The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to host a series of events on core HR issues and how AI is revolutionising workspaces as we know them. From inclusivity to transformation, the day will have something for all types of HR professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts.
From Algorithms to Outcomes: Building AI that Works for People
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM | Bharat Mandapam | L2 Audi 2
Speakers: Iqbal Dhaliwal, J-PAL; MIT | Michael Kremer, J-PAL & University of Chicago | S. Krishnan, IAS, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
The events will feature a Nobel laureate, international researchers, members of Indian and international civil society, prominent industry leaders and senior members of the Government of India. The session will also have feature plenaries and a fireside chat on how research agendas can be aligned with government priorities so that AI adoption and scale-up decisions can be driven by rigorous evidence.
Building a Trusted and Resilient AI Infrastructure Ecosystem: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Rights
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam | West Wing Room No. 6
Speakers: Ankit Bose, Nasscom | Mr. Chengetai Masango, United Nations Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum – Intergovernmental Organisation | Mr. Raju Vegesna, Sify – Industry | Mr. Abhishek Singh, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Ms. Amrita Choudhury, CCAOI – Civil Society | Ms. Shahana Chaterji, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co – Legal | Rishikesh Kanegaonkar, Nayara Energy
This panel will examine principles and infrastructure for a secure, trusted AI ecosystem. It will also showcase global and Indian best practices in governance, transparency, and accountability, while exploring how policy frameworks and innovation can responsibly accelerate adoption. Speakers will address challenges such as interoperability gaps, data security, and ethical deployment. The session emphasises strategies for safe, scalable, resilient, and inclusive AI transformation, balancing innovation with responsible implementation to strengthen trust and sustainability.
AI and India’s Economic Growth: Sectoral Impact and the Road Ahead
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam | L2 Audi 1
Speakers: CA. Anand Prakash Jangid, ajalabs.ai | CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | CA. Dayaniwas Sharma, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | CA. Harpreet Singh, The Royal Bank of Scotland | CA. Narasimhan Elangovan, InCorp Advisory Services | CA. Prabhaw Kumar Agarwalla, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | CA. Prasanna Kumar D, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | CA. R. Vittal Raj, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | CA. Umesh Sharma, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Explore AI as a catalyst for India’s inclusive economic growth, highlighting its sectoral impact across industry, services, governance, agriculture, finance, healthcare, and MSMEs. Examine how AI enhances productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness while reducing leakages and enabling innovation. The discussion will also outline key challenges, policy linkages, and the evolving role of Chartered Accountants in AI governance, assurance, and value creation.
AI for India’s Next Billion: Intergenerational Insights for Inclusive and Future-Ready Growth
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam | L1 Meeting Room No. 9
Speakers: Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations | Amitabh Kant, NITI Aayog, GoI | Arunabha Ghosh, CEEW | Awais Ahmed, Pixxel Space Technologies | Claire Melamed, UN Foundation | Kunalika Gautam, UN Foundation | Ruchira Goyal, Sustainable Food Systems | Safiya Husain, Karya | Vishal Tripathi, CEEW
AI is rapidly reshaping economies, public services, and governance. As the global population approaches 10 billion people by the next century, the stakes are uniquely high for the countries across Asia and Africa that will host many of the world’s next billion people. Choices made today will shape the lives of those young people and determine whether AI becomes a force for shared prosperity and public trust or deepens inequality and power imbalances for generations.
Infosys Springboard – Democratizing AI Learning for Bharat – The road less travelled (Hosted by Infosys)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam – Expo Area | Hall No. 5 First Floor – Conference Room 1
Speakers: Mrs Padma Bhamidipati | Mr Akshay Beerala | Mr Chaithanya Kothapalli | Mr Amit Gupta | Mr Suresh Babu
India is one of the youngest nations globally, with enormous talent potential and yet unemployment among educated youth remains a pressing concern. While many factors contribute to this challenge, three stand out consistently: lack of industry‑relevant skills, limited awareness of emerging opportunities, and absence of structured career guidance.
