Republic Media Network has announced the Republic AI Summit and Awards 2026, themed 'Cracking India's AI Code.' The event aims to celebrate India's AI advancements and discuss its potential for large-scale innovation and AI-friendly architecture deployment. Scheduled as a follow-up to a previous pre-summit and a precursor to a government summit, it will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on AI's impact across various sectors, including education, jobs, and policy. The summit seeks to foster AI sovereignty for India.