Lenovo has concluded the India chapter of its global innovation summit, Tech World’26, at the JW Marriott, New Delhi. The two-day event served as a launchpad for the company’s most significant artificial intelligence advancements to date, focusing on the practical application of AI across personal and enterprise sectors. Under the theme “Smarter AI for All,” the summit brought together technology leaders, creators, and industry partners to demonstrate how AI is evolving from experimental concepts to functional, daily tools.
Key Takeaways
- Lenovo Qira Launch: A new “Personal Ambient Intelligence” system was introduced, capable of unifying tasks across Lenovo PCs and Motorola smartphones without app switching.
- Infrastructure Growth: Unveiling of new ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge servers offering 5x GPU performance improvements for heavy inferencing workloads.
- India’s Strategic Role: Leadership highlighted India’s critical position in the global AI value chain, citing deep talent pools and digital infrastructure growth.
- FIFA Partnership: Updates on the role of Lenovo’s AI in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™, including AI-stabilized “Referee View” and 3D player avatars.
- Hybrid AI Advantage: A showcase of enterprise solutions designed to help organizations deploy AI privately and securely using their own data.
The Arrival of Ambient Intelligence
The central announcement of the event was the India debut of Lenovo Qira, a system-level AI agent designed to function continuously across the Lenovo ecosystem. Unlike traditional chatbots that require users to open a specific application, Qira operates as an ambient layer. It creates a unified “memory” across devices, allowing a user to start a task on a Motorola phone and complete it on a ThinkPad without losing context.
Demonstrations at the event highlighted features such as “Catch Me Up,” which summarizes missed activities, and “Pay Attention,” a tool for real-time meeting transcription and translation. The system emphasizes privacy, processing personal data locally on the device while using cloud resources only for complex tasks. This approach addresses growing user concerns regarding data security in personal AI assistants.
Enterprise and Hybrid AI
Beyond consumer tech, the event focused heavily on business infrastructure. Lenovo introduced its latest ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge servers, engineered specifically for AI inferencing—the process where a trained AI model makes predictions or decisions. These new servers boast a five-fold increase in GPU performance, addressing the high computational demands of modern businesses.
The “Hybrid AI Advantage” framework was another focal point. This model allows enterprises to run AI workloads across a mix of public clouds, private data centers, and edge devices. By doing so, companies can tailor their AI deployments to specific security needs and latency requirements, rather than relying solely on public cloud providers.
India’s Tech Adeptness
Shailendra Katyal, Vice President and Managing Director of Lenovo India, spoke on the country’s readiness for this technological shift. He noted that India is at a pivotal moment, supported by robust digital investments and a hunger for innovation.
“India is at a decisive point in its AI-led techade. With its depth of talent, investments in digital infrastructure, and growing appetite for innovation, the country is uniquely positioned to shape how AI is democratized for the real world.” — Shailendra Katyal
The event also featured masterclasses and panels with diverse industry voices, including Steve Brazier from Canapii and leaders from L&T Technology Services and NxtGen Cloud Technologies.
AI on the Football Pitch
The summit also shed light on Lenovo’s role as the Official Technology Partner for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The company demonstrated how its technology will support the tournament, which will be hosted across North America. Innovations include “Football AI Pro,” a suite of tools designed to assist coaches and improve fan engagement. Specific features include an AI-enhanced “Referee View” that stabilizes body-camera footage for broadcasters and 3D player avatars that assist with offside decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Lenovo Qira?
A1: Qira is a personal AI system that works across Lenovo and Motorola devices. It understands user context and continuity, allowing for fluid task management between phones and PCs without needing to open separate apps.
Q2: When was Tech World’26 India held?
A2: The event concluded on February 12, 2026, taking place over two days at the JW Marriott in New Delhi.
Q3: How is Lenovo involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
A3: As the Official Technology Partner, Lenovo is providing AI-enabled devices, data center infrastructure, and specific tools like AI-stabilized video feeds and player tracking technology to enhance the tournament experience.
Q4: What is Hybrid AI?
A4: Hybrid AI is an architectural approach that combines public cloud AI with private, on-premise, and on-device AI processing. This allows businesses to use AI while keeping sensitive data secure and reducing latency.
Q5: Who were the key speakers at the event?
A5: Key speakers included Matt Zielinski (EVP & President, International Markets), Amar Babu (President, Asia Pacific), and Shailendra Katyal (MD, Lenovo India), along with partners from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Microsoft.
