovFest 2026 at AI Fest 2026 &
Artificial Intelligence Festival—
features Pan-India Innovation Fest
2026, National AI Competition, AI
Hackathon India, Student Hackathon, 24-hour National Level Hackathon, AI Research Conference,Case Study Competition, and AI Startup Platform—advancing Innovation for Viksit Bharat through Student Tech Fest India.
Tentative-Speakers
The 2026 Speakers Line-Up Is Now Taking Shape
The 2026 Speakers Line-Up Is Now Taking Shape
The 2026 Speakers Line-Up Is Now Taking Shape
Connect with
Founders & Builders
Connect with
Founders & Builders
Connect with
Founders & Builders
Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo
Serial Entrepreneur
Serial Entrepreneur
Best Selling Author & Content Creator
Best Selling Author & Content Creator
Shlok Srivastava
Shlok Srivastava
Tech Burner
Tech Burner
Content Creator & Entrepreneur
Content Creator & Entrepreneur
Arnab Goswami (Virtual)
MD & editor-in-chief
Republic Media Network
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO
The Bharat Project, YourStory Media
Karishma Mehta
CEO
Humans of Bombay
Anurag Batra
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief
Business World Group
Nivedan Rathi
Founder
Future & AI
Neeraj Walia (ezsnippet)
Content Creator
ezsnippet
Sandeep Jain
Founder & CEO
Geeks for Geeks
Ganeshprasad (Think School)
COO
think school
Neeraj Walia (ezsnippet)
ezsnippet
Neeraj Walia (ezsnippet)
ezsnippet
Himeesh Madaan
Him-eesh Madaan Training Solutions
Himeesh Madaan
Him-eesh Madaan Training Solutions
Ronnie Screwvala
Chairperson & Co-Founder
upGrad
Himeesh Madaan
Business Owner
Him-eesh Madaan Training Solutions
Avinash Kaul
CEO
Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Rishi Seth
Sr. Director
Fractal
Aditya Arora
CEO
Faad Capital
Ayesha Chaudhary
India Director
WomenLift Health
Rouble Nagi
Managing Director & Founder
Rouble Nagi Design Studio ; Rouble Nagi Art Foundation
Manesh Swamy
Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer
FirstAI Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd.
L. Venkata Subramaniam
IBM Quantum India Lead & IBM Master Inventor
IBM
Lakshika Joshi
Global Risk and Compliance- Head (AI) of Contracts Management and Intellectual Property Rights
Harvard Business Publishing
Ronnie Screwvala
Chairperson & Co-Founder
upGrad
Himeesh Madaan
Business Owner
Him-eesh Madaan Training Solutions
Avinash Kaul
CEO
Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Rishi Seth
Sr. Director
Fractal
Aditya Arora
CEO
Faad Capital
Ayesha Chaudhary
India Director
WomenLift Health
Rouble Nagi
Managing Director & Founder
Rouble Nagi Design Studio ; Rouble Nagi Art Foundation
Manesh Swamy
Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer
FirstAI Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd.
L. Venkata Subramaniam
IBM Quantum India Lead & IBM Master Inventor
IBM
Lakshika Joshi
Global Risk and Compliance- Head (AI) of Contracts Management and Intellectual Property Rights
Harvard Business Publishing
About event
Three days. One AI journey
Explore What's Inside
The AI Fest 2026 flagship at AI Fest, part of the Artificial Intelligence Festival and AI Innovation Summit India, unites global innovators, policymakers, researchers, and startups. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with PM's Vikasit Bharat 2047 and its ambition to build India's First AI-native City.
The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.
The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.
AI FEST 2026
Keynotes & Sessions from AI Creators
Keynotes & Sessions from AI Creators
Hear from the world’s leading AI pioneers and business leaders as they share the breakthroughs, strategies, and real-world playbooks transforming industries — from global research labs to the region’s fastest-growing enterprises.
Hear from the world’s leading AI pioneers and business leaders as they share the breakthroughs, strategies, and real world playbooks transforming industries from global research labs to the region’s fastest-growing enterprises.
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AI FEST 2026 - Launch
Product Launches
Product Launches
Students, Founders, Researchers, Entities & Builders get a National Platform to launch their product and receive investor traction.
AI FEST 2026 - Showcase
ANYTHING BY MACHINES
Machines and Robotics display their capabilities live in a Stage in a never before seen capacity pushing boundaries.
AI FEST 2026 - Session
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass
6+ hands on labs where experts turn cutting-edge research into tools you can apply tomorrow
6+ hands on labs where experts turn cutting-edge research into tools you can apply tomorrow
AI FEST 2026 - Pitch
Pitching Battlefield
Pitching Battlefield
Pitching Battlefield
Pitch battles where bold ideas face market reality—and sometimes outthink the machines themselves with emerging as the TOP 10 startups for DEMO DAY.
Pitch battles where bold ideas face market reality and sometimes outthink the machines themselves with emerging as the TOP 10 startups for DEMO DAY.
AI FEST 2026
What's Next
Representatives of big tech companies, startups and government agencies will explore AI's immense potential to transform urban systems and services, offering exclusive insights into the real-world applications reshaping industries.
Panel
World-renowned speakers and researchers from leading global universities gather for high-impact keynotes and panels
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Expo Zone
An immersive showcase of cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions, welcoming 5,000 visitors to experience the future.
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Unicorn & Soonicorn Panel
Unicorns & Soonicorns integrating AI in different Sectors discuss the upcoming advancements in AI with Investors
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Women First Panel
Women Leading Industries and pioneering Companies with Artificial Intelligence gather for a high impact panel
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FireSide Chat
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and direct experience with emerging AI technologies.
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Unfiltered By [ ! ]
Session with a High Impact Celebrity Founder in an Unfiltered Session discussing Founder & AI Journey
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Creator's Roundtable
AI First Content Creators turned Founders gather for high-impact panels and FireSide Chats.
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Panel
World-renowned speakers and researchers from leading global universities gather for high-impact keynotes and panels
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Expo Zone
An immersive showcase of cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions, welcoming 5,000 visitors to experience the future.
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Panel
World-renowned speakers and researchers from leading global universities gather for high-impact keynotes and panels
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Expo Zone
An immersive showcase of cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions, welcoming 5,000 visitors to experience the future.
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About event
Three days. One AI journey
Explore What's Inside
Explore What's Inside
The flagship executive AI FEST brings together global
innovators, leading Indian institutions, government
decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping
the future of artificial intelligent technologies. This
Technology Innovation Fest explores real-world AI
solutions— advancing Innovation for Viksit Bharat,
AI startup platforms, and India’s vision for an
AI-native future city.
The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.
The flagship executive AI summit brings together global innovators, leading UAE institutions, government decision-makers, and world-class researchers shaping the future of intelligent technologies. The attendees will explore frontier science, scalable AI adoption, and real-world applications aligned with the UAE’s 2031 AI Strategy and its ambition to build the world’s first AI-native government.
Feb 3, 2026
Innovation thrives where purpose driven learning meets real world opportunity.
Feb 3, 2026
Innovation thrives where purpose driven learning meets real world opportunity.
Feb 3, 2026
Innovation thrives where purpose driven learning meets real world opportunity.
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Chandigarh University has launched India’s first-ever AI Fest-2026, a flagship three-day innovation and entrepreneurship celebration scheduled from 19–21 February 2026 as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The fest isn’t just an event — it’s a systematic innovation ecosystem designed to empower students, professionals, and startups to move from ideas to impact in AI and deep tech. (Chandigarh University)
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Chandigarh University has launched India’s first-ever AI Fest-2026, a flagship three-day innovation and entrepreneurship celebration scheduled from 19–21 February 2026 as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The fest isn’t just an event — it’s a systematic innovation ecosystem designed to empower students, professionals, and startups to move from ideas to impact in AI and deep tech. (Chandigarh University)
Feb 12, 2026
Chandigarh University has launched India’s first-ever AI Fest-2026, a flagship three-day innovation and entrepreneurship celebration scheduled from 19–21 February 2026 as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The fest isn’t just an event — it’s a systematic innovation ecosystem designed to empower students, professionals, and startups to move from ideas to impact in AI and deep tech. (Chandigarh University)
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