FICCI Digital Transformation 10 SeriesChennai Edition · 2026
AI by Design
India and Tamil Nadu's moment to Build, Own and Lead.
A full-day conference, innovation exhibition, and flagship Knowledge Paper launch — convening government, industry, investors, and academia to turn India's AI moment into an actionable agenda.
Super Saver extended till July 10 — Delegate & Stall registration
Countdown to DT10
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AI by DesignORGANISED BY FICCI TAMIL NADU STATE COUNCIL — TECHNOLOGY PANEL 150–250 DELEGATES · 12 EXHIBITION STALLS · CURATED THEMATIC TRACKS
About the Conference
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant frontier — it is the defining infrastructure of our era. For India, and specifically Tamil Nadu, this is a rare, time-bound opportunity: not merely to adopt AI, but to shape it, build it, and lead.
The FICCI DT10 Series brings government leaders, industry pioneers, technologists, investors, and academia under one roof to translate this opportunity into an actionable agenda. Themed ‘AI by Design’, the conference is designed to ignite cross-sector collaboration, showcase frontier innovation, and catalyse investments that position Chennai and Tamil Nadu as a global AI hub.
Expect curated plenary sessions, expert-led panels, an innovation exhibition with 12 company stalls, and the launch of a flagship Knowledge Paper documenting the state of AI readiness in India and Tamil Nadu.
Plenary SessionsExpert PanelsInnovation ExhibitionKnowledge Paper Launch
India at an AI Inflection Point
The numbers behind the moment.
1%
of the world's AI talent pool contributed by India
900+
active AI startups across the country
₹9500 Cr
IndiaAI Mission — structural backing for AI infrastructure
300+
engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu
Top 0
IT revenue-generating states in India
IIT-M
home to India's first AI research park, in Chennai
Why Tamil Nadu
A natural AI capital.
Tamil Nadu commands a rare combination of assets to anchor India's AI ambitions — talent, infrastructure, policy will, and sectoral depth.
World-class talent base
500+ engineering colleges, IIT Madras (India's first AI research park), and a thriving startup ecosystem across Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai.
Deep IT & manufacturing base
Among India's top three IT revenue states, with Chennai hosting global delivery centres for Cognizant, Infosys, HCL, Zoho, and Ford.
Progressive state policy
The Tamil Nadu AI Policy 2023 and the state's push toward AI-driven governance and public service delivery signal strong political will.
Sectoral diversity
From automotive and textiles to healthcare and logistics — a rich, real-world proving ground for applied AI at scale.
Conference Objectives
Five strategic outcomes.
01
Set the Agenda
Articulate a shared, forward-looking vision for AI-led growth, grounded in data and actionable recommendations.
02
Showcase Innovation
A curated platform for AI companies, startups, and research institutions to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions.
03
Drive Policy Dialogue
Structured conversations on enabling policies — compute access, data governance, skilling, and procurement.
04
Forge Partnerships
High-quality B2B, B2G, and academia–industry networking that converts into investment and pilots.
05
Launch the Paper
Publicly release the FICCI AI Readiness Knowledge Paper with benchmarks and a policy roadmap.
Thematic Focus Areas
The pillars of the 'AI by Design' agenda.
Each pillar addresses a critical dimension of building, owning, and leading in AI — across policy, infrastructure, industry, talent, capital, and trust. More tracks will be announced as the programme develops.
PILLAR 01
Policy Architecture for AI Leadership
- National & state AI policy landscape
- IndiaAI Mission — progress & priorities
- TN AI Policy 2023 — implementation review
- Regulatory sandboxes & responsible AI
- Public procurement of AI for governance
PILLAR 02
Building India's AI Infrastructure Stack
- Compute access, sovereign cloud & GPUs
- Data centres, edge AI & GCCs
- Open datasets & data commons
- Tamil Nadu’s digital infrastructure readiness
- Indigenous AI foundation models
PILLAR 03
Industry Transformation — Sector Deep Dives
- AI in Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
- AI in Healthcare — diagnostics & rural reach
- AI in Agriculture — precision & resilience
- AI in BFSI — credit, fraud & inclusion
- AI in Smart Cities, Mobility & Governance
PILLAR 04
Talent, Skills & the Future of Work
- India’s AI talent pipeline & global competition
- Inclusive, multi-language & conversational AI
- Cyber security & industry–academia models
- Skilling for AI-adjacent jobs
- Workforce transition strategies
PILLAR 05
Startups, Investment & the AI Ecosystem
- Mapping Tamil Nadu’s AI startup landscape
- Funding trends — VC, strategic & govt capital
- Deep-tech incubation & accelerators
- Success stories & scale pathways
- Global partnerships & export opportunities
PILLAR 06
Responsible AI — Ethics, Inclusion & Trust
- Fair, explainable & accountable AI systems
- AI, data privacy & citizen rights
- Bridging the AI divide
- India’s role in global AI governance
- AI maturity & certification
Tentative Agenda · 30 July 2026
One day. End to end.
