The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was not just another event on the calendar. Inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it brought together global technology leaders, distinguished delegates, and some of the sharpest minds shaping the future of artificial intelligence. For Sivi, it turned out to be a defining moment.

We are proud and humbled to share that Sivi was recognised as one of the winning startups at the AI Impact Summit Challenge 2026. Over 50 jury members, CEOs, CXOs, and industry leaders evaluated the participating startups, including our Large Design Model (LDM). The recognition is not just a milestone; it is validation that the problem we are solving matters.

A Vision Aligned with #MANAV

PM Modi's #MANAV vision places humans at the centre of AI. That resonated deeply with what Sivi is built on. Our Human-in-the-Loop architecture ensures that AI decisions remain accountable, ethical, and people-first. We don't believe in replacing designers or marketers. We believe in giving them superpowers.

At Sivi, our mission is to democratise design using our Large Design Model, making on-brand, editable creatives accessible to over 300 million businesses worldwide. The summit reinforced that this mission is not just relevant, it is urgent.

On the Ground: Conversations That Shaped Us

Our leads, Meenakshi and Vijayapurani, took full ownership of the Sivi exhibit across the summit. They showed up with clarity, confidence, and consistency—turning conversations into meaningful connections.

The people who walked up to our booth made every hour feel earned:

• Agencies looking to cut creative production time without compromising quality.

• Founders who needed on-brand creatives at speed and scale.

• Government officials exploring AI-generated design for public communication.

• AI enthusiasts curious about seeing a Large Design Model work in real time.

• Students figuring out their very first business idea and wondering how design fits in.

Every conversation sharpened our thinking. New use cases, new possibilities, and honest proof that Sivi can touch more lives than we had imagined.

Among Global Leaders

Being at the summit gave us the rare opportunity to connect with leaders who are defining the trajectory of AI globally; Rajan Anandan, Vinod Khosla, Sam Altman, and Demis Hassabis, among others. These were not just photo-op moments. They were grounding reminders of the scale and seriousness of the journey we are on.

What We Came Back With

We returned with more than a trophy. We came back with qualified leads, active customer conversations, government connects, and most importantly, a fire that is hard to put into words.

The summit made it clear: the world is ready for a design engine that thinks, not just renders. A model that understands brand system, generates layered and editable creatives, and fits into real workflows.

What's Next: Sivi Gen-3

We are launching Sivi Gen-3 for General Availability soon; a fully editable, layered design generation model. Gen-3 represents composing intelligent, multi-layered designs that marketers and agencies can actually use.

If the India AI Impact Summit was a signal, this is our answer.

Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to the jury, Anna Mam, and the entire organising team for the platform and the recognition. Thank you to our partners, investors, and mentors; Turbostart, Jeff Damodaran (Dan), NASSCOM, who continue to believe in what we are building.

Encouraged and back to work.

Sona & Ram, Co-Founders, Sivi