Summit to convene global innovators, founders, investors, policy leaders from 4–6 January 2026 

Jaipur, November 26^th, 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: 

1. Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani — Former Cabinet Minister, Government of India
2. Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale — In-Charge, Foreign Affairs Department, Bharatiya Janata Party
3. Mr. Ajitesh Sharma — President, Indian Comics Association
4. Mr. Akshay Ghulati — CEO–International Shipping, Shiprocket
5. Mr. Akshat Rathee — Co-Founder & MD, NODWIN Gaming
6. Ms. Almas Jiwani — President Emeritus, UN Women Canada NC; CEO, Almas Jiwani Foundation
7. Mr. Alex Osterwalder — Founder & CEO, Strategyzer
8. Mr. Amit Jain — Co-Founder & CEO, CarDekho Group
9. Mr. Arjun Vaidya — Co-Founder, V3 Ventures; former CEO, Dr. Vaidya’s
10. Mr. Ashim Patil — MD & CEO, Infotek Software & Systems (i-TEK RFID)
11. Mr. Ashish Dhawan — Founder & CEO, The Convergence Foundation
12. Mr. Ashish Kulkarni — Former Chairman, FICCI AVGC-XR Forum; Founding Director, Indian Institute of Creative Technologies
13. Mr. Bala Sathyanarayanan — Chairman, Greif and Balmer & Laurie
14. Mr. Chuks Collins — Multidisciplinary Artist & Fashion Designer
15. Mr. C.V. Rao — CTO, Annapurna Studios
16. Mr. Devendra Deshpande — Co-Founder, Friday Filmworks
17. Mr. Dharamveer Singh Chouhan — Co-Founder & Chairman, Zostel / Zo World
18. Dr. Ali Tinazli — CEO, lifespin GmbH
19. Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani — Founder & MD, Nueclear Healthcare Ltd.
20. Dr. Shadab Khan — Senior Scientist, ADIA Lab
21. Mr. Erik Solheim — Former Executive Director, UN Environment Programme
22. Mr. Jiakai (Justin) Liu — Co-Founder, Genspark.ai
23. Mr. Kanwal Rekhi — Managing Director, Inventus Capital Partners
24. Mr. Kumaar Bagrodia — Founder & Lead Neuroscientist, NeuroLeap
25. Sh. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar — Chairman, Lake Palace Trade & Travels Pvt. Ltd.
26. Mr. Lalitesh Katragadda — Founder, Indihood
27. Mr. Manu Rekhi — Venture Capitalist, Inventus Capital Partners
28. Mr. Mohit Yadav — Co-Founder, Minimalist
29. Ms. Navneet Kaur — Managing Partner, TechThrive Ventures; Founder, FemTech India
30. Mr. Navneet Munot — MD & CEO, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.
31. Ms. Philomena Gnanapragasam — CEO, AIBD
32. Mr. Pramod Bhasin — Chairman, ICRIER; Founder, Genpact
33. Mr. Rajat Ojha — Founder & Chairman, Gamitronics & PartyNite Metaverse
34. Mr. Ricky Kej — Grammy Award-Winning Composer & Environmentalist
35. Mr. Rikant Pittie — Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip
36. Mr. Sanjay Aggrawal — MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank
37. Mr. Sanjay Gupta — Co-Founder, Raj Comics
38. Mr. Shanker Trivedi — Senior Vice President, Nvidia
39. Mr. Shobu Yarlagadda — CEO & Co-Founder, Arka Media Works
40. Mr. Srikanth Velamakanni — Co-Founder & Group Chief Executive, Fractal
41. Mr. Tejas Goenka — Managing Director, Tally Solutions
42. Mr. Vijay Amritraj — Former Tennis Player; Sports Commentator & Global Sports Diplomat
43. • Mr. Vineet Rai — Founder & Vice Chairman, Aavishkaar Group

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• The two-day summit is scheduled for December 2025, will coincide with the 25^th year celebration of TiE Rajashthan’s contribution to the growing startup ecosystem and give exclusive access to TiE’s global network of investors, mentors, and business leaders, with focused sessions to foster collaboration, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
• Known as the ‘Olympics of Entrepreneurship’, high-potential startups will be able to pitch leading global investors, fostering cross-border collaborations and growth opportunities.
• This year’s 9th TiE Global Summit is scheduled for December 9-11 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Center, culminating in Mysore on December 12 

India, Jaipur, 17 October 2024: TiE is thrilled to announce the Award of the 10th edition of the TiE Global Summit (TGS) to TiE Rajasthan, to be hosted in December 2025 in the historic city of Jaipur. This will also coincide with TiE Rajasthan celebrating 25 years of entrepreneurial success, marking TiE’s deep impact on supporting the state’s entrepreneur and investor ecosystem. The two-day event, will bring together a diverse and dynamic community of global investors, entrepreneurs, and TiE members to advance innovation, foster business growth, and create impactful networking opportunities.

This significant edition of the TiE Global Summit will mark a decade of entrepreneurial excellence and global collaboration, reflecting the commitment to fostering entrepreneurship since its inception as the first TiE chapter in India. The event will highlight the evolving startup ecosystem in India and beyond, offering a platform for thought-provoking discussions, mentorship, and investment opportunities.

Commenting on the TGS 2025 dates, Amit Gupta, Chairman,  Global Board of Trustees, TiE said, “ We are excited to host this landmark 10th edition of the TiE Global Summit in Jaipur, a city that beautifully blends culture with innovation. Rajasthan is on a remarkable trajectory to position itself as a key centre for renewable energy, IT, electronics manufacturing, and sustainable tourism. Jaipur’s rise as a tech-savvy and startup-friendly destination makes it the perfect setting for entrepreneurs and investors from around the world to convene for the ‘Olympics of Entrepreneurship’, The TiE Global Summit is a global movement that allows innovators from around the world to traverse new frontiers and bring the spotlight to some of the most promising innovation ecosystems around the world.”

The TiE Global Summit is the flagship annual conference of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation on a global scale. Since its inception, this premier event has provided a vital platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to connect, collaborate, and share insights that drive growth and success in an ever-evolving global landscape.

“As the Chair of TiE Global Summit 2022 in Hyderabad, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how a summit of this scale can create a lasting impact on a city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The energy, collaboration, and innovation we fostered in Hyderabad have left a lasting legacy, and I’m confident we can bring the same level of transformation to Jaipur with the TiE Global Summit 2025. From our first summit in 2016 to now, TiE Global Summit has grown tremendously, and awarding the 2025 edition to Jaipur is a testament to both the city’s potential and our mission to empower entrepreneurs worldwide.” said, Murali Bukkapatnam, Vice Chairman, Global Board of Trustees, TiE.

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