CRAFTING A DESIGN INTELLIGENCE BLUEPRINT

At the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit 2026, architects convened under the theme Changemakers 2.0’ to explore Al-led energy systems and future-ready design.

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Changemakers 2.0, presented by Schneider Electric as part of its Innovation Summit, emerged as a curated forum dedicated to the architecture and design community. Hosted on April 7, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, the afternoon unfolded as a confluence of technology, design and forward-thinking dialogue. Conceived as an architect-focused initiative, the event brought together practitioners to engage with a paradigm of innovation that could be experienced and envisioned in real time. At the heart of the gathering was the unveiling of a 45,000 sq ft experiential innovation hub, designed to demonstrate the integration of AI-powered energy management and automation systems.

THE OPENING

The event commenced with an opening address by Kopal Gupta, General Manager Sales, Schneider Electric who framed the initiative as a collaboration between the brand and the architectural community. She emphasised the evolving role of architects and system integrators as enablers of intelligent ecosystems, shaping environments that are smart, sustainable and intuitive in their interaction with users. The ceremonial lamp lighting marked the formal inauguration. Gracing the stage were Premika Chandrasekaran, Director – Home Solutions & E-commerce, Schneider Electric; Nandan Mahale, Hub International Leader – Home Solutions, Schneider Electric; Rajat Abhi, Vice President – Marketing, Schneider Electric; Bibhor Srivastava, Managing Director – Events, ITP Media India; and Sanjay Singh, Director, ARCOP. Their presence underscored the collaborative spirit of the initiative, bringing together industry leadership and design expertise.

A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY