The platform for Gujarat's AI transformation — bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, researchers, startups and academia to shape a future-ready state.
The Gujarat AI Summit 2026, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, will bring together policymakers, government leaders, industry experts, technology providers, researchers, startups and academia to explore how Artificial Intelligence can accelerate digital transformation and strengthen governance.
The summit will focus on data security, digital infrastructure, capacity building, research and development, Cloud & Data Centre Clusters, and safe and trustworthy AI, with an emphasis on translating policy priorities and technological innovation into practical solutions for citizens, businesses and institutions.
Translating priorities into real solutions for citizens & institutions.
Strengthening digital governance through responsible AI.
Government, industry, academia & startups on one platform.
Connect with organisations and technology leaders that have supported and collaborated with Elets across previous AI summits and technology platforms.
Partnership and exhibition opportunities are open for Gujarat AI Summit 2026.
Tracing the journey from secure foundations to trustworthy, future-ready AI for Gujarat.
Building secure data ecosystems that enable responsible AI adoption while strengthening privacy, cybersecurity, governance and public trust.
Exploring the digital infrastructure required to move AI from experimentation to reliable, scalable and everyday applications across government and industry.
Strengthening AI skills, institutional capabilities and workforce readiness to ensure that people and organisations are equipped for an AI-driven future.
Advancing research, applied innovation and collaboration between government, academia, startups and industry to develop solutions relevant to Gujarat's priorities.
Examining the role of cloud infrastructure, data centres, compute capacity and emerging technology clusters in building a strong foundation for AI growth.
Addressing responsible AI adoption through transparency, privacy, human oversight, accountability, evaluation and appropriate safeguards.
Hear from policymakers, government leaders, technology experts, industry leaders, researchers and innovators who are shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.
Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, New Delhi
Principal Secretary
Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (e-Governance), Government of Karnataka
Chief Commissioner
State Taxes, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Secretary
Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand
Secretary, Information Technology & Communication Department
Secretary, Planning and Statistics Department, and Chairman of RajCOMP Info Services Limited (RISL)
Chief Executive Officer
Centre for e-Governance and Managing Director, KUIDFC
Executive Director
SEBI
Managing Director
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
Joint Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
Special Secretary
Youth Welfare & Sports Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Chief Executive Officer
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission
Deputy Director
Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
Managing Director – AI
State Street
Executive Board Advisor
HighTable
Managing Director, Head of Innovation for India and Asiapac
Morgan Stanley
Regional Director
Embassy of Austria, Commercial Section
Managing Director
State Street
CEO JioMart
Reliance Retail
Head – Group Policy Services
Adani Group
Managing Director
Equiniti India
Independent Director
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Executive Director
DBS Tech India
Senior Managing Director and Technology Head - India
Carelon Global Solutions
Executive Director & Head of Data Strategy
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Reliance Retail
Executive Director
DBS Bank
Chief Product and Technology Officer
API Holdings
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Tata Croma (Tata Digital)
Global Head – AI & Digital Innovation
Apollo Tyres Ltd
GCC Leader & CEO Stratinfinity Inc
Dy Chairman MoE & AICTE Investor Committee Govt of India
Board Member, TiE Bangalore Former MD
Deutsche Bank & Thomson Reuters, Independent Director & Trustee
Global Chief Data Officer
ABB
Executive Director
Wells Fargo
Chief Information Officer
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Chief Digital Officer
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Chief Information Officer
CSB Bank
Chief Technology Officer
Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation
Chief Information Officer
Amrita Hospitals
Head, Centre of Excellence (CoE), Digital & Analytics
ITC Limited
Head of Digital Initiatives, Treasury & Transaction Banking
Axis Bank
Chief Operating Officer
ACSEL Technology Forum
CTO - Investments
INDmoney
Vice President of Engineering
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
CISO & DPO
Bigbasket
Head - AI/ML CoE
HSBC
Founder & General Partner
247VC
Head, UK Data Enablement and Standards
HSBC
EVP - Head Risk FRM
Tata Capital
Head, India Analytics Center
eBay
Head of Analytics & Watches
Titan
Head
Data Science and ASML – Enterprise IT
Chief Strategist - Data and AI
EkStep Foundation
Director – Partnerships and lead for the AI Diffusion Program
