The two-day Black Swan Summit India, organised by the Odisha Government under the BharatNetra initiative, is beginning today in Bhubaneswar. The summit seeks to position Odisha as an emerging hub for Artificial Intelligence, FinTech and InsurTech, while translating the state’s Vision 2036-2047 into practical implementation in digital finance and advanced technologies. Being held for the first time in India, the summit has attracted over 1,700 delegates from 24 countries, underlining its global importance.

Nearly 100 speakers from five continents are participating to share global insights and innovative practices. A major focus on the opening day is skill development and employment, with a job fair organised alongside the summit to provide career opportunities to youth. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to grace the summit tomorrow, along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.