New Delhi

The fifth edition of the India Global Innovation Connect 2026 will be held on May 6–7 in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders in technology, innovation, and policymaking.

Themed “India in the age of AI,” the event will focus on India’s growing role in frontier technologies and its emergence as a global innovation hub. It will convene stakeholders from industry, government, venture capital, startups, and academia.

Organised by Smadja & Smadja Strategic Advisory, the platform is supported by partners such as TiE Delhi NCR and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

The two-day event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and fireside chats covering sectors like artificial intelligence, fintech, aerospace, semiconductors, sustainability, defence technologies, biotech, and healthtech.

According to Claude Smadja, Chairman of the organising firm, India’s strong digital infrastructure, entrepreneurial talent, and rising investor interest make it one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems globally.

Prominent speakers expected at the event include Ashishkumar Chauhan, Sanjeev Sanyal, Baijayant Panda and Mohandas Pai, among others.

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The forum aims to strengthen collaboration between India’s startup ecosystem and global investors, generate insights on scaling innovation, and explore opportunities emerging from global technology trends.