AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit for India: Mangaluru’s fast-growing tech ecosystem has earned national attention as the annual HMNOV25 event is now officially designated as the pre-summit for the AI Impact Summit 2026. This positions the coastal city as a key contributor in India’s expanding AI landscape and highlights the region’s rising influence in AI innovation in India.
The News: The Ministry of Electronics & IT and the organisers of the India AI initiative have aligned HMNOV25 with the country’s flagship AI platform to support collaboration, research, and policy development. According to a recent Times of India report, the move reflects India’s intent to decentralise AI leadership and empower tier-2 cities to drive future-ready innovation.
What HMNOV25 Brings to the National AI Agenda
The pre-summit will:
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Bring together researchers, investors, founders, and policymakers
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Focus on applied AI, ethics, localisation, and AI workforce readiness
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Showcase India’s progress in Artificial Intelligence trends 2025
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Enable cross-industry panels on healthcare, education, defence, and enterprise AI
India’s AI sector is projected to add $500 billion to the economy by 2030, as per NASSCOM’s AI adoption analysis.
Why This Matters for India’s AI Future
With India preparing for the AI Impact Summit 2026, the inclusion of HMNOV25 strengthens the country’s AI pipeline by:
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Expanding grassroots AI talent
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Encouraging startup participation from non-metro cities
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Supporting discussions on AI adoption in businesses
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Building policy frameworks aligned with global standards
As global interest grows around India’s AI leadership, this recognition signals momentum for broader AI-driven development across the country.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the AI Summit 2026?
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is a global-scale forum, organized by the government of India, that brings together policy-makers, researchers, industry leaders and civil-society to shape how AI can be used for inclusive growth, sustainability, and social good across People, Planet and Progress.
2. How can I get involved in the pre-summit events?
You can get involved by participating in or applying for upcoming Pre-Summit events – these are listed on the Summit’s official portal, open to organisations, researchers, startups, NGOs, academia, or civil-society groups working on AI-related themes.
3. How do I apply to host a pre-summit event?
To host a Pre-Summit event, you need to fill out the official “Call for Proposals” application form on the Summit’s website, providing details about your organisation, proposed event format (in-person or hybrid), and how it aligns with Summit themes.
4. What are the key themes of the pre-summit (and overall Summit)?
The key themes (or “Chakras”) of the Summit include Human Capital, Inclusion, Safe & Trusted AI, Resilience & Innovation, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Social Good – focused on how AI can advance equity, sustainability, innovation, and societal progress.
Local AI event gets global traction: Mangaluru’s HMNOV25 now part of India’s flagship AI platform build-up