AI for Road Safety Summit 2026
February 16
Part of India AI Impact Summit 2026
Organized by: Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras
Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
Venue: Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam (Vigyan Bhawan), New Delhi
About the Summit
The AI for Road Safety Summit 2026, organized by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), IIT Madras, brings together young innovators, startups, policymakers, and researchers to co-create AI-powered solutions addressing India’s most critical road safety challenges.
As part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, this focused session aims to catalyse innovation in accident prevention, intelligent traffic management, and behavioral interventions—driving real-world impact through advanced artificial intelligence.
Core Focus Areas
- AI-driven accident prevention and risk prediction
- Smarter traffic systems using real-time data and analytics
- Behavioral interventions for safer road usage
- Scalable AI solutions for national road safety governance
Key Highlights
Launch of RATH+
IIT Madras will unveil RATH+, an advanced AI-powered platform for real-time road safety governance, showcasing leadership in data-driven decision-making and immediate deployability.
AI for Road Safety Hackathon 2026 Launch
Official announcement and launch of the AI for Road Safety Hackathon 2026, inviting innovators and startups to build impactful solutions for India.
Recognition of Excellence
Felicitation of winners from the National Road Safety Hackathon 2025.
Startup Fireside Chat
An engaging discussion with startup founders on deploying AI solutions in real-world road safety scenarios.
Tentative Agenda
9:30 AM – 9:33 AM
Welcome & Context Setting
CoERS Representative
9:33 AM – 9:40 AM
AI-Driven Road Safety Governance
Head, CoERS
9:38 AM – 9:48 AM
Keynote Address
Secretary / Additional Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
9:48 AM – 9:58 AM
Felicitation Ceremony – Winners of National Road Safety Hackathon 2025
MoRTH Secretary & Head, CoERS
9:58 AM – 10:23 AM
Fireside Chat: AI in Road Safety – From Innovation to Impact
CoERS Representatives & Startup Founders
10:23 AM – 10:25 AM
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
CoERS Representative
Who Should Attend
Students and young innovators
Startups and entrepreneurs in AI, mobility, and safety
Policymakers and government stakeholders
Researchers, academicians, and industry professionals
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