🤖 IIT-Patna Hosts Pre-Event on AI Strategy Ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

Innovation & National Priorities in Focus

The Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IIT-Patna) is set to host a pre-event for the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Tuesday. The session will spotlight AI-driven strategies for innovation, startups, and national development priorities.

About the Summit

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the country’s first global AI summit, will be held in New Delhi from February 16–20, 2026. It aims to address India-centric challenges while unlocking opportunities in economic growth and employment through AI applications.

Pre-Event Highlights

Guided by IIT Patna Director T N Singh and conducted by faculty member Rajiv Mishra from the Computer Science & Engineering department, the programme will bring together participants from academia, industry, government, and international organisations.

Key Discussion Pillars

• AI for Climate Resilience & Disaster Management

• National AI Infrastructure

• AI for Child Safety

Strategic Inputs

Leading organisations including Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce, BharatGPT, Sprinklr, Wadhwani AI, Arista Networks, Ericsson, and ONYX Healthcare will contribute insights. Thematic sessions will also be conducted by UNICEF and CDAC Pune.

Programme Structure

The day-long event will feature:

• Expert talks

• Group deliberations

• Presentations

• A concluding panel discussion

The goal is to generate consolidated recommendations to strengthen India’s AI innovation ecosystem and startup landscape, aligning with the vision of responsible and impactful AI adoption.

Regional Participation

The pre-summit, officially endorsed as part of the India AI Summit 2026 initiative, will see participation from over 15 institutions, including IIM Bodh Gaya, NIELIT Patna, FDDI Patna, NIFT Patna, CNLU Patna, IIIT Bhagalpur, and Magadh University, among others.