Data, People, and Pre-Empting Mass Exclusion: Building Ethical AI as Digital Public Infrastructure
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam | L1 Meeting Room No. 8
Speakers: Arpita Kanjilal, Digital Empowerment Foundation | Dr Bhavani Rao R, UNESCO W4EAISAC | Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Government of Telangana | Nicolas Miailhe, AI Safety Connect | Osama Manzar, Digital Empowerment Foundation | Paola Galvez Callirgos, Globethics
Ram Papatla, APAC Trust and Safety, Google | Ram Papatla, Google India
This session will examine how AI in public services can unintentionally exclude vulnerable communities and how such risks can be anticipated and mitigated. Anchored in community-centric design and inclusive data governance, the discussion will connect grassroots realities with ethics, policy, and safety perspectives, positioning AI as a transparent, accountable, and people-first Digital Public Infrastructure that empowers rather than excludes.
Scaling Enterprise Transformation – How India Can Leapfrog in the AI Economy
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam | L2 Audi 1
Speakers: Arpan Sheth, Bain & Company | Chinmaya Sharma, InfoEdge Ventures | Karthik Reddy, Blume Ventures | Mihir Shukla, Automation Anywhere | Sravanth Aluru, Avataar.ai | Tejeshwi Sharma, Peak XV
This session will bring together investors, founders, and transformation leaders to examine where enterprise AI creates real value, where it falls short, how companies can move from pilots to scaled impact, how operating models must evolve for the new “AI worker,” and what this means for India Inc’s opportunity.
AI for Her: Catalyst Women Leaders Driving Responsible and Inclusive AI
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Sushma Swaraj Bhawan | Shakuntalam Banquet
Speakers: Ms Anna Roy, NITI Aayog, GoI | Ms Annapurna Vishwanathan, Airbus India & South Asia | Ms Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro Limited | Ms Roma Datta Chobey, Google India | Ms Sandhya Varanasi, Schneider Electric | Ms Sarah E. Kemp, Intel | Ms Sarika Gulyani, FICCI | Ms Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The session will cover responsible AI frameworks, mitigation of gender and data biases, and the translation of national AI policies into real-world applications across health, education, and social sectors. It will also address access to capital, mentorship, and ecosystem support required to scale women-led AI innovations. Through a moderated panel discussion, global technology leaders, policymakers, and founders will share practical insights on building safe and trusted AI systems while nurturing future women technologists.
GenAI Talent Imperative: Building Global Future Workforce
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Bharat Mandapam | L1 Meeting Room No. 14
Speakers: Dr Abhilasha Gaur, SSC Nasscom | Emily Bastedo, ISACA | Indrani Choudhury, Microsoft | Jagdish Mitra, Humanize | Neha Jain, IT & Electronics, GoUP | Nitin Seth, Incedo | Pramod P.J., Meity, GoI | Prof Jai Prakash, AKTU | Prof Jyoti Kumar, IIT Delhi | Prof. Shyam Rath, AICTE | Rishikesh Patnakar, NSDC | Sanjeev Jain, Wipro | Tulika Pandey, Ministry of Electronics & IT, GoI | Vijay Swaminathan, Draup
As Generative AI rapidly transforms roles, skills, and productivity, this session will explore workforce readiness, emerging GenAI skill requirements, and scalable skilling frameworks. Join the dialogue to align policy, education, and industry needs for building a globally competitive, future-ready workforce.
AI for Disability Inclusion: Global Lessons on Accessibility by Design
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Bharat Mandapam | West Wing Room 4 A
Speakers: Andrew Fleming, British Government | Manmeet Nanda, Department of PwDs, GoI | Mr Agustya Mehta, Meta | Mr Amar Jain, Mission Accessibility | Mr Tukaram Mundhe, Department of disability, Ministry of Maharashtra | Nipun Malhotra, TQH, Nipman Foundation | Professor Alison Noble, The Royal Society (UK)
“AI for Disability Inclusion: Global Lessons on Accessibility by Design” will examine how AI can advance disability inclusion through an accessibility-by-design approach. Bringing together leaders from government, industry, and civil society, it will draw on global evidence, the discussion will focus on co-designing AI solutions with persons with disabilities and on policy safeguards aligned with India’s social empowerment priorities.
