Announce the 2026 Program
International Brand Equity proudly announces the third edition of the National Startup Day Festival 2026, alongside the Bharat Startup Awards 2026 and AI Summit India 2026, scheduled for January 2026 in Bengaluru. This integrated program celebrates India’s entrepreneurial spirit and convenes leaders to examine the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping the nation’s future.
Bharat Startup Awards 2026
The Bharat Startup Awards 2026 will honor outstanding startups, founders, and ecosystem enablers who have made significant contributions to India’s innovation landscape.
AI Summit India 2026
AI Summit India 2026, hosted by International Brand Equity and co-located with the Bharat Startup Awards, will bring together AI professionals, technology leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to explore state-of-the-art developments, high-impact use cases, and strategic implications of AI across sectors.
Summit Highlights
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Keynotes by AI pioneers and CXOs
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Fireside chats with industry disruptors
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Startup showcases and product demos
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Investor networking and partnership opportunities
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In-depth panel discussions with actionable insights
Panel Discussion: AI for Bharat
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How AI can address India’s unique challenges in healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance
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Building inclusive AI for India’s diverse population
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Overcoming constraints in data availability, infrastructure, and regulation
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Case studies from government and private sector initiatives
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The role of startups in democratizing AI
Nominate or Participate
Be recognized among India’s leading startups, founders, and technology thought leaders. Startups, scale-ups, innovators, and AI practitioners are invited to submit nominations and register their interest to participate. For nomination and participation assistance, please use the contact details below.
Attendee Profile
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150+ aspiring entrepreneurs
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25+ investors
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Technology leaders and AI practitioners
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Industry professionals and ecosystem partners
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Media and bloggers
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Government representatives
Participant Sectors
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Fintech
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Green technology and climate tech
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Incubation centres
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Internet of Things (IoT)
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Mobility
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Core technology and deep tech
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Cybersecurity and data security
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Digital gaming
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Smart energy
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Sustainable innovation technology
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Telecom and IT
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Venture capital firms
Contact
For nominations, participation, and partnership opportunities, please contact:
Email: saurabh@internationalbrandequity.com
Phone: 9606955135