EP01 | Road to IIT 2026 & Beyond | IIT Podcast | Shashi Tripathi x Anindya Sharma

Описание: In the first full episode of Road to IIT 2026, Shashi Tripathi (Conference Chair) sits down with Anindya Sharma (Head of Marketing) to share the real story behind the upcoming global IIT 2026 conference in Long Beach, California.

This isn’t a press release or a highlight reel. It’s an open conversation about why this event exists, what it’s trying to achieve, and how it’s being built differently from the ground up for founders, innovators, investors, policymakers, scientists, and every IITian who believes in creating lasting impact.

They unpack what makes IIT 2026 more than just a reunion or a tech expo. It’s a platform designed to spark collaboration, accelerate ideas, and connect the global IIT network with the people shaping the next decade of innovation.

Inside this episode:
• The vision and purpose behind IIT 2026
• How it aims to bring the entire IIT community under one global roof
• What attendees whether IITians or not will tangibly gain
• The story of how a conference becomes a legacy project

What’s coming to Long Beach, California (April 22–25, 2026):
• 150–200 global exhibitors
• A dedicated AI Village
• A Startup Village built for real deal flow not photo ops
• Global speakers and innovators shaping the future

Organized and led by IITians, but built for everyone who believes in innovation, impact, and legacy. As Shashi calls it, “a legacy project” not just a conference people attend, but one they remember for what they gained from it.

Watch the full episode, subscribe for more conversations, and stay on the Road to IIT 2026.

🌐 Learn more: iit2026.org

📅 April 22–25, 2026 | Long Beach, California
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