The Future of Work, Skills and Innovation in Age of AI (Hosted by 1Works)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Bharat Mandapam – Expo Area | Hall No. 3 First Floor – Conference Room 4
Speakers: Sh. Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble MoS MoE & MSDE | Sh. T G Sitharam, India Co-Chair Human Capital Working Group & Former Chairman, AICTE | Sh. Voruganti Aravind, CEO – 1Works & Executive Director – Conch Deep Tech Venture Studio | Made in Bharat AI Product Launches & Brief Presentations: Sh. Dayal Mukati, CTO – 1Works & Conch Deep Tech Venture Studio | Sh. Sairam Santharam – CISO, Avancer Corporation (USA) | Sh. Rakesh Asthana- Former Commissioner of Police, Delhi, Former CBI – Panellist | Sh. Vivek Kumar Yadav- Director (IT & Cybersecurity), Ministry of Defence, GoI – Panellist | Sh. Aditya Narayan Singh Deo – Co-Founder, Elevate EX – Panellist | Sh. Vijaibarath GM – Cybersecurity , TATA AGRATAS – Panellist | Sh. Sandip – Ghosh Publisher, Outlook Magazine | Sh. Sunil Bajpai (Ex IRSME) – Chief Trust Officer, Tanla Platforms | Sh. Sunil Gupta – Co-Founder & CEO, Yotta Data Services | Sh. Narayanan Rajagopalan – Founder & CEO, Kavach Healthcare | Sh. Raghunandan (Ex ITS) – Former Secretary, TRAI | Professor of Practice, IIT Hyderabad | Sh. Yogesh Kochhar – Education Futurist & Author, YOL | Sh. Anju De Alwis – Co-Founder, Ultimate Access Education | Sh. Vivek Chadda – Founder & Author, AcceleratorX Ventures & Startupology | Sh. Dr Ashok Kumar Gadiya – Chairman, Mewar University | Sh. Usha Batra – Director R&D, Chairperson Skill Department, Sri Vishwakarma Skill University, India’s First Skill University
“From Human Capital to Cognitive Capital” will explore how trust, skills, and accountability must be re-engineered in AI-augmented systems. Bringing together leaders from the public sector, industry, and academia, it positions Cognitive Capital as India’s strategic advantage for continuous readiness and human-centric AI adoption.
People’s AI: Designing a Future Where Everyone Belongs
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Sushma Swaraj Bhawan | Shakuntalam Banquet
Speakers: Lakshmi Pratury, INK Global Foundation | Madhukar Yarra, NextWealth | Ravishankar Gundlapalli, MentorCloud | Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, The Udaiti Foundation, and Founder, Ecoware | Yash Dongre, House of Anita Dongre
This session explores what it takes to make AI genuinely inclusive and scalable in practice. It will examine how access to skills, recognition of diverse talent, inclusive employment models, citizen-centric policy, and cultural participation together shape AI systems that serve society.
Fireside Chat on AI/ML Driven Virtual Immersive Autonomous Personalized Learning
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Bharat Mandapam | L1 Meeting Room No. 19
Speakers: Ajith Sundaresh, Fusion Kaapi | Arvind Kumar, Eisner Amper | George Varghese, Independent | Latha Elizabeth Koshi, Aten Inc. | Thomas K Vaidhyan, Aten Inc.
This fireside chat draws from personal insights and experiences of the panel members and Aten Inc.’s AI/ML-driven virtual immersive, autonomous, personalized learning solutions to scale talent development in India, particularly for rural, remote and underserved youth in sectors like AI, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, and Telecom to reflect on the summit’s core “Chakras” of Human Capital Inclusion, Safe and Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation & Efficiency, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Growth and Social Good.
AI in Work: Humans, AI, or Both?
