2026 Data Centre Policy
Targets ₹2 lakh crore in investment and 2 additional GW of AI-ready compute capacity by 2030, with dedicated GPU-infrastructure incentives.
UP Ai Summit 2026
STEP INTO THE WORLD OF AI CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND TURN IDEA INTO IMPACT
Chief Guest
Hon'ble Governor of Bihar
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.)
We are deeply honored to welcome the Hon’ble Governor of Bihar as the Chief Guest at our AI Summit. His esteemed presence reflects the growing importance of innovation and technology in shaping the future of our nation.
Honoured to welcome the Hon’ble Governor of Bihar as Chief Guest, inspiring the future of AI.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar
Shri Samrat Choudhary
We are honored to welcome the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, at Bihar AI Summit 2026. His visionary leadership and commitment towards innovation, technology, and youth empowerment continue to inspire the future of Bihar.
Our Honourable Guests
Celebrating leadership and innovation at Bihar AI Summit 2026
A distinguished group of leaders inspiring innovation, driving sustainable growth, and shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Why Uttar Pradesh, why now
A state already converting policy into capital, at a scale no other Indian state matches
UP's first-ever Economic Survey charts a costed roadmap to a $1 trillion economy. GSDP has grown at an 11.71% CAGR (FY19–FY26) to $359.5 billion, and the UP Global Investors Summit alone drew ₹33.5 lakh crore in investment proposals — the largest investor-summit response of any Indian state. Four policies, all approved or already in motion, give the Summit a genuine foundation to convene around.
2024 Semiconductor Policy
Has already drawn ₹40,000 Cr+ in investment proposals, backed by a 50% top-up capital subsidy and a 10-year electricity duty exemption.
Startup Policy 2026
Approved 8 July 2026 — 20 new Centres of Excellence (₹12 Cr each), a dedicated Startup Mission Directorate, and patient capital of up to ₹100 crore.
AI Pragya Skilling Program
Targets 10 lakh+ youth, teachers, gram pradhans, government staff and farmers for AI/ML skilling, with Microsoft, Intel, Google and Guvi as partners.
Meet Our Past Keynote Speakers
Meet Our Past Keynote Speakers
Sh. Ankush Sabharwal
Founder &
CEO
CoRover (BharatGPT)
Smt. Kavita Bhatia
COO, INDIAai Mission Scientist-G, Ministry of Electronics & IT
Sh. Bibin Babu
Founder, GrowQR
AI & Fintech
Innovator | ET Global Indian Leader
Sh. Vibhu Agiwal
Sarvam AI Creator of Samagra | Ashoka University
Sh. Sushant Dixit
Managing Director, Absolute Business Leader & Philanthropist
Sh. Ashu Virmani
National Head (Alliance)
UP Ai Summit 2026
Our Pat thought leaders
Bihar Ai Summit 2026
Our thought leaders
About UP AI Summit 2026
AI for Bharat, AI UP
Connecting technology, leadership, and future opportunities
UP AI Summit 2026 is a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Uttar Pradesh into a hub of AI-driven innovation, digital governance, and industry growth. Organized in collaboration with key government departments and ecosystem partners, the summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, researchers, and academia to explore real-world AI applications, foster collaboration, and accelerate the state’s journey toward an AI-powered future.
AI in Governance
Improving public services through smart and data-driven AI solutions.
Innovation & Startups
Supporting AI startups, innovation, and investment opportunities.
Industry Connect
Bringing leaders, policymakers, and experts on one platform.
Future of UP
Building UP as a hub of AI innovation and digital transformation.
From policy to outcomes
A summit designed to move the needle.
The concept connects investment, skilling, infrastructure and youth participation. Four numbers frame what the summit is built to deliver.
Outcome architecture
- Investment MoUs
- Jobs Compact
- AI Certifications
- Statewide reach
- Media visibility
- AI adoption benchmark
11 focus areas
The AI Tracks
Dedicated tracks connect policy, technology, investment and people across Uttar Pradesh.
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Governance
AI in governance, DPI and policy dialogue.
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Healthcare
Diagnostics, telemedicine and health-data platforms.
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Agriculture
Precision farming, advisory and market linkage.
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MSMEs
AI adoption and digitisation for MSMEs.
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Education & AI Universities
Curriculum, partnerships and AI-ready learning.
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Semiconductors
Investment facilitation and policy dialogue.
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AI Infrastructure
Compute, GPU infrastructure and data centres.
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Robotics, Space & Defence
Demonstrations and deep-tech investment dialogue.
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Startups & Youth Skilling
Founder funding and job-ready youth.
