Overview
In its 20th edition, IDS 2026 will spotlight the five key drivers shaping the next growth phase of India’s digital economy:
AI readiness and adoption
Insights from policymakers, industry leaders, hardware manufacturers, start-ups and others on how to prepare for the AI revolution. This track will focus on building technological, infrastructural and organisational capacity to navigate the rapidly shifting digital landscape.
Cyber Resilience
The digital future will mean previously unprecedented levels of internet penetration and adoption which brings new levels of cyber vulnerability. Bringing together policymakers, cloud companies, cybersecurity firms and others, this track will focus on understanding cyber vulnerabilities, and how to overcome them.
Offline Intelligence
AI will soon become a staple beyond the internet and the workplace, how will Schools, Hospitals, Airports, Malls and other conventional brick and mortar businesses adapt and incorporate AI? This track will look at use cases, lessons and insights around how AI will be deployed in the physical world
Intelligent Commerce
From search recommendations to agentic payments, AI will shift the paradigm of how consumers purchase and transact. This track will be dedicated to understanding how different components of 21st century commerce such as offline retail, e-commerce and digital payments will be transformed by AI.
Creative Intelligence
The fusion of AI and creativity is reshaping how stories are told, content is produced, and audiences are engaged. This track will explore the future of media, entertainment, and design — where generative models redefine artistry, authenticity, and intellectual property.
