Published: 3 January 2026Outlook BusinessRajasthan
Rajasthan DigiFest 2026 Begins at JECC Jaipur; 36-Hour AI Hackathon Launched
The Rajasthan DigiFest 2026, held in association with TiE Global Summit, began on January 4 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC). The three-day event (January 4-6) brought together 10,000+ entrepreneurs, 500+ investors, 100+ global speakers, and 200+ startups from over 30 countries.
A 36-hour national-level AI Hackathon was launched at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, designed to empower young developers and entrepreneurs to build scalable, AI-driven solutions. The event marked the launch of the iStart International Film Festival of Rajasthan (IFFOR), promoting the state's growing digital content ecosystem. The event positioned Rajasthan as a key hub for AI, gaming, and AVGC-XR innovation.
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Q: Discuss how Rajasthan DigiFest 2026 and the 36-hour AI Hackathon at Jaipur advance the state's positioning as an AI, gaming and AVGC-XR hub. (27 words)
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Rajasthan DigiFest 2026, co-hosted with TiE Global Summit at JECC Jaipur during January 4-6, convened over 10,000 entrepreneurs, 500 investors, 100 global speakers and 200 startups from 30 countries. A 36-hour AI Hackathon at Vivekananda Global University and the iSTART Film Festival anchored the state's AI, gaming and AVGC-XR ambitions.
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Where did Rajasthan DigiFest 2026 begin and who was it associated with?
Rajasthan DigiFest 2026 began on January 4 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre. It was held in association with TiE Global Summit.
What was the participation scale of the January 4-6 DigiFest event?
The three-day event brought together 10,000+ entrepreneurs, 500+ investors, 100+ global speakers, and 200+ startups from over 30 countries.
What was the purpose of the 36-hour AI Hackathon launched in Jaipur?
The national-level AI Hackathon was launched at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. It was designed to empower young developers and entrepreneurs to build scalable, AI-driven solutions.
What did the iSTART Film Festival of Rajasthan launch promote?
The launch of the iSTART Film Festival of Rajasthan promoted the state's growing digital content ecosystem. The event also positioned Rajasthan as a key hub for AI, gaming, and AVGC-XR innovation.
