Editorial
Mohd Ujaley
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March 11, 2026 | Shangri-La, New Delhi
OVERVIEW
India stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. Having redefined the global narrative with its pioneering digital public infrastructure (DPI), the nation is now advancing toward its next great frontier — artificial intelligence. Building upon the success of scalable, citizen-centric digital systems, India is poised to unleash a new wave of innovation under the India AI Mission, empowering sectors from governance to industry with trusted, inclusive and responsible AI.
As the world enters the era of intelligent digital ecosystems, India’s focus is clear — to develop indigenous AI capabilities that address local challenges, enable equitable access and create global impact. From compute infrastructure and foundational models to skilling and AI-driven governance, India is crafting a blueprint for how emerging technologies can serve both economic growth and social good.
Join us at Digital Senate to explore this transformative leap. The summit will convene government leaders, AI innovators, technology visionaries, policy experts and industry pioneers to discuss: AI for Governance and Public Good, Responsible and Ethical AI, AI Readiness of PSUs, India AI Mission and Compute Infrastructure, AI for Bharat Initiatives, Data Governance and Privacy, Cloud and SecOps for AI Workloads, Citizen Experience (GX), Skilling for AI and the Next Wave of Digital Public Infrastructure.
Be part of India’s AI evolution — a journey to make technology not just a tool for progress, but a trusted ally for transformation. Together, let’s build the foundations of a future that is intelligent, secure, inclusive and proudly Indian.
PAST SPEAKERS
Justice B.N. Srikrishna
Former Judge, Supreme Court of IndiaShri Surendra Nath Tripathi
Director General, Indian Institute of Public AdministrationDr. Saurabh Garg, IAS
Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of IndiaDr. Rajendra Kumar, IAS
Secretary (Border Management), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of IndiaShri Sanjay Jaju, IAS
Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, Government of IndiaShri Arvind Kumar
Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Advisor – National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), Ministry of Home AffairsDIG Bibhuti Ranjan
Indian Coast GuardDr. Amit Sharma
Additional Director General and Advisor(Cyber), DRDO, Ministry of DefenceDr. Umakanta Panda
Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory CommissionShri Shailesh Tripathi
Executive Director, HUDCOShri Anurag Sharma
Executive Director (IT), Airport Authority Of IndiaSmt. Lily Prasad
CTO, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)Dr. Abhishek Roy
CTO, e-Governance, Government of West BengalDr K Madan Gopal
Advisor – Public Health Administration Division, National Health Systems Resource Centre, Ministry of Health & Family WelfareDr. Nikhil Agarwal
Managing Director, FITT-IITDelhiDr. Jaijit Bhattachar
President, Centre for Digital Economy Policy ResearchShri CS Sharma
Joint Director & Head- PMU, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Quality Council of IndiaCol. (Dr.) Updesh Kumar Sharma
Joint Adviser, Niti AayogShri Sushil Meher
Head-IT, All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)FOCUS AREAS
DISCUSSION TOPICS
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Compute | Powering the India AI Mission: Building the Sovereign Compute BackboneHow indigenous GPUs, HPC, and edge infrastructure will drive India’s AI revolution.
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Storage | From Data Silos to Sovereign Data Lakes: Fueling AI-Driven GovernanceUnlocking the value of localized, compliant, and AI-ready data ecosystems.
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Networking | The Connected State: Building the High-Speed Nerve System of Digital IndiaEnabling interoperability and real-time data exchange through 5G, SDN, and DPI interconnects.
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Security | Zero-Trust Bharat: AI-Powered Cybersecurity and Business Resiliency for GovernmentFortifying the digital state with proactive, intelligent, and adaptive defense models.
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Data & AI | AI for Bharat: Turning India’s Data Wealth into Public ImpactHarnessing responsible AI, analytics, and automation to improve governance outcomes.
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Platform / Cloud | The Rise of the Sovereign Cloud: Enabling Secure and Scalable AI WorkloadsBuilding cloud-native, automated, and compliant platforms for government modernization.
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Application & Services | Modernizing the Public Sector Stack: From Legacy Systems to Intelligent WorkflowsDriving agility, interoperability, and citizen-first service delivery through digital transformation.
