Driving Responsible & Scalable AI Adoption
for a Viksit Maharashtra
A meeting of policy, enterprise and innovation - exploring how artificial intelligence can serve every district of Maharashtra.
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The next chapter starts here
One state.
A world of possibility.
As Maharashtra advances its vision for an AI-driven and technology-enabled future, the Electronics, Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence Department, Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with Elets Technomedia, is organising the Maharashtra AI Summit 2026 on 28 October 2026 in Mumbai.
The Summit will bring together policymakers, government leaders, technology experts, industry CXOs, AI innovators, startups, academia and investors to discuss the opportunities, priorities and pathways for responsible and scalable AI adoption across Maharashtra.
It will focus on translating policy priorities into practical applications across governance, industry, public services, digital infrastructure and key sectors of the State's economy.
Maharashtra’s AI Moment Is Here
AI Policy 2026: Key Targets
Past speakers.
Sanjay Shripatrao Katkar
Managing Director
Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation Limited
Government of Maharashtra
Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS
Chief Secretary
Government of Maharashtra
Dr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay
Founder & President
Dr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay Foundation
Praveen Pardeshi
Chief Economic Advisor to HCM & Chief Executive Officer
MITRA
Government of Maharashtra
Pravin Darade, IAS
Principal Secretary
Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Department
Government of Maharashtra
Dr P Anbalagan, IAS
Principal Secretary
Industries, Investment and Services Department
Government of Maharashtra
Deependra Singh Kushwah, IAS
Development Commissioner
Directorate of Industries
Government of Maharashtra
Virendra Singh, IAS
Secretary
General Administration Department - Information Technology
Government of Maharashtra
Vikas Pansare, IAS
Managing Director
Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd.
Buveneswari S, IAS
Commissioner
Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Department
Government of Maharashtra
Rohan Ghuge, IAS
District Collector
Jalgaon
Key Discussion Areas
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Maharashtra AI Mission
Exploring the State's institutional framework for accelerating AI adoption, innovation and responsible deployment.
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From AI Policy to Implementation
Moving from policy intent to scalable, measurable and outcome-driven AI applications.
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AI Compute & Digital Infrastructure
Building the compute, cloud, data centre and digital infrastructure required for AI at scale.
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Responsible & Trusted AI
Addressing ethics, transparency, safety, accountability, privacy and trust in AI adoption.
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AI for Public Good
Applying AI to improve public services and address challenges across sectors and communities.
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Data & AI Governance
Strengthening data ecosystems, governance frameworks, interoperability and responsible data use.
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AI Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
Creating stronger pathways between startups, government, enterprises, academia and investors.
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Skills & Future of Work
Building the talent, skills and institutional capacity required for an AI-enabled economy.
Focus Sectors
- Smart Governance & Digital Public Services
- Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure
- Industry, Manufacturing & MSMEs
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Smart Cities, Mobility & Urban Development
- Semiconductors & Emerging Technologies
- Startups, Innovation & Investment
- Skilling, Talent & Future Workforce
- Responsible AI, Cybersecurity & Data Governance
Key Participants
The people the summit is built around, from the departments that set policy to the founders and researchers building on it.
Government & Policymakers
Ministers, senior government officials, policymakers, administrators and government technology leaders
Industry & Technology
CXOs, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, AI leaders, technology providers and digital infrastructure companies
Startups & Innovators
AI startups, deeptech companies, entrepreneurs, innovators and technology solution providers
Academia & Research
Universities, research institutions, AI researchers, faculty and emerging technology experts
Investors & Ecosystem Partners
Investors, venture capital firms, industry associations and organisations supporting technology innovation
The conversations that matter
Intelligence with purpose.
Six connected themes. One ambition: make AI work for more people.
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AI for public good
Smarter services. Stronger institutions.
Reimagine citizen services with accessible, accountable AI that helps public institutions deliver more.
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Enterprise & industry
From experiments to everyday impact.
Explore how manufacturers, financial services and enterprises can put AI to work at scale.
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Responsible intelligence
Build trust into every decision.
Bring safety, privacy and human oversight into the conversation from the very beginning.
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Talent & research
Prepare the people who build what’s next.
Connect universities, researchers and industry around AI skills and applied research.
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Inclusive innovation
Progress that reaches every district.
Discover applications in agriculture, healthcare and local languages that widen access to opportunity.
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Startup ecosystem
Connect bold ideas with real opportunity.
Create space for founders, investors and institutions to turn promising solutions into partnerships.
Maharashtra in focus
State ambition.
Real-world action.
Explore the policies, institutions and flagship initiatives shaping Maharashtra’s technology agenda.
Maharashtra AI Policy 2026
A dedicated conversation on the state’s published AI policy and the next questions for implementation.
On the summit table
How do policy ambitions become practical departmental priorities?
MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–2029
A state framework for responsible AI in agriculture, focused on farmer needs, productivity and climate resilience.
On the summit table
What makes an AI solution useful, accessible and trustworthy for farmers?
AI & AgriTech Innovation Center
The Agriculture Department’s flagship platform for bringing AI and digital innovation into on-ground agricultural use.
On the summit table
How can government, startups, researchers and farmer organisations build together?
Maharashtra IT-ITeS Policy 2023
An emerging-technology framework covering AI, cloud computing, robotics and support for skills and innovation.
On the summit table
What does an AI-ready business ecosystem need beyond technology?
Unmanned Systems Policy 2026
A newly published state policy that opens a timely discussion on unmanned systems and AI-enabled applications.
On the summit table
Where can autonomous technologies create practical value with appropriate safeguards?
Electronics, IT & AI Department
The state’s nodal department brings AI, digital governance, cybersecurity and data governance into a unified mandate.
On the summit table
How can institutions coordinate to deliver secure, citizen-centred digital services?
Session concepts draw on published state sources. Their inclusion does not imply confirmed departmental participation or a programme announcement.
Conversations today.
Collaborations tomorrow.
Beyond the stage
A meeting of minds.
A movement of ideas.
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Hear a fresh perspectiveThoughtful keynotes and candid conversations across policy, technology and society.
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See the possibilitiesExplore practical applications and emerging ideas with the people building them.
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Find your next collaboratorMake meaningful connections across government, industry, academia and startups.
Find your place in the conversation
The future needs
your perspective.
For public leaders, enterprise teams, researchers, innovators and everyone helping Maharashtra move forward.
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Knowledge partner
Our publications.
Elets Technomedia has been documenting technology in governance, education, health and finance since 2003 through four monthly and bi-monthly magazines, read by policymakers, practitioners and industry leaders.
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eGov
Asia's first monthly magazine on e-governance and the technology reshaping public service delivery.
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digitalLEARNING
Published since 2005 on innovation in education, EdTech adoption and the future of learning.
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eHEALTH
A monthly record of digital health, hospital technology and healthcare policy across the region.
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The Banking & Finance Post
Added in 2015, covering technology, inclusion and regulation across banking, insurance and fintech.
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OCTOBER282026 · WEDNESDAY
Meet us in Mumbai
Taj President.
One day. One destination. A shared vision for Maharashtra’s AI future.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Explore the locationA few useful details.
When and where is the summit?+
The Maharashtra AI Summit is scheduled for 28 October 2026 at Taj President, Mumbai, as shown in the event announcement.
Who is the summit for?+
Policymakers, public-sector leaders, enterprise teams, AI practitioners, researchers, academic institutions, founders and ecosystem partners.
How can I register?+
Registration details are yet to be announced. You can add the event to your calendar now and return to this page for updates.
When will speakers be announced?+
Confirmed speakers and participation details will be shared when available.