IIT2026 SESSION TRACKS
Innovate, Ignite & Thrive AT IIT'S PLATINUM CELEBRATION
First, you create something new (Innovate), then you spark it into action (Ignite), and finally, you achieve success and growth (Thrive).​
In addition to six grand keynote speakers, the conference will bring panels, fireside chats, debates, awards, workshops, and various other sessions under the following four tracks.
This dynamic track will explore the evolution and future of AI, tracing its 75+ year journey from early Expert Systems to today’s breakthroughs in Machine Learning and advanced Artificial Intelligence. We’ll examine how AI is transforming enterprises, reshaping consumer experiences, and driving innovation across public and private sectors worldwide.
We’ll offer a bold glimpse into the future, discussing how Agentic AI, Physical AI, AGI/ASI (Artificial General/Super Intelligence), and Quantum AI will redefine industries, societies, and everyday life. Attendees will gain invaluable insights through interactions with AI pioneers, visionary startup founders, corporate leaders, and venture capitalists at the forefront of this transformation. Whether you're building, funding, or deploying AI, this track offers a rare opportunity to learn from the ecosystem shaping the global AI landscape. The track will feature visionary keynotes, spirited panel discussions, real-world case studies, and provocative debates.
The AI Journey: Transforming business, shaping the future
Health & Sustainability: Innovating for impact & the planet
This track explores how breakthroughs in AI, biotechnology, and scalable medical solutions are redefining health and well-being worldwide. From early advances in medical tech to today’s precision therapies and digital diagnostics, we’ll trace the evolution of innovation aimed at saving lives and expanding access to care.
​
Looking ahead, sessions will dive into high-impact ideas - from AI-powered patient monitoring and biotech therapies to medical devices built for scale in both advanced and underserved markets. We’ll also examine how sustainability is reshaping healthcare delivery, with a focus on ethical innovation, environmental responsibility, and global resilience.
Investment: Capital,
Catalysts & Company Building
The Investment track at IIT2026 brings together top venture capitalists, corporate investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs to decode the capital strategies shaping the future of innovation. In a fast-evolving funding landscape, this track offers essential insights into early-stage fundraising, private equity, corporate venture arms, and emerging investment vehicles.
Through expert-led sessions, attendees will explore what it takes to scale, pivot, or exit—with real-world advice on valuation metrics, founder frameworks, and deal-making strategies that drive growth. Whether you're raising your first round or preparing for acquisition, these conversations will help you navigate the capital stack and unlock new momentum.
Global Connect: Bridging IDeas Across Borders
As innovation ecosystems become increasingly interconnected, this track examines the transformative power of international collaboration in advancing technology, entrepreneurship, and policy. From diaspora-led ventures to returnee founders and global partnerships, we will explore the expanding impact of cross-border innovation in shaping industries worldwide.
​
Sessions will feature real-world case studies and insights from startup leaders, investors, and policymakers who are actively building bridges across markets. Participants will discover how tech diplomacy, regulatory harmonization, and global networks are accelerating collective progress and redefining the future of innovation.