National Technology Day 2026: Tech Leaders on Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth

Dipesh Ranjan, Senior Vice President, Cyble

Achieving inclusive growth requires proactively designing technologies with innovation and inclusion at their core. Digital ecosystems are growing faster than ever, necessitating the use of technology to empower all segments of society while ensuring that the integrity and privacy of everyone involved remain protected. Responsible innovation is not simply about developing AI/ML and enhancing cybersecurity — it's about creating resilient digital environments that support collaboration among governments, businesses, and citizens to foster comprehensive growth. The future of our societies will rely upon solutions that are ethical, transparent, and strategically engineered to create material outcomes across massive populations.

Sachin Dev Duggal Founder & CEO, SeKondBrain

Responsible innovation is not about slowing technology down; it is about making sure progress does not leave people behind. AI can become one of the greatest engines of inclusion India has ever seen, but only if we build it around access, trust and real human need. The next decade should not be about who has the biggest model, but who can use intelligence to help more people learn, build, work and participate in the digital economy.

Rikant Pittie, CEO and Co-founder, EaseMyTrip

National Technology Day reflects how innovation continues to reshape everyday experiences across industries. In the travel sector, artificial intelligence and conversational technologies are making journeys more intuitive, seamless, and accessible for consumers. As digital adoption grows, the focus must remain on building innovation that is responsible, inclusive, and rooted in trust. India has a strong opportunity to lead by creating technology ecosystems that combine accessibility, scale, and meaningful long term impact .

Mr Gagan Sharma, Managing Director of XElectron

"At XElectron, innovation is driven not only by technology, but by accessibility, inclusivity, and social impact. Our initiatives are focused on creating smarter visual experiences that benefit a wider community. Through our projector solutions, we aim to support classrooms, training centers, startups, and rural digital initiatives by enabling larger, more engaging visual experiences that improve learning, communication, and accessibility to information. Our innovation approach emphasizes sustainability, and responsible technology adoption, focusing impact through improved learning, collaboration, and digital accessibility for underserved and growing communities.”

Kavya Vij, Chief Product Officer, Lyne Originals

"Technology has the power to transform lives when innovation is driven with responsibility and inclusivity. This National Technology Day, we reaffirm our commitment towards creating smart, user-centric, and accessible products that bridge everyday needs with future aspirations. We believe true innovation lies in designing technology that is not only advanced, but also affordable, sustainable, and capable of empowering consumers across every segment of society.”

Ritesh Goenka, Managing Director of Damson Technologies

“As technology becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, the focus needs to be on making it more accessible, easy to use and relevant to different consumer needs. In categories like personal audio and smart accessories, there is a clear shift towards offering quality experiences at price points that more people can afford. True inclusion will come from creating products that fit naturally into daily routines, while continuing to deliver reliability, ease of use and real value for a wider audience.”