CLARA at India AI Impact Expo 2026: Czech AI Innovations from the Heart of Europe

CLARA at India AI Impact Expo 2026: Czech AI Innovations from the Heart of Europe

For the first time, New Delhi, India, is becoming a global meeting point for discussions on artificial intelligence as the India AI Impact Expo and the two‑day India AI Impact Summit 2026 open their doors. Thanks to the cooperation between INDRC, CIIRC CTU and other partners incl. CLARA, Czech innovations will be featured in a compact yet content‑rich Czech exhibition selected in strong international competition. CLARA will present its activities and opportunities for collaboration and will be showcased at the joint booth at the India AI Impact Expo entitled "Czech AI Innovations from the Heart of Europe".

Feb 16, 2026 Feb 21, 2026
New Delhi, India: Bharat Mandapam, Hall 6, Booth 6.76

Monday-Friday, 16-20 February 2026

Joint exhibition at the India AI Impact Expo 2026

CLARA Partners, namely International Neurodegenerative Disorders Research Center (INDRC) and the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CIIRC CTU) have named their joint exhibition “Czech AI Innovations from the Heart of Europe”. In addition to these two institutions, the presentation will also include the Zlín Region together with the ZRIA agency, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, and the startup Neurona Lab.

The entire initiative is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. The Czech scientific exhibition at AI Impact Expo 2026, also supported by Česká spořitelna, will present selected examples of AI-based solutions, research results, technological applications, and advanced infrastructure. Its goal is to showcase Czech capabilities and open new opportunities for international cooperation in the rapidly growing Indian market.

This unified presentation reflects the growing strength and maturity of the Czech AI landscape, which integrates top-level research, applied technology development and responsible innovation. By bringing together academic institutions, regional partners and emerging companies, the Czech exhibition demonstrates how collaboration across disciplines and sectors accelerates progress and creates real impact. India AI Impact Expo 2026 provides an ideal platform to deepen international partnerships, exchange knowledge with global leaders and present Czechia as a reliable partner in trusted and future-oriented AI.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Workshop: Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape – A Cross-Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance

The workshop “Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape – A Cross‑Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance” will bring together experts from government, academia, and industry to explore global models of AI regulation and safety. Focusing on governance mechanisms in India and Europe, the session will address risks posed by autonomous agents and synthetic content, and highlight practical approaches to building secure and trustworthy AI systems. Aimed at policymakers, researchers, and technology leaders, it will offer concise guidance for shaping responsible, scalable AI ecosystems.

Timetable of workshop

11:30 – 11:40 | Opening Remarks and Context setting – The regulatory landscape of AI

  • Dr. S D Sudarsan, Executive Director, Bangalore, India

11:40 – 11:50 | AI & Data Governance – Indian & European Frameworks

  • Mr. Ramesh Naidu Laveti, Scientist-F, C-DAC Bangalore, India

11:50 – 12:05 | Safe AI from the cross-compliance perspective

  • Dr. Vít Dočkal, Project Manager, CIIRC CTU, International Development Research Centre (INDRC) Director, CLARA SB Chair, Czech Republic

12:05 – 12:20 | Trustworthy AI in Action: Best Practices from Large-Scale EU Projects

  • Dr. Lalit Patil, CLARA Ethics and Security Specialist, International Development Research Centre (INDRC), Czech Republic

12:05 – 12:20 | Closing Remarks & Call for Action

  • Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, Scientist-F, C-DAC Bangalore

Workshop “Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape - A Cross-Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance”; 17 February, 11:30 am – 12:25 pm