People+ai
Head– IT & CISO
AIIMS
Head of Technology & Product (eCommerce)
Shoppers Stop
Senior Director, India IT Head/Site Leader
Applied Materials
DGM & Head of Digital Banking
Karnataka Bank
Head of Digital Cybersecurity
Airbus India
VP - Software Engineering, , Head - Open Blue India & APAC Solutions, , Director - JCIPL
Johnson Controls
Director Enterprise Architecture
GSK
Director of Global Delivery Services
Landis+Gyr
Director, GBS Corporate Shared Services
Novonesis
Data/AI Thought Leader
2X google Developer Expert-Cloud & AI/ML
Enterprise AI Operator & Global Capability Center(GCC) Leadership, Build, Scale & Operate GCCs, Fortune-50 Innovation · $1Bn+ Enterprise AI Impact, Ex-President & 0→1 Founder, Board / CXO Advisor
Former Lowes
Director - Head Strategic Planning
Mizuho Global Services India
Head of AI and Emerging Technology
Viatris
Vice President of Engineering
Purplle.com
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Nilons Enterprises
Head Of Engineering
Acko
CTO
Policybazaar for Business
Chief Technology Officer
Absolute®
Founder, Managing Partner
AWE Funds
Associate Director
Great Learning
Associate Vice President
Fidelity National Financial India
Co-founder & Chief Evangelist
JanAI
Professor
IISc Bangalore
Entrepreneur in Residence
ARTPARK
CMO & Business Head
Paytm
Founder & CEO
PayRupy
Professor
IISc Bangalore
Director, Data Science
Meesho
Partner
Razorpay
Chief Executive Officer
CognitBotz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Deputy General Manager Information Technology
City Union Bank Ltd.
CEO & Executive Director
Exatron Servers Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd
Vice President
Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited
Member Leadership Council
AWE (Achieving Women Equity) Funds
Investment Director
InnoVen Capital India
CTPO
Oswal Wealth Management
Leader -AI
Commonwealth Bank
VP – Data Analytics
CDPG
Country Head
Altos India (An Acer Group Company)
Sales Director & Lead - FS
HCL
Founder and CEO
TechVerito
Enterprise Sales Manager
Western Digital
Partner
IvyCap Ventures
Global Chapter Leader - ICC(Innovation Capability Centre), Global DD&T(Data, Digital & Technology)
Takeda
Advisor, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and
Former Chairman, AICTE, Government of India
Program Manager
CDPG
Head of Product
Rodic Digital and Advisory
Principal, School of Artificial Intelligence
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore
Dean- School of Business Bengaluru
Campus Director Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Bengaluru campus
Advisor to the Chairperson, Reliance Foundation and
CEO Online Services
Managing Director
Flix Bus India
Gujarat is building a strong foundation for AI-led growth through its focus on technology, research, innovation, digital infrastructure and skilled talent. The Gujarat Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2026–31 further strengthens this ecosystem through targeted investment and talent development.
Understand emerging AI trends, policy priorities and practical approaches shaping the next phase of AI adoption.
Explore the infrastructure, cloud, compute, data and digital systems required to scale AI applications.
Learn how organisations can build secure, resilient and trusted data ecosystems for responsible AI deployment.
Discover emerging research, use cases and collaboration opportunities across government, academia, startups and industry.
Understand approaches to AI skills, capacity building and institutional readiness for an evolving technology landscape.
Explore practical approaches to privacy, transparency, accountability, human oversight and responsible deployment.
Engage with policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders.
Explore partnerships, investments, technology solutions and opportunities emerging from Gujarat's growing AI ecosystem.
Explore insights from policymakers, government leaders, technology experts, researchers, industry leaders and innovators who have contributed to previous Elets AI events.
Nine audiences. One intelligent network. Hover a segment to explore who the summit brings together.
Founders and innovators developing AI products, platforms and solutions for government, businesses and citizens.
Investors, venture capital firms and financial institutions exploring opportunities across the AI ecosystem.
AI, cloud, data centre, cybersecurity, software, infrastructure and digital technology companies.
Professionals and organisations evaluating AI applications and opportunities across sectors.
Ministries, departments, government agencies, public sector organisations and policymakers working on technology, governance and digital transformation.
CEOs, Managing Directors, business heads and decision-makers exploring AI-led transformation and growth.
Technology and digital leaders responsible for AI strategy, data, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise infrastructure.
AI specialists, data scientists, researchers, academics and professionals working across emerging technologies.
Students, young professionals and emerging talent seeking to understand AI, innovation and future career opportunities.
Explore key moments, leadership conversations, technology showcases and insights from previous Elets AI summits and technology events.
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