The event, named India AI Convergence 2026, was hosted at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India's first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university. It was an official run-up event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India as a part of the latter's broader preparations for the India AI Impact Summit to be held in New Delhi from 16th to 20th February 2026.

The event covered more than 50 opinion leaders from five countries, including AI specialists, researchers, medical professionals, startup heads, CEOs, founders, teachers, inventors, and government agency accreditors gathering together, where they marked their presence by discussing and elaborating on the ongoing development of the technological area of Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing & more through the national AI policy that is being aligned with the real-world results that boost society-based growth, sustainability, and technology progress. Novelties from the Federal Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India Government; Uttar Pradesh Government; MeitY Startup Hub; IndiaAI; and Digital India represented participation in the event, which showed strong policy alignment and strengthened the national importance.

A great strategic moment of the event was the Strategic Policy Dialogue on "Shaping India's AI and Quantum Future: From Policy to Platforms", which ended up with the conclusion of the AI and Quantum strategies of India, to be rolled-out through the mentioned sectors, namely: governance, defense, industry, startups, and international collaboration. Moreover, the dialogue pointed out the emerging role of Uttar Pradesh as a significant government-subsidized area in the whole India's AI and Quantum ordeal taking place prior to the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

To further realize this dream, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, organized the first AI Healthcare and Biomedical engineering students.

The event, named India AI Convergence 2026, was hosted at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India's first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university. It was an official run-up event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India as a part of the latter's broader preparations for the India AI Impact Summit to be held in New Delhi from 16th to 20th February 2026.

The event covered more than 50 opinion leaders from five countries, including AI specialists, researchers, medical professionals, startup heads, CEOs, founders, teachers, inventors, and government agency accreditors gathering together, where they marked their presence by discussing and elaborating on the ongoing development of the technological area of Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing & more through the national AI policy that is being aligned with the real-world results that boost society-based growth, sustainability, and technology progress. Novelties from the Federal Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India Government; Uttar Pradesh Government; MeitY Startup Hub; IndiaAI; and Digital India represented participation in the event, which showed strong policy alignment and strengthened the national importance.

A great strategic moment of the event was the Strategic Policy Dialogue on "Shaping India's AI and Quantum Future: From Policy to Platforms", which ended up with the conclusion of the AI and Quantum strategies of India, to be rolled-out through the mentioned sectors, namely: governance, defense, industry, startups, and international collaboration. Moreover, the dialogue pointed out the emerging role of Uttar Pradesh as a significant government-subsidized area in the whole India's AI and Quantum ordeal taking place prior to the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Further strengthening this vision, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, hosted India’s First AI Healthcare Hackathon, as the state of Uttar Pradesh has been assigned the national theme of 'Health & AI' by the Union Government. The hackathon saw participation from 1,500 teams comprising 5,000 young innovators from across India who presented AI-driven solutions addressing real-world healthcare challenges. In addition to this particular reason, the hackathon was conducted because over 100 healthcare problem statements in the field of healthcare are being provided by Government Agencies and Industry, for which AI Augmented results are being discussed and formulated.

During the India AI Convergence 2026, Honorable Chancellor, Chandigarh University, and MP, Rajya Sabha, Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji, shared the broader vision of India AI Convergence 2026, as he emphasized, that the summit was envisioned as a platform enabling young innovators to engage directly with global AI experts, gaining insights into emerging technologies and practical applications of AI and Quantum Computing. He also highlighted the summit’s role in helping citizens understand government-led AI initiatives and welfare policies, while fostering collaboration across government, academia, industry, and start-ups to bridge policy with implementation.

An important moment during the event was the launch of ‘Quantum for Bharat’ - a National Initiative, formally unveiled by Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji alongwith global AI experts as the initiative focuses on strengthening India’s AI capabilities through quantum computing infrastructure development, structured training, and upskilling programs, by creating avenues for young innovators to pursue research and entrepreneurship in AI and Quantum Computing.

Along with the launch of ‘Quantum for Bharat’, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, also launched its “AI for All” mission, a national initiative aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s India AI Mission, as it aims to enhance AI literacy across citizens nationwide & across disciplines. Also, the initiative will further promote specialized training programs and workshops across India, equipping learners with future-oriented skills.

The India AI Convergence 2026 also featured a series of thought-provoking panel discussions, including Global AI Framework: Setting the Blueprint for India’s AI Future (AI for Good and AI for All), Quantum and AI Fronts: Building Uttar Pradesh's DeepTech Ecosystem, AI by HER – Shaping India's AI Future Through Women's Leadership; Responsible AI at Scale: Democratizing AI Resources the Indian Way, AI Funding Spectrum: Investment Strategies for Scaling AI Startups; and Health in Pixels: Building AI Healthcare Ecosystem for Bharat 2026.

Chief Guest Mr. Nivedan Rathi, Founder, Future and AI, said that India’s vision of becoming a global AI hub by 2047 marks a strategic transition from being a technology consumer to a creator of original research, innovation, and thought leadership. He noted that India’s AI Mission signals intent to move beyond traditional IT services and emerge as a leader in advanced technologies. Appreciating Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, he highlighted the institution’s strong commitment to build strong AI ecosystem and alignment with the National Quantum Mission. He also emphasized the vital role CU UP plays in talent development, academia-industry collaboration, and thus allowing India to realize its untapped potential in AI and Quantum domains.

Concluding the event, Honorable Chancellor Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji described that hosting India AI Convergence2026, it brought a moment of pride for Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, as it aligns with its long-term vision. He also expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for outlining a future-ready national roadmap 11 years ago and highlighted India’s leadership in skill development. He then emphasized AI-driven healthcare as a priority area for Uttar Pradesh & welcomed the state government’s partnership with the university and reaffirmed Chandigarh University, UP’s commitment to nation-building, global leadership, and empowering students to view the India AI Convergence 2026 as a guiding roadmap for the future.