The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 LIVE: Day 2 to examine AI-first transformation and development of talent for AI-driven future

Raju Vegesna, Chairman, Managing Director, Sify Technology, in conversation with John Xavier, Tech Editor, The Hindu at The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 in Chennai on February 12, 2026
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The second and final day of the Hindu Tech Summit 2026 takes place on Friday (February 13, 2026), where topics like AI-first digital transformation, integrated data security management, state perspectives on technology-driven economic growth, and the development of industry-ready talent for an AI-driven future will be examined.

On Day 1, the event was inaugurated by G. Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology. He delivered the keynote address. Raju Vegesna, Chairman and Managing Director, Sify Technologies, delivered the special address. 

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The summit is presented by Vellore Institute of Technology and co-presented by Sify.

The summit is supported by Skylar Information Technologies, KBR, Tally, and Virtusa as associate partners; G Square as realty partner; CIO as knowledge partner; MMA as industry partner: Startup Singam as ecosystem partner; Nexus as gift partner; and the Government of Karnataka as State partner.

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