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Cybersecurity
Security, data protection and readiness.
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Women in AI
Women founders, researchers and technologists.
UP AI Summit 2026
Shaping the Future of AI in UP !
Discover how AI is transforming industries, governance, and innovation across Uttar Pradesh. The summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to explore emerging opportunities, foster meaningful collaborations, and accelerate digital transformation—where Uttar Pradesh's future meets the power of AI.
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Decision MakersOUR MEDIA PARTNERS
Amplifying Our Vision, Expanding Our Reach
Our media partners play a vital role in bringing this event to a wider audience. Through strategic coverage, digital outreach, and impactful storytelling, they help showcase innovation, ideas, and achievements to the world. Their support ensures that every moment reaches the right people, creating lasting impact and engagement.
Our Official Gifting Partner
Our Curated Gifting Partner
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Our Exhibitors
Innovation Expo
Where ideas become visible.
100+ stalls across curated zones create a high-impact environment for demonstrations, government engagement, founders and investors.
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Robotics & AI Demo Zone
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Government & Policy Pavilion
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Startup & Founder Pavilion
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Investor Lounge
UP AI SUMMIT 2026
KEY THEMES
UP Ai Summit 2026
KEY THEMES
Mr. Louis Oliphant Parkinson
Superintelligence Infrastructure
Leader
Entrepreneur | Philosopher | Adventurer
Ms. Anura Mantri
Senior Partnerships Manager, Payoneer Strategic Partnerships Expert
Mr. Sumit Raj
AI Engineering Leader, Razorpay Payments, Fraud & AI Systems
Sh. Chandan Kumar
Senior Engagement Manager, EXL Analytics Fraud & Credit Risk Expert
Syed Hasan Mahmood
Cyber Security Architect, Palo Alto Networks, Ex-NIC
Sh. Kumar Saurabh
Co-Founder & Product Head
Sh. Amritanshu S Kumar
Founder and COO/CBO TrackNerd (Bangalore)
Sh. Himanshu Joshi
NITI Aayog | Public Policy & Innovation Expert | Startup Mentor
Sh. Subodh Kumar
Founder, Sanwi Solar | Nandi Silage (P) Ltd. | Vrindawan Dairy
Sh. Anand Shankar
Senior Consultant-Supply Chain Planning & AI Transformation, NTT Data
Sh. Dayanand Thakur
Executive Manager AI for business intelligence, PepsiCo Hyderabad
Sh. Saahil Raj Singh
Business Head of Mithila Stack
Sh. Rahul Gupta
CEO and Founder, evvolv.ai
Sh. Abhas Kumar
Founder & Director, Ichelon Consulting (Healthcare)
Sh. Shanshank S. Thakur
Vice President (Business) CoRover.ai/BharatGPT
Sh. Vikash Vaibhav (IPS)
Advisor, Bihar State Planning Board Founder, Let’s Inspire Bihar
Sh. Shalabh Jain
Head of Security and Privacy, CDPG Indian Institute of Science
Sushant Dixit
Managing Director, Absolute Business Leader & Philanthropist
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Shrivastava
Deputy Director General & Scientist G National informatics centre, Patna (NIC)
Sh. Rohan Mishra
Deputy Director (IT), Ex-NIC Cyber Security Expert
Sh. Vishwa Nath Jha
Superintelligence Infrastructure Builder | Philosophy & Logic Enthusiast
Sh. Abhishek Srivastava
Founder, Vedam.ai (Legal Tech)
Smt. Ami Ganatra
Author- Mahabharta Unravelled-1 and Unravelled-2, Ex-Principal. The Bridgespan Group
Prof. Satish Kr. Singh
HOD Mining Engineering, IIT ISM Dhanbad
Prof. T. N. Singh
Director and Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
Sh. Prashant Singh
Senior Journalist, Asian News International, London
Dr. Syed Shamael Ahmad
National President, Private Schools and Childrens Association
Prof. Rajeev Mishra
Professor and HOD, Computer Science, IIT Patna
Dr. Siddharth Shankar
Principal, Oxford College of Research & Management
Sh. Anil Kumar Jha
Director Shiksha Samata Udyamita Foundation, Co-founder & CEO Fab Five Network Pvt Ltd
Sh. Sanjaya Kumar Singh (IAS)
Inquiry Commissioner, Rera Bihar
Sh. Asok Chauhan
Hon’ble Member (Administration) Bihar Land Tribunal
Sh. Souvik Chongder
Consultant, Niti Aayog |Addl. Secretary, Sundarbans Press Club
Sh. Anupam Singh
Founder-cum-Managing Director Bizframe Technologies (fieldreports)
Sh. Neehar R
Founder, Bihar Say and Frootex
COMPLETE TWO-DAY AGENDA
Two days, sunrise to sunset — every minute mapped.
