Artificial Intelligence is changing quickly, and the conversation around it is changing just as fast. Businesses are exploring practical AI applications, developers are working with new models and tools, and technology leaders are looking at how AI can fit into real-world products and processes.
With so much happening, there is value in having a space where people can step away from the constant stream of AI updates, learn from others, ask questions, and exchange ideas.
That is what AICon Chennai 2026, hosted by Klizer, aims to create. Taking place on September 26, 2026, at IIT Madras Research Park, this half-day conference brings together AI practitioners, developers, technology leaders, innovators, enthusiasts, and curious minds for focused sessions and open conversations around the evolving AI landscape.
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Why AICon Chennai 2026?
AI is no longer limited to research labs or technology teams. It is becoming part of how businesses build products, serve customers, automate processes, and make decisions. At the same time, organizations are still working through important questions around adoption, implementation, evaluation, and the practical value of AI.
AICon Chennai is designed to bring some of these conversations together.
Rather than trying to cover every AI trend in a single event, the conference focuses on a few areas that are particularly relevant today, while giving attendees enough time to connect and participate.
You can expect:
- Sessions covering enterprise AI, Edge AI, and AI evaluation
- Perspectives from AI practitioners and technology professionals
- An open discussion with audience participation
- Networking with people from the AI and technology community
- Opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences beyond the sessions
From AI Experiments to Enterprise Adoption
One of the biggest challenges organizations face today is moving from AI experimentation to actual adoption.
It is relatively easy to demonstrate what an AI model can do. Building a solution that people can use as part of their everyday work requires a different approach. Organizations need to consider business processes, data, integration, usability, trust, and the value the solution can deliver.
This is the focus of “Beyond Chatbots: Building Enterprise AI That Actually Gets Adopted,” a session led by Sivarajan N, Chief Technologist at TechnoTryst Web Solutions.
The session will explore what it takes to move beyond AI experiments and build solutions that can deliver meaningful value within an organization.
For business and technology leaders, it offers an opportunity to look at enterprise AI from a practical perspective and consider what successful adoption actually involves.
Exploring Edge AI
AI is also moving closer to where data is created and where decisions need to happen.
Edge AI brings intelligence closer to devices and environments instead of relying entirely on centralized processing. This approach can open up new possibilities for how intelligent applications are designed and deployed.
At AICon Chennai, Philemon Philip, Sr. Project Manager, AI at Klizer, will explore this topic through the session “Edge AI: The Intelligence Moves to Where You Are.”
The session will offer a look at how the growing role of Edge AI could influence the way technology teams think about intelligent applications and infrastructure.
Can We Always Trust AI Benchmarks?
As AI systems become more capable, evaluating them is becoming an important part of the conversation.
Benchmarks give organizations a way to compare models and measure performance, but the way an AI system is tested can influence the results. Understanding what a benchmark measures, how the evaluation is designed, and how a model behaves outside a controlled test environment can be just as important as the final score.
This is where “The Model Knows It’s Being Tested” comes in.
Bharat Kulkarni, Solutions Consultant at Klizer, will discuss sandbagging, rigged evaluation harnesses, and why AI benchmarks broke in 2026, offering a closer look at some of the challenges involved in evaluating modern AI systems.
It is a topic that should be particularly interesting for developers, AI practitioners, and anyone involved in building or assessing AI solutions.
The AI Exchange: Where the Audience Joins the Conversation
One of the highlights of AICon Chennai is The AI Exchange, a session designed differently from a traditional conference presentation.
There are no slides and no scripted presentations. Instead, AI leaders and attendees come together for an open discussion around the questions and ideas shaping the next phase of AI.
Attendees can ask questions, share experiences, challenge ideas, or simply listen to different perspectives from people working with AI.
This format is one of the key parts of the event because some of the most useful conversations happen when the audience gets involved.
Who Should Attend AICon Chennai 2026?
AICon Chennai is designed for a broad community of people interested in AI and its growing role across technology and business.
The event is particularly relevant for:
- AI practitioners and developers who want to explore emerging technologies and practical approaches.
- Technology and business leaders evaluating AI adoption and its potential within their organizations.
- AI enthusiasts and learners looking to understand new concepts and connect with people working in the field.
- Founders, innovators, and consultants exploring AI opportunities across products, services, and businesses.
You do not need to be working on an AI project to attend. If you are curious about where AI is heading and want to learn from people actively involved in the space, there is plenty to take away from the event.
A Focused Morning of AI, Ideas, and Connections
AICon Chennai has been planned as a half-day event, giving attendees a focused morning without an all-day conference commitment.
Event Agenda:
| Time | Session | Speaker |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome Address & Keynote | Aswathy Mohan, Event Host, Klizer AI Club |
| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Beyond Chatbots: Building Enterprise AI That Actually Gets Adopted | Sivarajan N, Chief Technologist, TechnoTryst Web Solutions |
| 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Edge AI: The Intelligence Moves to Where You Are | Philemon Philip, Sr. Project Manager, AI, Klizer |
| 11:15 AM – 11:40 AM | Networking Break | — |
| 11:40 AM – 12:15 PM | The AI Exchange | AI Leaders & Audience |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | The Model Knows It’s Being Tested | Bharat Kulkarni, Solutions Consultant, Klizer |
| 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Thank You Note | Mohan Natarajan, Director, Klizer |
Along with the sessions, the networking break gives attendees time to meet other professionals, exchange ideas, and continue conversations from the discussions.
For people exploring AI events in Chennai, the event offers a chance to spend a focused morning with a community that includes practitioners, technology leaders, developers, innovators, and AI enthusiasts.
Join AICon Chennai 2026
The AI landscape will continue to evolve, and there will always be another model, tool, trend, or development to follow. But understanding AI is not only about keeping up with what is new. It is also about hearing different perspectives, discussing real challenges, and learning from people who are exploring the technology themselves.
AICon Chennai 2026 is built around that idea.
If you are looking for an AI conference in Chennai, interested in an AI meetup in Chennai, or simply want to connect with people exploring the possibilities of AI, this is an opportunity to be part of the conversation.
AICon Chennai 2026
September 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ramanujam Hall, E Block, Ground Floor, IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
Free Registration | Limited Seats
Explore AI. Exchange Ideas. Shape What’s Next.
