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MAIT AI Summit 2025

Forging India’s AI Infrastructure Ecosystem

Driving Impact for People, Planet, and Progress

Official Pre Summit Event of the AI Impact Summit 2026

November 20, 2025

The Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi
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MAIT AI Summit 2025

Building India’s AI Foundations for All

This exclusive gathering will convene global technology leaders, cybersecurity experts, and industry champions to shape the foundational infrastructure powering India’s AI ambitions. The agenda features strategic panels on AI Readiness and Security, Building India’s AI Infrastructure, and Responsible and Inclusive AI.

  • Focus on AI readiness, infrastructure & ethics
  • Live demos & networking
  • Exclusive industry insights
Speakers

Meet the Visionaries

Chief Guest

Shri Jitin Prasada*

Hon’ble MoS, MeitY
Government Officials

Shri S Krishnan, IAS

Secretary, MeitY

Smt. Kavita Bhatia

Scientist G & Group Coordinator, MeitY

Shri Narendra Nath Gangavarapu

Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)

Shri Anurag Yadav IAS

Principal Secretary-IT & Electronics, Govt. of UP

Smt Mercy Epao*

Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME
Speakers/Panelists

Shri Amrit Jiwan

President, MAIT

Shri Harish Krishnan

Mentor – MAIT & Chair, Working Group on AI

Shri Anil Nair

Vice President of Engineering, CISCO

Shri Ranganath Sadasiva

CTO, HPE India

Shri Yatin Dharamshi

Strategy Head, Nokia

Col Suhail Zaidi, Retd

DG-MAIT

Shri Ryan D’Souza

Country Manager, HPC and AI, HPE India

Shri Dinkar Adlakha

Director & GM, Dell Technologies

Shri Jitender Singh

Senior Director Government Affairs (India & South Asia) , Qualcomm

Shri Sanjay Krishen

Regional Director IT, Intel

Shri Sahil Arora

AI Lead, Qualcomm India

Shri Pranjal Sharma

Economic Analyst, Advisor and Author

Shri Sunil Kumar Meena

Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Shri Sidharth Choudhary

Sr. Manager – Govt. AffairsQualcomm India

Shri Ramesh Karwani

Head - Technology Policy, IBM - India /SA

Shri Sumit Monga

Head – Government Relations, Lenovo Group

Shri Pradeep Gupta

Chairman CyberMedia Group

Shri Ashish Sharma

Senior Presales Consultant, Dell Technologies

Shri Niju Vijayan

Partner, Avanteum

Shri Namit Sood

Government & Enterprise Head & Director, Data Centre & Compute, Dell

Shri Daniel Goh

APAC CTO, Veracity Trust Networks
Event Schedule

A Day of AI Innovation

  • Inaugural Session

    Nov 20, 2025

  • AI Readiness and Security

    Panel 1

  • Building India’s AI Infrastructure

    Panel 2

  • Responsible and Inclusive AI

    Panel 3
  • 10:00 – 10:05 AM
    Shri Amrit Jiwan
    President, MAIT

    Opening Remarks

    Kicking off the summit by aligning our collective vision for an innovative, secure, and future-ready AI landscape for India.

    10:05 – 10:10 AM
    Shri Harish Krishnan
    Mentor – MAIT & Chair, Working Group on AI

    Welcome Address & Context Setting

    Setting the tone for the summit, highlighting the vision for India’s AI ecosystem and collaborative growth.

    10:10 – 10:20 AM
    Shri S Krishnan
    IAS, Secretary, MeitY

    Special Address

    Visionary insights into strengthening India’s AI policy framework for sustainable and responsible adoption.

    10:20 – 10:25 AM
    Shri Dinkar Adlakha
    Director & GM, Dell Technologies

    Industry Address

    Insights into how Indian industry is embracing AI-driven transformation and supporting digital innovation.

    10:25 – 10:30 AM
    Shri Jitender Singh
    Senior Director Government Affairs (India & South Asia) , Qualcomm

    Industry Address

    Insights into how Indian industry is embracing AI-driven transformation and supporting digital innovation.

