The year ahead is poised to be a significant one for global technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, with rapid innovation expected across multiple sectors. India, in particular, is preparing to host several high-impact international events in the first quarter of 2026, positioning itself as a leading hub for global dialogue and collaboration.

Beginning in January 2026 with the TiE Global Summit (TGS), followed by the AI Global Summit in February, and continuing with major gatherings by Indiaspora and the Raisina Dialogue in March, the country’s event calendar is both extensive and influential. 

The TiE Global Summit remains one of the world’s largest convenings of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders. Designed to foster innovation and accelerate business growth, TGS brings together accomplished founders and global experts who offer practical insights on building resilient companies, adapting to evolving markets, and leveraging emerging technologies. The summit also features pitch competitions, startup showcases, and masterclasses that provide entrepreneurs with opportunities to test ideas, gain visibility, and receive targeted feedback from seasoned mentors and investors.

The theme for the 10th TiE Global Summit in Jaipur will be “Technology, Growth, and Sustainability,” which aligns with ongoing conversations and pressing issues in the global economy. This time, the event partners with the state of Rajasthan’s flagship event, DigiFest. The TiE Global Summit, along with DigiFest, will create an impact not only in the Jaipur startup ecosystem but also across all tier 2 and 3 cities of India.

As Mahavir Pratap Sharma, convenor of this summit, noted, “The 10th TiE Global Summit with DigiFest in Jaipur is set to be a landmark event, bringing together the best minds in entrepreneurship, technology, and investment. With an inspiring lineup of speakers, high-impact networking, and deep-dive discussions on AI-driven business growth, this summit is a must attend for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators globally.”

Jaipur is renowned for hosting the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), a cultural gathering that draws literary giants and thinkers from across the globe. By choosing the same vibrant, heritage city for its summit, TiE Global builds on a strong legacy of hosting grand events of global consequence in the city.

Artificial Intelligence, fintech, AVGC-XR, agrotech, media tech, filmmaking, healthtech, and sustainability will be among the key issues of discussion at the summit. The convergence of these issues is central to the agenda, driving discussions on generative AI, ethical governance, how entrepreneurial ventures can leverage AI for scalable solutions, sustainable technologies to drive growth and innovation, and more. The conversations will shed light on these issues of national and international relevance.

The event is structured to facilitate more than just dialogue. Major speakers slated to attend are disruptors from Silicon Valley, venture capitalists, unicorn founders, top policymakers, as well as academic leaders. Speakers such as Smriti Irani, former cabinet minister, Pramod Bhasin and Vineet Rai, renowned investors, Ricky Kej, Grammy Award winner, Maharaja Lakshyaraj Singh of Mewar, Erik Solheim, former head of UNEP, Kanwal Rekhi, Apurva Chamaria, and other illustrious thought leaders will contribute to the event.

Sessions are being crafted as practical workshops and networking hubs, designed to foster cross-border collaborations and seed investment deals. For any emerging entrepreneur, especially those focused on integrating AI solutions into their business models, the Jaipur 10th TiE Global Summit along with the DigiFest event is indispensable, promising engagement and access.

The event is also marked with the TiE Global Awards that celebrate outstanding entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers from around the world. These awards recognize excellence across key categories such as startup innovation, social entrepreneurship, women-led enterprises, and global scale-up success. For founders, winning a TiE Global Award brings visibility, credibility, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and industry leaders. Beyond recognition, the awards reinforce TiE’s mission of fostering entrepreneurship by spotlighting role models whose journeys inspire the next generation.

Deepa Prahalad, TiE San Diego Charter Member, adds, “It’s always exciting to come to TiE events and experience the energy, innovation and support of members from around the world. The organization has made impressive strides in its outreach and impact over the years. I always come away with ideas and inspiration from the keynotes to coffee breaks.” She goes on to add that in 2000, CK Prahalad authored the “House of TiE,” a white paper providing the “conceptual and intellectual underpinnings of TiE,” which was used to guide its global expansion.

The event will be a consequential start to the New Year for powering India’s startup and business ecosystem with a focus on building towards a resilient and Viksit Bharat.

(Rajesh Mehta is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald; Krishanu Ranwan is a Global Relations Consultant.)

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