What the ET AI Conclave and Awards 2025 indicate about meaningful brand partnerships

Some platforms recognise excellence, while others actively steer the conversations that define an industry's trajectory. The ET AI Conclave and Awards 2025, falls in the second category and has showcased why the difference matters.

Bringing together more than 250 AI leaders and innovators, over 40 speakers, 10+ deep-dive sessions, and a full day of networking and knowledge exchange in Bengaluru, the inaugural edition of the ET AI Conclave and Awards became much more than an awards ceremony. It emerged as one of India's most influential gatherings dedicated to artificial intelligence, uniting startups, enterprises, policymakers and technology leaders to come to a common platform that celebrates innovation with measurable impact.

Celebrating AI innovation and real-world impact


The winners reflected the extensive spectrum of India's AI ecosystem. Companies such as Perfios, Qure.ai, Pocket FM, FarEye, Digantara, Zepto, Neysa, Pine Labs, Jio Platforms, Aragen Life Sciences and several others were recognised for demonstrating how AI is resolving actual business and societal challenges across sectors. The diversity of winners reinforced the awards' main tenet, which was that a substantial AI breakthrough is no longer confined to any one industry but is transforming the entire economy.

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The partnership ecosystem behind industry-defining platforms

At the heart of every successful industry platform, however, is an equally compelling partnership ecosystem. The ET AI Conclave and Awards attracted a distinguished group of organisations that chose to affiliate themselves with one of India's most reputable AI platforms.

Reflecting the range and diversity of this partnership ecosystem, BYD stepped in as the Driving Partner, while L&T Finance assumed the role of NBFC Partner. On the technology and enterprise front, Snowflake joined as the AI Data Cloud Partner, EY served as the Evaluation Partner, T-Hub came in as the Ecosystem Partner, Zoho as the Technology Partner and Indri as the Celebration Partner. The experience was further backed by gifting partners including Vahdam India, Vaaree, Natch and Andamen.

These partnerships went beyond just logo visibility. At a time when artificial intelligence is influencing boardroom priorities across industries, organisations want to align themselves with a platform that convenes decision-makers, innovators and industry leaders. By playing a part in a high-credibility editorial ecosystem, like The ET AI Conclave and Awards, partner brands positioned themselves within conversations around enterprise innovation, digital transformation and the future of business.

Building brand authority beyond visibility

That is increasingly becoming the value proposition of partnering with The Economic Times. The strength of ET lies not only in its ability to host industry conversations but also in its potential to bring together the people who influence them. The awards fostered an environment where recognition, thought leadership and industry dialogue reinforced one another, making sure that partner brands were able to present in the space where future business narratives were being written.

A blueprint for meaningful brand collaborations

As India's AI ecosystem continues to advance, platforms that combine editorial integrity with meaningful industry engagement will become even more valuable. The ET AI Conclave and Awards 2025 offered a fine representation of that principle. The event was a compelling case for what happens when partnerships are created around trusted journalism, influential audiences, and insightful conversations for brands looking to build impact rather than simply visibility. It is this combination that continues to make The Economic Times the preferred platform for organisations seeking to shape business discourse while strengthening their own brand presence.

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