Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit 2026: Key Speakers Announced

Overview of the Upcoming Summit

Jaipur is set to host the Rajasthan DigiFest × TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2026 from January 4 to 6, 2026, at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC), Sitapura. This significant event, supported by the Rajasthan government, will focus on AI, startups, digital infrastructure, governance, and innovation.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized that this summit will be a pivotal moment in establishing Rajasthan as a hub for IT and startups. On January 6, he will unveil the Rajasthan AI-ML Policy.

Prominent Speakers from the Second List

Keynote Speakers:

• Political Leadership:
  
  

  
  
  • Bhajanlal Sharma (Chief Minister, Rajasthan) – Opening and AI Policy Launch.
  
  
  • Dr. Mohan Yadav (Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh).
  
  
  • Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Cabinet Minister – IT, Railways, Electronics).
  
  
  • Jitin Prasada (Union Minister of State).
  
  
  • Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Rajasthan)
  
  

  
  



• Administrative Leadership:
  
  

  
  
  • V. Srinivasan (Chief Secretary, Rajasthan).
  
  
  • Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur (Secretary, IT & Communication Department, Rajasthan).
  
  
  • Dr. Uday Sawant (Industry Minister, Maharashtra).
  
  
  • Sanjeev Gupta (CEO, KDE&M).
  
  

  
  

This second list enhances the summit's focus on policy-making and governance. The first list featured global tech leaders and unicorn founders such as Nvidia, Shiprocket, and Minimalist.

Highlights of the Summit

Key Features:

• Over 10,000 delegates, 500+ investors, and 100+ speakers from more than 30 countries.


• Stalls from 114 Rajasthani startups – Direct funding opportunities.


• 30-hour hackathon, AI impact conference, and startup pitches (TGS100).


• Expected impact: Over ₹200 crores in funding for Rajasthan startups.


• Cultural elements: Film festival, Comic-Con, gaming zone, and awards night at the Taj Rambagh Palace.

Mahaveer Pratap Sharma, the convenor of the TiE Global Summit, remarked, “This will be a unique convergence of political leaders, tech experts, and investors.”