Conference overview
About NGVCAI 2026
Discover how NGVCAI 2026 is bringing together global leaders, researchers, and innovators to shape how artificial intelligence is transforming venture capital and technology investment.
What to expect
Conference Overview
NGVCAI 2026 represents a pivotal gathering of minds committed to the transformation of venture capital. As artificial intelligence reshapes how capital is deployed, this conference serves as a catalyst for innovative solutions that bridge technology, business, and responsible innovation.
Our two-day intensive program brings together leading researchers, industry pioneers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that are reshaping how startups are funded, built, and scaled in the 21st century.
Our Mission
To accelerate responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the investment lifecycle through research-driven collaboration between academia, industry, and the investor community.
Publication
Wiley — Our Publication Partner
Accepted and presented papers from NGVCAI 2026 will be published in the conference proceedings in partnership with Wiley, one of the world's leading academic publishers, with the proceedings submitted for Scopus indexing.
Peer-Reviewed Proceedings
Every accepted paper passes double-blind review before publication.
Submitted for Scopus
Proceedings are submitted for indexing to maximise discoverability.
Global Distribution
Wiley's platform puts your research in front of an international readership.
Six tracks
Conference Themes
Six tracks covering where artificial intelligence meets venture capital, entrepreneurship, and technology investment.
AI-Driven Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence
Machine learning models that surface, screen, and score early-stage opportunities faster and more consistently than manual pipelines.
Generative AI in Startup Ecosystems
How foundation models are reshaping product development, go-to-market, and the cost structure of building a company.
Predictive Analytics for Portfolio Management
Forecasting portfolio performance, follow-on timing, and exit windows using data-driven signals rather than intuition alone.
Fintech & Algorithmic Investment Models
Automated underwriting, alternative data, revenue-based financing, and the infrastructure behind programmatic capital allocation.
AI Governance, Ethics & Investment Risk
Bias, explainability, regulation, and the fiduciary questions raised when algorithms influence who receives funding.
Emerging Markets & Digital Entrepreneurship
AI-enabled venture building outside established hubs, and what it takes to fund innovation in developing economies.
Who it's for
Why Attend NGVCAI 2026?
Join a two-day programme that will reshape how you think about capital, technology, and company building.
For Researchers & Academics
- Present your research to a global audience of peers and industry leaders
- Collaborate with researchers from across the international community
- Publish your work in Scopus-indexed proceedings with Wiley
- Access funding opportunities and research partnerships
For Industry Professionals
- Discover cutting-edge technologies ready for commercial application
- Network with potential partners, suppliers, and clients
- Learn about regulatory trends and compliance strategies
- Gain a practical edge in AI-assisted investing
Conference Journey
Our story
How NGVCAI Began
NGVCAI was conceived from a vision to create a premier platform where capital meets technology. As artificial intelligence reshapes every stage of the venture cycle, the need for innovative, technology-driven solutions becomes increasingly critical.
Hosted by Kalam Institute of Technology, Odisha, India, the conference represents the culmination of extensive planning and collaboration with leading investors, researchers, and technology leaders worldwide.
Our goal is to establish this conference as an annual gathering that not only showcases cutting-edge research but also facilitates meaningful partnerships and drives real-world implementation of AI-enabled investment practice.
Outcomes
Expected Outcomes
NGVCAI 2026 aims to deliver tangible outcomes that advance AI-enabled investment practice globally.
Innovation Catalyst
Spark breakthrough innovations through cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers and industry professionals.
Strategic Partnerships
Facilitate meaningful partnerships between academia, industry, and government to accelerate responsible AI adoption in venture capital.
Market Implementation
Bridge the gap between research and market application, turning innovative ideas into commercially viable ventures.
Join the AI Investment Movement
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of venture capital. Register today and help define how the next generation of companies gets funded.