Day 2 of Jaipur DigiFest summit shifts focus from star power to real-world impact
Day two blends leadership, AI and policy talks as Sehwag, Smriti Irani and Mohan Yadav anchor key sessions in Jaipur.
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DigiFest Jaipur sessions.
Jaipur: The second day of the Rajasthan Digifest TiE Global Summit 2026 moves beyond ceremonial openings and into deeper conversations on how leadership, technology and policy intersect with everyday life. While well-known public figures headline the stage, the larger emphasis today is on practical outcomes—how innovation and artificial intelligence can translate into governance reforms, startup growth and social impact.
Among the prominent speakers scheduled for the day are Virender Sehwag, Smriti Irani and Mohan Yadav, whose sessions are expected to draw packed halls. However, organisers say the real strength of day two lies in its mix of policy-makers, investors, global experts and startup founders sharing the same platform.
The day opens with a fireside conversation featuring Smriti Irani, who will speak on leadership beyond titles and positions, reflecting on discipline, public life and decision-making. This is followed by a global perspective on innovation hubs and future-ready cities by Ammar Al Malik, bringing insights from international tech ecosystems.
MSME growth also takes centre stage, with policy discussions led by T. Shivshankar Rao and senior officials from Maharashtra, focusing on how small businesses can become long-term economic drivers rather than short-term beneficiaries.
Virender Sehwag’s session is positioned not as a sports talk, but as a leadership and mindset discussion, drawing parallels between high-pressure performance on the field and decision-making in business and entrepreneurship. Later in the day, Mohan Yadav’s address will focus on governance, investment-friendly policies and inter-state learning models.
Technology-led governance remains a recurring theme. Sessions such as “AI in governance” will feature V. Srinivas, examining how data-driven systems can improve public administration. Global experts, including Ramesh Raskar, will also explore the societal and creative dimensions of artificial intelligence.
