AI Tech Conclave 2026 concludes with announcement of the next edition in October 2027
Panjim, October 23, 2026: Following major technological rollouts on Day 1, featuring five main-stage panels, engaging parallel tracks, exhibits and challenges, Day 2 of Goa’s first-ever AI Tech Conclave 2026 concluded with the official announcement that the Goa AI Tech Conclave 2027 will return next October.
The valedictory session was held in the presence of Shri. Bhushan Savaikar, Director, Directorate of Higher Education; Shri. Abhijeet Nikam, DD (Admin), DITE&C; Shri. DS Prashant, CEO, SITPC; Dr. Niyan Machon, Programme Director, DHE and other officials.
Making the announcement, Shri. DS Prashant highlighted the momentum generated over the past two days. He said, “Goa is ready to lead. Building on the energy we witnessed this year, we are officially announcing the return of the Goa AI Tech Conclave in October 2027, making this an annual fixture on India’s tech calendar.”
Day 2 opened with a panel on ‘Harnessing AI for Climate Resilience and Sustainability’, where industry experts shared insights on how Goa can adopt artificial intelligence while safeguarding its fragile ecology, drawing from global best practices. This was followed by another session on ‘AI for Industrial Transformation: Building the Next-Generation Enterprise’.
Simultaneously, the other enclaves buzzed with activity, featuring startup pitching sessions where over the two days nearly 14 startups spanning SaaS, healthtech, cleantech, tourismtech and AI products presented their ideas to investors and received valuable industry feedback. Skill development sessions by TAWAI Studio conducted hands-on training walking participants through creative workflows, alongside dedicated workshops for students. Attendees continued to flock to the exhibition zone, where technology leaders like Digital India, Bhashini, Google, and Microsoft showcased their latest innovations and digital solutions.
The event concluded with the felicitation of winners across various youth challenges and competitions. Under the Sankalp Setu (hackathon) competition, 12 student teams were felicitated as finalists. The first place was secured for ‘Avya: Communicate Without Barriers’ from MES Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce, Vasco, the second place project was ‘Unified Patient Identity & Emergency Health Record’ from Goa College of Architecture and the third place went to ‘NUSTE LINK, an AI-powered Decision Support for Goa’s Fish Catch’ from Sateri Parsva Education Society’s Goa Multi-Faculty College.
Additionally, the ceremony felicitated the winners of the Inclusive AI Challenge, with Team Vidyut taking first place and Team MSCW as runners-up. Recognising creative tech talent, certificates were also presented to Tanmay Palyekar (first) and Siddhali Patil (second) in the AI Jingle-Making Competition, and Faizan Akabani (first) and Soniya Modar (second) in the AI Reel-Making Competition.
With the conclusion of the first edition, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) reaffirmed its commitment to driving the Goa AI Mission 2027 forward. By turning policy into action, nurturing local talent and fostering an innovation-first ecosystem, Goa is firmly establishing itself as an AI testbed and a global hub where human values and cutting-edge innovation seamlessly converge.
