For Immediate Release
San Francisco, CA, USA – March 5, 2026 – Indiaspora, a leading nonprofit organization, is hosting its Global AI Summit on March 25th at the JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru, bringing together leading founders, policymakers, executives, investors, and technologists to examine how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries and redefining the future of business. Building on the momentum of the past three years, and the recent AI Summit organized by the Government of India in New Delhi, the Indiaspora Global AI Summit reflects growing global demand for insights into AI’s accelerating impact and practical applications across sectors. This is Indiaspora’s 4th AI Summit, having previously hosted events in San Francisco and Dubai.
The Global AI Summit will offer a high-level exploration of the current ways in which AI is reshaping industries, alongside deep dives into breakthrough innovations expected to drive the next wave of economic and technological transformation. Discussions will also spotlight how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are adopting AI at scale, building advanced capability hubs, and establishing global centers of excellence, and how Indian corporations are utilizing AI throughout their businesses.
The Global AI Summit will convene a curated group of founders, executives, and investors representing many of India’s Top 100 startups, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration, learning, and innovation. Indiaspora is proud to host a cohort of women engineering students, as part of our ongoing efforts to advance opportunities for women in technology.
The program will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers, including Abhishek Singh, Director General of the National Informatics Centre and Additional Secretary at India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Persistent Systems, Nicholas (Nick) Booker, Co-Founder of Indogenius; Patrick J. McGovern, Founder and CEO of PJM.ai and Board Chair, The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, R “Ray” Wang, Principal Analyst and Founder of Constellation Research; TK Kurien, CEO, Premji Invest, Vani Kola, Managing Director of Kalaari Capital, along with numerous distinguished innovators, policymakers, and industry experts from across the global AI ecosystem.
“In 2026, the question isn’t whether AI will transform your business, it’s whether you’ll be leading that transformation or scrambling to catch up. The insights you gain here could compress years of trial and error into actionable strategies you can implement next quarter.”- Anurag Jain, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Perot Jain
“The most meaningful insights often come from conversations among those solving similar problems — founders, researchers, and operators sharing what works and what doesn’t. As AI moves from experimentation to real-world deployment, forums like the Indiaspora Global AI Summit create important spaces to exchange perspectives, learn from each other, and build relationships that strengthen the broader innovation ecosystem.”- Vani Kola, Managing Director, Kalaari Capital.
“We have convened very successful global AI summits for the diaspora in Silicon Valley and Dubai, and this year we chose Bengaluru to bring the conversation to India. By convening diaspora leaders alongside global experts and Indian innovators, we are creating a powerful exchange of ideas that reflects India’s central role in shaping the future of AI.” – MR Rangaswami, Founder and Chairman, Indiaspora.
Indiaspora is grateful to our many individual and corporate sponsors who make this event possible. We are delighted to acknowledge the support of Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Persistent Systems; Himanshu Shah, Founder & Executive Chairman of Marius Pharmaceuticals and Shah Capital, and Premier Sponsors: Persistent Systems, SEW & Westbridge Capital; Leadership Sponsors: Chiratae Ventures, HSBC, Perot Jain, & Rubrik; and Impact Sponsors: Galent, Intellect Design, and Zinnov.
Persistent Systems, which leads the SheShapesAI program, that honors prominent women leaders in AI, will be presenting an award for an eminent woman leader at the event. The Company will also showcase its RootingforAI initiative, pledging to plant a physical tree for every digital tree planted by event participants.
**Plenary Sessions**
– Photography and social media posting are welcome
– Media representatives are free to engage with willing participants
**Breakout Sessions**
– Operate under Chatham House Rules
– All discussions are off the record
– No media coverage or publication of content
– We maintain this policy to foster open dialogue and candid discussions
While photography with other attendees is encouraged outside of the Breakout sessions, we request that you respect the privacy of speakers and attendees during meals and networking breaks.
For more information and registration details, visit: https://aisummit2026.indiaspora.org
Warm Regards
Sameer Acharya
Marketing and Communications Manager, Indiaspora