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User Experience / Access | Designing the AI-Enabled Government Experience: GX for Every CitizenReimagining citizen interfaces with AI chatbots, vernacular UX, and inclusive digital access.
AGENDA
Tentative Agenda
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Registration and Welcome
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Inaugural Keynote: Indigenous AI, Global Impact: Reimagining India’s Next Digital LeapIndia stands at the threshold of a decade in which artificial intelligence will reshape governance and growth. This keynote explores how indigenous AI, powered by sovereign compute, open ecosystems and data driven public infrastructure, can position India as a global hub for responsible and secure adoption. It outlines the shift from digital infrastructure to digital intelligence where DPI, citizen centric design and AI ready governance deliver efficiency and equitable access.
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Public AI on India’s National CloudA candid discussion on building secure and compliant cloud foundations for AI in ministries and PSUs. It covers data residency, policy controls, automation at scale and vendor neutral choices.
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Building India’s AI Compute BackboneHow indigenous GPUs, HPC and edge sites can power the India AI Mission. It outlines capacity planning, open standards, portability with DPI rails and fault tolerant design.
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The Connected State: Real Time IndiaLeaders from telecom, cloud and government discuss latency targets, open interconnects and secure routing that enable live data exchange and interoperable services across departments.
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Coffee Break and Visit to Booth Area
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Designing GX: Simple Services for 1.4 BillionHow assistants, vernacular UX and inclusive standards lift completion rates and trust. Practical patterns for making every journey shorter and clearer.
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Zero Trust Bharat: Staying Secure at Population ScaleGovernment security leaders and PSU technologists share how to adopt zero trust, use AI for faster detection and prepare for incidents without service disruption.
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Sovereign Data Lakes: From Silos to InsightKeep data local and lawful while making it AI ready. We look at metadata, lineage and sharing controls that improve welfare delivery and programme monitoring.
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Networking Lunch and Visit to Booth Area
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Responsible AI for Bharat: Safe, Useful and TrustedA deep look at model governance, assurance and human oversight for high stakes use cases. Guardrails that balance innovation with duty of care.
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Modernising the Public Sector StackGovernment and PSU leaders share how to refactor legacy systems, use API first patterns and adopt low code platforms with guardrails for dependable and scalable public services.
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Coffee Break and Visit to Booth Area
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Running AI at Scale: Operating India’s Public Cloud PlatformsOperating models, baseline controls, automation, FinOps and interoperability to run AI reliably at national scale.
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Felicitation & Valedictory Keynote Address
Agenda and timings are subject to change.
WHO WILL ATTEND
GLIMPSES FROM OUR PAST EVENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Digital Senate?Digital Senate is Tech Observer’s flagship public sector technology forum, bringing together senior government, industry, and technology leaders to explore India’s digital future with a focus on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data-driven governance.
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When and where will the event take place?Digital Senate will be held on February 18, 2026, at Shangri-La, New Delhi.
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Who should attend Digital Senate?Government officials, CIOs/CTOs, technology leaders, policy experts, and innovators from the public and private sectors who are shaping India’s digital transformation.
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How can I register for the event?Click Register Now on this page. A pop-up form opens so you can complete your registration instantly.
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How can organizations partner or exhibit?Use Join as Partner or Join as Media Partner to explore sponsorship and media collaboration opportunities. A short form will connect you with our partnership team.
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Is there a cost to attend?Attendance for government officials and invited delegates is complimentary. For corporate or solution providers, participation may be subject to partnership or delegate fees.
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Will session recordings or materials be shared?Yes. Registered attendees and partners will receive post-event access to session highlights, reports, and speaker presentations.
ORGANISER
Tech Observer Magazine
Tech Observer is a premium online technology news magazine published from New Delhi that brings a critical perspective and analysis from a wide spectrum of government technology, deftech enterprise IT, start-ups, telecom and consumer electronics.
Tech Observer focuses on all aspects of technology usage in government organisations, the public sector, defence and enterprises, with special emphasis on the role of senior government officials, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and IT heads.
We also annually host National DefTech Summit, Digital Senate, Education Sabha, Public Sector Symposium and EmpowerFest. Find more about us.
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