New Delhi, September 29, 2026: FOSTIIMA Business School, Delhi, successfully hosted a three-day conference in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as part of the prestigious AICTE VAANI initiative, focused on advancing and disseminating knowledge of Artificial Intelligence in regional languages of Bharat.
The conference was held from September 26 to September 28, 2026, bringing together industry leaders, academics, researchers, faculty members, students and participants to discuss the growing role of Artificial Intelligence across industries and society.
FOSTIIMA Business School stated that it was selected from nearly 2,000 contenders to conduct the conference, marking a significant opportunity to contribute to the AICTE VAANI initiative and its objective of taking knowledge of emerging technologies to a wider audience through regional languages.
Industry Leaders Share Insights on Artificial Intelligence
The three-day conference featured addresses and sessions by 14 industry leaders and experts representing technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare, consulting and innovation.
Among the speakers were Rishi Seth, India Head at Fractal; Dr. Sachin Aggarwal, AI Head at PepsiCo; Navneet Kotnala, Cyber Security Head at Nokia; Rajeev Gulati, AI representative for India across national and international platforms; Manish Anand, Technology Innovation Leader; Rajesh Setia, Founder and Owner of Testpan India; Amit Tiwari of Fortis Healthcare; Rajat Anand of KPMG; and Dr. Anju Jain, President of the World AI Forum, among other experts.
Their participation provided students and researchers with exposure to perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, technology innovation, cybersecurity and the application of emerging technologies across different sectors.
AI Knowledge Presented Through Hindi
One of the distinctive aspects of the conference was that the event was conducted in Hindi, connecting the discussions around Artificial Intelligence with a broader audience.
The Hindi-language format reflected the objective of the AICTE VAANI initiative, which seeks to promote the dissemination of knowledge related to Artificial Intelligence through Indian regional languages.
According to FOSTIIMA Business School, students and participants showed considerable enthusiasm throughout the three-day programme. Conducting the sessions in Hindi helped create an accessible environment for participants to engage with discussions around AI and its growing applications.
Research Papers Highlight AI Developments
The conference also included presentations of research papers by faculty members and researchers from different universities.
The academic presentations added a research-oriented dimension to the conference, allowing participants to explore developments and perspectives related to Artificial Intelligence alongside insights from industry professionals.
The combination of academic research and industry participation provided a platform for discussions on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of AI.
FOSTIIMA Leadership Highlights Grassroots AI Awareness
The inaugural address was delivered by FOSTIIMA Chairman Mr. Anil Somani, who welcomed participants and highlighted the significance of bringing Artificial Intelligence knowledge to a wider audience.
Dr. Aditya Vij, Director, FOSTIIMA, served as the convener of the AI conference. He appreciated the support extended by the World AI Forum, along with industry and academic partners, in making the event possible.
Dr. Vij also highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts between educational institutions, industry experts and academic researchers in creating greater awareness and understanding of Artificial Intelligence.
Building a Wider AI Ecosystem
The conference brought together multiple stakeholders from the education, technology and business ecosystem at a time when Artificial Intelligence is increasingly influencing industries and professional roles.
Through its focus on Hindi, industry participation and academic research, the FOSTIIMA-hosted conference provided a platform for discussing AI beyond conventional technology-focused audiences.
The event also highlighted the potential of educational initiatives conducted in Indian languages to support wider access to knowledge about emerging technologies.
With the successful completion of the three-day programme, FOSTIIMA Business School reaffirmed its participation in initiatives aimed at expanding AI awareness, education and knowledge dissemination across India.
