ET SME Growth Conclave 2026 to Focus on AI for Business Transformation

The AI & Digital Transformation track at the ET SME Growth Conclave 2026, through real-world case studies and actionable strategies, will offer SMEs a clear roadmap for using AI to grow and improve operation.

With speed, automation, and digital visibility increasingly shaping business success, the ET SME Growth Conclave 2026 scheduled for June 12, 2026 in New Delhi, aims to bring AI-led business transformation into focus through its dedicated AI & Digital Transformation track.

The session, to be guided by Sorav Jain, Founder & CEO of echoVME Digital and Founder of Digital Scholar, is tailored specifically for SME founders, business owners, and decision-makers looking to achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace. It aims to help SMEs that still use manual processes because they worry about costs, complexity, and not having enough technical skills, by providing practical strategies to turn their interest in AI into real-world applications.

Positioned as a high-impact growth session, the track will focus on how SMEs can integrate AI into existing workflows without requiring a large budget or dedicated technology teams. Through live demonstrations, real business case studies, and actionable frameworks, attendees will gain clarity on how AI can solve everyday operational challenges, improve customer engagement, streamline communication, and unlock productivity gains across sales, marketing, and operations.

One of the central frameworks of the session will be the 3-layer AI stack–Automate, Augment, and Accelerate; it is designed to help SMEs identify the right AI solution based on their scale and business goals. The discussion will move beyond the industry’s “shiny tools” narrative and instead focus on workflow transformation, helping businesses understand where AI can create immediate impact and measurable ROI.

The session will also showcase practical applications, such as AI-powered WhatsApp bots, automated lead nurturing systems, AI-assisted workflows, and digital-first brand-building strategies that smaller teams can implement quickly and cost-effectively. Sorav Jain will demonstrate how SMEs can set up scalable systems, typically associated with larger brands, by drawing on examples from manufacturing, trade, and digital-led enterprises, tailored to their own operational realities and budgets.

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By the end of the track, attendees will walk away with a practical AI adoption roadmap, ready-to-use workflow ideas, a curated SME AI toolkit with Indian pricing context, and actionable strategies they can begin implementing within days.

SME leaders looking to future-proof their businesses and gain actionable AI insights have time until May 31, 2026, to register for the conclave. Sign up now and be part of the conversations shaping the next phase of SME growth in India.

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