9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Registration & Networking
Entry Registration & Welcome Networking
AI Innovation & Founders Summit 2026
Presented by HackGyanVerse Community • In-person AI Innovation & Founders Summit at Masters' Union Gurugram.
Date & Time
16 August 2026
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM IST
Venue
Master Union, Gurugram
Offline / In-person Event
Capacity
120 Offline Seats
Limited offline seats available
What is HackGyanVerse?
HackGyanVerse is India's premier AI and startup ecosystem event designed to connect visionary founders, developers, and innovators. We bring together the brightest minds to innovate, collaborate, disrupt industries, and empower the next generation of leaders.
INNOVATE
COLLABORATE
DISRUPT
EMPOWER
Featured Speakers
Join industry leaders, tech pioneers, and innovation experts
Shivank
GoogleForward Deployed Engineer @ Google
AI for the Next Generation: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Careers, Innovation, Startups & Everyday Life
Generative AI
Learn More 
Surabhi Sharma
GoogleCloud Engineer @ Google
Building Intelligent Cloud Solutions: The Future of AI & Cloud Innovation
Cloud ArchitectureCloud Computing
Learn More 
Jaspreet Singh Narang
GoogleGlobal Architect, Google Workspace @ Google
AI-Powered Productivity: Transforming Work with Google Workspace
Google WorkspaceCloud Collaboration
Learn More Featured Founders & Investors
Premium voices shaping the next generation of AI ventures
Vibhor Garg
Joining VirtuallySerial Entrepreneur • Startup Mentor • AI & Cybersecurity Leader • Investor
Founder of multiple ventures across AI, cybersecurity, education, investment management and real estate.
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Achievement
18+ Years Experience
Harsh Gupta
Founder @ Kanthariya Technologies • Founder @ Web3India
Investor in 4+ tech startups with a strong focus on Web3, AI and community-led innovation.
Web3Artificial Intelligence
Achievement
6+ Years Building Web3 & AI Ecosystems
Event Program
Schedule
HackGyanVerse AI Innovation & Founders Summit 2026 • 16 August 2026 • Masters' Union, Gurugram • 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM IST
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
HackGyanVerse TeamWelcome, Vision & Community Impact
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Host Institution Session
Masters' UnionAI Innovation & The Future of Learning
11:32 AM – 11:52 AM
Keynote Session
Surabhi Sharma (Google)Building Intelligent Cloud Solutions: The Future of AI & Cloud Innovation
11:54 AM – 12:14 PM
Keynote Session
Shivank (Google)AI for the Next Generation: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Careers, Innovation, Startups & Everyday Life
12:16 PM – 12:36 PM
Keynote Session
Abhishek Raj PermaniFrom AI Ideas to AI Products: Building Real-World AI Solutions That Scale
12:38 PM – 12:58 PM
Keynote Session
Jaspreet Singh Narang (Google Workspace)AI-Powered Productivity: Transforming Work with Google Workspace & Intelligent Collaboration
12:58 PM – 1:13 PM
Break + HackGyanVerse Activity
Networking, Community Activity & Announcements
1:13 PM – 1:33 PM
Technical Session
Alok KumarBuilding AI Products with Modern Developer Tools: From Full-Stack Development to Cloud & Agentic AI
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM
Technical Session
Akshay Gagrani (Reliance Jio)Building Scalable Backend Systems: Engineering High-Performance Products for Millions of Users
1:55 PM – 2:20 PM
Lunch & Networking
Networking Lunch
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
International Session
Emma AI (Sweden)Prompt Engineering in Practice: Building Your Professional Brand with AI
2:42 PM – 3:22 PM
Founder Panel Discussion
Harsh Gupta + Vibhor Garg + 2 Panelists (TBA)Building, Scaling & Funding AI-First Startups
3:22 PM – 3:42 PM
International Session
Anamika (Germany)Why India Needs an AI-First Student Ecosystem
3:42 PM – 4:12 PM
AMA Panel Discussion
Tanya Gupta + Jaspreet Singh Narang + 1 Panelist (TBA)Ask Me Anything: AI, Careers, Product Management, Startups & Global Opportunities
4:12 PM – 4:22 PM
Founder Session
Amit Kumar (TechieHelp)From Idea to Incubation: How Students Can Build, Validate & Scale Startups Through Incubation Programs
4:22 PM – 4:37 PM
Hiring & Talent Partner Session
TechieHelpCareer Opportunities, Internship Roadmap & Startup Resources
4:37 PM – 4:47 PM
Banking Partner Session
IDFC FIRST BankFinancial Empowerment for Students & Startups (Tentative)
4:47 PM – 4:57 PM
Sponsor Session
Sponsor (TBA)Announcement Soon
4:57 PM – 5:22 PM
Awards & Certificates
HackGyanVerseAwards, Certificates & Community Recognition
5:22 PM – 5:50 PM
Offer Letter, Swag & Group Photo
All Speakers & ParticipantsInternship Offer Letters, Swag Distribution & Official Group Photograph
5:50 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
HackGyanVerse TeamVote of Thanks & Event Conclusion
Partners & Sponsors
A premium ecosystem of venue partners, banking partners, hiring partners and community builders
Partners & Sponsors
Master Union
Venue Partner
IDFC FIRST Bank
Official Banking Partner
WORK2HIRE
Official AI Technology & Career Platform Partner
TechieHelp
Official Hiring & Talent Partner
Sponsora
Official In-Kind Partner
Favourite Engineer
Community Partner
Geeks Room
Community Partner
LinkedInspire
Community Partner
Build With Dev
Community Partner
Master Union
Venue Partner
IDFC FIRST Bank
Official Banking Partner
WORK2HIRE
Official AI Technology & Career Platform Partner
TechieHelp
Official Hiring & Talent Partner
Sponsora
Official In-Kind Partner
Favourite Engineer
Community Partner
Geeks Room
Community Partner
LinkedInspire
Community Partner
Build With Dev
Community Partner
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Offline Event Access
Meet. Learn. Build. Connect. In Person.
Offline Summit Pass
₹99For students, professionals and general participants.
Coupon: HGVSPECIAL27
- • Internship Opportunity through our official hiring & talent partner
- • Verified Internship Offer Letter
- • FREE AI Career Benefits through our official AI technology & career platform partner
- • AI Resume Optimizer
- • ATS-Friendly Resume Builder
- • Premium Hiring Platform Credits
- • Career Platform Credits worth up to $700
- • Exclusive discounts on premium AI & career tools
- • 12+ expert sessions with Google engineers, AI experts, founders & product builders
- • Founder & investor networking and startup pitch feedback opportunities
- • Official Participation Certificate
- • Complimentary refreshments, swag, stickers & surprise giveaways
Founder Invitation Pass
FREEFor selected startup founders, builders, aspiring entrepreneurs, AI product builders, early-stage startup teams, campus & community leaders, and students with serious innovative startup ideas.
Approval Required
Limited Founder Passes Available
- • Network with startup founders, investors & AI leaders
- • Discuss your startup idea with experienced founders
- • Access founder & investor panel discussions
- • AI & startup workshops
- • Startup networking sessions
- • Official Participation Certificate
- • Offline, in-person experience at Masters' Union, Gurugram
This is not instant registration.
After submission, the HackGyanVerse team reviews the applicant profile, startup idea, community involvement and founder background. Selected applicants receive a confirmed free Founder Invitation Pass.
Apply for Founder Pass