​Education for Social Empowerment | AI Impact Summit 2026

​📅 Session Details

​Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM IST
Venue: Room 15, Bharat Mandapam

​🎯 What This Session Is About

​How can education systems transform from one-size-fits-all to responsive ecosystems that truly empower every learner?

​Join us for an essential conversation on reimagining education through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and AI-enabled adaptive learning.

This session brings together leaders from government, international development, AI innovation, and philanthropy to explore how technology can make education more inclusive, resilient, and responsive to rapid change.

​⭐️ Speakers

​Moderator:
Jagadish Babu, COO, EkStep Foundation

​Speakers:

• ​Yogita Rana - Education Secretary, Government of Telangana

• ​Cem Mete - People Regional Practice Director for the South Asia Region, World Bank

• ​Mitesh Khapra - Founder, AI4Bharat

• ​Benjamin Piper - Head of Education, Gates Foundation

• ​Vineet Nayar - Founder, Sampak Foundation

​This session is part of the AI Impact Summit 2026, exploring how artificial intelligence can drive meaningful social change across sectors.