Agenda

Across four purposefully designed days, FAIR moves from plenary exchange to industry forums, curated experiences and closed-door strategic dialogue—building depth, trust and momentum at every stage.

Day 1

Friday 13 November 2026



Day 1 - FAIR Plenary

Plenary sessions bring all delegates together to establish shared context and strategic direction across AI, robotics and intelligent systems—addressing policy, governance, trust, skills and global competitiveness.


Time

9.00am – 5.30pm

Arrival from 7.30am


Inclusions

  • Morning and afternoon High Tea
  • Networking Luncheon
  • Access to Engagement Spaces

Outcomes

  • Bengaluru Declaration - an actionable summary of plenary priorities, context and direction.

Day 1 - Engagement Spaces

Complementing the formal agenda, these spaces enable enterprise exchange, author engagement and exhibitor showcases— extending dialogue beyond structured sessions.

Hours

Open during scheduled engagement breaks

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FAIR Book Lounge

A dedicated space showcasing thought leadership and published works across the technology landscape. Featuring curated titles, author conversations and informal dialogue, it offers moments for reflection beyond formal sessions.

Hours

Open during scheduled engagement breaks

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Tech Frontier Lounge

An active conversation space featuring interviews, demonstrations and short-format discussions with innovators and invited contributors—surfacing emerging ideas, perspectives and applied insight in an accessible, conversational format.

Hours

Open during scheduled engagement breaks

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FAIR Marketplace

An immersive environment highlighting selected organisations, initiatives and technologies aligned to FAIR s priorities—enabling discovery, discussion, and engagement without the feel of a traditional exhibition.



Evening Program


Day 1 - Gala Dinner

A formal evening bringing together FAIR delegates, speakers and partners to recognise leadership, strengthen Australia–India relationships and extend the strategic conversations at the heart of FAIR 2026.

Time

7.00pm - 10.00pm


Inclusions

  • Welcome drinks and canapés
  • Premium three-course dinner

Outcomes

  • Hosted dining experience
  • Cultural elements integrated throughout the evening

FAIR Convening

FAIR convenes leaders to advance dialogue, direction and outcomes across AI, robotics and intelligent systems within the Australia-India corridor.