An Upekkha Initiative

VIBE 2026

Where enterprise problems meet AI builders.
Real challenges. Working prototypes. Pilot commitments.

100+
AI Startup Teams
20+
Enterprise Problems
60+
CXOs at Demo Day
Submit a Problem Statement Participate as a Startup

Proved at The Leela Palace, Bangalore — July 2025    30+ AI Startups    15+ Enterprise CXOs

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One Day. Three Anchors.

The platform that turns enterprise AI problems into production-ready pilots.

VIBE 2026 is a full-day summit built around three programs — each designed to create real business outcomes, not just conference content.

VIBE Pilot

Enterprise AI hackathon where startups build solutions to real enterprise problems.

VIBE 26

A showcase of emerging enterprise AI startups building the future of enterprise software.

Awards + CXO Dinner

Recognising real AI deployments and connecting enterprise leaders with builders.

The Event

One Day. Three Anchors.

VIBE 2026 brings together enterprise leaders and AI builders to solve real business problems and launch real pilots.

VIBE Pilot

Enterprise AI Hackathon

50–100 AI startups solve real enterprise problems in a 2-week online build sprint. Top 15–20 finalists pitch live at Demo Day. CXO judging panel. Pilot commitments on the spot.

Qualified problem statements only
Named decision-maker + approved budget
Partner API credits for all teams
VIBE 26

26 Startups to Watch

The definitive list of India’s 26 most promising enterprise AI startups. 5-minute rapid-fire pitches to a room full of CXOs and investors. Annual report sent to 500+ decision-makers.

Revenue traction or active pilots required
VIBE 26 badge + media coverage
Priority CXO dinner networking
VIBE Awards + CXO Dinner

Recognize. Celebrate. Connect.

7 award categories for proven AI deployments. Winners get panel speaking slots. Followed by an invite-only cocktail dinner — 100–150 CXOs, founders, and investors.

Best Enterprise AI Deployment × 4 sectors
Fastest 0-to-Pilot    CXO’s Choice
Curated seating for maximum deal-flow
How VIBE Pilot Works

From problem statement to pilot in 4 steps.

01
Source
Enterprises submit qualified problem statements through our curated network
02
Match
Startups browse the Problem Board, signal interest, and get matched
03
Build
2-week online sprint with partner API credits and enterprise mentor access
04
Demo Day
Top finalists pitch live in Bangalore. CXO judging. Pilot commitments.
A Letter to the Ecosystem

The Builders Are
Already Here.

“The playbook was always the same: find the builders, connect them with the right problems, and get out of the way. Today, we are watching the same movie play out again — except this time, it’s moving 10x faster.”

“The bottleneck is no longer building. It’s matching the right problem to the right builder. AI has collapsed the cost of building. What hasn’t changed is how enterprises find solutions — and how AI startups find enterprise customers.”

“VIBE Pilots is where the future builders of AI belong. Not because we give them a stage, but because we give them a customer.”

We’ve written a full letter to the ecosystem — on why the AI-first world needs new infrastructure, and what we’re building at VIBE 2026.

Read the Full Manifesto PDF • 6 pages • Upekkha, March 2026
Late July / August 2026 — Bangalore

Have a problem
that needs solving?
Or ready to build?

Whether you’re an enterprise with a challenge that AI could solve, or a startup ready to prove your solution against real demand — VIBE 2026 is where it happens.

100+
Startup Teams
20+
Enterprise Problems
60+
CXOs at Demo Day
For Enterprises

Submit a Problem Statement

You bring the challenge. We bring 50–100 AI builders who compete to solve it. Get working prototypes in 2 weeks — at zero cost to you.

Submit a Problem →
For AI Startups

Build Solutions. Win Customers.

Access real enterprise problems with budget-backed demand. Build on sponsored AI platforms. Pitch directly to CXOs. Win prizes and paid pilot engagements.

Apply as a Startup →
thevibesummit.com    Bangalore, India    Late July / August 2026