    10:30 – 11:35 AM
    Shri Ryan D’Souza
    Country Manager, HPC and AI, HPE India

    Industry Address

    Discussing scalable AI infrastructure and the importance of high-performance computing for India’s growth.

    10:35 – 10:40 AM
    Smt. Kavita Bhatia
    Scientist G & Group Coordinator, MeitY

    Special Address

    Highlighting the government’s initiatives in driving ethical AI development and inclusive digital governance.

    10:45 – 10:55 PM
    Shri Anurag Yadav IAS
    IAS, Principal Secretary-IT & Electronics, Govt. of UP

    Inaugural Address

    Officially inaugurating the summit and reinforcing the government’s commitment to building a robust AI ecosystem.

    10:55 – 11:00 PM
    Col Suhail Zaidi, Retd
    DG-MAIT

    Vote of Thanks

    Concluding the inaugural session with gratitude to all speakers, partners, and participants.

  • 11:30 – 12:30 PM
    Shri Narendra Nath Gangavarapu
    Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)

    Keynote Speaker

    11:30 – 12:30 PM
    Shri Anil Nair
    Vice President of Engineering, CISCO

    Panelist

    11:30 – 12:30 PM
    Shri Ranganath Sadasiva
    CTO, HPE India

    Panelist

    11:30 – 12:30 PM
    Shri Sanjay Krishen
    Regional Director IT, Intel

    Panelist

    11:30 – 12:30 PM
    Shri Yatin Dharamshi
    Head of Tech Strategy & Transformations, Cloud and Network Services, Nokia

    Panelist

    11:30 – 12:30 PM
    Shri Ashish Sharma
    Senior Presales Consultant, Dell Technologies

    Panelist

    Shri Niju Vijayan
    Partner, Avanteum

    Moderator

  • 12:30 – 1:30 PM
    Shri Anurag Yadav
    IAS, Principal Secretary-IT & Electronics,Govt. of UP

    Keynote Speaker

    12:30 – 1:30 PM
    Shri Ryan D’Souza
    Country Manager, HPC & AI, HPE India

    Panelist

    12:30 – 1:30 PM
    Shri Sahil Arora
    AI Lead, Qualcomm India

    Panelist

    12:30 – 1:30 PM
    Shri Namit Sood
    Government & Enterprise Head & Director, Data Centre & Compute, Dell

    Panelist

    12:30 – 1:30 PM
    Shri Daniel Goh
    APAC CTO, Veracity Trust Networks

    Panelist

    12:30 – 1:30 PM
    Shri Pranjal Sharma
    Economic Analyst, Advisor and Author

    Moderator

  • 2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Smt Mercy Epao*
    Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME

    Keynote Speaker

    2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Shri Sunil Kumar Meena
    Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj

    Panelist

    2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Shri Ramesh Karwani
    Head - Technology Policy, IBM - India /SA

    Panelist

    2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Shri Sumit Monga
    Head – Government Relations, Lenovo Group

    Panelist

    2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Shri Sidharth Choudhary
    Lead on AI, Semiconductor & Emerging Technology, Govt Affairs, Qualcomm

    Panelist

    2:30 – 3:30 PM
    Shri Pradeep Gupta
    Chairman CyberMedia Group

    Moderator

Event Location

Join us at The Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi - in the heart of innovation, surrounded by the city’s finest hotels, seamless connectivity, and rich cultural heritage.

Address

The Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi.

For further details contact

Mr. Subhash Chand +91 98119 31079

Email

contact@mait.com

Everything You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AI Summit 2025?
The AI Summit 2025 is a premier event gathering leading AI experts, thought leaders, and innovators. It features keynotes, workshops, panels, and networking opportunities focusing on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
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What ticket options are available?
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Will there be virtual participation?
Yes! For those who can’t attend in person, we offer a **Virtual Ticket**. This provides access to live-streamed sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities online.