Nvidia, Aavishkaar Group, Shiprocket, CarDekho, Minimalist, Agnikul Cosmos, Tata 1mg, EaseMyTrip, and other leading organisations, along with prominent Indian policymakers, are set to headline Jaipur’s premier tech and innovation gathering
Summit to convene global innovators, founders, investors, policy leaders from 4–6 January 2026
Jaipur, November 26th, 2025: Nvidia, Aavishkaar, Shiprocket, Minimalist, Agnikul Cosmos, Tata 1mg, EaseMyTrip, and other leading organisations, together with prominent Indian policymakers, will headline the Rajasthan DigiFest × TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2026. Supported by the Government of Rajasthan, the upcoming edition is scheduled for 4–6 January 2026 at JECC, Jaipur. The Summit will bring together global leaders, innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors, showcasing India’s growing impact on the global digital and entrepreneurial landscape.
Participation has been confirmed from Nvidia’s senior leadership, Aavishkaar Group’s impact investment pioneers, Ashish Kulkarni, Founding Director, Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, senior national policymakers including Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, and BJP’s foreign affairs lead Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale. The platform will also host global business and technology leaders such as Akshay Ghulati, CEO–International Shipping at Shiprocket, global gender-equality champion Almas Jiwani, President Emeritus, UN Women Canada NC, and high-impact startup founders including Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, and Mohit Yadav, Co-Founder, Minimalist.
The speaker cohort further includes international innovation strategist Alex Osterwalder, Grammy-winning environmentalist Ricky Kej, economic policy expert Pramod Bhasin, and global AI visionary Srikanth Velamakanni, among others bringing together voices shaping the future of technology, policy, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and culture.
While announcing the speakers Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Convener, 10th edition of TiE Global Summit said “With the unwavering support of the Government of Rajasthan, Rajasthan DigiFest × TiE Global Summit 2026 is set to host one of the most influential gatherings of global innovators, founders, policymakers, and thought leaders. This first list of speakers reflects our commitment to curating a world-class platform that inspires dialogue, fosters collaboration, and accelerates innovation for India and the world.”
Annexure: Full List of Speakers with Designations:
- Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani — Former Cabinet Minister, Government of India
- Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale — In-Charge, Foreign Affairs Department, Bharatiya Janata Party
- Mr. Ajitesh Sharma — President, Indian Comics Association
- Mr. Akshay Ghulati — CEO–International Shipping, Shiprocket
- Mr. Akshat Rathee — Co-Founder & MD, NODWIN Gaming
- Ms. Almas Jiwani — President Emeritus, UN Women Canada NC; CEO, Almas Jiwani Foundation
- Mr. Alex Osterwalder — Founder & CEO, Strategyzer
- Mr. Amit Jain — Co-Founder & CEO, CarDekho Group
- Mr. Arjun Vaidya — Co-Founder, V3 Ventures; former CEO, Dr. Vaidya’s
- Mr. Ashim Patil — MD & CEO, Infotek Software & Systems (i-TEK RFID)
- Mr. Ashish Dhawan — Founder & CEO, The Convergence Foundation
- Mr. Ashish Kulkarni — Former Chairman, FICCI AVGC-XR Forum; Founding Director, Indian Institute of Creative Technologies
- Mr. Bala Sathyanarayanan — Chairman, Greif and Balmer & Laurie
- Mr. Chuks Collins — Multidisciplinary Artist & Fashion Designer
- Mr. C.V. Rao — CTO, Annapurna Studios
- Mr. Devendra Deshpande — Co-Founder, Friday Filmworks
- Mr. Dharamveer Singh Chouhan — Co-Founder & Chairman, Zostel / Zo World
- Dr. Ali Tinazli — CEO, lifespin GmbH
- Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani — Founder & MD, Nueclear Healthcare Ltd.
- Dr. Shadab Khan — Senior Scientist, ADIA Lab
- Mr. Erik Solheim — Former Executive Director, UN Environment Programme
- Mr. Jiakai (Justin) Liu — Co-Founder, Genspark.ai
- Mr. Kanwal Rekhi — Managing Director, Inventus Capital Partners
- Mr. Kumaar Bagrodia — Founder & Lead Neuroscientist, NeuroLeap
- Sh. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar — Chairman, Lake Palace Trade & Travels Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr. Lalitesh Katragadda — Founder, Indihood
- Mr. Manu Rekhi — Venture Capitalist, Inventus Capital Partners
- Mr. Mohit Yadav — Co-Founder, Minimalist
- Ms. Navneet Kaur — Managing Partner, TechThrive Ventures; Founder, FemTech India
- Mr. Navneet Munot — MD & CEO, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.
- Ms. Philomena Gnanapragasam — CEO, AIBD
- Mr. Pramod Bhasin — Chairman, ICRIER; Founder, Genpact
- Mr. Rajat Ojha — Founder & Chairman, Gamitronics & PartyNite Metaverse
- Mr. Ricky Kej — Grammy Award-Winning Composer & Environmentalist
- Mr. Rikant Pittie — Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip
- Mr. Sanjay Aggrawal — MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank
- Mr. Sanjay Gupta — Co-Founder, Raj Comics
- Mr. Shanker Trivedi — Senior Vice President, Nvidia
- Mr. Shobu Yarlagadda — CEO & Co-Founder, Arka Media Works
- Mr. Srikanth Velamakanni — Co-Founder & Group Chief Executive, Fractal
- Mr. Tejas Goenka — Managing Director, Tally Solutions
- Mr. Vijay Amritraj — Former Tennis Player; Sports Commentator & Global Sports Diplomat
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- Mr. Vineet Rai — Founder & Vice Chairman, Aavishkaar Group
