Inc42 is set to host the second edition of GenAI Summit, an invite-only event, in Bengaluru
The GenAI Summit 2025 will explore how startups are leveraging AI’s potential after testing waters in the past two years
The summit will host a curated audience of more than 250 of India’s foremost minds in AI and tech startups
It’s the end of 2024, and we are in the AI-driven era where every industry is trying to pace up by infusing machine learning, generative AI (GenAI) and automation.
What started as noise or a minor buzz in 2020 has reached incredible heights, with startups now raising funds to create next-gen solutions based on AI — from robotics for manufacturing to AI-powered applications making enterprises more efficient.
The wave of consumer-focussed AI solutions has also burgeoned with most smartphones today coming with a smattering of GenAI tools that have become the focal point of million-dollar marketing campaigns.
Having studied the rise of GenAI closely over the past half a decade, last year we gave the world a peek into the AI innovation happening in India with The GenAI Summit. And this was at a time when Ola Krutrim had just entered the unicorn club.
Over the past 12 months, we have seen the ecosystem grow faster than many expected. India is currently home to more than 200 GenAI startups and these startups have raised more than $1.2 Bn since 2020.
India’s GenAI market, which is expected to see a major boom in the coming years, is projected to cross the $17 Bn mark by 2030. And in April 2025, we are diving into the startups, the enterprises and the innovators making the most of this opportunity with the GenAI Summit 2025.
What To Expect At The GenAI Summit 2025?
The first edition of The GenAI Summit in April 2024 brought more than 30 speakers on one stage, with 16 insightful sessions shaping the course of AI-powered startups and native AI companies throughout the year.
To continue Inc42’s legacy of getting a deeper understanding of emerging technologies, the second edition of The GenAI Summit will explore how startups are leveraging AI’s potential after testing waters in the past two years.
As usual, the invite-only gathering will have a curated audience of 250 of India’s foremost minds in AI and tech startups in Bengaluru, with discussions and fireside chats featuring thought leaders, influential CTOs, CEOs and cofounders of native GenAI startups as well as investors that are fuelling the next wave of innovation.
Founders, investors, CTOs, and AI professionals will engage in debates and discussions on the latest trends in generative AI and how businesses can strategically leverage large language models, action models, agents and other AI products to become more efficient.
The summit will also analyse India’s position in the global landscape and how the Indian startup ecosystem is capitalising on the rise of GenAI.
Plus, the need for AI regulations has only become clearer over the past year with a number of concerns and issues raised by authorities, internet rights groups, consumers and businesses. What is the state of regulations for AI and is India creating the foundation for ethical AI?
It’s not just businesses and consumers, even the government is actively looking at how AI can influence decision-making in governance and streamline delivery of government services to the public. What role is the National AI Mission playing in this regard and how are startups leveraging this?
In addition to the live demos of emerging AI startups, the GenAI Summit 2025 will feature more than a dozen dynamic sessions, including keynotes, fireside chats, and interactive panels, to ensure it emerges as the biggest networking event for the AI community of India.
Why Is GenAI Summit 2025 A Good Fit For You?
As per Inc42’s report, more than 350 investors are currently backing Indian startups which are leveraging GenAI in their process and use cases.
The GenAI Summit 2025 will not only guide young entrepreneurs with the correct approach to leverage AI in their startups but will also provide an open platform to interact with VCs and investors to build a strong relationship.
Here are the key reasons why you should not miss this opportunity:
- Practical Insights – The Summit aims at driving insights and knowledge around GenAI’s landscape in the country. The sessions by GenAI leaders will help you fuel your GenAI journey.
- Innovative Perspective – With the diversity in the speaker line up, get ready to receive a broad overview of how GenAI performs for startups, global enterprises and policy angle too.
- Networking At Its Best – The sessions will be followed by a dedicated networking gathering where you can connect with potential investors, partners and working professionals to strengthen your startup.
Who Should Attend?
The GenAI Summit 2025 is an invite-only event in which we want to engage the emerging and growth-stage AI startups at the forefront of innovation either within GenAI foundational and infrastructure layers or in developing applications. As we want to cover all the branches that fall under this space, these people should not miss the summit:
- Emerging AI Startups: Startups trying to build in GenAI space will get an insight-heavy overview of the possible ways to run their companies and align with the latest GenAI trends
- Growth AI Startups: Startups which are already booming in this space should attend the summit to network and showcase their offerings to the backers.
- Business Leaders: CXOs from growth to late stage startups and large corporates who are seeking to understand and implement mature GenAI solutions in their operations can find potential partners.
- Policy Makers: Policies can only be effective if made while considering the affected audience. Through The GenAI Summit, policy makers can communicate their future plans to the audience and understand the sectors and mindset behind these GenAI startups
- Investors: There is no doubt that GenAI space will be a cash cow for the investors. By attending the GenAI Summit, you can meet the startups you want to put your bets on.
Since the summit is invite-only, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications here with the links above or below.
The Inc42 curation team will review each application, and confirmation about the status of applicants will be received shortly.
Sign up now and become a part of the future of GenAI in India.
