Netsmartz CEO Manipal Dhariwal Attends Canada–India AI Networking Event at the High Commission of Canada in India

New Delhi, India – February 20, 2026 – Global Netsmartz Group CEO and Co-Founder, Manipal Dhariwal, participated in an event of B2B AI networking organized by the High Commission of Canada in India during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation of Canada, led the visit, and other senior government and innovation leaders attended.

It was a gathering of Indian companies and leaders in Canadian AI to foster collaboration, covering innovation, responsible AI usage, and enterprise-grade digital transformation. Manipal collaborated with international representatives directly and entered into top-tier discussions on cross-border opportunities in AI, data technology, and new digital structures.

Manipal was honored to connect with Christopher Cooter, the High Commissioner of Canada to India; Victor Fedeli, MPP, Ontario, and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; and people representing the elite in the circles of Canadian and Indian innovation.

The event also hosted the keynote by one of the globally renowned AI pioneers, Yoshua Bengio, whose speech emphasized the balancing act between ethical responsibility and advancement in technology.

“Engagements of this nature reflect the evolving international collaboration landscape in AI and digital innovation,” said Manipal. “Our participation underscores a shared commitment to responsible AI that drives enterprise impact, governance strength, and sustainable innovation across markets.”

There was also a special networking dinner by the High Commission, where people got an opportunity to discuss multi-market collaborations and future-oriented collaboration with Indian and Canadian organizations, as the world leaders continue to plot out the future of AI application and management.

About Netsmartz Group

Founded in 1999, Netsmartz is a global software company with CMMi 3 standards, providing a pre-vetted pool of top 3% software developers from our 10+ global locations. Trusted by Fortune 500 clients, Mid-sized Enterprises, and start-ups for their digital transformation, Netsmartz is a trusted technology partner for over 2000 businesses since 25 years with strong expertise in helping SaaS businesses with their needs of setting up nearshore and offshore talent teams, DevOps & Cybersecurity, GenAI Consulting & Solutioning, lead generation and marketing services, e-commerce stores setup and many more. www.netsmartz.com.