Industrial AI Summit 2026

Session

Activity

9:00

Registration, Welcome coffee

10:00

Welcome Remarks

Opening remarks from the conference organizers, setting the context for the summit, its objectives, and the role of industrial AI in shaping future productivity and competitiveness.

10:15

Plenary Session
Industrial Transformation: The Big Picture

A strategic view of industrial transformation, examining how technologies, AI, data and new operating models are redefining productivity, resilience, and growth across industries – in India and globally.

11:30

Panel Session 1
Building the AI Backbone: National and Global Cloud Infrastructure

A discussion among cloud infrastructure experts on the trade-offs between national and international cloud platforms, covering data sovereignty, security, scalability, cost, and their impact on industrial AI deployment

12:30

Lunch Break

13:30

Panel Session
Building Trust in Digital Solutions: Practical Industry Use Cases

A discussion and showcase of real-world industrial use cases, highlighting how digital solutions build trust through measurable impact, operational reliability, and successful adoption in demanding environments.

14:25

Two Streams #1

Stream 1: Pitch sessions 

Short pitch presentations from emerging innovators, including IIM students and startups, showcasing fresh ideas and early solutions for industrial AI. 4 presentations, up to 4 minutes each, with a maximum of 3 slides per pitch.

Stream 2: Networking 

Pre-arranged, time-boxed one-on-one meetings designed to connect industry leaders, innovators and partners. Each meeting is limited to 4 minutes, enabling focused, high-impact exchanges in a fast-paced speed-networking format.

15:00

Master Class: Transforming how we Work with Tech

A master class led by a recognized AI thought leader with a strong academic and public-speaking background, offering a forward-looking perspective on how AI is reshaping productivity, work, and industrial value creation. The session will bridge rigorous research with real-world implications for industry leaders, technology developers and policymakers.

15:30

Panel Session
The Future of Industrial Tech: A Reality Check on Generative and Predictive AI

A discussion examining the practical implications of generative and predictive AI in industrial settings, separating short-term benefits (and failures) from long-term potential, and assessing what is likely to scale, what will remain experimental, and why the technologies may fall short of expectations.

16:15

Two Streams #2

Stream 1: Pitch sessions 

Short pitch presentations from emerging innovators, including IIM students and startups, showcasing fresh ideas and early solutions for industrial AI. 4 presentations, up to 4 minutes each, with a maximum of 3 slides per pitch.

Stream 2: Networking 

Pre-arranged, time-boxed one-on-one meetings designed to connect industry leaders, innovators and partners. Each meeting is limited to 4 minutes, enabling focused, high-impact exchanges in a fast-paced speed-networking format.

17:00

Closing Panel Session
Industrial Digitization Tomorrow: Leading the Transition to the AI Era

A closing discussion on how traditional industries can successfully transition into the AI era, focusing on leadership, culture change and long-term capability building. 

18:00

Reception Dinner and Award Gala

An evening reception (dinner served), bringing together summit participants for informal networking, including the presentation of awards recognizing leadership and excellence in industrial digitization and AI-driven transformation.