ET AI Awards 2027

The people behind India’s AI push: 5 leadership categories to know

AI Entrepreneur of the Year
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AI Entrepreneur of the Year
Building an AI company takes more than a strong idea. It requires a clear business vision, the ability to build at scale and the conviction to take AI from possibility to market.AI Entrepreneur of the Year recognises founders building businesses around meaningful AI applications and creating lasting value through innovation.If you are building an AI-first company, this category puts the focus on the person behind it.
AI Technology Leader of the Year – CTO/CDO
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AI Technology Leader of the Year – CTO/CDO
AI transformation requires technology leaders who can connect strategy with execution.From building AI capabilities and infrastructure to integrating AI into the organisation, CTOs and CDOs are increasingly responsible for turning AI ambition into business outcomes.AI Technology Leader of the Year – CTO/CDO category recognises technology leaders driving that transformation from the top.
AI Woman Leader of the Year
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AI Woman Leader of the Year
The next chapter of AI leadership has women at the table.The AI Woman Leader of the Year category recognises women driving meaningful progress in AI through technology, business, innovation and organisational leadership.It puts individual leadership at the centre of India’s evolving AI landscape.
Business Leader of the Year – AI
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Business Leader of the Year – AI
AI is increasingly becoming a business decision rather than simply a technology initiative.The Business Leader of the Year – AI category recognises leaders who are using AI to rethink strategy, create new opportunities and drive meaningful organisational change.For leaders making AI part of the business agenda, this category brings that work into focus.
AI Team of the Year
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AI Team of the Year
Breakthrough AI rarely comes from one desk. It takes teams that can bring together technical expertise, business understanding and execution to take an idea into real-world application.AI Team of the Year recognises the collective work behind AI initiatives making a measurable difference.

AI transformation needs more than technology. It needs people who can lead it.

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