The Universal AI Awards, an initiative of Knowledge Networks, will hold its inaugural India Chapter on 17 September 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, establishing an AI governance recognition platform in India. The event unfolds as a full-day leadership summit followed by an awards ceremony, convening policymakers, enterprise leaders, academics, and innovators for discussions on responsible AI, governance, and enterprise adoption. It is the first of two global chapters in 2026, followed by the second chapter in Miami this December. Sanjay K. Puri, Founder and Chairman, Knowledge Networks, said, “The decisions we make today about AI governance will define the trajectory of human progress for generations. With the India Chapter, we are recognizing the leaders proving that innovation and accountability belong together.” The recognition spans four pillars: Enterprise and Industry Transformation, Innovation and Technology, Leadership, and Social Impact. The India Chapter is guided by an Advisory Board including Dr. Ashish Jha, Co-Founder of BioRadar; Mr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation; Mr. Toby Walsh, Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales; Ms. María Elena Agüero, Secretary General of Club de Madrid; Mr. Nenad Mijatovic, Vice President of Digital Technology at Alstom; and Dr. Aminata Toure, Former Prime Minister of Senegal. Knowledge Networks operates at the intersection of AI,