From the first keynote at 8 AM to the closing reception at 7 PM — every panel, roundtable, showcase and ceremony across both days. "TBD" marks items pending confirmation.
Infrastructure, investment and governance half of the Summit's mission.
08:00–09:30
Registration
Registration, badge collection, networking breakfast & Innovation Expo preview walk-through for early VIPs
09:30–10:00
Ceremony
Lighting of the lamp, national anthem & welcome address by the Convener, Qlass Edtech
10:00–10:30
Keynote
Inaugural address — Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh[TBD]
10:30–11:15
Keynote
Leadership address — Hon'ble Chief Minister: "AI for Youth Empowerment and Developed Uttar Pradesh"[TBD]
11:15–11:30
Networking
Tea break, group photo-op with dignitaries & press pool spray
11:30–12:30
Panel I
Semiconductors, Data Centres & AI Infrastructure — from policy to megawatts
12:30–13:30
Panel II
AI & Deeptech — GenAI and agentic systems for Bharat-scale problems
13:30–14:30
Lunch
Networking lunch & exhibition floor walk-throughClosed-room Semiconductors & Data Centres discussion runs in parallel, invite-only
14:30–16:00
Site Visit
PRAGATI Park (Noida) or nearest data-centre site visit for CXOs & investors, parallel to an AI & Deeptech deep-dive
16:00–16:15
Networking
Tea break & expo floor time
16:15–17:00
Panel III
Startups, Founders & the UP Investment Ecosystem — Investor Roundtable format
17:00–18:00
Panel IV
Healthcare & Governance AI — AI-powered public service delivery
18:00–19:00
Networking
Evening networking, cultural performance & Day 1 close
Youth-empowerment half: skilling, hackathons, founder funding and a closing jobs commitment.
08:30–09:00
Speaker Session
Fireside Chat — a named industry leader on AI adoption trends shaping India's next decade
09:00–09:30
Networking
Morning networking; Innovation Expo opens for Day 2 (100+ stalls)
09:30–10:30
Panel V
Robotics, Space Tech & Defense — hardware-forward innovation in India
10:30–12:00
Demo Day
Startup Pitch Showcase — founders pitch live to a VC & government panel; parallel to Hackathon Finals & Robotics Zone
12:00–13:00
Panel VI
AI Pragya Skilling — Youth Empowerment, Certification & Career Pathways (Workshop format)
13:00–14:00
Lunch
Networking lunch & exhibition floor walk-throughClosed-room Startups, Robotics & Youth Skilling discussion runs in parallel, invite-only
14:00–15:00
Panel VII
Startup Funding & the ₹48 Lakh Reimbursement Scheme — eligibility, certification & how to apply
15:00–16:00
Panel VIII
AI for Youth Empowerment — from skilling to hiring: closing the jobs loop
16:00–16:45
CM Roundtable
Roundtable with Hon'ble Chief Minister — CXOs, unicorn founders & investors[TBD]
16:45–17:00
Announcement
"UP AI Jobs Compact" — dated, trackable commitments on skilling, MoUs & jobs
17:00–17:30
Awards
UP AI Excellence Awards — 35 categories across government, industry, startups & individual leadership
17:30–18:00
Valedictory
Closing/valedictory session by Hon'ble Chief Guest; summary of all 5 sub-theme tracks
18:00–19:00
Networking
Closing networking reception
Gallery
Memories
Moments from the summit — keynotes, expo floors and the people who made it happen.
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Where Innovation Meets Intelligence
Step into the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers shaping tomorrow.
Be part of UP biggest tech transformation.
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faq
Your Questions Answered
What is the Bihar AI Summit 2026?
Bihar AI Summit 2026 is an event where people come together to talk about AI, technology, and how it can be used in real life across different industries.
Who should attend this summit?
Anyone interested in AI and technology can attend—students, developers, startup founders, business owners, and professionals.
What can I expect to learn?
You’ll get practical insights into how AI is being used, current trends, and ideas you can actually apply.
Where will the event be held?
The venue and location details will be shared on the website.
How can I register?
You can register by filling out the form on the official website.
Can I become a sponsor or partner?
Yes, there are opportunities for partnerships and sponsorships. You can check the website for more details.
How can I contact the team?
You can reach out through the contact page or the official email provided on the website.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, participants may receive a certificate after attending the event.