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Bharat Mandapam | L2 Audi 2
Speakers: David Yanagizawa-Drott, University of Zurich | Elizabeth Kelly, Anthropic | Murugan Vasudevan, Veddis | Shankar Maruwada, EkStep Foundation
Featuring a presentation by an international researcher on a randomised evaluation on leveraging AI tools to improve teacher hiring, this session will also include a panel discussion with leading practitioners. This discussion will examine how AI can reshape recruitment pipelines, skill matching and workforce productivity.
Investing in Bharat: Regional AI Hubs and Inclusive Growth(Hosted by AIM & STPI)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Bharat Mandapam – Expo Area | Hall No. 5 First Floor – Conference Room 1
Speakers: Sh. Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI | Dr Deepak Bagla, Mission Director AIM, NITI Aayog | Ms Amneet P. Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Haryana | Sh. Jitendra Kumar, MD, BIRAC, Dept. of Biotechnology | Dr Shreeram Iyer, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Prisma Group
This session examines how AI is transforming education, industry, and institutions at scale. It will explore borderless learning enabled by AI, industry perspectives on adoption and competitiveness, and the integration of AI with blockchain to rewire institutional systems. The discussion will focus on translating policy intent into practical, secure, and scalable implementations across sectors and ecosystems.
Reskilling for Tomorrow: AI, Sustainability, and India’s Jobs Transition
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Bharat Mandapam | L1 Meeting Room No. 18
Speakers: Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) | Dr Claire Melamed, UN Foundation | Mr Nirmit Parikh, Apna Jobs and Bluemachines AI | Ms Aditi Jha, LinkedIn India | Ms Sabina Dewan, JustJobs Network
This panel will examine how AI and automation can support skill mapping, personalised training, and workforce transitions—while addressing challenges of access, trust, and inequality. Policymakers, industry, training providers, and technology experts will discuss how India can prepare workers for emerging green and tech-enabled roles and build inclusive, future-ready skilling systems.
Decoded: How AI Is Reshaping Work for Women
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Bharat Mandapam | West Wing Room 4 B
Speakers: Atul Satija, The/Nudge Institute | Dr M M Tripathi, NIELIT, MeitY | Dr Shamika Ravi, GOI | Jona Repishti, Digital Green | Mythily Ramesh, NextWealth | Sharon Buteau, LEAD at Krea University
This panel will examine the intersection of AI, gender, and the future of work within evolving digital economies. The discussion will explore gendered impacts of AI while highlighting design, governance, and workforce strategies that consider women’s lived experiences and inform policy-relevant pathways toward inclusive, AI-enabled growth. Building on emerging insights from skilling initiatives, the session will focus on identifying pathways where AI can expand decent work and economic security for women at scale.
India Future Skills and AI Collaborative Roundtable: Building Workforces, Capacities, and Institutional Readiness
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Bharat Mandapam | L1 Meeting Room No. 18
Speakers: Antara Lahiri, Micron Foundation | Bhomik Shah, CSRBOX | Hemant Lohiya, Redington Foundation | Kumar Anurag Pratap, Capgemini | Parminder Singh Kakria, Kyndryl | Pratima Harite, Lenovo | Shipra Sharma, IBM
This strategic session advances the IndiaAI Mission’s vision of AI for People, Planet, and Prosperity through inclusive, human-centred implementation. Built on two years of engagement, pilots, and practitioner insights, it converts intent into impact via commitments, scalable models, and partnerships. The discussion will focus on AI workforce readiness, large-scale faculty capacity building, and institutional readiness to integrate AI systems, infrastructure, and governance.
AI for All: Building India’s Future-Ready Human Capital from School to Workforce
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Sushma Swaraj Bhawan | Shakuntalam Banquet
Speakers: Dr Mandar Karyakarte, IIIT Allahabad | M/s Neha Sharma, EY | Mr Vivek Varshney, SpeedLabs STEMLearn.AI | Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) | Prof. Mukul S Sutaone, IIIT Allahabad | Prof. Om Prakash Vyas, IIIT Naya Raipur
The aim of the session will be to examine scalable, inclusive, and policy-aligned models for early-age AI education, and to demonstrate how structured initiatives can serve as national pipelines linking school education with higher education, innovation ecosystems, and workforce readiness.