A full-day flow from inaugural keynote to closing — with networking, exhibition walk-throughs, and the Knowledge Paper launch woven throughout.
08:30–09:30
Registration, Networking & Exhibition Walk-through
Networking
09:30–10:45
Inaugural Ceremony
Welcome address, keynote by Government of Tamil Nadu & release of the FICCI AI Readiness Knowledge PaperPlenary
10:45–11:15
Coffee & Networking Break
Exhibition inauguration
Break
11:15–12:15
Session 1 — Policy Architecture for AI Leadership
National priorities, TN AI Policy & regulatory frameworks
Panel
12:15–13:15
Session 2 — Building India's AI Infrastructure Stack
Compute, data & foundation models, data centres
Panel + Demo
13:15–14:00
Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visit
Lunch
14:00–15:00
Session 3 — Industry Transformation
AI in BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare & Agriculture — incl. Agentic & Gen AI adoption
Panel
15:00–16:00
Session 4 — Startups, Investment & Ecosystem Building
Funding, incubation & scale pathways
Fireside + Pitches
16:00–16:30
Coffee & Networking Break
Exhibition visits
Break
16:15–17:15
Session 5 — Talent, Skills & Future of Work
Building India's AI workforce
Panel
17:15–17:30
DT10 Lucky Raffle & Vote of Thanks
Closing
Flagship Launch
FICCI AI Readiness Report
The definitive reference on AI readiness in India and Tamil Nadu for 2026 — combining original research, primary data, expert insights, and actionable recommendations. Researched, authored, and released live at DT10 for policymakers, investors, and industry leaders.
2026
Edition
India + TN
Coverage
Live
Launch at DT10
DT10 Innovation Exhibition
12 stalls. One AI showcase.
A dedicated exhibition zone of 12 curated stalls from AI companies, technology providers, startups, research institutions, and government agencies — running throughout the day and open to all delegates.
- High-visibility platform to showcase AI products to senior decision-makers
- Live demonstrations, product trials & B2B networking in an immersive zone
- Connect with customers, investors & government in one place
Innovation Exhibition
12 Stalls
AI products · platforms · services · startups · research
Who Should Attend
A curated, senior-level audience.
DT10 convenes five stakeholder groups across the AI value chain — from policymakers to end-user industries.
Government & Policy
Ministers, Secretaries & senior officials from Govt of TN, MeitY, DPIIT, NITI Aayog & Smart Cities Mission.
Industry Leadership
CXOs, CDOs, CTOs & CIOs from Fortune 500s, Indian conglomerates, GCCs & mid-size enterprises.
Technology Ecosystem
AI startup founders, deep-tech entrepreneurs, incubator heads, VC / PE investors, academia & research.
End-User Industries
BFSI, Telecom, Agri-Tech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Pharma, Logistics, Automotive, Defence & more.
Enablers
Consulting firms, legal & regulatory experts, industry associations, trade bodies & media.
Partner With DT10
Why Sponsor?
Put your brand at the center of India's digital transformation agenda — in the room with the leaders shaping what comes next.
Recognized Leadership
Be recognized as a digital transformation leader among India's most influential enterprises.
Branding Exposure
Gain unmatched visibility across media, the event website, and all conference materials.
Thought Leadership
Showcase your expertise through speaking opportunities and dedicated exhibition spaces.
Direct CXO Access
Engage face-to-face with 200+ CXOs, policymakers, innovators, and decision-makers.
Amplify Market Positioning
Strengthen your position across the sectors driving India's growth:
Logistics
Manufacturing
Fintech
Healthcare
AgriTech
Smart Cities
Textiles
ICT
& more
Sponsors & Partners
Backed by industry leaders.
The conference offers a tiered sponsorship structure designed to maximise visibility, networking, and thought-leadership opportunities.
Title Sponsor
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Annual Sponsor
Associate Partner
Digital Outreach Partner
Supporting & Ecosystem Partners
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A detailed Sponsorship Prospectus is available on request. Position your brand at the centre of India's AI moment.
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Choose how you want to take part — as a delegate, or by showcasing your work on the exhibition floor.
Delegate Registration
Full-day access to all plenary sessions, panels, the exhibition, networking, and the Knowledge Paper launch.
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Reserve one of 12 curated stalls to showcase your AI products, platforms, and services to senior decision-makers.
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